Animal Rights
Petition calls for end to bull riding in Halifax
Those protesting say they’ll continue to protest every year the event makes a stop in Halifax Continue reading
BC SPCA urging public support of federal bill defining bestiality, cracking down on animal fighting
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposed legislation would need to complete a third reading before Parliament breaks for the last time ahead of this year’s federal election. Continue reading
BC SPCA launches campaign to eliminate use of shock collars on dogs
The society is urging pet owners to sign a pledge on its website to never use the devices, which it says can cause lasting physical and psychological harm. Continue reading
Houston dog recovering after being found with shoelace embedded in neck, swollen head, pellet gun wounds
A Houston dog is on the road to recovery after being found with a shoelace tied so tightly around its neck, it became embedded in its skin, causing the animal’s face to swell. Continue reading
Montreal SPCA launches campaign to help protect farm animals
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
The Montreal SPCA hopes its poster campaign will encourage the public to ask each of the province’s major political parties about their plans regarding animal welfare. Continue reading
Animal rights activists displeased after kids at Brazilian camp paint horse
The camp’s operators said that the activity encouraged kids to interact with the animal. Continue reading
Russian cities accused of slaughtering stray dogs ahead of FIFA World Cup
Russia is on a mission to rid its streets of stray dogs ahead of the FIFA World Cup, but animal rights activists say it isn’t being done humanely. Continue reading
Lab monkeys given new home at Durham primate sanctuary
The move to the farm marks the monkeys’ first time outdoors. Continue reading
Customers square off against vegan activists targeting ‘speciesism’ at Toronto restaurant
Antler Kitchen and Bar, located near Dufferin Street and Dundas Street West, gained international media attention after vegan activists said the owner, chef Michael Hunter, brought out an animal leg, carved it and returned later appearing to eat grilled meat during a protest on March 23. Continue reading
‘No excuse for animal abuse’: Vegan activists protest at controversial Toronto restaurant
Dozens of protesters gathered Saturday evening outside of Antler Kitchen and Bar where vegan activists say the owner brought out an animal leg, carved it and returned later appearing to eat grilled meat during their last gathering more than a week ago. Continue reading