2023-12-07 21:31
PETITION TARGET: Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Eight dogs were found living in deplorable conditions with no food and water in a Phoenix backyard. On an unrelated call, Phoen… Read More
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2023-12-07 16:46
An animal welfare officer and several concerned residents came together in Escambia County, Florida to rescue a duck with an arrow in her wing. The injured Muscovy duck was spotted in the W… Read More
2023-12-06 22:30
It turns out that humans aren’t the only species here on Earth who call each other by name. In a recent study, researchers were able to confirm that elephants do indeed have names for… Read More
2023-12-06 16:26
Shot in the head. Hind legs bound. Tied to a street sign. A horse was left in this brutal condition on the side of the road in Waller County, Texas. When a call came to the Waller Cou… Read More
2023-12-06 16:17
A pig wandering around the streets of Philadelphia was recently sponsored by a local baseball team, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The pig, fondly named Snoop Hogg, suffered from mange and eye… Read More
2023-12-03 18:18
PETITION TARGET: Thailand Ministry of Tourism, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ministry of Public Health Tanja, a captive orangutan, was chained at the wrist, her handler shouting commands a… Read More
2023-12-01 22:54
A deer trapped in a freezing lake, surrounded by ice and snow, was heroically rescued by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officers and a man with a crane. After getting into a tricky spot… Read More
2023-11-30 23:34
The holiday season is about showing compassion and kindness to the ones we love, and celebrating joy and peace. One way we can all show kindness is by gifting humane, animal-friendly presen… Read More
2023-11-30 22:34
PETITION TARGET: London North Crown Prosecution Services In shocking video footage, a man was seen beating an innocent dog over the head with a metal gardening spade. A neighbor reportedly… Read More
2023-11-28 21:27
We are thrilled to announce that Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund has awarded more than $55,000 to nonprofits and rescues around the world working to help animals every day. The Ur… Read More
2023-11-22 01:19
Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, also known as The Healthy Voyager, makes vegan traveling easy. The accomplished Latina media personality, vegan chef, nutritionist, and best-selling author has made… Read More
2023-11-21 22:52
PETITION TARGET: Xie Feng, Ambassador of China to the United States Cats in China are being force fed acid, burned alive, thrown from heights, and doused in boiling water for videos th… Read More
2023-11-20 19:39
King Charles has just announced a bill that could officially ban the live export of animals for fattening or slaughter from the United Kingdom (UK). If passed, the Animal Welfare [Livestock… Read More
2023-11-17 22:30
The South Korean Government and ruling People Power Party just announced that a bill will be introduced by the end of this year that, if passed, would ban the dog meat industry starting in… Read More
2023-11-17 00:22
Bhutan has declared itself the first country to have a fully sterilized and vaccinated stray dog population, according to a recent announcement from Humane Society International (HSI). The… Read More
2023-11-16 21:59
Action for Primates and Lady Freethinker have welcomed the removal of over 30 groups/profiles on Facebook that were responsible for continually posting sadistic and graphic content dep… Read More
2023-11-16 21:02
PETITION TARGETS: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA); University of Mississippi Medical Center Leadership Rhesus monkeys are being forcibly addicted to alcohol &mdas&helli…Read More
2023-11-16 20:38
Editorial Note: Lady Freethinker thanks Action for Primates and Dr. Nedim Buyukmihci for their assistance in reviewing a part of the protocol procedures in these highly invasive experi… Read More
2023-11-16 02:02
Pumpkin the bear was saved from being killed by authorities thanks to public outcry and incredible citizen advocacy. After a conflict inside a barn in Massachusetts, Pumpkin – who has… Read More
2023-11-15 00:09
PETITION TARGET: Craven County District Attorney Dozens of dogs were neglected, starved, and denied proper veterinary care while living in unsanitary conditions at a house in… Read More
2023-11-13 20:46
Seventeen more wild horses are dead following another brutal helicopter roundup in Nevada — including blind horses, senior horses who broke bones, and seven horses killed when the sem… Read More
2023-11-13 19:58
PETITION TARGETS: Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek, NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Heritage Penny Sharpe Thousands of wild horses in a nation… Read More
2023-11-13 19:03
After falling down a 100-foot mine shaft in Cornwall, a lost companion cat was rescued — all thanks to his clever canine sibling, Daisy. Mowgli was missing for six days, and his guard… Read More
2023-11-10 20:52
A 4-month-old pit bull puppy name Orus was callously hacked to death with a machete in Mérida in the Yucatán. The puppy was attacked, cut multiple times with the machete, and… Read More
2023-11-10 18:24
Thanksgiving is right around the corner — and there is so much to be thankful for, including the amazing animals who share this planet with us and the many delicious, accessible, and… Read More
