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Kate Middleton Forgoes Pheasant Hunt Tradition

It seems that the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is scaling up efforts to follow the example illustrated by Diana, the Princess of Hearts, rather than resembling to Diana the Huntress.The dutches has decided to forgo the cruel Christmas tradition posed by the traditional Boxing Day Royal pheasant hunt organize...

22 December 2011
11:20 GMT

Zoo Decides to Give Up Cruel Elephant Rides

Several animal rights groups have recently managed to obtain their first victory, since Santa Ana Zoo has decided to comply with their requests and put an end to dangerous, barbaric elephant rides. The Animal Protection and Rescue League, Animal Defenders International (ADI), PETA and a few eco-conscious celebrities ...

19 December 2011
05:32 GMT

Farmers Clip Piglets’ Teeth Without Anaesthetic − Shocking Video

Researchers from the campaigning organization Viva reveal that Somerset farmers still rely on a barbaric practice. It seem that piglets raised on their farms have their teeth clipped off with petal pliers and the end of their cute small tails cut with scissors without anesthetic. Apparently, this is a mere measure ...

17 December 2011
03:57 GMT

Circus Cancels Cruel Boxing Kangaroo Shows

Animal cruelty is unlikely to boost the profit margins of the owners of Piccadilly Circus, who have been making more than pocket change for quite a long time, while taking advantage of vulnerable creatures. Kangaroo boxing shows are no longer as popular as they used to be, mostly because PETA raised the people'...

7 December 2011
10:23 GMT

Fan Bothered by Janet Jackson's Fur Passion Sells His Collection

Janet Jackson's fur preference appears to shock fans more than her previous comic Super Bowl incident. PETA supporter Sean Oltersdorf has found out the famous singer could appear in a natural fur commercial for the notorious brand Blackglama and he is far from being pleased. Her latest intention of making more...

6 December 2011
10:19 GMT

PETA Offers £2,000 ($3,129/€2,327) for Info Regarding the Cat Serial Killer

The cat killer strikes again. After feeding a ferocious piton with a cute, defenseless baby cat, the sadist has spared no efforts in making a name for himself. This time he decided to drown an adorable kitten. After the job was done he posted the morbid footage on the Internet, where everybody can now see the result ...

5 December 2011
10:34 GMT

Select Cruelty-Free Christmas Gifts with PETA

PETA is trying to help us make the most eco-friendly choices when it comes to our Christmas shopping list. Its catalog highlights the hottest eco-products for this season, guaranteeing that our purchase will have zero impact upon the environment. For those who still don't know what to buy, PETA has a great alt...

28 November 2011
02:58 GMT

Signboards Tackle Animal Cruelty in Malaysian Poaching Hot Spots

WWF is trying to fight deadly ignorance in Malaysia, by planting suggestive signboards in poaching hot-spots. Their initiative is meant to put an end to illegal activities that imply animal cruelty, since this appears to be one of the most efficient methods of decreasing the number of wildlife crimes. Poachers keep...

23 November 2011
07:43 GMT

RSPCA Halves the Fees for Feline Adoptions

Now would be a great time to adopt a rescued kitty, taking into account that the officials from RSPCA recently announced they would halve the fees for feline adoptions. Such a measure is meant to encourage a larger segment of the population to provide a new home for almost 30 misfortunate kittens, victims of negligen...

22 November 2011
03:34 GMT

20 Battery Hens Go to Prison

The British Hen Welfare Trust announced that the organization has successfully saved the lives of 20 batteries hens, which have been relocated in a high-security prison for women. The charity organization started its activity in April 2005, when it first developed strategies to take care of these creatures. So fa...

21 October 2011
04:51 GMT

Ellen DeGeneres Will Skip the Turkey Dish This Thanksgiving

Ellen DeGeneres proves that not only children from third world countries should experience the benefits of being adopted. She has recently placed herself among the individuals who fight against animal cruelty. This year, she is advising us to take the turkey out of our Thanksgiving menu, and bring it in our househo...

20 October 2011
08:48 GMT

PETA Relaunches Campaign Against McDonald's

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has resumed its protests against the McDonald's corporation, with its renowned McCruelty campaign, which blames the giant fast-food restaurant chain of killing the animals it uses for its products in inhuman ways, even though alternatives exist. The organization...

20 February 2009
10:03 GMT

Bull-Run in Mexico Goes 'Off-Topic'

The city of Tlacotalpan, in Mexico, was on Sunday the scene of a chaotic bull-run, as part of a week of religious manifestations, which is celebrated nationwide every year. But, as opposed to the Spanish version of the run, where a pack of bulls is only released on closely-confined streets, and then rounded up pretty...

3 February 2009
05:38 GMT

'Animal Crush' Videos Do Not Trespass on the First Amendment

Because Robert J. Stevens managed to persuade a court that his dog-fighting business was legitimate, and that shutting it down would mean a breach of his First Amendment rights, now animal crush videos, in which kittens, puppies and other small pets are crushed to satisfy fetishes, are legal. Animal rights activists ...

14 January 2009
11:05 GMT

Prince Edward Sets ‘Sickening’ Example of Animal Cruelty

For a few days now, the British media is ablaze with an incident that was accidentally caught on tape while Prince Edward was out on a shoot at Sandringham. The 44-year-old Prince is pictured throwing “a royal tantrum” and lashing out at two black Labradors with a stick. While it has not yet been establis...

29 December 2008
06:08 GMT


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