U.S. House Unanimously Passes Bill That Makes Extreme Animal Cruelty a Federal Felony
A unanimous vote by Republicans and Democrats in the US House of Reps. agreed that animal cruelty ought to be punishable as a federal felony.
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Last Performing Circus Elephant of Chile is Rescued and Moved to New Sanctuary to Live Out Her Golden Years
Ramba the elephant will finally be able to live out the rest of her days in peaceful retirement after she was rescued from her life with the circus.
TripAdvisor Has Just Cut Ties With Attractions That Breed Whales and Dolphins in Captivity
The company says that their new initiative is an expansion of the animal welfare policy which they launched back in 2016.
EPA to Begin Phasing Out Animal Testing and Funding Studies for More Humane Research Methods
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler says that they will start the phase-out by reducing its requests for, and funding of, mammal studies by 30% before 2025.
Denmark Buys Country's Last Remaining Circus Elephants for $1.6 Million So They Can Retire
The four circus elephants will now be able to live out the rest of their days in happy retirement thanks to the Danish government.
In Celebration of Being Rescued 5 Years Ago, This Elephant Was Surprised With a Special Cake (WATCH)
It has been 5 years since this pachyderm was rescued from his former life as a street performer—and it seems he has been living like a king ever since.
This Circus Uses Elaborate Hologram Light Show in Response to Mistreatment of Performing Animals
A German circus has launched a breathtaking hologram light show, replacing performing animals with 3D images of animals—and hoping other shows will follow.
In Landmark Case, More Than 200 Wild and Endangered Animals Rescued From Canadian Roadside Zoo
More than 200 exotic animals have been given a second lease on life after they were rescued from an unaccredited roadside zoo in Quebec.
Man Recycles 150 Old Coolers into Makeshift Shelters for Feral Cats
Since the "cat coolers" are also easy to make, Philip Rogich has inspired dozens of other craftsmen to make their own feral feline shelters as well.
Russian Boy Paints Stunning Pet Portraits in Exchange for Donations to Local Animal Shelters
Since Pavel Abramov began his labor of love a year and a half ago, he has painted hundreds of portraits for pets around the world.
As Fur is Phased Out of Fashion, More Than 200 Donated Fur Coats Are Handed Out to Afghanis in Need
More than 200 unwanted fur coats have been handed out to Afghani families living in poverty in the capital city of Kabul.
After Spectacular Unanimous Approval in Congress, Extreme Animal Cruelty is Now Officially a US Felony
Since the PACT Act was unanimously passed in the US House and Senate, it was officially signed into effect by President Trump on Monday.
Hyper-Realistic Replicas Finally Spare Students-and Declining Frog Populations-From Biology Class Dissections
Rather than contributing to declining frog populations, teachers and high schoolers can simply use these life-like replicas.
Orangutan Who Was Granted Personhood Finally Finds Happiness in Florida Sanctuary
Though Sandra the orangutan had to overcome challenges in order to be freed from her zoo enclosure, she now has a chance at true happiness in Florida.
Capital City of South Korea Has Finally Been Declared Dog Slaughter-Free Since Last Farmers Agreed to Switch Careers
More than 1,800 dogs have been rescued from slaughter since the Humane Society International/Korea began their advocacy work four years ago.
Black Protestor is a Hero After Carrying Injured White Counter-Protestor to Safety: 'It's not black vs white'
Patrick Hutchinson is being hailed as a hero across the political spectrum after he rescued an injured counter-protestor at a BLM rally in London.
For the Last 20 Years, College Professor Has Been Helping Intelligent Lab Rats Find Good Homes
Every year, Dr. Richard Hein's students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay adopt the lab rats used to study physiology and reflexology.
'Rainbow Railroad' Has Been Helping LGBT Citizens Escape Oppressive Nations to Freedom and Sanctuary
Hundreds of LGBTQ citizens from around the world have been given freedom and sanctuary from their oppressive governments thanks to this nonprofit.
Anonymous $2 Million Gift for Sanctuary Will Help Retire Hundreds of Chimps From Research Facilities
A stranger's anonymous multi-million dollar donation is set to help over 200 chimpanzees enjoy a well-deserved retirement from research facilities.
Viral Craigslist Ad Saves Abused Dog's Life With Surgery
Mama Jade, a terribly abused Pit Bull with breast cancer from Tennessee, got another chance at life after a posting about her plight went viral.
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