Animal Rights & Welfare

It seems that Government entities do not have to abide by their own laws. But what happens if we do not?

The story of how Hecter went through the most dangerous moment of his life written from his perspective.

Botswana witnesses serial death of elephants cause of this we're unknown till. Now lab report revealed what lead to the tragic incident

Small live animals are being exploited as captive trinkets in a toxic environment that leads to their slow death of starvation and oxygen deprivation. Rise above this cruelty!

Polar bears are an endangered species and their habitat is melting under them quickly. These bears are amazing creatures and this article will get into the facts about them and about conservation. We need to help save these animals before they are gone forever.

The Mediterranean Sea is home to a small population of Great White Sharks. Their numbers are few but they still inhabit the same areas which are very alive with tourism.

This is a true story illustrating just one instance of why mass commercial breeding of pet animals needs to be halted, or at least very strictly regulated.

Top bred hunting dogs are trained by national park rangers and police to help them catch cruel poachers killing elephants and rhinos for their ivory horns, paratrooping, super tech-devices help them.

Interesting Animal Flirting ways.

There are many health benefits to having your dogs and cats spayed or neutered. I explain below why you should think about your pets health. What Happens When Your Dog Goes into Surgery at the Vets.

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as monogamy among some of the animal kingdom members. You will find a few of the species here that are true blue.

On January 10th, 2016 an Australia Day advert was launched with media headlines (Lee Lin Chin Wants You To Eat Lamb In This New Australia Day Advert) In this TVC, Indonesian-born, Australian television presenter and journalist Lee Lin Chin played...

'Blackfish' (2013) reminded the world that killer whales in captivity can become aggressive and turn against their human captors. Has anything changed in how we treat these intelligent mammals?

Animal Hunting or Poaching is a atrocity and cruelty to all animals and should be banned in all its entirety. There is no fun in killing or abusing an animal for Sports or fun. Lets stop animal abuse.

During the wet season, donkeys of the Ole Tepesi area have a meeting everyday on the main road in their thousands, The meeting starts at around 5 pm in the evening and ends at 5 pm in the morning.

Animal Control is a rewarding career, this article will lay out the steps to become an Animal Control Officer in the state of California

According to the first and foremost precept of Buddhism, we should not kill any living creature, yet pet owners put their pets down all too often. The article presents an argument against euthanasia.

This vegan friendly silk known as Vegetarian silk, Peace silk or Eri silk is produced from the larvae of silkworms that form cocoons, but with out harming them in the extraction process.

Kopi Luwak, also known as “civet coffee,” is primarily manufactured and produced in Indonesia and is regarded the rarest and most expensive coffee in the world, easily costing as much as $300 USD per pound and up to $100 USD per cup. Although...

Help stop this inhumane practice.

The practice of forcing chickens and roosters to fight each other is illegal in all 50 states, but many cockfighting rings are still in operation today.

A look at why it is irresponsible to buy a dog or cat, and how to find any kind of cat or dog without buying them from a breeder.

Everyone knows about lab rats and mice but did you know scientists also study fruit flies, baby hammerhead sharks, zebra finches, and parasitic roundworms?

How aware are you of the depth animal cruelty is carried out in the World... some in the name of Science... some for pure greed... (upsetting images NOT used)

Bullfighting in Spain is a controversial issue. Some support it as part of Spanish tradition. Others declare it a clear violation of animal rights. VOTE FOR OR AGAINST BULLFIGHTING IN THE POLL BELOW.

Lanai Animal Rescue Center. Learn how the people on the small island of Lanai make a difference in a cat's life. What you can do to support cat shelters and sanctuaries.

Donate your shredded documents to humane societies, animal shelters, vet clinics, and pet stores. Call first to be sure they will want them but most gladly welcome this gift.

Our animals have no voice. We need to speak up and stop this cruel behavior to throw away animals.

Making the decision to euthanize a pet is one of the most difficult parts of pet ownership. Know when the right time is, what your options are, steps to take, and the best way to say goodbye.

Information packed hub on equine domestication and the effect it has on them, their evolution and their instincts.

Keeping cetacean species in captivity is controversial. Some activists claim dolphins cannot be kept in captivity because of their intelligence. I believe that basic husbandry needs to be improved.

In 2005, National Geographic ran a story about the barbaric activities of using dogs and cat as bait for sharks on La Reunion Island, a French run country. The laws have changed but has the activity stopped for good? Read and draw your own conclusions.

A zoo you were planning on visiting or a person who you've learned of is listed on an 'animal abuse' website. Does this mean that they've been convicted of animal cruelty?

Is it cruel to keep dogs as pets? Many people believe it wrong to keep wild/exotic animals as pets or in captivity, and this satirical (or is it?) article will explore dogs with the same logic.

Eliminating animal-derived products & ingredients, as well as other forms of animal exploitation, is the highest goal of the vegan lifestyle. But is this an achievable goal? Does it matter?

When I started to look into companies who test on animals, I was truly shocked by the number of them who are still doing it today. What shocked me further is the amount of products in my cupboard that have been developed with the use of animal testing. Although many companies do specify if they do not test on animals, none of them specify when they do. This list outlines companies who either test on animals or pay a laboratory to conduct tests...

This article is about animal cruelty and horse abuse - the practice of soring gaited horses. Videos included.

Ravens, members of the clever Corvid family, have the largest brain in relation to body size, of any bird. They are excellent problem solvers, can create and use tools and have superb memories. Scientists consider an animal's ability to learn, or...

This is a short series I'm writing about the most common arguments meat eaters will level against veggies (I'll use the term 'veggie' from here on to describe vegetarians and vegans). Originally I was going to publish it as one page but when it kept...

I made this hub to shine a little light on duck dumping and what happens when someone abandons a domestic duck at a public lake.

Free-Range animal products are advertised as being a humane option. But the free-range label doesn't mean all that much, and in the end the animals still experience the horror of the slaughterhouse.

Through a combination of videos, my story/poem, and highlights from the academy award winning documentary "The Cove,"I hope that my article will educate people on how they can help dolphins. I hope it inspires people, too, when they see an awesome film of dolphins who are free accompanied by lovely music.

The argument against killing baby seals: Discussing why it is still allowed, ways to prevent the practice

The Vedic Hindus think that cow is a holy animal. But in ancient time, cows were being killed by Vedics in the name of religious rituals, and beef was one of their popular food.

Live and Let Live symbol in Jainism teaches us tolerance and love.

Big and beautiful, the black bears are very interesting creatures. Smaller than grizzly bears and with a much gentler disposition, the black bears are found from coast to coast, and should be respected, and cherished as a part of America's unique wildlife scheme, and diverse ecology.

Barbaric horse fighting takes place in China as hundreds of spectators cheer and bet on the result of the brutal clashes. A mare in season is put in the ring to provoke the stallions into a frenzy. When she is removed, they bite and kick each...

Our adopted stray kitten Peaches in her hideaway First and foremost, it is always safe to assume that all stray kittens hates water, because more often than not they are. So it will be safe to observe precautionary measures in giving kitten care or...

A puppy mill operates differently than a responsible, humane breeder. PROFIT IS THE ONLY INCENTIVE IN PUPPY MILLS! Check out the warning signs so you can make an informed decision when buying a puppy.

Human beings have a lot of animal friends. Among them are the ever popular dog, cats, horses, elephants, oxen, cows, chickens, pigeons and many others that are raised as pets or as work companions.