Ban Boiling Lobsters and Crabs Alive
Lobsters and crabs continue to be routinely boiled alive despite overwhelming evidence that these sentient animals feel pain. Call for an end to this cruel practice.
Lobsters and crabs continue to be routinely boiled alive despite overwhelming evidence that these sentient animals feel pain. Call for an end to this cruel practice.
A caretaker was apparently captured on video kicking and punching his defenseless dog. Demand justice for this innocent animal.
A small dog was abandoned in such terrible shape that the animal had to be euthanized. Demand justice for the victim of this heinous crime.
Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company reportedly cut open lab monkeys’ skulls, resulting in their suffering and death. This animal cruelty cannot go unpunished. Demand a full investigation and accountability in this disturbing case.
Mother pigs on factory farms are confined in torturous cages that are too small for them to even turn around. Help end the use of these cruel “gestation crates.”
Animals like rabbits, mice, birds, and fish are still facing unnecessary chemical testing in California. Demand all animals receive protections, not just those we deem worthy.
Concerningly high levels of water pollution, mostly due to runoff from nearby cattle ranches, is harming protected shorelines. Demand the development and implementation of a strategy to better regulate farm waste.
Toxic algae is killing thousands of fish, poisoning marine mammals, and harming local fishing economies around San Francisco Bay. Demand the State of California take action and fund bay recovery.
Forests provide vital habitat for an estimated half of the world’s species, and are home to indigenous communities that depend on them for sustenance. However, each year 18 million acres of forest are destroyed to make room for agribusiness and industry. Demand California help stop mass deforestation.
Bears and other animals are being subjected to horrific injuries and slow, painful deaths because of bow hunting. Urge a ban to this cruel and inhumane practice.
A man reportedly smuggled over 1,700 animals into the U.S. by hiding them in his clothing and tiny plastic bags. Demand he be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for his apparent contribution to the exotic pet trade industry.
The blood sport cockfighting, in which roosters are forced to fight each other until the death for human entertainment, is becoming increasingly popular. Demand stricter regulations on chicken ownership to help stop this cruel practice.
An animal trainer has been arrested after 11 dogs were reportedly found dead on her property. Other, surviving animals appeared emaciated and neglected. Demand this woman receive the maximum punishment if found guilty of these heinous crimes.
Ponies’ lives are reportedly being put at risk in unforgiving heat in the name of entertainment. Urge an end to potentially dangerous pony rides.
One of the nation’s biggest transportation polluters has regained the authority to clean up its act. Applaud the reinstatement of California’s curbing of destructive greenhouse gas emissions.
The bear who broke into multiple California homes has been saved from euthanasia. DNA samples showed that he was not the sole culprit, and it is safe to relocate him to a different part of the forest once captured. Thank the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for investigating, listening to the public demands, and saving Hank the Tank.
A greedy corporation is planning to build an open pit gold mine in California’s spectacular Sierra Nevada mountains. This unbelievably scenic location is also home to countless natural and cultural wonders. Sign this petition to demand a stop to this environmentally destructive and culturally insensitive plan.
The endangered Joshua Tree has finally earned protected status in an environmental success. Climate change hit Joshua trees and other endangered plants especially hard, with habitat loss worsening the crisis. Applaud recent steps taken to ensure the survival of these beloved plants.
Nonviolent offenders who valiantly fought wildfires will now be able to get training to become professional firefighters when they are released. Thank California lawmakers for pushing for this legislation to bolster the firefighting force and rehabilitate people who have been in prison.
Thousands of acres of Native American ancestral lands will be returned to their first inhabitants in California. This should be celebrated. Applaud the reversal of this long-ago wrong and needed victory during a time of such deep racial, ethnic, and cultural divides.
Animal rights took two monumental steps forward in California. Now, the living beings most victimized by circuses and by the blood-money fur trade have new hope. Applaud these encouraging wins for abused and exploited animals.
California mountain lions will soon have a new habitat with safe passage and access to other big cat families. This wildlife overpass will give the vulnerable species a chance to reproduce and thrive in the face of predicted extinction. Praise this landmark conservation effort.
Our political leaders owe us the truth. Tax information shines an important spotlight on a candidate’s true motives and character. Commend California for requiring candidates for office release their tax returns.
Beavers will no longer be threatened by hunting and trapping, thanks to a bold legal move. Beaver dams provide a safe haven for many endangered animals, meaning that those species will also benefit from this decision. Thank those who advocated for this important cause.
Vehicle pollution just got dealt an important blow courtesy of California and four auto manufacturers. This partnership counters an imminent destructive rollback on clean air standards. Support these unlikely allies in their bid for environmental responsibility.