Just days before Fashion Week, which begins on February 9, British fashion designer Stella McCartney is speaking out against the leather industry. Watch Stella’s exposé of the global leather industry on PETA’s website. Then join her and pledge HERE to never wear leather again. This pledge is important — even for vegans who have already sworn … Continue reading
A pregnant orangutan and her young daughter were saved by an animal rescue group, as knife-wielding bounty hunters closed in on the pair in Borneo. Four Paws, a British-based international rescue organization, arrived at the scene to find the orangutan mother with her arms wrapped around her five-year-old daughter surrounded by the hunters. As the … Continue reading
Up until now, the rap against iron from plant-based foods and supplements has been that it’s hard for the body to absorb. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking study conducted by Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) Senior Scientist Elizabeth Theil, PhD, vegans will no longer have this concern. Dr. Theil’s research has revealed that there is … Continue reading
The U.S. Supreme Court today unanimously overturned a California state law, which mandated that downed pigs in slaughterhouses be humanely euthanized and that their meat not be sold for human consumption. The justices ruled that the federal government, and not the states, is solely responsible for the rules that govern slaughterhouse operations. The California law … Continue reading
The Humane Society of the United States has released its third annual “Humane State Ranking.” This report rates all 50 states and Washington D.C. on a wide range of animal protection laws, including animal cruelty codes, laws governing animals in research and farm animal policy. The highest scores were achieved by California (first place), New … Continue reading
The Humane Society of the United States today issued its 2011 report card on the Obama Administration’s performance on animal welfare issues. The Administration received an overall grade of C minus, down from its B-level scores for the previous two years. Key animal protection issues where the HSUS felt the administration efforts were lacking include: … Continue reading
The online magazine Fashion Beirut has joined forces with Animals Lebanon, one of the most prominent animal rights organizations in the Middle East, for its “Fashion Statement” campaign of the year. The campaign’s slogan is “Best friends are not meant to be abused.” Its aim is to raise awareness of animal welfare issues in Lebanon … Continue reading
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International today announced a renewed focus on helping animals in crisis due to natural disasters, famine, political turmoil or war. The animal welfare society hopes to distribute more than $9 million in medical supply aid worldwide. Last year, the SPCA International distributed more than $7 million … Continue reading
As part if its campaign to promote veganism in Asian-Pacific countries, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) stacked up a three-meter-high pile of bananas at the Manila Bay Boardwalk yesterday morning. They also displayed placards stating “Unpeel the vegetarian in you” and “A-peel for compassion: Go vegan.” Indications are that many Filipinos responded … Continue reading
According to a report released by FARM (Farm Animal Rights Movement), 10.15 billion land animals were killed for food in the United States in 2010 — a 1.7 percent rise from 2009 numbers. Since the U.S. population increased by 0.9 percent in 2010, the number of animals killed per capita increased slightly. This data was … Continue reading
