8 Good News Stories for Animals From Spain
In recent months, we’ve seen so much progress for animals taking place all over Spain that we can barely keep up with it all! Here are some highlights.
I Was Proud to Be in Pamplona This Weekend, but I Was Also Glad to Leave
Being involved in the protest against the Running of the Bulls was inspiring, but it was tough spending time in a city that celebrates extreme violence towards animals.
Photos: Pamplona’s Streets Run Red With ‘Blood’ in San Fermín Protest
More than 100 compassionate people created a “river of blood” in Pamplona today, in a protest that vividly represented the cruelty of the Running of the Bulls.
It’s Official – Bullfighting Is No Longer Considered Part of France’s Cultural Heritage
In a step forward for animal rights, a Paris court ruled last week that bullfighting should be taken off the official list of France’s “intangible cultural heritage”.
Why Is This Tiny Theme Park Using a Medieval Bloodsport to Represent Spain?
By propping up the notion that bullfighting somehow “represents” Spain, Mini-Europe is doing the Spanish people a grave injustice.
PHOTOS: Herd of ‘Bulls’ in London Urges India to Stand Firm on Jallikattu Ban
A crowd of PETA supporters gathered in front of the Indian Embassy in London to urge the government to offer bulls the protection they deserve.
Morrissey Highlights Animal Rights Activism on Tour Again
This month will see Moz perform nine UK and Netherlands gigs, and he has invited PETA to come along.
This Is the Hundredth Spanish Town to Ban Bullfighting
Last week, Sant Joan in Mallorca became the 16th town on the island to reject bullfighting ? a sign of the growing Spanish resistance to this cruel and outdated pastime.
Why the Running of the Balls Is Our New Favourite Festival
One Spanish town has given its traditional festival a creative, animal-friendly twist by replacing bulls with giant polystyrene balls in its annual bull run.
More Great News From World’s Largest Youth Travel Company as It Ends Running of the Bulls Promotion
After meeting with PETA UK last month STA Travel pulled all promotions of SeaWorld abusement parks, elephant rides and Thailand’s notorious Tiger Temple.