Victory

Yesterday, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced plans to phase out the use of elephants in their shows by 2018.

Compassionate people the world over delighted at the news last month that Inditex had adopted a permanent ban on angora wool.

When shocking images of a muzzled, chained bear surfaced on social media at the iconic Hôtel Plaza Athénée, PETA France jumped into action.

In a massive victory for animals, the world’s largest clothing retailer, Inditex – owner of Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti and many other brands – has agreed to a permanent ban on angora wool!

As the demand for vegan food skyrockets, furniture retailer IKEA is tossing its hat into the fray with a scrumptious offering: a vegan twist on its classic Swedish meatball.

The Irish Parliament building, Leinster House, is on the growing list of institutions around the world that refuse to serve foie gras – the fatty liver of force-fed ducks and geese.

The Planning Inspectorate dismissed plans to build a horrific new chicken factory farm in Upton Snodsbury, after almost 30,000 PETA supporters spoke out.

Another victory for people power in the campaign against cruel angora!

Two turkeys’ fates hung in the balance this week, after a tacky and irresponsible publicity stunt by radio station JACK fm asked listeners to vote on whether to “keep it” or “cook it”.

Benjy ? an Irish bull previously slated for slaughter because of his reported sexual orientation ? made it to Hillside Sanctuary, where he will breathe fresh air, graze freely and never again face the threat of imminent slaughter.