Yes! Poland Stops Dismembering Animals in Military Trauma Training
Just in from Warsaw – the Polish Armed Forces have confirmed that live animals will no longer be cut open, mutilated or killed in archaic training exercises.
Hurrah! No More Elephants to Be Enslaved by Indian Circuses
After a nine-month-long investigation, the Animal Welfare Board of India has just decided to end the registration of elephants for performances in circuses.
WIN: Plans for Yorkshire Beagle Breeding Farm Rejected!
East Riding Council in Yorkshire has rejected the proposal to build a beagle breeding facility in Grimston which would’ve sent thousands of puppies to painful and deadly experiments.
Success! No More Dogs Will Be Forced to Race in Bolton
We’re doing the equivalent of wagging our tails at the news that Bolton Council has accepted plans to close down Westhoughton Greyhound Stadium, ending unethical dog races!
Penguins Spared Holiday Stress, Thanks to Compassionate Shoppers
A Nottingham shopping centre, has seen sense this holiday season and turned its back on an ill-conceived plan for an event showcasing penguins on a busy shopping day.
Minister Promises That Full Wild Animal Circus Ban Will Go Ahead
DEFRA Minister Lord de Mauley confirmed that the government will go ahead with plans to keep all wild animals out of circuses.
Harrods Makes Humane Choice on Civet Coffee
Harrods has withdrawn kopi luwak coffee from its stores after revelations about the trade’s cruel treatment of animals and the mislabelling of coffee beans as “wild-sourced”.
Well Done, Amazon UK, for Dropping Foie Gras!
Ducks, geese and compassionate Brits are cheering with delight today at the news that online retail giant Amazon has agreed to stop selling foie gras on its UK website!
Just Don’t Book It – Travel Companies Refuse to Promote Bullfighting
Thomas Cook and Brittany Ferries have agreed to implement a formal policy against promoting bullfighting and the Running of the Bulls after receiving letters from PETA.
Four Kickass Successes in the Campaign Against Foie Gras
We were delighted to hear recently from three supporters who have been successful in getting foie gras removed from local businesses!