LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the PETITION: JUSTICE FOR ADOPTED DOG STARVED TO DEATH, FILMED PETITION TARGET: New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Majority Leader Louis Greenwald Four months after her guardians allegedly decided to give her away for free to a “good home,” Tori the pit bull starved to death beside a brand new, empty food bowl — her heartbreaking last moments videotaped and posted online.. Police arrested Matthew C. Wydrinski, of East Windsor, N.J., PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. PETITION: STOP THE MASSACRE OF AMERICA'S WOLVES PETITION TARGET: President Joe Biden and state legislators Legislation aiming to brutally kill unlimited numbers of wolves using cruel and inhumane methods shunned by wildlife experts means the beautiful animals could soon, once again, be facing endangerment or extinction unless we act now.. Grey wolves, which have faced unprecedented persecution for more than a century, had barely started PETITION: JUSTICE FOR BELOVED BENGAL KITTEN SHOT AND PETITION TARGET: Seattle Police Department and Seattle Animal Shelter. Shot repeatedly at close range and then buried by his attacker, an 8-month-old kitten lovingly named Ghost lay dead and decomposing in a man’s yard while his guardians frantically searched for him. Ghost — a microchipped and neutered snow mink Bengal — was a wedding 5 MOUTHWATERING VEGAN GRILLING RECIPES FOR MEMORIAL DAY 5. Grilled Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts are an underrated vegetable and deserve more recognition. Add them to your Memorial Day cookout for a great burst of flavor and healthy dose of Vitamin K. Grilling Brussels sprouts helps them develop charred edges, adding to their robust taste and satisfying texture. THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed UPDATE: WOMAN WHO STARVED EX-BOYFRIEND'S DOG OUT OF SPITE Elizabeth James from Laurens, South Carolina was indicted by a grand jury last week and now faces felony animal abuse charges for starving her ex-boyfriend’s dog to the point of death earlier this year in an act of revenge. James was originally given a mere citation for failing to feed Champ, but 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo pushed for the highest possible charge due to the severity 'KITTEN LADY' TO LITTLE CAESAR'S: WE WANT VEGAN CHEESE! Famous YouTuber and kitten rescuer Hanna Shaw -- known widely as the Kitten Lady -- has joined forces with Compassion Over Killing (COK) to speak out for a different kind of baby animal; she’s asking pizza chain Little Caesars to save calves used in the cruel dairy industry by introducing vegan cheese to their product line. “Animal lovers are pizza lovers, too -- especially me,” says Hannah. COMPANY CAUGHT DROWNING LIVE PIGEONS NOW FACES 25 ANIMAL Company Caught Drowning Live Pigeons Now Faces 25 Animal Cruelty Charges. Biological supply company Bio Corporation is facing 25 animal cruelty charges after being exposed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for unethical and illegal practices in their warehouse. Each of the 25 charges carries a fine of up to $1000.

LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the PETITION: JUSTICE FOR ADOPTED DOG STARVED TO DEATH, FILMED PETITION TARGET: New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Majority Leader Louis Greenwald Four months after her guardians allegedly decided to give her away for free to a “good home,” Tori the pit bull starved to death beside a brand new, empty food bowl — her heartbreaking last moments videotaped and posted online.. Police arrested Matthew C. Wydrinski, of East Windsor, N.J., PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. PETITION: STOP THE MASSACRE OF AMERICA'S WOLVES PETITION TARGET: President Joe Biden and state legislators Legislation aiming to brutally kill unlimited numbers of wolves using cruel and inhumane methods shunned by wildlife experts means the beautiful animals could soon, once again, be facing endangerment or extinction unless we act now.. Grey wolves, which have faced unprecedented persecution for more than a century, had barely started PETITION: JUSTICE FOR BELOVED BENGAL KITTEN SHOT AND PETITION TARGET: Seattle Police Department and Seattle Animal Shelter. Shot repeatedly at close range and then buried by his attacker, an 8-month-old kitten lovingly named Ghost lay dead and decomposing in a man’s yard while his guardians frantically searched for him. Ghost — a microchipped and neutered snow mink Bengal — was a wedding 5 MOUTHWATERING VEGAN GRILLING RECIPES FOR MEMORIAL DAY 5. Grilled Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts are an underrated vegetable and deserve more recognition. Add them to your Memorial Day cookout for a great burst of flavor and healthy dose of Vitamin K. Grilling Brussels sprouts helps them develop charred edges, adding to their robust taste and satisfying texture. THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed UPDATE: WOMAN WHO STARVED EX-BOYFRIEND'S DOG OUT OF SPITE Elizabeth James from Laurens, South Carolina was indicted by a grand jury last week and now faces felony animal abuse charges for starving her ex-boyfriend’s dog to the point of death earlier this year in an act of revenge. James was originally given a mere citation for failing to feed Champ, but 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo pushed for the highest possible charge due to the severity 'KITTEN LADY' TO LITTLE CAESAR'S: WE WANT VEGAN CHEESE! Famous YouTuber and kitten rescuer Hanna Shaw -- known widely as the Kitten Lady -- has joined forces with Compassion Over Killing (COK) to speak out for a different kind of baby animal; she’s asking pizza chain Little Caesars to save calves used in the cruel dairy industry by introducing vegan cheese to their product line. “Animal lovers are pizza lovers, too -- especially me,” says Hannah. COMPANY CAUGHT DROWNING LIVE PIGEONS NOW FACES 25 ANIMAL Company Caught Drowning Live Pigeons Now Faces 25 Animal Cruelty Charges. Biological supply company Bio Corporation is facing 25 animal cruelty charges after being exposed by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for unethical and illegal practices in their warehouse. Each of the 25 charges carries a fine of up to $1000. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR DOG TIED TO BALLOONS AND LEFT PETITION TARGET: Government of Rajasthan’s Department of Prosecution In a viral video posted toYouTube, a helpless Pomeranian named Dollar is tied to several helium balloons lifts into the air, floating all the way to a second-story balcony before someone catches him, according to Newsweek.. On his way up in the now-deleted footage, the terrified dog collides into a balcony. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR SENIOR HORSE FED TOXIC ‘COCKTAIL PETITION TARGET: Yakima County Sheriff’s Department and Sunnyside Police Department A 20-year-old thoroughbred stallion suffered a slow and painful death, bleeding from his eyes and nose after his “guardian” allegedly fed him a toxic “cocktail,” according to a civil lawsuit filed in Yakima County Court. The helpless animal was only weeks away from freedom. ESTONIA TO BECOME FIRST BALTIC COUNTRY TO BAN CRUEL FUR In a positive step forward for animals, Estonia is set to become the first Baltic country to ban fur farming. The Riigikogu, the country's parliament, passed the landmark legislation with 55 of 101 members voting in favor. The changes which will becomes effective in January 2026. In the meantime, Estonian industries will begin taking steps to

reduce fur farming.

PETITION: END PLAN TO CREATE PORTABLE FISH CARRIER TO PETITION TARGET: Katsugyo Bag Fish could become the victims of a cruel invention that traps them in an enclosure barely bigger than their bodies for people who want to take their dinner home alive, according to LADbible.. MA Corporation, the company behind the atrocious creation, posted the prototype — a small, see-through capsule — on their Instagram with a caption: “Bring the fish you 21-DAY VEGAN FRESH START PROGRAM IMPROVED HEALTH AND Award-winning author and nutritionist Tracye McQuirter is on a mission to make the world a better, healthier place through veganism — and

she’s doing

UPDATE: YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES BAN ON FAKE 'RESCUE' VIDEOS In a major win for animals, YouTube has announced plans to ban all fake animal 'rescue' videos from its platform, following a Lady Freethinker (LFT) investigation and months-long campaign that exposed the extent of the disturbing trend. Thank you to the more than 46,000 supporters who signed LFT's petition to end animal cruelty on YouTube. Your voices were heard! PETITION: STOP THE MASSACRE OF AMERICA'S WOLVES PETITION TARGET: President Joe Biden and state legislators Legislation aiming to brutally kill unlimited numbers of wolves using cruel and inhumane methods shunned by wildlife experts means the beautiful animals could soon, once again, be facing endangerment or extinction unless we act now.. Grey wolves, which have faced unprecedented persecution for more than a century, had barely started VIDEO: PUPPY STABBED 7 TIMES RESCUED AND ADOPTED BY FORMER After getting stabbed seven times and almost bleeding to death, a pit bull puppy named Smoke is living her best life in her new forever home with the former police officer who saved her life.. Brad Chambers found the injured puppy beneath his truck in Virginia Beach, Va., bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds.She had narrowly escaped her attacker and would have died without his help. DOGS CAN NOW REUNITE WITH GUARDIANS THROUGH NEW NOSE PRINT APP A creative new app will make it easier to reunite the nearly 10 million companion animals reported lost or stolen every year in the United States with their beloved guardians. Developed by IAMS using unprecedented scanning technology to address what the company calls America's 'lost pet problem', NOSEiD tracks lost dogs through their

unique nose prints.

