Tag: animal rights
Switzerland Bans Boiling Live Lobsters
Victory! As of March 1st, people in Switzerland will no longer be able to boil lobsters while they are conscious.
Anyone who thinks lobsters are...
Norway Bans Fur Farms
Victory! Norway just announced that they will be banning fur farms. This means that 1,000,000 animals will be saved every year, according to the...
Scotland Becomes First Country in the UK to Ban Wild Animal...
Scotland has become the first country in the United Kingdom to ban wild animals in travelling circuses.
According to animal welfare campaigners, the legislation, which...
Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo Go Fur-Free
Yet another designer has pledged to go fur-free.
After a long time of protesting against Michael Kors, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals...
New Jersey to Possibly Ban Cat Declawing
New Jersey has become the first U.S. state to pass a bill that aims to ban cat declawing.
The bill, which is sponsored by Assemblyman...
Jessica Chastain Shares Opinion on Animals
In a recent interview with Evening Standard, famed actress Jessica Chastain talked more about her vegan lifestyle and opened up on her opinion about...
Three Countries Just Banned Wild Animal Circuses
Recently, the news has been all about elephant and wild animal circus bans. It's no surprise that three more countries have joined the trend:...
New York Bans Elephants in Circuses
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last month banning elephant acts for entertainment purposes.
"Elephants will no longer be subjected to this cruel abuse" Gov....
California Bans Sale of Non-Rescue Pets in Pet Stores
California has become the first U.S. state to ban the sale of commercial pets, now that California's Assembly Bill No. 485 has officially passed.
According...
Lebanese President Signs Animal Welfare Law
Victory! Lebanese President Michel Aoun recently signed the first animal welfare bill into law, officially making animal abuse illegal in the country.
According to Animals...