Animal Welfare

Puppies and Cats Tortured on Camera for Profit: Track Down the Network

Puppies and cats are being tortured on camera for online profit while minors are directed to participate in the abuse. Track down the network, protect the children involved, and pursue every applicable criminal charge.

Environment

Stop Steamrolling Safeguards Against Extinction and Poisonous Pollution

Polluters and wildlife killers are in their hey-day, with the full-throated support of politicians whose main allegiance is to powerful and wealthy allies. Compel America’s elected leaders to say no more to these harmful enablers.

Success

Success: World’s Largest Rhino Horn Trafficking Case Comes to Close

Prolific and notorious rhino horn traffickers are at last facing legal repercussions for their wildlife crimes. Commend the tireless advocates in their pursuit of justice.

Human Rights

Stop Spread of Cameras Used for Stalking and Mass Surveillance

A surveillance tool marketed as a boon to safety has quickly turned into one of the nation’s biggest safety and privacy risks. Call on Congress to act on the onslaught of invasive Flock camera technology.

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Stop Steamrolling Safeguards Against Extinction and Poisonous Pollution

Polluters and wildlife killers are in their hey-day, with the full-throated support of politicians whose main allegiance is to powerful and wealthy allies. Compel America’s elected leaders to say no more to these harmful enablers.

Puppies and Cats Tortured on Camera for Profit: Track Down the Network

Puppies and cats are being tortured on camera for online profit while minors are directed to participate in the abuse. Track down the network, protect the children involved, and pursue every applicable criminal charge.

Pet Dog Allegedly Strangled During Seizure: Seek Justice

A pet dog died during a municipal seizure, as workers strangled him outside his owner’s home, according to reports. Investigate Rocky’s death and prosecute anyone proven responsible for criminal cruelty.

Skeletal Animals Found Caged Beside Decomposing Carcasses: Demand Justice

Skeletal cats and dogs were found trapped in feces-coated cages without clean water or edible food, alongside decomposing animal carcasses. Identify those responsible and prosecute anyone proven to have subjected these animals to neglect or cruelty.

Dog Beaten With Heavy Stick Until Immobilized: Prosecute the Attackers

A community dog was cornered against a wall and repeatedly beaten with a heavy wooden stick until immobilized. Find the attackers and prosecute everyone proven responsible.

Street Dogs Allegedly Injured for Covert Procedures: Expose and Prosecute the Network

Street dogs were allegedly intentionally injured and delivered to a veterinary facility suspected of conducting unauthorized medical procedures. Expose the wider network and prosecute everyone proven responsible for animal cruelty.

Stray Dogs Allegedly Sealed Inside Tied Sacks: Prosecute Those Responsible

Stray dogs were allegedly sealed inside tightly tied plastic bags and gunny sacks before being carried into a government office. Identify those responsible and prosecute anyone proven to have subjected the animals to cruelty.

Stop Spread of Cameras Used for Stalking and Mass Surveillance

A surveillance tool marketed as a boon to safety has quickly turned into one of the nation’s biggest safety and privacy risks. Call on Congress to act on the onslaught of invasive Flock camera technology.

Don’t Let Convicted Horse Abuser Endanger More Animals

Authorities allege distressed horses were kept despite an existing lifetime prohibition against possessing equines. Fully prosecute the current charges and strictly enforce the lifetime ban.

Eleven Dogs Reportedly Found in Filth With Only Four Bowls: Demand Justice

Eleven dogs were reportedly found living in extreme filth with only four food and water bowls, while veterinary examinations documented long-term trauma and distress. Fully prosecute the felony case and seek serious penalties if the charges are proven.

Puppy Allegedly Dragged, Kicked, Choked, and Bagged: Pursue Felony Conviction

A two-month-old puppy was allegedly dragged across hot pavement, kicked, choked, and stuffed into a shopping bag before veterinarians documented burned paws and a fractured rib. Pursue the felony case and seek serious penalties if the charges are proven.

Treat Animal Cruelty as a Serious Crime Category

Animal cruelty is an urgent, widespread problem that needs to be treated as a distinct category of crime. Call for action against the cruelty epidemic.

Steiff: Stop Making Plush Toys With Fur From Tortured Goats

The mohair industry subjects angora goats to horrific abuse—shearers reportedly break their spines and mutilate their ears with pliers, leaving the animals in agony. Urge a major company to end its sale of mohair.

End Pentagon-Funded Cruelty: Animals Allegedly Scalded, Mutilated, and Strangled

Animals in overseas labs reportedly endure horrific abuse funded by US taxpayer dollars, including scalding, mutilation, and strangulation in grotesque experiments. End the Pentagon’s cruel animal “research” programs.

Sobeys: Stop Sourcing Eggs From Hens Confined to Battery Cages

Millions of egg-laying hens suffer in cages the size of a letter sheet, unable to flap their wings or engage in natural behaviors. Tell Sobeys Inc. to stop relying on factory farmed eggs.

Don’t Let the Trump Administration Destroy 94 Percent of U.S. Wetlands

The Trump administration wants to strip protections from over 90% of U.S. wetlands, allowing unchecked pollution from factory farms and industry. Stop this attack on vital ecosystems.

Demand Action After 187 Gray Whale Deaths

Gray whales face the imminent threat of extinction, with their numbers having halved in just ten years and 187 tragic fatalities this past summer alone. Demand stronger protections.

Demand Justice for Animals Suffering in Cockfighting and Dog Fighting Rings

The disturbing rise in animal fighting reveals a chilling reality of brutality. The recent conviction of a former NFL player for dog fighting illuminates the urgent need for action. Demand justice now.

Pit Bull Allegedly Left in Dark Garage Without Food or Water: Pursue Full Prosecution

A pit bull was reportedly found confined in a dark garage without food, clean water, or adequate ventilation. Fully prosecute the case and seek meaningful penalties if the animal cruelty charges are proven.

Service Dog Allegedly Slammed, Choked, and Beaten: Pursue Full Prosecution

A service dog was allegedly slammed onto pavement, choked with its leash, swung through the air, and beaten with a heavy bottle. Fully prosecute the case and seek serious penalties if the animal cruelty charges are proven.

Dog Died as Truck Became a Lethal Heat Trap: Pursue Full Prosecution

A dog reportedly died after temperatures inside a pickup truck climbed to lethal levels while the occupants were away. Fully prosecute the case and seek meaningful penalties if the animal cruelty charges are proven.

Thousands of Cattle Reportedly Endured Filth and Ammonia at Sea: Demand Justice

Thousands of cattle reportedly arrived after enduring filthy, disease-ridden conditions and severe ammonia exposure aboard a livestock vessel. Reexamine the decision not to prosecute and pursue charges if sufficient evidence supports them.

Dogs Allegedly Exploited as Donation Scam Props: Find Remaining Suspects

Dozens of dogs were rescued from a compound investigators allege used suffering animals as props to solicit online donations. Find the remaining suspects and pursue serious penalties against anyone convicted of cruelty or fraud.

Two Goats Allegedly Bludgeoned, Left With Fractures and Internal Injuries: Pursue Serious Penalties

Two goats reportedly suffered extensive fractures and internal injuries in a case where a police captain and pastor are accused of brutally beating them. Pursue the case to its lawful conclusion and seek serious penalties if the allegations are proven.

Rescue Dogs Allegedly Neglected in Their Place of Refuge: Pursue Full Accountability

A rescue organization founder faces allegations of animal neglect and fraud involving an operation entrusted with vulnerable dogs. Pursue the case rigorously and seek meaningful penalties for every offense proven in court.

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