PETA has won a lawsuit against the owner of Dade City’s Wild Things over the owner’s treatment of animals. According to the Tampa Bay Times, PETA asked the court to end Dade City’s tiger cub petting business on the grounds that it forces them to interact with the public, removes them from their mothers at […]
Category: Petitions
Petition: Ban Cruel Leg-Hold Traps Used to Kill Animals
Leg-hold traps are one of the most cruel and inhumane ways to trap and kill animals. The concept of trapping an animal is horrible enough and terrifying for an animal as is, but the leg-hold traps make an already horrendous process much more excruciating. These traps force animals to endure a long, painful death and […]
Man Snares and Bludgeons Foxes to Death in UK National Park to Sell Fur to Sweden
It’s well known that the fur industry is incredibly cruel. Not only do animals on fur farms suffer immensely, but wild animals are also caught and killed for their fur. An investigation done by Hunt Investigation Team (HIT) recently found foxes being snared and bludgeoned in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, all for one man to […]
Petition: End Whale and Dolphin Captivity in the U.S.
In June 2019, Canada passed The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act (Bill S-203). This law makes “it illegal to hold any cetacean in captivity, for reasons other than rehabilitation and scientific research. Breeding or trading reproductive materials of whales and dolphins will also be prohibited. Any breach of this ban carries fines […]
Petition: Send Zoo Animals in Deplorable Conditions to Animal Sanctuaries
The Al Qurashi Family Park Zoo in Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum went viral recently when photos revealed that the animals were in deplorable conditions and not doing well. The animals, especially the lions who were particularly in bad shape, were no longer being fed by“the wildlife police guards who were charged with their upkeep […]
Petition: Stop Killing Animals for Botox Testing
Although botox is sometimes used to treat medical conditions in a limited way, it’s mostly used for altering physical appearance. Therefore, it’s mostly a cosmetic procedure. One which hundreds of thousands of animals are killed for. At the end of 2018, Cruelty Free International scientists“revealed that a shocking 400,000 animals a year suffer and die […]
Petition: Protect European Wolves from Slaughter
Many people probably don’t realize that politics don’t just affect people’s lives, but wildlife too. Many Americans are well aware of how the current administration wants to weaken the Endangered Species Act, for instance. Party lines differentiate ideologies and policies, including how the environment and wildlife are treated. For example, the Republican party in the […]
Twiggy, the Trained Water-Skiing Squirrel Won’t Perform for Public Entertainment in Toronto Anymore!
Twiggy, the trained water skiing squirrel who performs at boat shows is no longer welcome in Toronto. According to the Globe and Mail, Toronto’s animal services department told the Toronto International Boat Show that they could not use a grey squirrel kept in captivity. Twiggy has performed at several boat shows around North America, including […]