Exposing animal cruelty is illegal here
Abusing helpless animals is a crime in most places — except when it is big business. In factory farms, at slaughterhouses, and in puppy mills, cruelty is par for the course. To …
This desperate giraffe died on its way to find water
A severe drought in Kenya is attacking humans and animals alike, parching upwards of half of the country, leaving death in its wake. Just recently, rangers at the Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy …
1,000 buffalo, trapped and starving, were abandoned to die by their owner
“I arrived here; it was a war scene.” Those were the words of the veterinarian in charge of emergency care for a herd of over 1,000 buffalo that had been abandoned by …
France must ban bullfighting now!
Recently, France took the important step of banning wild animal circuses and mink farms, both terrible industries known for their violent cruelty towards animals. But so far, the French government has …
From free-roaming ponies to butchered meat on dinner plates
The free-roaming, stout little mini-horses in Dartmoor, UK are known for their resiliency and determination to survive. But people who want to make a profit off of animals don’t care. …
These two Galgos that were thrown from a car had been mutilated to remove their microchips
Galgos not Greyhounds!!! Two greyhounds in the south of Spain are recovering after the most harrowing, heartbreaking ordeal. Police received a call on Monday, December 5 that two severely injured greyhounds had …
Moose the friendly dog was shot dead by a cop
A man in Michigan was just trying to do the right thing when he called the police about a fight that broke out at a local gas station. Yet no …
Animal abuse could get worse in this U.S. state
We all should have the right to food and full bellies; avoiding starvation ought to be a basic human right. However, the state of Maine just took an approach to …
Lions and tigers don’t deserve to be squeezed into backyard cages
Big cats are not pets, and pretending they are is animal abuse. Tigers, lions, and leopards have unique, demanding needs that simply cannot be met in households or roadside zoos. These …
Families had to choose between their dog and their home
The winter holidays have come early for dogs living in New York state! Last month, the governor signed two new bills into law that will significantly elevate protections for animals, especially …