2023-11-09 23:30
Two dogs and a cat starved to death inside a home in Florida — resorting to eating fabric and chewing through a door in their attempts to survive and escape before they perished. The… Read More
Impact Of Farmed Animals On Climate Change Stifled By Meat & Dairy Industries, Investigation Alleges
2023-11-09 20:09
Research into the environmental impact of raising cows for people’s food may have been sabotaged — and animal agriculture’s contribution to climate change drastically… Read More
2023-11-08 21:59
An infant primate born to baboon mother Jemma in a university lab in Virginia started suffering — including from a lesion and physical traumas — before he was even 1 year old, n… Read More
2023-11-08 21:15
PETITION TARGET: U.S. Representatives Wild animals are having their bones crushed, their spines snapped, and their lives slowly suffocated out of them in vicious traps that are currently le… Read More
2023-11-07 22:57
An estimated 1,000 cats on their way to slaughterhouses to be killed and reportedly sold as “pork” and “mutton” have instead been rescued by police in China, followi… Read More
2023-11-07 19:50
An 8-year-old, blind border collie named Sparky is now safe and sound after being rescued by officers from a frigid pond in New York where he reportedly nearly died. The New York Police Depa… Read More
2023-11-07 19:00
Lady Freethinker has taken our concerns about a rodeo planned to come to San Diego’s Petco Park in 2024 directly to the legislators who could stop it. At the San Diego City Council&rs&helli…Read More
2023-11-06 23:14
A new book by psychologist and vegan advocate Dr. Melanie Joy explores how oppressive systems sustain themselves and how animal and social justice warriors can stay sane and healthy while w… Read More
2023-11-06 20:37
PETITION TARGET: Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Dozens of dogs reportedly starved to death at the hands of a couple posing as “rescuers” in Evesham Township, New Je… Read More
2023-11-03 22:42
PETITION TARGET: Shivamogga Wildlife Division An elephant named Bhanumati who was 18 months pregnant recently had her tail brutally cut off in the Sakrebyle Elephant Camp in Karnataka, Indi… Read More
2023-11-03 21:49
A new report from animal protection groups Lady Freethinker (LFT) and Action for Primates (AfP) reveals that the world’s top social media platforms are allowing content showing infant… Read More
2023-11-02 22:02
A sweet puppy named Dumpling who was intentionally starved and dumped on a street is making a steady recovery, thanks to her rescuers and their loving care. PAWS Chicago, a no-kill she… Read More
2023-11-02 21:10
A tiny puppy who was found with a zip tie cruelly tightened around her throat is now safe and recovering, thanks to the caring actions of a trucker and a state trooper who noticed her pligh… Read More
2023-11-02 20:03
A formerly feral kitten who was living under a house in Minnesota survived a gas leak explosion and now has charmed her way into a new name and — hopefully soon — a new home. Th… Read More
2023-11-02 20:03
A formerly feral kitten who was living under a house in Minnesota survived a gas leak explosion and now has charmed her way into a new name and — hopefully soon — a new home. Th… Read More
2023-11-01 22:33
A Florida woman who reportedly paid to have monkey torture videos created and posted on the online platform Telegram is now facing federal animal crush charges and federal prison, if convic… Read More
2023-11-01 02:17
Seven wild horses from Nevada died gruesome deaths on their way to holding corrals in Utah after a semi-truck, contracted by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM), turned over on its… Read More
2023-10-31 20:50
The UK’s Online Safety Bill has received Royal Assent, meaning the owners of social media platforms that allow postings of animal torture videos could now face billions of dollar… Read More
2023-10-31 19:12
PETITION TARGET: Cottage Grove Police Department Dead. Dumped. Left beside a porta-potty. This was how eight small dogs were discovered by police in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Officers with… Read More
2023-10-31 18:42
PETITION TARGETS: House Agriculture and House Oversight and Accountability Committees, Hawaiian Legislators Roosters forced to fight to the death often endure punctured lungs, broken bones… Read More
2023-10-31 17:36
A cat who went missing 12 years ago was safely and happily reunited with his guardians after a journey of more than 1,500 miles. Butters, a fluffy gray cat known to his guardians as an &ldq&helli…Read More
2023-10-31 16:48
PETITION TARGET: Harris County District Attorney A defenseless dog nearly starved to death after being abandoned on a balcony — reportedly for three weeks — without access… Read More
2023-10-27 19:35
With Halloween just around the corner, there’s a fantastic opportunity to explore and introduce delicious plant-based treats! Here are some spooktacular plant-based goodies for Hallow… Read More
2023-10-27 19:08
PETITION TARGET: Tulsa District Attorney Two defenseless ducklings suffered intolerable pain while being stapled to death in Tulsa, Oklahoma, reportedly by a man who converted an office sta… Read More
2023-10-27 18:49
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has declared 21 species extinct, with birds, a bat, and several species of mussels included in the list of species now believed to be gone forever… Read More
