FOUR PAWS Closes Dog Slaughterhouse, Aids Owner Transition to Rice Farming
With more than 2,000 dogs killed per year, this slaughterhouse was the largest supplier of dog meat in the province.
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Euthanasia: The Quiz
When is the word “euthanasia” used appropriately, to describe a mercy killing, and when is it used to hide the unpleasant fact that human action, inaction or incompetence led to the killing of an animal?
The Save Movement: Bearing Witness to Animal Suffering
What would it mean for systems of animal exploitation if instead of looking away, we turned towards animals who were suffering? In an interview with the founder of The Save Movement, we discuss what bearing witness looks like, how it helps animals, and why she considers it an ethical duty.
Trophy Hunting: A New Front Opens in the War of Words
A letter claiming that trophy hunting is necessary for African conservation was recently published in a prestigious scientific journal, but upon closer inspection, the piece is little more than a marketing effort disguised as a serious scientific contribution.
Dogfighting: How to Recognize and Report It
It’s important to recognize the signs of dogfighting and know how to report it in order to protect dogs, prevent further animal abuse, and protect your neighborhood from crime and corruption.
Congressional Briefing on Ending Dog Testing for Pharmaceuticals
At the briefing, multiple organizations urged Congress to task the FDA with moving away from dog studies and other animal testing in the development of new medicines.
Rodeos: Do Some Traditions Deserve To Die?
In an interview with the Executive Producer of the new film Bucking Tradition, we discuss what rodeos mean for animals and the tension between cultural autonomy and animal protection.
The Gap Between Knowing and Believing: Jonathan Safran Foer and Being Not-Quite-Vegan
In Foer’s new book, he discusses both that livestock are one of the main drivers of climate change and that he struggles to maintain a vegan diet. How do we understand and address this gap between knowing something and acting on it?
When It Comes to Dog Welfare, the Problem Is Us
A trainer and dog advocate shares her thoughts on what dogs really need from us, and how adopter education could transform the adoption process and keep more dogs in their homes for good.
The Gentle Barn: Lessons Learned after 20 Years of Sanctuary
In an interview with the founder of The Gentle Barn animal sanctuary, we discuss what she’s learned over the past 20 years, the role of sanctuaries in the animal protection movement and what surprises visitors most about meeting turkeys.
Stop the Killing of Pygmy Elephants in Malaysia
In Malaysia, destruction of habitat drives elephants onto plantations and into villages, where they are perceived as pests and crop thieves and killed.
Ag-gag Laws Silence the Truth About Animal Agriculture
Using ag-gag laws, farmers and legislators seek to silence whistleblowers and undercover investigative reporters who try to expose the truth to the public about animal agriculture.