Breaking the Chains of Mistreatment
Unchain America focuses on helping dogs who are tethered or penned in small enclosures and who live outside permanently, often without any significant human companionship.
Browsing: Law
US House Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Federal Legislation to Ban Horse Slaughter
The Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act would permanently ban horse slaughter in the U.S. and end the export of horses for slaughter abroad.
Five Bills Securing Critical Environmental Protections Pass US House Committee
The US House Natural Resource Committee worked to pass five pieces of legislation that aim to address climate change, protect precious wildlife and lands and establish a new National Wildlife Refuge.
UK Must Ban Trophy Hunting Imports
The evidence suggests that ethical, economic and ecological problems with trophy hunting warrant a trophy import ban.
Victory: Wild Animals Banned in Circuses in England!
As of January 20th, circuses performing in England will no longer be allowed to use wild animals as part of their act.
South Africa’s Legal Lion Bone Trade Exploited by Criminals
South Africa is facilitating illegal trade in lion bones, enabling the activities of notorious international crime syndicates, and threatening the survival of tigers and lions in the wild.
South Korea Dog Meat Trade Sourcing Dogs to University for Experiments
The case highlights the fact that South Korea’s notorious dog meat trade not only drives dog to brutal slaughter but also operates as a cheap, unlawful channel for universities to source dogs for painful animal experiments.
Animal Testing is Cruel and Outdated
More than 100 million animals are used in research and product testing in the United States every year. These millions of animals experience great physical and mental suffering, and there are few laws that protect them.
Slaughter of US Horses Persists Through Export
Slaughtered horses come from every industry: race horses, show horses, carriage horses, and draft horses, as well as wild mustangs and backyard pets. The slaughter pipeline is the disposing place for unwanted horses.
Dog Hunting Bill Debated in Chilean Parliament
The bill would legalize the hunting of dogs in rural areas and would undoubtedly mean death to many dogs, both feral and owned.
Wild to Captivity: The Inherent Rights of Elephants
A prominent Indian activist writes about the complexities of elephant captivity in India.
Ontario’s Ag-Gag Bill Written to Protect Farmers Who Skirt Animal Health and Welfare Laws
This bill illustrates that some members of Canadian Parliament are willing to be complicit in the mistreatment of animals by preventing whistleblowers and journalists from reporting animal cruelty and neglect.