Perdue Farms Sued over “Humane” Claim
The Humane Society of the United States has filed a class action lawsuit against the nation’s third-largest poultry producer, Perdue Farms, alleging false advertising of factory…
A Day with Orphan Elephants
Our visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Kenya Leslie Smith at the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Suguta was way too young to be on…
Caught in the Custody Crossfire
Did Norton the parrot belong with the family he now lived with? Or with the neighbors who had given him away but now wanted him back? Companion animal custody cases are becoming more common. Check out the judge’s ruling in this one, and tell us if you agree.
Veterinarians Warn about Danger of Antibiotics
Amid growing concern about the indiscriminate use of antibiotics at factory farms, a new warning has been issued by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). To mark…
Text 911 to Elephants!
Elephants sending text messages? Sounds like an advertising stunt. in fact, it’s a groundbreaking attempt to save their lives in parts of Africa where they come into conflict with farms and villages
Senate Votes to Ban Crush Videos
Videos that show women killing small animals, mostly with their stiletto heels or bare feet, will be banned under a new law that cleared the Senate…
The Other Firefox
Nicknamed for its fiery color, the red panda of the Himalayas could use some help. Now young people are rallying to build the Red Panda Network and to celebrate the first International Red Panda Day. How you can help
How the New British Government Sees Animals
How might a new U.S. Congress that’s looking to cut back on government regulation and pare back spending behave toward animals and the environment? For a possible answer, look at what the new Conservative government in the U.K. has been doing
Puppy Mill Vote Will Be Challenged
Voters in Missouri said yes to a measure that would put modest restrictions on the puppy mill industry – for example, dogs must be fed at least once a day and see a vet once a year. But now the breeding lobby is fighting back
Voters Crack Down on Puppy Mills
Missouri voters approved a ballot measure that will place limits on some of the worst aspects of the puppy mill breeding business. When it becomes law,…
Will Israel Ban Fur Trade?
Two months ago, it looked like Israel would be the world’s first nation to pass a sweeping law against the trade in fur. But now it…
Animal Abusers Must Be Registered
Suffolk County, NY, has voted unanimously to establish the nation’s first animal abuse registry. The new law is written along the same lines as federal legislation…
A New Beginning for Dolphins?
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
When the Watchdog Is Just a Guard Dog
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
Freeing Lolita!
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
SeaWorld Called to Testify before Congress
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
Dolfinlandia
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
What You Can Do to Help Dolphins
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”
Making the Case
Law professor and historian Steven Wise is preparing a lawsuit on behalf of certain animals who meet the accepted definitions of what the law considers to be a “person.” The evidence for acknowledging their status, he says, is overwhelming.
The Case for Basic Dolphin Rights
This is from Part Three – A New Beginning for Dolphins – of our feature “Dolphins and Us”