2023-10-26 20:00
PETITION TARGET: Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife In the dark, buried under meters of soil, jackals and their young are reportedly slowly suffocating to death. Deemed a nuisance to some local farmers… Read More
2023-10-25 22:11
Lady Freethinker has sponsored ads against dog meat in Sumatra as part of our campaign to end the dog meat trade. We worked with the Sumatran-based animal rescue organization Toba Animal Fr… Read More
2023-10-25 19:37
Lady Freethinker has obtained shocking footage from inside Blue Ridge Kennel, a research facility in Wetumpka, Alabama, that’s running dog food palatability trials. The facility has a… Read More
2023-10-25 18:33
Two stranded deer were rescued from chilly waters in Alaska’s Clarence Strait by caring Alaskan State Troopers who noticed their distress. As Alaska State Troopers Sgt. Mark Finses an… Read More
2023-10-25 00:27
A mother baboon named Jemma who has been used in invasive pregnancy experiments at the Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) for years has a history of self-harming, according to new docum… Read More
2023-10-24 18:47
PETITION TARGET: Fort Lauderdale Police Department A starved, 3-month old pit bull puppy was found dead near a crate covered in feces and vomit by the side of a road in Fort Lauderdale, Flo… Read More
2023-10-24 17:33
A seal pup who got dangerously tangled in a fishing net in the United Kingdom was helped and sent back to the sea by rescuers with the charity British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). Res… Read More
2023-10-24 16:50
A small kitten who was stuck 16 feet up in the air on a highway overpass in San Antonio, Texas, received a helping hand from officers who discovered and rescued her. After receiving the cal… Read More
2023-10-23 21:08
PETITION TARGET: French National Assembly’s Economic Affairs Committee Horses slaughtered for their meat often endure brutally long overseas journeys and gruesome treatment on arrival… Read More
2023-10-23 18:24
A man cited numerous times for leaving defenseless goats tangled and choking in an electric fence has been banned from ever having them on his property again, according to 21WFMJ News. Foll… Read More
2023-10-23 17:34
A county committee has now joined the increasing number of people outraged at the prospect of a rodeo coming to San Diego’s Petco Park in January 2024. The San Diego Padres announced… Read More
2023-10-20 22:46
Living up to his new name, Chance the German shepherd received a second shot at life after a brutal beating almost killed him. It was the officer who rescued and later adopted him who gave… Read More
2023-10-20 17:38
An emaciated and wounded pit bull found lying weak and helpless on the side of the road has transformed into a happy and healthy dog, thanks to the caring actions of a mail carrier who resc… Read More
2023-10-19 22:31
PETITION TARGETS: Palma City Council, Balearic Government In a merciless move, the city of Palma, Spain, has once again declared itself a bullfighting-friendly city with a claimed “ob… Read More
2023-10-19 00:07
A judge has ordered jail time for a man who reportedly severed the tail, legs, and genitals from a living rabbit he purchased from a pet store. The judge sentenced the man to 5 years in jai… Read More
2023-10-18 23:38
A young bull elk entangled in a rope swing reclaimed his freedom thanks to the quick but careful action from caring deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department in Washington… Read More
2023-10-17 21:00
It’s time to rally for New York’s wildlife by urgently and respectfully urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would end cruel wildlife killing contests by Nov. 1… Read More
2023-10-17 20:11
PETITION TARGET: Lee County Prosecutors A black dog named Bob was cruelly body-slammed to the ground and punched in the face repeatedly while he was overheated in Lee County, Florida, accor… Read More
2023-10-17 19:43
In a critical development for animal welfare, the Los Angeles City Council is proposing a new ordinance that would issue an outright ban on cruel rodeos. Otherwise gentle animals exploited… Read More
2023-10-16 19:53
A wildlife park formerly fined $8,000 for numerous animal welfare violations has once again been cited by federal investigators — this time for dead animals, enclosures in need of rep… Read More
2023-10-06 18:30
A beautiful black cat spent more than two years at the Dutchess County SPCA in New York while rescuers tried diligently to find her the perfect adopter — one who would understand… Read More
2023-10-06 17:15
The Mexican government and conservation group Sea Shepherd have signed a new agreement to expand a “no tolerance” zone for illegal fishing in order to protect critically endange… Read More
2023-10-06 00:58
PETITION TARGET: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport Dozens of defenseless cats were dumped in a scorching desert to die of starvation, dehydration, or exposure to… Read More
2023-10-06 00:04
PETITION TARGET: Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Dozens of senior dogs with special needs were found severely neglected and five dead dogs were found inside a freezer at a reported… Read More
2023-10-04 22:43
Four-year-old pit bull Kimmy Gibbler has quite the story: She started life as a dog fighting victim and spent nearly two years in a foster home before a loving couple — not put o… Read More
