Did you hear about KFC’s offer to fill the potholes in Louisville and four other US cities? Well, they’ve asked to be allowed to stencil an ad onto the pavement … [Read full article]
Tag: animal rights
HSUS Again Sues to Stop the Columbia River Sea Lion Cull
The Humane Society of the United States has returned to court in attempt to stop the sea lion cull near the Bonneville Dam in Washington and Oregon. [social_buttons] Hundreds of … [Read full article]
300+ Gorillas Killed Each Year for Bushmeat in the Congo
An undercover investigation by Endangered Species International has disclosed the horrific scale of the endangered species market in the Republic of Congo. [social_buttons] The nonprofit found that hunters source 95% … [Read full article]
Importing Bear Bile Into the US Could Get You 20 Years in Jail
A South Korean woman living in Los Angeles has been charged with importing bear bile from China to illegally sell as an aphrodisiac. She faces up to 20 years in … [Read full article]
Activists Prepare to Document the Killing as Seal Hunt Begins
Humane Society Canada has sent a representative to the Gulf of St. Lawrence to document and broadcast the commercial killing of over 300,000 young seals beginning today. Rebecca Aldworth, who … [Read full article]
Against Reason, Canada Increases Seal Hunt Quota by 55,000
Despite evidence that increasing the seal hunt quota could bring the harp seal population down the dangerous levels, the Canadian government has approved a 55,000 seal increase to quota for … [Read full article]
Russia Announces Ban on Hunting Young Seals; Canada Next?
Weeks before the planned start to the hunting season, Russia’s natural resources minister announced a ban on hunting seals under 1 year old today. The move spares up to 35,000 … [Read full article]
UPDATE: Defenders of Wildlife Looks to Halt Wolf Slaughter
While 58 wolves have already been killed since Saturday, there’s hope that Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game will not reach their enormous quota. Defenders of Wildlife has taken legal … [Read full article]
Pamela Anderson Tries to Help Florida Chimps
On Saturday Pamela Anderson appeared at a fundraiser and 20th anniversary for the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida. Prior to her appearance, she had written to the governor of Florida on behalf … [Read full article]
"Death on a Factory Farm" Premiers Tomorrow on HBO
HBO will premier a new documentary titled “Death on a Factory Farm” tomorrow at 10 pm EST. [social_buttons] The film is a sequel to 2006’s Emmy-nominated “Dealing Dogs,” which exposed … [Read full article]
Man Faces Charges For Beating, Dragging Horse Behind Truck
An Arizona man who was caught by police in August 2008 after tying his horse to the back of his truck will face charges for animal cruelty in federal court … [Read full article]
Primate Revolt Continues: Circus Monkey Escapes into Woods
In the ongoing worldwide revolt of non-human captive primates, a circus monkey in central Florida made an escape into the woods after his captor forgot to attach a leash. Today, … [Read full article]
Pet Store Shut Down by Activists to Reopen As Adoption Center
Within a matter of months, activists have succeeded in changing a store from a puppy mill vendor to an animal rescue venture. A pet store in the small town of … [Read full article]