Stop Destroying the Environment to Build a New Police Training Facility
A $90 million facility dubbed “Cop City” will destroy natural forested land and exacerbate police violence in Atlanta. Demand city officials halt construction of this project.
Articles written by: Victoria Paige
Stop Suffocating Injured Animals in Slaughterhouse Transport Vehicles
The journey from farm to slaughterhouse is treacherous, and thousands of animals die before ever even arriving. Demand the US tighten federal legislation surrounding animal welfare on transport vehicles.
Amazon: Stop Exposing Animals to Toxic Chemicals for Makeup
Millions of bunnies, guinea pigs, mice, and rats are forced to ingest harmful chemicals to test human cosmetic products. Stop these cruel and unnecessary animal tests once and for all.
Ban Body-Crushing Traps That Paralyze And Kill Endangered Animals
Body-gripping traps work by slamming shut onto helpless animals, crushing their bones or organs in an inescapable hold. We must ban the use of these barbaric traps.
Stop Auctioning Off Frightened Baby Animals
Livestock and wildlife in live animal auctions endure extreme mistreatment by their handlers. These animals are peddled off like objects to whoever offers the most money for them. Stop these abusive auctions.
Stop Cutting Fish Open While Still Alive
Sturgeon fish are brutally cut open, often while alive and conscious, so their eggs can be stolen from their ovaries and sold as caviar. This “delicacy” causes so much suffering that it must be banned.
End Cruel Shark Killing Tournaments
Tens of thousands of sharks are killed in the name of “fun” every year during shark killing tournaments. This causes a drastic drop in their already dwindling population. Demand an end to these cruel competitions.
Regulate the Sale of Fireworks That Physically And Emotionally Harm Animals
Hundreds to thousands of scared companion animals, wildlife, and livestock experience severe mental and physical trauma every year because of the loud explosive noises that fireworks release. Demand stricter regulations on the purchase and use of these environmentally hazardous devices.
Don’t Condemn Exotic Animals to a Life of Cruel Captivity
The exotic pet trade is particularly cruel. Wild animals are often stolen from their homes by poachers and condemned to a life of solitary imprisonment. Demand an end to the exotic pet trade.
Stop Stealing Dolphins From Ocean for People to Swim With Them
Dolphins are stolen from the ocean and forced to swim with humans. These poor animals are subjected to extreme physical and psychological abuse. Demand dolphins be allowed to live freely.
Stop Shelters From Killing Dogs and Cats After a Five Day Holding Period
Dogs and cats in kill-shelters are typically only given 5-7 days to find a home before being euthanized. Demand an increase in the minimum holding period for these animals to give them a better chance at finding a forever home.
Success: Endangered Species Once Again Federally Protected
The Trump administration removed a series of vital environmental protections and put endangered animals at risk of extinction. Thankfully, these species are now safe, and their welfare is guaranteed by law. Praise the judge responsible for protecting these animals.
Stop Injecting Lab Animals With Toxic Chemicals
Mice, rats, birds, fish, and reptiles are used in painful animal testing experiments more often than any other species. Demand protection for these often ignored animals.
Strip Misleading Labels from Meat and Dairy Products
“Cage free” and “free range” labels are extremely misleading, and mask the cruelty still going on at meat and dairy farms. Encourage officials to stop providing consumers with a false notion that animals are being well cared for—there is no such thing as ethical meat or dairy.
Success: Ohio Moves Toward Banning Murder of Dogs and Cats in Gas Chambers
The barbaric practice of gassing dogs and cats to death may soon be banned in one state. Thank the people who fought for this victory for animal rights.
Save Millions of Dogs and Cats from Kill-Shelter Deaths by Ending Irresponsible Breeding
Millions of dogs and cats are killed in overcrowded shelters. Discourage breeders from contributing to pet overpopulation and demand they stop irresponsibly breeding dogs and cats.
Stop Torturing Skunks By Removing Their Scent Glands
Domestic skunks are forced to undergo a painful de-glanding procedure, which strips them of their natural born defenses. Ban this cruel and unnecessary practice.
Protect People From Rabies Without Killing Innocent Dogs
In response to an outbreak of canine rabies, Indonesia has taken to killing thousands of dogs to try and eradicate the disease. Encourage the U.S. to supply Indonesia with rabies vaccinations to save the lives of rabies afflicted humans and dogs.
Stop Torturing Dogs and Cats in Gas Chambers
Hundreds of thousands of dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters across America each year. One method of euthanasia is the use of gas chambers to inhumanely kill dozens of animals at once. Ban this cruel practice and free innocent dogs and cats from this immense suffering.
Save Hippos From Extinction Due to Illegal Poaching
Innocent hippos are being slaughtered for their skins. Demand these incredible animals be protected from poaching and other threats to their existence.
Stop Tearing Young Puppies and Kittens Away From Their Mothers Too Soon
Puppies and kittens are often prematurely taken from their mothers and littermates, resulting in an onset of temperamental and health issues later on in life. Support a ban on selling these young animals when under 8 weeks old.
Stop Discriminating Against Certain Dog Breeds
Many innocent dogs may never find a loving home, thanks to bans on owning certain “dangerous” breeds. This results in countless Pit Bulls and other dogs that fit a breed stereotype being euthanized. Demand an end to this unfair practice today.
Stop Letting Poachers Off the Hook for Slaughtering Animals
Hundreds of millions of animals are illegally killed, trapped, or trafficked as part of the global wildlife trade industry. In the U.S., poachers barely receive a slap on the wrist for these crimes. Sign this petition to demand much stiffer penalties for poachers.
Stop Mass Killing of Wildlife by U.S. Government
Nearly 2 million animals ranging from red-winged blackbirds to the nearly extinct Mexican gray wolf have been killed in culls backed by U.S. Wildlife Services. Demand this federally funded agency stop slaughtering wildlife.
Success: Animals Freed From Cruel Medical Testing Mandate
Hundreds of thousands of animals have been saved from cruel and unnecessary drug test research. Thank the U.S. House for ending the archaic mandate that all experimental drugs be tested on animals before they could be used on humans in clinical trials.
