Cat Declawing Banned in New York: A Step in the Right Direction
A ban on declawing cats has been passed by New York lawmakers, meaning New York may end up becoming the first state to ban this procedure. This is the result of many years of work from veterinary groups who have been trying to ban the procedure except in instances...
Giraffes May Soon Be on the Endangered Species List
Growing concern for the giraffe's dwindling population and a growing market across the world for giraffe products led to an announcement from federal wildlife officials that the animal may soon be listed as an endangered species. Conservation groups have sought after...
Rare White Alligator Stolen During Fire
Burglary and fire at the Animal Crossings of Florida animal sanctuary in Bushnell Florida left 43 crocodiles and alligators dead. However, one very rare white alligator was found to be missing and possibly stolen. According to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office, the...
Volkswagon is Ending Animal Experiments
When people think of animal testing, they typically view it as a major problem in the medical and beauty industries. However, automobile makers are just as likely to engage in this unethical behavior. The German manufacturer Volkswagen is one of the companies that...
Why We Should Stop Puppy Mills
Taking a new pet home can be an exciting time in someone’s life. Having an animal can bring joy and comfort into the home. Although getting a new pet can be an exciting experience, there is a wrong way to go about it. Because so many people love animals and having a...
Why We Should End Cosmetics Testing on Animals
For years, animals have been the victims of many forms of cruel testing. These kinds of medical and scientific testing often times harm the animals in unimaginable ways. Cosmetics, in particular, is one of the worst types of testing an animal suffers through. Due to...
5 Things You Can Do to Help Save Endangered Species
Since humans’ time on earth, millions of species have gone extinct. This is largely due to hunting, poaching, pollution, and deforestation. Because many of these human errors have gone uncorrected, there are still species dying out every day. As toxic human behavior...
Horse Racing is Not Good for Horses: Here’s Why
Horse racing may seem like an innocent sport to most people but the reality is much darker. Some of the darkness of the sport has recently been brought to light by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and a story by the New York Times. The story...
Why Black Bear Hunting Is Immoral
Black bear hunting is a common practice in many areas. Some argue that it’s no different than other types of hunting, which most people accept as moral. Black bear hunting, however, is immoral for several reasons. Black Bear Hunting Leads to Dead Cubs ...
Why Habitat Conservation is a Priority
Wildlife conservation is the act of preserving and protecting plants and animals along with their habitats. By protecting these species, we can ensure their continuation through generations, safe from the imposing nature of humanity. The only way to protect wildlife...