Animal Cruelty
Taylor Swift Cancels Melbourne Cup Show Amid Animal Cruelty Outcry
Singer Taylor Swift will no longer appear at the November 5th Melbourne Cup after animal rights activists accuse the track of horse cruelty and abuse.
California Bans the Sale of Fur
California is now the first state in the U.S. to impose a ban on fur sales. The animal welfare-forward bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Joaquin Phoenix Leads Public Protest Against Animal Cruelty
Just hours before receiving the first Tribute Actor Award at the Toronto Film Festival, three-time Oscar-nominated actor and lifelong vegan Joaquin Phoenix led a protest against animal cruelty at the St George Subway Transit Station. Dressed all in black and sporting canvas Converse high-tops, the star of the forthcoming “Joker” film said he lent his […]
The Last Foie Gras Farm In Ukraine Is Shutting Down
Poultry company MHP is set to stop production at Ukraine’s only foie gras farm following an exposé which uncovered animal cruelty and welfare concerns.
Animal Testing In the UK Drops to Lowest In 12 Years
Animal testing in the UK has reached its lowest level since 2007. Animal testing for cosmetics and research has attracted animal cruelty concerns.
United Airlines Just Cut All Ties With SeaWorld
United Airlines has stopped selling tickets to SeaWorld due to animal cruelty concerns. The American airline removed any trace of SeaWorld from its website.
Los Angeles Could Become the First Major City to Ban Horse Racing
Los Angeles could soon become the largest U.S. city to ban horse racing after a string of horse deaths at one of the biggest tracks in Southern California. Commissioner Roger Wolfson recently submitted a motion with the Los Angeles Board of Animal Services calling for the ban. The motion, entitled, “Opposition to Horse Racing in […]
‘Chickieleaks’ Launches to Expose Chicken Industry Cruelty
Chickieleaks and Fishyleaks aim to expose illegal activity in the chicken and fishing industry, like worker safety violations and overfishing.
