‘Blackfish’ Comes to the UK
Blackfish, the new film from Gabriela Cowperthwaite, exposes what lies behind the “entertainment”.
A+ for Leeds University After Petting Zoo Cancelled
Compassion and common sense won out this week when Leeds University cancelled plans to host a petting zoo on campus.
JM Coetzee: Bullfighting Is a Disgrace
Nobel Prize-winning novelist joins PETA to speak out against the cruel tradition of bullfighting in Spain.
Thousands March Against Bullfighting in Alès, France
As bullfighters in Alès, France, were preparing to execute 18 bulls during the town’s annual Ascension Festival, compassionate people came together to protest against it.
Foie Gras: Where Do You Stand?
PETA gave Fortnum & Mason the shameful award of Cruellest Retailer as a result of its sale of foie gras.
Good News for Dolphins: India Ditches Dolphinaria!
Dolphins may be diving in delight this week at the news that plans to build dolphin parks in several Indian states have been scrapped following pressure from PETA India.
And the Award for Cruellest Retailer Goes to …
Glamorous PETA volunteers rolled out a red carpet outside Fortnum & Mason’s Piccadilly store in order to present the medal of dishonour – the Award for Cruellest Retailer.
Chrissie Hynde: Don’t Get Me Wrong – I Won’t Stand For Cruelty to Geese
Rock legend Chrissie Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders, is the latest celeb to passionately denounce Fortnum & Mason’s sale of foie gras.
Readers’ Tips for Ethical Beauty
Earlier this month, as part of a competition to win some ethical shampoo, we asked you for your cruelty-free beauty tips – and were totally overwhelmed by the response!
For Ducks’ Sake, Gordon – Please Stop Selling Foie Gras!
Gordon Ramsay has been associated with the torture of thousands of ducks for the production of cruel foie gras.