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“Now Is The Time!”: Why You Should Foster or Adopt a Shelter Animal During Isolation
With shelters overcrowded and understaffed during the Coronavirus outbreak, lonely animals are looking for some company, just like us.
Brooklyn Delivers Plant-Based Meals to Families During Coronavirus Lockdown
“Plants to the People” supply 2000 free vegan meals to those in need and first responders.
Five of the Best Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands
Here you’ll find some of our favorite cruelty-free make-ups brands, and some advice on how to find out if your beauty products are tested on animals.
The True Cost of Wearing Leather
Demand for leather is killing millions of animals, exploiting tannery workers, and devastating our environment.
The Best Animal Documentaries To Watch Whilst You’re In Lockdown
From hard-hitting exposés to inspiring tales of change, these popular documentaries offer a captivating look into the issues that animals face.
Coronavirus Halts Animal Blood Sports and Animal ‘Entertainment’ Events
Bullfights, foxhunts, and horse racing among events that are forced to stop indefinitely - meaning thousands of animals have been saved.
How to Help Animals During the Coronavirus Outbreak
During this crisis, animal sanctuaries, shelters, and vegan businesses need our support more than ever.
Hugo Boss Launches Its First Wool-Free Suit
The luxury fashion brand continues to release innovative animal-free designs as the fashion world moves towards more ethical materials.
Kenya's Last White Female Giraffes Slaughtered by Poachers
The mother and her calf were found “in a skeletal state after being killed by armed poachers.”
The Heartwarming Stories of Five Animals Who Were Rescued from Slaughter
From a runaway cow to an abused mother pig, here are the stories of five lucky individuals who were given a second chance at life.
Ten Stylish Alternatives to Animal Leather
From mushroom caps to tree bark, brands and designers are embracing new, innovative alternatives to animal skins.
Plant-Based Food Market Now Worth $5 Billion in U.S.
Demand for animal-free products shows no signs of slowing down.
World’s Biggest Meat Company Cannot Guarantee it Does Not Have Links to Illegal Deforestation
Environmentalists and NGOs say the beef industry is driving deforestation and destroying Brazil’s forests.
Shenzen Could Become First Chinese City To Ban Dog and Cat Meat
The monumental move could have a “domino effect with other cities following”.
“Widespread” Doping Scandal Hits Horse-Racing Industry as 27 People Indicted
Horses suffered “nothing less than abuse” as some of the industry’s most prominent trainers are accused.
A Guide to the Tastiest Plant-Based Meat
Tasty, affordable, and packed-full of protein: here’s five of the leading brands for plant-based meats.
Captive Whales to be Released to New Sanctuary in Canada
The 40-hectare bay will provide a “retirement home” for ageing beluga whales and orcas.
Infamous Indiana Roadside Zoo Shut Down For Beating Animals
The zoo’s hundred-plus violations include bludgeoning a leopard to death with a baseball bat.
Taco Bell is Adding Plant-Based Meat to its Menu
The chain is ready to embrace plant-based protein in its 7,000-plus stores.
Horse Forced to Give Carriage Rides Collapses and Dies in Central Park
Heartbreaking footage of the incident renews call for a ban on NYC’s carriage horses.
