Rhode Island has become the first state to ban the bullhook, a training tool that uses pain to coerce elephants into doing tricks. This is a huge step for elephants stuck in the entertainment industry. Sign this petition and thank Rhode Island for protecting elephants from this cruel tool.
Two men have been arrested after a video surfaced that allegedly shows them dropping a helpless dog from a rooftop. Applaud the swift punishment of these senseless and cruel individuals.
A gentle dog caged by police for over two years without exercise has finally been released and rehomed. Thank decision-makers for finally taking this laudable step and urge them to act quicker in future cases so that no more dogs suffer the treatment this animal endured.
The last university in the U.S. to still use live animals for medical training has finally ended the practice. Now, countless animals will be spared from unnecessary pain and death. Sign this petition to thank the university for ending this practice.
Over 40 horses have finally been rescued from a farm where they had been abandoned to starve. Praise the decision to save these horses and charge the people responsible with cruelty to animals.
An abusive and neglectful zoo is finally closing down after the police led an investigation into the reported atrocities. Sign this petition and thank the police for taking this matter seriously and bringing about the closure of this awful zoo.
The National Aquarium has recently announced that it will be releasing all eight of its bottlenose dolphins to a seaside sanctuary. Now these dolphins will be able to swim in the sea, feel the tides, and interact with wild dolphins. Sign this petition and thank the National Aquarium for making the compassionate decision.
A major egg production cooperative has vowed to stop the culling of male chicks, a cruel practice in which the young animals are ground up, gassed, or suffocated. Praise this move, which will set a precedent for egg producers all over the world.
A woman who duct-taped her dog’s mouth shut and posted a picture of the abuse on social media has been found guilty of animal cruelty and sentenced to suspended jail time. Praise this great decision that proves that animal abuse is serious and punishable under the law.
Two allegedly neglectful and abusive pit bull owners who left their pets to go hungry and suffer from parasites are behind bars pending charges. Celebrate the swift justice brought to these alleged animal abusers.
A woman accused of cruelly abandoning her dog, resulting in its death, has been brought to justice. Commend the police department that filed a criminal complaint against this animal abuser.
Over 100 animal welfare violations were discovered at one of PetSmart’s suppliers. Thankfully, PetSmart decided to end its business relations with the horrific animal mill. Sign this petition and thank PetSmart for making the compassionate choice.
Advocacy groups are rallying to free an orca held captive for 45 years. The container used to hold her is too small to be legal. Applaud these groups’ efforts to return this suffering animal to the ocean.
A major food retailer has decided to ban eggs from caged hens, but these eggs will slowly phase out in the stores in the span of nine years. Sign this petition to thank the retailer for deciding to only sell cage-free eggs, but to also urge the company to immediately ban eggs from caged hens.
A dog wrongly accused of harassing a farmer’s sheep will not be euthanized. Thank the attorney general for helping to save this innocent animal.
Killing bulls to celebrate an annual festival is now illegal in a town in Spain. Sign the petition to thank the local government officials for outlawing this cruel practice.
Every year during the Toro de la Vega festival, men on foot and horseback would chase, torture, stab, beat and kill a lone, innocent bull. Thankfully, the government has put an end to this atrocity and banned the festival. Sign this petition and thank the government for ending this barbaric event.
The cruel practice of greyhound racing will end in Arizona thanks to a new bill. Sign the petition to support eradicating this inhumane sport.
Joe the chimpanzee has been stuck for years alone at a roadside zoo but now has finally been given the life he deserves. The chimpanzee now thrives at a sanctuary surrounded by nature and friends. Sign this petition to thank the zoo for finally retiring Joe from his life of imprisonment.
An animal trainer and zookeeper was caught on tape whipping a tiger until the animal defecated in fear. After an investigation, this alleged animal abuser is now charged with five counts of animal cruelty. Sign this petition to thank all the efforts put forth to investigate this zookeeper and his alleged abuse toward animals.
Pets and children left alone in hot cars may now be rescued in Florida. Thank the governor for making this much-needed adjustment to the law making it easier for good Samaritans to help animals and people in distress.
Plans for poultry deregulation were on the table in the United Kingdom. Thanks to the many voices protesting this dangerous decision, the government has decided to abandon this course of action. Applaud the success of ending the privatization of health standards in the poultry industry.
Plans to scrap current animal welfare regulations in the UK have been abandoned. Thank the government for repealing this dangerous proposal and urge them to strengthen welfare standards to ensure better protection for the millions of helpless animals who suffer in meat, dairy and egg production.
A slaughterhouse came under fire after an activist group released footage of employees violently abusing animals. Since then, public outcry and petitions have demanded justice for these animals and the slaughterhouse was shut down. Praise management and officials for taking this action.
A country club was planning on killing a large group of raccoons that lived on the grounds. After public outcry, the organization decided to use a more humane form of animal control. Sign this petition and thank the country club for its compassionate choice.
