Monthly Archives: January 2012
URGENT: Help Stop Bull Torture ‘Festival’ in Mexico!
Every year on February 1 in Tlacotalpan—a city in the Mexican state of Veracruz—bulls are horrifically tortured during the “Fiesta de la Virgen de la Candelaria” festival. Liquor is poured down the bulls’ throats, and the animals are tied to … Continue reading
Filed under BLOODY "FIESTAS", Mexico
ALLEY CAT ALLIES PRAISES FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEE FOR UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF ANIMAL SHELTER BILL
“Florida Animal Rescue Act” would prohibit shelters and pounds from killing animals if rescue groups claim them UPDATE from Alley Cat Allies Alley Cat Allies, the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats, today praised … Continue reading
Filed under Shelter Animals, USA
Petition Filed to Stop Abuse of Turtles at “Snapperfest” Following Undercover Investigation of Cruelty
UPDATE from Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) The national non-profits Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and Best Friends Animal Society submitted a petition for rulemaking to the Indiana Natural Resources Commission, arguing that the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) misinterpretation of … Continue reading
Filed under Animal cruelty abuse neglect, USA
Completely Bare Body Waxing Salon Goes Fur-Free
Reblogged from Victories for the Animals: Message from Petition Organizer: Thanks to over 1,000 people who supported this campaign, we made a difference for animals. Completely Bare announced that it is going fur-free. In an emailed statement, Cindy Barshop, founder of … Continue reading
Rattlesnake Roundup in Georgia Switches to Humane Wildlife Festival
UPDATE from Center for Biological Diversity The Center for Biological Diversity, Coastal Plains Institute, Protect All Living Species and One More Generation sent a letter to the Evans County Wildlife Club today praising its recent decision to change its rattlesnake roundup in Claxton, … Continue reading
Filed under USA, Wild animals
Justice for More Than 150 Huskies Neglected in Alaska
Reblogged from Victories for the Animals: Last year, 157 emaciated, neglected dogs were confiscated from Alaska breeder Franch Rich. The local community wanted justice for this extreme animal cruelty. In addition to protesting at hearings, they were supported by more … Continue reading
Filed under Animal cruelty abuse neglect, USA
Raise awareness about nature and enviromental
Dear friends, Today I would like to introduce you our dear friend Silvana and her groups. Here some good ideas if you want help to raise awareness about nature and enviromental. –Paola Here the message from Silvana: Global Awareness invite … Continue reading
Filed under Note
THE BUAV HALTS PLANS TO BREED BEAGLES FOR EXPERIMENTS
Reblogged from Victories for the Animals: SOURCE: BUAV Following a popular BUAV campaign, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has today rejected plans by Bantin & Kingman Ltd. to build a breeding facility in Yorkshire which would supply beagles … Continue reading
Filed under Animal testing, EU
Animal Welfare: Commission urges 13 Member States to implement ban on laying hen cages
News from the European Commission Today, the European Commission, via a letter of formal notice requesting for information, called on Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Romania to take action to address deficiencies … Continue reading
Filed under EU, Hens/Chickens
Question for written answer to the Commission – Cape Fur seal cubs in Namibia
Parliamentary questions are questions addressed to the Commission and Council by MEPs. They may be followed by a debate. This is a direct form of parliamentary supervision of the Commission and Council. There are three categories of parliamentary question: Written questions which … Continue reading
Seal-Reality Is Sometimes A Difficult Pill To Swallow
Reblogged from Seal Alert SA: Seal-Reality Is Sometimes A Difficult Pill To Swallow. Since making an appeal for contributions towards seal rescue costs a week ago, 10 supporters have collectively contributed $250 US Dollars. Seal Alert thanks each of you … Continue reading
Filed under Seals, South Africa
