Tim Stark of ‘Tiger King’ permanently loses USDA exhibitor’s license
Tim Stark has permanently lost his federal exhibitor’s license. ‘He can never again force frightened bear cubs, sloths, spider monkeys, or any other USDA-regulated species into his cruel animal encounters’ Wildlife in Need Founder Tim Stark will no longer be allowed to exploit exotic animals for commercial gains. The decision was passed by a federal …
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Ricky Gervais, Dame Judi Dench, Alicia Silverstone and other celebrities demand end to bear bile farming
‘We’re in a mess right now across the whole world purely because of our mistreatment of animals’ A slew of British and US celebrities are supporting Animals Asia’s campaign to end the cruel practice of bear bile farming. The campaign launched on 5th August calls on China and Vietnam to end the torturous captivity of …
Slutty Vegan founder to offer 30 juvenile offenders a second chance at life
‘Whatever the need is, we’re gonna fulfill that need if these brothers want the opportunity’ Slutty Vegan owner, Pinky Cole is offering jobs and college scholarships to about 30 current or former juvenile offenders. The move is part of her Pinky Cole foundation’s partnership with the state DJJ’s (Department of Juvenile Justice) F.R.E.S.H. Start Youth …
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Joaquin Phoenix, Alicia Silverstone among others plead to rescue goats from ‘horror farm’
The abusive farm with over 4000 goats has been guilty of treating its animals in a sickening and abhorrent manner. Joaquin Phoenix is calling on the owners of Far Marsh farm to hand their goats over to sanctuaries after secret footage taken by the Independent exposed horrific animal cruelty behind closed doors. The multiple award-winning …
Vegan food brand Meatless Farm just released a provocative ‘M*** F***’ campaign
‘We wanted to create something light-hearted and fun that consumers would remember when they are looking for alternatives to meat’ On Monday, Leeds-based vegan food company, Meatless Farm, released a provocative national campaign, which it cheekily calls “light hearted” with the aim to encourage more Brits to try plant-based meat alternatives. According to the brand, …
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Leonardo DiCaprio says animals are ‘worth more alive’, calls for wildlife trade ban
Leonardo DiCaprio took to Instagram to applaud Vietnam’s move to ban all imports of wild animals, dead or alive, to reduce further pandemic risk. Hollywood celebrity and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has once again pushed for the need to ban illegal wildlife trade saying animals are ‘worth more alive’. In April, the Oscar winner joined the …
Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix expose link between factory farming and zoonotic diseases in new film
‘With this film, we hope to shine a light on the extent to which animal agriculture and environmental destruction contribute to (future pandemics).’ Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix are now part of a documentary that delves ‘the connection between animal agriculture, environmental destruction and the emergence of zoonotic diseases’. The vegan power couple are executively …
Shocking video exposes ‘horrible abuse’ on goat farm supplying 8 major UK supermarkets
‘Goats are sensitive, curious and gentle animals, but the animal-farming industries treat them as commodities they can exploit for profit’ Shocking video footage has revealed horrific animal abuse at a farm that sells goats’ milk to major UK retailers, including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, plus Morrisons, Coops, Booths and Marks & Spencers, reported The Independent. …
Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and other retailers caught selling banned kangaroo skins in California
Story: Nine major athletic footwear manufacturers and more than 100 retailers as well as online stores have been selling “k-leather” soccer shoes in California despite a statewide ban. Shoe companies such as Nike, Adidas, Lotto, New Balance, Pantofola d’Oro, Puma, and Umbro have been found guilty of shipping k-leather soccer shoes to California. K-leather refers …
Dragons Den’s Deborah Meaden will help a UK dairy farm switch to plant-based production
‘It takes vision to look beyond the now and the familiar but success demands that of us every day’ Dragons’ Den’s star Deborah Meaden and PETA have teamed up to run a new competition in a bid to help struggling dairy farmers. The competition is open to all UK dairy farmers looking to transition to …
Mum horrified by pathetic-looking vegan breakfast at Center Parcs for £9.99
‘They are making a token effort which we really appreciate, but if they really looked at what they were offering, they would know’ Even though vegan options are flooding the market, a customer ordering a vegan breakfast was shockingly served a £9.99 dish comprising nothing more than meagre servings of baked beans, pepper, and hash …
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Campaigners says bear farms are a ‘historical mistake’ and should disappear
Animal rights campaigners have appealed to the South Korean president for help in saving hundreds of the country’s caged moon bears. A recent BBC report has highlighted the sorry plight of Moon bears or Asian black bears being raised in captivity in bear farms in South Korea. Rearing Moon bears for their bile has been …
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