Many countries around the world are on strict lockdown. We need to practice social distancing and stay indoors as much as possible to do our part in stopping the spread of the infectious COVID-19. We are living through a pandemic and must take these measures to save as many lives as possible. However, humans being […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Ban Bear Farms and Restaurants that Serve Bear Meat
Bear claw soup is considered a delicacy in parts of Asia, specifically China. And no, it’s not made with the pastry called bear claw. It’s made with the actual paws of a bear, and it’s extremely cruel. Similar to the bears used in the bear bile industry, they are often raised on illegal bear farms […]
Petition: Ban the Snaring of Foxes in the UK for Fur
About a month ago, an investigation by Hunt Investigation Team (HIT) found that a man named David Sneade, snares and bludgeons foxes in a UK National Park. He then sells their fur to Sweden. Because he does this all in a national park, witnesses have even seen his horrific and brutal treatment of the animals. […]
Petition: China Celebrates “Victory” Over Coronavirus with Markets Selling Bats and Wild Animals Again
According to a Daily Mail correspondent, markets in China have continued selling bats and wild animals, even after the government reports those markets were the center of the corona virus outbreak. According to the Daily Mail, cats, dogs, scorpions and bats are available to purchase at an indoor market in southwest China, in Guilin. China […]
Petition – Fur farming – Finland’s shame
Fur farming is the shame of Finland. Finland is the second largest producer of fox pelts, after China. Every year 3.5 million foxes, raccoon dogs and minks are killed in Finnish fur farms. Foxes and raccoon dogs are killed by anal electrocution and minks are killed by gassing. The animals live in tiny wire cages. […]
Petition: Support Bill to Protect Wildlife From Being Killed by Cars on Roads and Highways
Roads and highways are fascinating creations. Their architecture and construction is truly quite genius. Most people have probably found themselves driving or riding on a road thinking how amazing and convenient they are. And they are, but they do present serious challenges to the wildlife we coexist with. Wildlife are severely hurt and killed in […]
Petition: Ban All Wildlife Markets in Light of Coronavirus
The exact origin of coronavirus, which is currently sweeping the world, is not clear. Scientists have said they believe it might come from the consumption of pangolins, some people say bats, and others say snakes. But one thing is clear — it’s a zoonotic disease that emerged from consuming animals. And before cultural differences or […]
Petition: Illegal Wildlife Trade Moves Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
Even with the temporary ban on wildlife trade in China, criminals have now moved animal trafficking online. According to Al Jazeera, e-commerce sites are now under pressure from activists to help enforce the temporary ban on trading wildlife. Animal activists continue to ask China to make a temporary ban permanent and are asking the government […]