The Niagara SPCA from Amherst, NY teamed up with Just Pizza to help foster the shelter dogs they have. To this extent, the customers who order from the 2319 Niagara Falls Blvd. this weekend will see a flyer of an adoptable dog on the front of their pizza boxes. The […]
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In this Hotel, the Guests can Foster Dogs during their Stay: 33 of Them Have Been Adopted
In all its beauty, staying at hotels and travelling can sometimes be lonely. And, no TV and mini bar can help us feel less alone at some occasions. However, one hotel in Mississippi found the ideal way to help their guests feel more like home. The Home2 Suites by Hilton […]
Joaquin Phoenix Rescued a Newborn Calf & a Cow from a Meat Processing Facility in Pico Rivera
Only one day after the Joker star Joaquin Phoenix advocated for animal rights in his acceptance speech at the Oscars, the actor went and rescued a calf and a cow from a Pico Rivera meat processing facility. Together with the LA Animal Save activist group, the actor visited the Manning […]
According to the FDA, We Can Now Adopt Lab Animals
FDA joined the NIH and the Department of Veteran Affairs in the enactment of a policy for lab animal adoption. The FDA will now put the healthy research animals up for adoption when their time in the lab is done. This new rule will include dogs, rabbits, cats, some farm […]
SeaWorld Announces an End to Dolphin Stunts, PETA Wants more
SeaWorld will no longer allow trainers to ride the noses and backs of dolphins. The company stated this in a filing with federal regulators to avoid confrontation with animal rights groups at their annual shareholder meeting. But, the PETA, which pushed for this change as part of their campaign against […]
Joaquin Phoenix Uses His Oscar Speech to Talk about the Link between Animal Injustice & Oppression
Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar this Sunday at the glamorous award ceremony for his role in the Joker movie. When he came onto the stage, he turned his recognition into a chance to speak up about important things. The actor isn’t a fan of the award season and he […]
A High School Running Team Takes Shelter Dogs for an Exciting Morning Run: Dogs Are Enjoying It
Animal overpopulation is a major problem, not just in the US, but almost everywhere in the world. Shelters are full of animals and according to ASPCA, more than 1.5 million dogs and cats are euthanized yearly in the US only. However, these numbers are dropping thanks to people who realize […]
France Pledges to Ban Shredding of Male Chicks in Egg Industry by 2021
Did you know that around 7 billion male chicks from the egg industry are exterminated every year on a global level? Therefore, animal welfare advocates are praising the recent decision of the French government to prohibit the live shredding of unwanted male chicks and castrating piglets without using anesthesia. Annually, […]
Vegan Athlete Novak Djokovic Says a Vegan Diet Is the Key to Great Tennis
Since he started his professional career 17 years ago, Novak Djokovic has 17 Grand Slam titles, including this year’s Australian Open. The Serbian tennis star said in a recent press conference that his successes have leaded him to play tennis and eat a plant-based diet. He stated that he’s satisfied […]
In the UK, the Prison Sentence for Animal Abuse Could Increase from 6 Months to 5 Years
UK citizens who make the most severe crimes of animal cruelty may face up to 5 years of prison time, according to the government. This decision to increase the 6-months maximum prison time for animal cruelty comes after several cases where the courts in England wanted to give harsher sentences. […]