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Greyhounds Forced to Race Despite UK Heatwave
Temperatures have been soaring throughout the UK, but greyhounds are still forced to race, putting them at risk of heatstroke or exhaustion. This just adds to the list of horrific dangers they already face on the track, such as broken legs and necks, fractured skulls, and heart attacks. Last week, activists from the Shut Down…
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These 3-D Human Tissue Models Will Save Animals From Labs
The PETA International Science Consortium Ltd. and biotech company Epithelix have joined forces to promote the use of human cell–based testing methods that replace the use of animals.
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Snake Found on a London Street Reminds Us Why Reptiles Shouldn’t Be ‘Pets’
A Boa constrictor was found eating a pigeon on a street in London, reinforcing why reptiles should not be kept as ‘pets.’
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When We Rely on Tests on Animals, Human Babies Can Die
Viagra has consistently passed safety tests on animals, yet when it was used in a clinical trial for pregnant women whose placentas were underperforming, 11 babies died.
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Update: European Parliament Takes Further Action on PETA Petition
Over 100,000 supporters signed an open letter to the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency demanding that Europe become a world leader in progressive and innovative science by ending cruel experiments.
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Brussels Moves to Ban Experiments on Cats, Dogs, and Primates!
From 1 January 2020, experiments on dogs, cats, and primates could be banned in the Brussels-Capital Region.
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Bella Thorne Urges SeaWorld to Release Imprisoned Orcas
The actor and model is the face of PETA US’ “Break the Chains: Boycott SeaWorld” campaign ad, urging her fans to protest the infamous marine park.
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Ask the UK Government to Protect Horses From Abuse in the Racing Industry
Around 150 horses die each year in the UK horse-racing industry, so Animal Aid is urging the government to set up an independent regulatory body to protect horses from abuse.