Petitions

End Animal Cruelty as Epicenter of Violent Crime

Animal abusers – especially abusers who face minimal punishment – often escalate their dangerous behaviors and commit a wide expanse of violent crimes. Compel the legal system to take this threat seriously.

Ban Crushing Traps That Target Otters While Killing Pets and Wildlife

Traps designed to kill by crushing subject wildlife and pets to cruel, violent deaths. Demand an immediate ban.

Cows Allegedly Kicked, Hit and Screamed At in Milking Parlors: Take Action Now

Hidden cameras allegedly caught workers kicking, hitting and swearing at cows in milking parlors while twisting their tails. Demand independent, unannounced inspections across dairy farms before more animals suffer.

Dog Allegedly Left in Parked Car Without Ventilation, Suffering Heat Distress: Press Criminal Charges

A dog was allegedly left alone in a parked car for an extended time with no ventilation, showing measurable heat distress when onlookers raised the alarm. Demand that prosecutors bring criminal charges.

Lame Cows Allegedly Forced Across Hard Floors, Tails Twisted: Demand Justice

Hidden cameras apparently captured farmhands twisting cows’ tails, shouting abuse and forcing severely lame animals to walk across hard floors. Demand consequences.

Tiny Yorkshire Terrier Allegedly Kicked Repeatedly on Camera: Impose Maximum Penalty

Phone footage seemingly shows a man repeatedly kicking a defenseless Yorkshire terrier in the street, leaving the small dog with possible permanent internal injuries. Demand that prosecutors pursue the harshest penalty the law allows.

Collie’s Leg Stripped to Bare Toe Bones by Tethering Chain: Jail Her Owners

A collie’s hind leg was stripped of skin, fat and flesh by a heavy tethering chain until only bare toe bones remained, and vets had to amputate. Demand that the owners who pleaded guilty face a prison sentence, not just a fine.

Dog Punched in the Head Four Times at Store: Hunt Down Suspect

Footage shows a man grabbing a defenseless bull breed dog and punching the animal in the head about four times before fleeing. Demand that police track down the person responsible and see him prosecuted.

End Cruel Experiments on Over 3.9 Million Animals Annually

Over 3.9 million animals were subjected to experimentation in Canada last year, with a disturbing 104,000 enduring extreme pain. End this cruel practice.

Stop Hazardous Heat and Toxic Pollution From Endangering Restaurant Workers

Restaurant workers are toiling in suffocating conditions, facing hazardous heat exceeding 122°F and toxic air pollution above safe limits. Demand justice and enforce strict regulations to protect these vulnerable employees from harm.

End Commercial Fishing’s Catastrophic Impact

The commercial fishing industry is causing irreversible harm to marine ecosystems, with nearly half of targeted fish biomass removed since pre-industrial times. Call for a more sustainable path forward.

Stop Dooming Turkeys to Lives of Suffering in Cramped Cages

Turkeys in factory farms are crammed into overcrowded pens, enduring severe neglect and suffering without basic essentials. Demand better treatment for these intelligent birds.

Protect Consumers From Targeted Price Hikes

All consumers are not created equal, as algorithms and private data intrusions increasingly determine the price a person pays for a good or service. Urge federal agencies to stop protecting greedy corporations over consumers.

Help Americans Live Longer and Happier Lives

Certain global havens have become examples for how to live long and meaningful lives. Call on America’s health leaders to invest in creating blue zones.

Stop American Support of Super Polluters

Big polluters are making bank at the expense of the people and the planet. Urge politicians to recommit to the fight against global warming.

Demand Justice for Theft of Endangered Ants

A nest of up to 5,000 endangered narrow-headed ants was stolen from a nature reserve. Demand the perpetrator be found and brought to justice.

Recognize Inspiring Outreach for Animal Rights at Athletic Event

One athlete turned the grueling aftermath of a triathlon into a powerful moment for animal advocacy. Support this dedicated act of compassion.

Don’t Let Corporate Agribusiness Donations Undermine Public Health

A state attorney general faces grave allegations of enabling agribusiness pollution by accepting substantial donations from corporate polluters. Demand better from our elected leaders.

Ensure Real Consequences for Cockfighting Violence

Cockfighting subjects roosters to slow, violent deaths, all in the name of profit. Call for a crackdown on this heinous crime.

End Animal Fatalities and Distress Linked to Fireworks

Loud fireworks are causing profound distress and fatalities among animals, including the tragic death of a baby red panda and a beloved dachshund. Demand leaders act decisively to protect our vulnerable companions from further suffering.

Stop Tearing Calves Away From Mothers at Birth

Calves are separated from their mothers just moments after birth in dairy farming, a horrifying reality hidden from consumers. Call for an end to this cruel practice.

Don’t Block Free and Fair Elections

The federal government is once again indicating it may interfere in state-run elections. Call for an end to this existential threat to democracy.

Curb Destructive Methane Emissions From Livestock

Livestock production is surging, fueling a climate crisis with escalating methane emissions 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Speak out against this threat to our planet.

FBI: Just Say No to Bestiality

The FBI has opened its doors to applicants guilty of one of the worst animal cruelty offenses imaginable: bestiality. Demand this agency stop lowering its standards to deplorable new levels.

Great White Allegedly Dragged Ashore for Photos: Enforce Wildlife Protections

A great white shark was allegedly targeted, caught, and dragged onto a beach for photographs. Demand substantial penalties for proven cruelty and unlawful capture.

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