TripAdvisor has decided to end sales to cruel animal attractions, such as elephant rides and swimming with dolphins, on its website. Now, the company is trying to educate people on the negative effects that tourism has on wild animals. Sign this petition to thank the company for helping to prevent animal cruelty.
The Romanian government has announced a ban on the annual killing of thousands of large carnivores through the closing of a legal loophole. Applaud this progressive effort to save innocent animals from a senseless death.
A major international retailer has finally ended its use of fur and angora hair in its clothing. Fur and angora farms are notorious for raising animals in poor conditions and hurting or killing them in horrific ways. Sign this petition to thank the retailer for ending its support of this cruel industry.
An animal shelter worker who kept dogs in filthy conditions has been sentenced to a year in jail. Thank the judge who finally saved the animals who were under this man’s care.
Thousands of wild horses will be spared due to a government decision to cancel a plan that would have needlessly massacred them. Applaud the effort to work towards a more humane solution to control wild horse populations rather than simply exterminating these precious animals.
Captive orca breeding and export is finally banned in California. Sign this petition and applaud this groundbreaking decision to help animals stuck in the entertainment industry.
For years, a festival where revelers would fight to rip off a duck’s head has been allowed to continue. Thankfully, government officials have finally put an end to this savage event. Sign this petition and thank officials for sparing innocent ducks from unnecessary pain and death.
A gentle dog taken from his owners by city authorities has finally been returned home. Thank the council for releasing him and urge them to overturn archaic breed-specific legislation so that no more dogs suffer the trial this one endured.
The breeder responsible for letting a young puppy suffer from dehydration, malnourishment, skin infections and maggot-infested sores has been charged with animal cruelty. Praise this decision and urge authorities to ensure all cases of animal abuse are severely punished by law.
Police have identified, arrested, and charged the man allegedly responsible for beating his horse to death. Sign the petition to applaud their hard work and dedication to not only justice for human lives, but justice for animal lives as well.
The President of Minor League Baseball has spoken out against the use of monkeys and all other animals in MiLB’s events and promotions. Thank him for being a voice of compassion and reason.
After nearly three decades of being shackled and alone in a zoo, Kaavan the elephant will finally get a taste of freedom. Kaavan has been approved to move to a sanctuary where he will be surrounded by elephant friends and a more natural environment. Sign this petition and thank the team who helped bring Kaavan freedom.
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.
