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Don’t Poison Coyotes in Virginia When More Humane Alternatives Exist

The coyote population in Halifax County, Virginia is multiplying by the hundreds each year. Officials there are currently considering the use of poison and cruel leg-hold traps to reduce the coyote’s numbers and the potential risk that they may pose to livestock, pets and farmers. Let Halifax County know that these practices are unethical and inhumane and urge them to take a more humane approach.

Protect Bat Populations by Temporarily Restricting Cave Access to Qualified Individuals

North American bats have been hit by a plague that has been wiping out bat populations and threatening to hurt many more. In looking out for the best interest of the affected species, steps need to be taken to prevent the spread of disease to untouched communities of bats. Limiting the access to caves, only allowing qualified individuals entrance, would progress research while cutting down the risk of spreading the disease.

Save the Critically Endangered Vaquita Porpoise from Extinction

The vaquita, a rare and completely unique porpoise living in the water at the northernmost point of the Gulf of California, is edging closer and closer to complete extinction. It is estimated that if fishing practices that employ the use of gillnets continue, then the rare and beautiful vaquita will be extinct in the next several years.

Save ‘Sarah’ and Other Circus Elephants From Prolonged Abuse

An aging elephant with the Ringling Bros. Circus named, ‘Sarah,’ collapsed following a performance earlier in 2011. She is suffering from a chronic infection and arthritis, both of which Ringling Bros. has neglected to treat properly. Her life is at stake and the USDA must intervene before it is too late.

Support Ban on Shark Finning in the European Union

Shark finning, the practice of cutting off a shark’s fin and throwing the rest of the shark’s body into the ocean, is technically banned in Europe. However, the law has many loopholes, thereby allowing the brutal practice to continue. The European Commission must tighten shark finning regulations to ensure this animal abuse is stopped.

Protect Elephants and Other Exotic Animals in the Circus

Circus animals are abused all their lives, transported in tight quarters for excruciatingly long periods of time and then forced to perform in front of audiences. The U.S. government has been too passive and it is time for them to stand up for the welfare of exotic animals. Put an end to the ‘tradition’ of animal cruelty in the circus.

Protect Lion And Tiger Cubs From Shopping Mall Torture

Big Cat Rescue Entertainment Group breeds baby tigers and lions, removes them from their mothers shortly after being born, stashes them in a tour truck and carts them from mall to mall. While doing so, this group carelessly endangers the animals and the public. Help stop this group from touring any longer.

Ban Invasive Research on Great Apes

A bipartisan coalition has introduced sweeping legislation that would ban invasive research on all great apes, which inflict painful procedures and emotionally debilitating isolation on research subjects. Since cheaper alternatives exist, ending invasive on research on great apes saves dollars, makes sense and is the moral thing to do.

Tell Texas Lawmakers to Protect Man’s Best Friend from Breed Specific Legislation

Breed specific legislation targets beloved family pets based on inaccurate data and unfair misconceptions. Prevent this inhuman practice of seizure and destruction of dogs from spreading to Texas by asking legislators not to sponsor breed specific bills.

Stop Pet Owners From Injuring Their Animals for Profit

Within the last 2 years, pet insurance fraud has quadrupled in England from $665,952 to over $3 million. Because the pet insurance industry has such lax regulations, many owners are taking these loopholes to new heights by actually maiming, killing, or injuring a pet shortly after insurance is taken out to profit on their animal’s suffering. We must put an end to lax animal healthcare regulations that allows people to profit off of animal abuse.

Tell Google That Dog Fighting is Not a Game

The KG Dogfighting application available through the Google Android marketplace allows users to train and fight virtual dogs to the death. Google has refused to remove this controversial application despite public outcry. This app glamorizes the illegal act of dog fighting and should be removed from the market.

Urge Diane Von Furstenberg to Stop Using Fur

Hundreds of millions of animals are brutalized every year to support the fashion industry’s insatiable appetite for fur. This petition calls on designer and President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Diane Von Furstenberg, to stop using fur in her fashion lines.

Justice For Dolphins Killed At Amusement Park

Despite multiple warnings, Connyland Amusement Park decided to allow a loud two-day rave to occur near their dolphin tank. Now, two dolphins are dead. Tell Connyland Amusement Park that they cannot continue to run their dolphin attraction with such a clear neglect of their dolphins’ well-being. Get the dolphins out of Connyland and bring those parties responsible to justice.

