Donkeys Used as Taxis for Tourists in the Greek Islands
Despite the cruelty involved, riding overworked donkeys up steep hills is a popular activity for tourists in the Greek islands. Please travel responsibly and don’t be part of this abuse.
Yearly Archives: 2019
Michigan Bill to Stop Painful Dog Experiments at Public Institutions
The bill would end taxpayer-funded cruel experiments on dogs, including those at Wayne State University. A link included here helps Michigan residents contact their representatives.
Trophy Hunting is Not Sustainable
A recent letter published in the journal Science argues that banning trophy hunting imperils biodiversity, which simply doesn’t stack up.
The Terrible Truth About Down
Duck and goose down may seem like a relatively innocuous product to some, but the truth is the industry is extremely brutal to the birds and deceptive to consumers.
The California Migratory Bird Protection Act Will Save Hundreds of Species from Big Oil
Last week Governor Newsom signed into law the bill, which authorizes California to protect migratory birds, including their nests and eggs.
Legal Battle Against Live Export Death Ship
Sorrow and anguish filled a South African harbor as inspectors were unable to put a stop to the loading and departure of a horribly inhumane live export ship full of sheep.
New Rule Allowing Cruel High-Speed Pig Slaughter Violates Federal Law
the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a rule allowing pig slaughterhouses nationwide to police themselves and kill pigs at very high line speeds.
Reforestation is a Solution to Climate Change, But Not Without Veganism
There is no way to avoid the conclusion that dealing with climate change requires massive reforestation, and therefore considerable restrictions on — if not the elimination of — livestock agriculture.
Romania to Allow Unrestricted Killing of Brown Bears
In Romania, increased human-bear conflict due to habitat loss has inspired a new bill, declaring unrestricted open season on killing bears.
If You Really Love Dogs, Adopt
In an interview with author and undercover animal investigator Pete Paxton, we explore why it’s so important for all dogs that people “Adopt, Don’t Shop.”
Global Warming Doesn’t Exist in Isolation and Fighting It Requires All Life on Earth
What humans do need to do is to grasp the concept that life on Earth is interconnected, and that to mess with one part of it is to mess with it all.
Ban the Whip in UK Horse Racing
Race horses are the only animals in the UK who can be legally beaten in public in the course of a “sporting” event.