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Animals recognised as sentient beings under groundbreaking Australian law

A region in Australia has become the first to recognise animals as sentient beings in groundbreaking legislation.  New legislation coming into force in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) protects a long list of animals, including both farmyard animals and pets.  Significantly, farmyard animals now may not legally be kept in cages which restrict their movement. …

IKEA launches vegan cheeseburger

IKEA has launched a vegan cheeseburger after tasting success with its plant-based meatballs and hot dogs. Canadian customers can now enjoy another vegan treat after IKEA announced the launch of its vegan cheese burger at stores across the country. The VÄXT Burger (meaning plant in Swedish) includes a vegan bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, …

Pret a Manger to launch vegan versions of its most popular sandwiches

Pret a Manger will launch vegan versions of four of its most popular sandwiches, baguettes, and wraps in a new range called The Vegan Classics in its Veggie Pret stores. The high street coffee shop has added more vegan options after completing its largest menu uphaul in 33 years. The brand announced it will add …

Harvard is going vegan to save the planet

Harvard plans to focus promoting plant-based food as part of a commitment to reduce food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2030. The university has signed the Cool Food Pledge, created by World Resources Institute (WRI) and UN Environment, to add to its promise to make Harvard fossil fuel neutral by 2026 and fossil …

Sainsbury’s launches vegan Christmas range including plant-based pigs in blankets

Sainsbury’s has unveiled its vegan Christmas offer, which includes mouth-watering festive plant-based meals, trimmings, puddings, and pastries. The UK supermarket has started pre booking orders for its festive menu, which customers can then pick up from their local store from December 22 to 24. It will offer a plant-based version of the staple Christmas pigs …

TripAdvisor will not sell SeaWorld tickets anymore

TripAdvisor has announced it will no longer sell tickets to US marine park SeaWorld after updating its animal welfare policy. After Virgin Holidays and British Airways Holidays ended their relationship with SeaWorld over new animal welfare policies, TripAdvisor, along with its subsidiary Viator, has followed suit. TripAdvisor will no longer promote the theme park which …

TV stars save 90 dogs set for slaughter in South Korean meat farm

Two TV dog experts and volunteers have saved 90 dogs from being killed for the dog meat industry in South Korea. Veterinarians Victoria Stilwell and Marc Abraham joined the Humane Society International’s team in South Korea to successfully rescue 90 pups that were living in squalid conditions on a dog meat farm. The rescued dogs …

Investigation: Conscious pigs left to bleed to death at Italian slaughterhouse

An investigation into an Italian slaughterhouse has revealed horrific animal cruelty in the pork industry, with video footage showing concious pigs bleeding to death after living in squalid conditions. Animal rights activists launched an investigation into the farm in Lombardy, and footage obtained at the site shows farmers stabbing pigs with electric prods.  Desperate pigs …

74% of Brits consciously reduced their meat consumption this year

A new study has found that 74% of Brits have reduced their meat consumption in favor of plant based alternatives in the past 12 months. The survey by Leatherhead Food Research found almost three quarters of UK adults consciously reduced their consumption of animal products. It also found that 35% of the participants ditched meat …

Greta Thunberg Helpline launched for ‘middle-aged men’ who troll her

You might think that there’s literally nothing not to like about a teenage activist who is forfeiting her education to inspire an unprecedented climate change movement and ultimately attempt to save the world. But you’d be wrong. Somehow Greta Thunberg’s incredible efforts have come under fire, notably from a sarcastic Donald Trump – though Greta …

Rescue dog employed by police department as a ‘therapy dog’

Police officers have to deal with a highly stressed environment as they fulfill their duties to serve and protect society, and one department in the US has found a unique employee to help its officers unwind.  Rescue dog Cora has been enlisted by the Gilbert Police Department in Arizona to give vital emotional support to …

Star-studded animal rights gala raises $2 million for animals

A star-studded gala hosted by Mercy for Animals has raised $2 million funds for animal rights causes – the highest ever in the organization’s history. The 20th anniversary gala for the animal-rights organization was held at the historic Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles. MFA founder Milo Runkle and president Leah Garcés led the fundraising …