Don’t Give Up On Wyoming Wolves

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service plans to remove wolves in Wyoming from the endangered species list. The removal is unjustified and would put the animal in grave danger. We must urge the USFWS to continue to protect the precious species.

Keep Primates out of the Exotic Pet Trade

The exotic pet trade in the United States is dangerous and inhumane to animals and people alike. More and more states are banning the sale of nonhuman primates as pets, but more must be done. Primates kept as pets often end up neglected or abused due to lack of knowledge or resources by the pet owner to provide adequate care. Tell the U.S. Senate to stop the transportation and sale of primates across state lines for the exotic pet trade and help keep primates out of this tragic industry.

Don’t Cut Funding That Saves Gorillas

The funding that the U.S. provides to Central Africa to help support the lives of rare gorillas is in danger of being cut. The money we provide is vital for conservation efforts and Central Africa cannot afford to lose it. The U.S. House of Representative should not cut the funding that helps preserve gorillas’ lives in the 2012 fiscal year budget.

Urge the Nevada Wildlife Commission to Ban Brutal Leg-hold Traps

The Nevada Wildlife Commission is currently reviewing the State’s stand on leg-hold traps. These barbaric traps are designed to violently snap closed on the leg of animal and prevent its escape. These traps cause mutilation, broken limbs, and the death and suffering of millions of animals each year. Non-target animals including household pets are also also killed in these traps each year.

Stop Excessive Animal Testing at the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia used over 200,000 animals in animal testing last year. Tell scientists to make sure animals aren’t suffering and to start cutting down on the number of animals used in testing.

Don’t Let Bats Go Extinct

White-nose syndrome is a disease that has been spreading rapidly amongst bats and threatens imminent extinction if not stopped. Funding is needed so scientists can determine what causes the disease and how to stop it. President Obama must include funding in the 2013 fiscal year budget for research to prevent the bat species from disappearing.

Animal Survives Being Dragged from the Back of a Pick-Up Truck

A 10-month-old German shepherd survived being tied to the back of a pick-up truck and dragged through the streets of a Riverside neighborhood. While the animal’s future looks great (with many prospective owners seeking out the animal), authorities do not have any information on the person(s) responsible. Once the driver is found, they need to be held accountable for their actions and charged with animal cruelty.

Urge the U.S.D.A to Restrict the Number of Animals Allowed on Factory Farms

Factory farms produce the bulk of meat and dairy products consumed in the United States. Sadly, these establishments are more factory than farm, housing more animals per square foot than can be reasonably accommodated. These animals are often restricted from all movement as they must stand shoulder to shoulder or spend their lives stacked in crates where they are prone to the spread of disease, death, and physical injury.

Stop Killing of Texas Burros

Wild burros are being shot and killed by Texas Parks and Wildlife despite their historical value to the region. They claim it is to protect the region for animals like bighorn sheep, yet continue to allow hunting permits for them as well. The excuses and killing must end, stop the killing of wild burros in Texas.

Urge the Gulf States to Hold BP Accountable for Animal Cruelty

The 2010 Gulf oil spill resulted in the deaths, suffering and devastation of countless indigenous animals. Yet, BP has yet to be held accountable for the animal cruelty that resulted from their negligence. While companies like BP anticipate monetary losses from potential oil spills, they are not held criminally accountable for the resulting animal cruelty, thereby allowing them to continue acting with disregard for their impact on wildlife and the environment.

Punish Zoo Researcher Who Poisoned Cats

Nico Dauphine, a researcher at the National Zoo, put rat poison in the food bowls of feral cats near her apartment. Though she was found guilty of animal cruelty, Dauphine should be held to a higher standard and should lose her job at the Zoo and have her research discredited. No one with such a clear disregard for animal welfare should be allowed to hold her position or trusted with animal research.

Protect Swedish Wildlife From Government Sanctioned Murder

The Swedish government is allowing for the murder of countless endangered predators. Initial attempts by the European Commission to stop the licensed killing of these animals proved fleeting. The time has come for the Commission to take stronger action and stop protect Swedish wildlife from its own government.

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