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Why is Animal Agriculture Seldom Mentioned by Catholics?
A Catholic animal advocate explains why she says “I am a Christian, therefore I am vegan.”
Challenges in Managing Dogs Across the World
In order to help the world’s dogs, we need an estimate of their population, and of what percent are homeless in each country.
A Pet Is Not Just for Lockdown
One of the few positive pieces of news during the COVID-19 lockdown was that many animal shelters reported being empty for the first time ever, as people decided to adopt a pet during this time. But sadly, this situation did not last long.
US Fish and Wildlife Service Weakens Migratory Bird Protections
The new regulation is primarily designed to benefit the oil and gas industry and electric utilities by shielding companies from liability for the millions of birds their operations kill each year.
What It’s Like to Be a Meat Eater: On “Confirmation Bias Cheering”
One of the things we need to do to reduce animal suffering is change people’s hearts and minds. To do that, we need to understand others, know where they come from, listen to them, and know what attracts them and turns them off.
Wild Animals Have No Place in Our Arms
Images and videos of people touching, holding, and playing with wild animals go viral all the time. But how does this affect the animals themselves?
Live Animal Postal Shipping: “Some Are Expected to Die”
Mail delays in the United States have brought attention to the serious animal welfare issues inherent in the practice of shipping live animals in the mail.
Animals Neglected and Suffering at Belvedere Zoo in Tunis
The animals are imprisoned in very small cages, neglected, dehydrated, and malnourished in a facility where maintenance, hygiene and good care are not provided.
Ex-Volunteers Expose Cruelty in the Name of Big Cat Conservation
Two women thought they were helping by hand-rearing cubs, until they learned some sinister truths. Now they run a sanctuary for big cats born victim to an exploitative industry.
Turning Farms Into Sanctuaries: Meet the Refarm’d Project
Refarm’d Project is turning animal farms into plant-milk producing sanctuaries, one at a time.
Triumph and Grief: Excerpt from New Elephant Anthology
Elephant researcher Joyce Poole uses her experience witnessing wild elephants after two births to demonstrate how she came to understand elephants’ capacity to feel grief and joy.
What Is FIV and How Does It Affect Cats?
Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome (FIV) is an acquired virus, similar to Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV). Fortunately, cats with FIV can live long and happy lives.
People in Developing Countries Eat Less Bushmeat as They Migrate from Rural to Urban Areas
Bushmeat consumption has devastated the populations of hundreds of wildlife species and been linked to the spread of zoological diseases such as the Ebola virus.
New Photography Book Shines Light on Hidden Animals in Our Lives
See select images from the new book HIDDEN, which compiles the work of forty photojournalists who document animal lives.
Massive Rescue Planned to Bring 800 Dogs Stateside From Puerto Rico
These dogs have often lived through cruelty and neglect, and will undertake a long journey to be united with new families who can give them the safety and love they deserve.
Shocked, Soaked and Gassed: Stop Cruel PTSD Experiments at Washington State University
These abominable animal experiments siphon money away from treatments that are known to be highly effective, but right now aren’t reaching patients.
Born Free USA Calls for Immediate Action on Fur Farming Amid COVID Outbreak
New report by Born Free USA reveals lack of oversight, serious animal welfare concerns, and public health risks on U.S. fur farms.
Henry Bergh: A Father of the American Animal Welfare Movement
One man who is credited with the genesis of the animal rights movement in the United States is Henry Bergh, who was the founder of the ASPCA and undoubtedly left his mark on today’s animal activism.
That’s Disgusting: Should Animal Activists Aim for the Stomach?
Maybe we can help de-sterilize meat’s image and help create the disgust that decent people are bound to feel when they think about eating the bodies of mistreated creatures.
It’s High Time South Africa Shut Down Its Captive Lion Breeding Industry
Will the South African government and its high-level panel finally accept the overwhelming evidence that captive lion breeding should be stopped?