Greek Animal Advocate Delivers Speech to Hellenic Police in Athens
PFPO reports on an important meeting with the Hellenic Police, where speakers emphasized the importance of law enforcement in bringing an end to animal cruelty in Greece.
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London Conference Turns a Spotlight on Illegal Wildlife Trade
The fourth conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) in London this week has seen high-level participation from governments, NGOs, and the private sector, focusing the attention of the international community on commitments to tackle IWT as a form of serious organised crime.
The dark side of the reptile trade: Why these cold-blooded creatures and captivity don’t mix
Most people who buy a reptile get more than they bargained for when they realize how time-consuming and expensive it is to try to replicate the animal’s wild environment. As a result, most reptiles die within a year in captivity, while others are neglected or discarded.
Animal-Related Organizations: How to Use Email Marketing to Improve Success Rates
Learn how your organization can utilize email marketing to connect with people who care about what you do, encourage them to get involved, and ultimately help you save more lives.
Can mythology help save the pangolin?
Can emphasizing positive cultural connotations and mythology help bring pangolins back from the brink of extinction? This unusual-looking creature may benefit from being thought of as a sign of good luck or a symbol of hope, rather than a killable commodity.
Successful campaign sterilizes nearly 300 dogs and cats in Mioveni, Romania
Read about and see photos of a successful spay/neuter campaign recently conducted in Mioveni, Romania. We’re so inspired by stories like these from people all over the world who are working hard to improve animal lives!
Animal Cruelty and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
While previous Olympics showed consideration for the welfare of animals, the Tokyo Olympics appear to be a very different story. In their desire to produce meat, eggs, and milk to be consumed at the upcoming games, the Tokyo Organizing Committee is seeking to greatly reduce the standards of treatment and husbandry of farmed animals.
Taiji dolphin slaughter and one small organisation’s work to end it
Every year from September to March in a small town in Japan, wild dolphins are slaughtered for their meat. Help Action For Dolphins put an end to the hunt by signing their petition to Governor Nisaka!
Creating change for animals starts with changing humans
If we do not understand why humans do the things they do, and what drives them to change, we will never be effective at making the world a better place for animals.
October 14: Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival
The OIVFF will launch its inaugural screenings as the world’s first vegan film festival on October 14. It will not only showcase the talents of extraordinary filmmakers, but also serve as a crucial link connecting a global community of vegans and inspiring non-vegans to make kinder, more informed food choices. Learn more and view the trailer here!
Four-Footed Healers Join the Team
In what has been called ‘the pet effect,’ companion animals can relieve suffering and enrich people’s lives in measurable ways. The company of animals helps improve chronic pain, PTSD symptoms, depression and grief, and more.
Six Immediate Actions to Protect Orcas
In the wake of two recent untimely orca deaths among the already-endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales, Lifeforce offers six ways to help protect the remaining orcas from the many anthropogenic threats they face today.