2023-10-04 21:16
A stunning new documentary from the Wild Beauty Foundation and filmmaker Ashley Avis investigates the plight of wild horses in the United States who are being inhumanely rounded up and erad… Read More
2023-10-04 19:31
PETITION TARGET: Federal Legislators Kittens had their skulls drilled open and electrodes implanted in their brains before they were killed in research in Minnesota funded by the Nati… Read More
2023-10-04 00:57
A 2-year-old toddler who walked out of her yard and into the Michigan woods was found safe and sound hours later with the family’s two loyal dogs by her side, according to news. The M… Read More
2023-10-04 00:20
The Clydesdale horses used in Budweiser ads will no longer have their tails painfully severed, company Anheuser-Busch said. The announcement follows an investigation by the People for Ethic… Read More
2023-10-03 21:49
An animal rights nonprofit that obtained drone footage of alleged animal cruelty at private rodeos in Illinois has sued one county hosting them, saying officials are ignoring the unlawful a… Read More
2023-10-03 21:20
PETITION TARGETS: Environment and Agriculture Ministers for New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia Dingoes are being baited, gunned down from the sky, and shot on public land &mdash&helli…Read More
2023-10-02 20:16
A 15-year-old lion who spent six years in solitary confinement in a barren concrete cell has now moved to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa where he’s around others of his own kind… Read More
2023-10-02 19:02
PETITION TARGET: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office At least six tabby kittens reportedly were microwaved, mutilated, squeezed, and drowned to death by a 22-year-old ma… Read More
2023-09-30 01:29
Barney, a gray tabby with stunning green eyes who just found an amazing forever home, had a rough start to his life. His mama was feral, found pregnant and living in a street colony in Iowa… Read More
2023-09-29 21:30
In a fantastic victory for wildlife, Oregon has banned vicious wildlife killing contests, in which participants kill massive numbers of animals for cash and other prizes. The Oregon Fish an… Read More
2023-09-29 19:04
A new survey has found that the upcoming generations of youth don’t want to see dolphins in tanks — suggesting a critical shift away from the perception that dolphin exploitatio… Read More
2023-09-29 00:21
PETITION TARGET: Davison County Prosecutors A sweet black Lab named Buddy reportedly had his mouth and legs bound with duct tape before being punched and kicked to death by his guardian&rsq&helli…Read More
2023-09-28 23:26
PETITION TARGET: Northern Territory Crown Prosecution Dozens of defenseless puppies and dogs were reportedly tortured, sexually abused, and viciously killed by a renowned zoologist in a nig… Read More
2023-09-28 21:59
Twenty years ago, Matt Rossel took a job working undercover at a fur farm in Illinois. He witnessed foxes and racoons crammed into tiny cages, deprived of water and everything that is… Read More
2023-09-28 18:56
Li’i, the 40-year-old dolphin who shared a tank with a now-deceased orca known as Lolita or Tokitae, has been relocated from the Miami Seaquarium — but to SeaWorld San Antonio… Read More
2023-09-26 22:18
PETITION TARGETS: Gisborne District Council, Ministry of Primary Industries A beloved family dog named Sarge reportedly was taken from his home’s fenced-in yard and then shot to death… Read More
2023-09-26 20:46
PETITION TARGETS: Wildlife Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack Native and protected species are among the thousands of animals being viciously caught in st… Read More
2023-09-25 21:48
A nonprofit physicians organization has sent a letter to top government officials alleging that Elon Musk made false claims that at least a dozen monkeys who died during Neuralink brain imp… Read More
2023-09-22 23:17
PETITION TARGETS: Avezzano Prosecutor Maurizio Maria Cerrato, Italian Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto A peaceful mama bear from a critically endangered species was gunned down just o… Read More
2023-09-22 22:10
In excellent news for cows and the environment, global tech giant Apple is replacing leather in its products with a more compassionate and environmentally-friendly fiber alternative. Apple… Read More
2023-09-22 20:34
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a monkey lab that was addicting baby monkeys to nicotine and other drugs following a years-long campaign by nonprofit White Coat Waste P… Read More
2023-09-21 22:50
The United Nations’ Committee on the Rights of Child has formally added violence against animals to a list of unacceptable acts that a child should never have to witness. It’s t… Read More
2023-09-21 20:51
A man has pleaded guilty to federal animal crush charges after paying an operator in Indonesia to brutally torture a young monkey and film the atrocious act. Kenneth Herrera, a pharmacist f… Read More
2023-09-21 20:51
A man has pleaded guilty to federal animal crush charges after paying an operator in Indonesia to brutally torture a young monkey and film the atrocious act. Kenneth Herrera, a pharmacist f… Read More
2023-09-21 18:37
In a victory for animals and people alike, the United Kingdom has passed a bill that will ban advertisements to venues and experiences that cause animals pain and suffering. The Anima… Read More
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