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NYC Just Opened the Nation’s First ‘Office of Animal Welfare’
New York City will open an “Office of Animal Welfare.” This makes it the nation’s first city to have a dedicated office for animal welfare. The new office — set to be based within the mayor’s office — will oversee administration and regulation of animal welfare issues in the city. It will also oversee animal […]
Ben & Jerry’s Sued Over Claim Cows Are ‘Happy’
(Updated January 28, 2020) | American ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s has dropped claims that the dairy it uses in its products comes from “happy cows.” The move follows a lawsuit filed last October. The animal welfare lawsuit accuses Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company Unilever of false advertising. In the complaint, environmental […]
Senate Passes the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Bill
President Trump signed the PACT Act into law, making animal cruelty a federal felony in the U.S. The bill had more than 300 bipartisan co-sponsors.
Downton Abbey’s Cook Lesley Nicol Is an Animal-Loving Vegan
Downton Abbey’s Lesley Nicol is a vegan food and animal loving advocate. The plant-based star is an ambassador for both Animals Asia and Detection Dogs.
Seoul Ends the Slaughter of Dogs for Meat
The dog meat industry in South Korea could be coming to an end. The last three dog meat shops in Seoul will no longer slaughter dogs on-site for their meat.
New York City Passes Foie Gras Ban
The New York City mayor Bill de Blasio signed the foie gras ban into law. The city joins California, another major market, in prohibiting foie gras.
Airbnb Will No Longer Offer Experiences That Harm Animals
Home-sharing platform banned a number of animal experiences and introduced a new animal welfare policy to ensure ethical treatment.
County Fair Replaced Cruel Pig Wrangling Tradition With Slippery Watermelons
Sonoma County Fair replaced the cruel tradition of children wrangling piglets for fun with watermelons. The 83-year-old fair, which took place earlier this month, previously featured the “pig scramble,” an event where a group of elementary school kids descend upon a pack of piglets under the blistering August sun. In yesteryear, winners got to keep […]