FORCED BABY PANDA SEPARATION FROM MOM IS LATEST ZOO A very recent incident under scrutiny by zoo critics and animal lovers alike is the treatment of pandas at The Smithsonian National Zoo (SNZ) in Washington D.C. They “borrowed” two giant pandas from China in 2000 — Mei Xiang, a female, and Tian Tian, a male — with the intention of breeding them. Pandas draw huge crowds, and zoos profit

LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the VIDEO: PUPPY STABBED 7 TIMES RESCUED AND ADOPTED BY FORMER After getting stabbed seven times and almost bleeding to death, a pit bull puppy named Smoke is living her best life in her new forever home with the former police officer who saved her life.. Brad Chambers found the injured puppy beneath his truck in Virginia Beach, Va., bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds.She had narrowly escaped her attacker and would have died without his help. PETITION: STOP THE MASSACRE OF AMERICA'S WOLVES PETITION TARGET: President Joe Biden and state legislators Legislation aiming to brutally kill unlimited numbers of wolves using cruel and inhumane methods shunned by wildlife experts means the beautiful animals could soon, once again, be facing endangerment or extinction unless we act now.. Grey wolves, which have faced unprecedented persecution for more than a century, had barely started PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR BELOVED BENGAL KITTEN SHOT AND PETITION TARGET: Seattle Police Department and Seattle Animal Shelter. Shot repeatedly at close range and then buried by his attacker, an 8-month-old kitten lovingly named Ghost lay dead and decomposing in a man’s yard while his guardians frantically searched for him. Ghost — a microchipped and neutered snow mink Bengal — was a wedding UPDATE: YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES BAN ON FAKE 'RESCUE' VIDEOS In a major win for animals, YouTube has announced plans to ban all fake animal 'rescue' videos from its platform, following a Lady Freethinker (LFT) investigation and months-long campaign that exposed the extent of the disturbing trend. Thank you to the more than 46,000 supporters who signed LFT's petition to end animal cruelty on YouTube. Your voices were heard! THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed PETITION: JUSTICE FOR PUPPY WITH EYE BURNED WITH SCALDING PETITION TARGET: Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams An English bulldog puppy desperately needed medical care but instead received a scalding hot kitchen knife to his eye at the hands of a breeder with no veterinarian training in Lancaster County, Pa.. Pinned down to a table by the breeder’s wife, the defenseless puppy had an inflamed gland condition called “cherry eye DOGS CAN NOW REUNITE WITH GUARDIANS THROUGH NEW NOSE PRINT APP A creative new app will make it easier to reunite the nearly 10 million companion animals reported lost or stolen every year in the United States with their beloved guardians. Developed by IAMS using unprecedented scanning technology to address what the company calls America's 'lost pet problem', NOSEiD tracks lost dogs through their

unique nose prints.

FORCED BABY PANDA SEPARATION FROM MOM IS LATEST ZOO A very recent incident under scrutiny by zoo critics and animal lovers alike is the treatment of pandas at The Smithsonian National Zoo (SNZ) in Washington D.C. They “borrowed” two giant pandas from China in 2000 — Mei Xiang, a female, and Tian Tian, a male — with the intention of breeding them. Pandas draw huge crowds, and zoos profit

LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the VIDEO: PUPPY STABBED 7 TIMES RESCUED AND ADOPTED BY FORMER After getting stabbed seven times and almost bleeding to death, a pit bull puppy named Smoke is living her best life in her new forever home with the former police officer who saved her life.. Brad Chambers found the injured puppy beneath his truck in Virginia Beach, Va., bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds.She had narrowly escaped her attacker and would have died without his help. PETITION: STOP THE MASSACRE OF AMERICA'S WOLVES PETITION TARGET: President Joe Biden and state legislators Legislation aiming to brutally kill unlimited numbers of wolves using cruel and inhumane methods shunned by wildlife experts means the beautiful animals could soon, once again, be facing endangerment or extinction unless we act now.. Grey wolves, which have faced unprecedented persecution for more than a century, had barely started PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR BELOVED BENGAL KITTEN SHOT AND PETITION TARGET: Seattle Police Department and Seattle Animal Shelter. Shot repeatedly at close range and then buried by his attacker, an 8-month-old kitten lovingly named Ghost lay dead and decomposing in a man’s yard while his guardians frantically searched for him. Ghost — a microchipped and neutered snow mink Bengal — was a wedding UPDATE: YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES BAN ON FAKE 'RESCUE' VIDEOS In a major win for animals, YouTube has announced plans to ban all fake animal 'rescue' videos from its platform, following a Lady Freethinker (LFT) investigation and months-long campaign that exposed the extent of the disturbing trend. Thank you to the more than 46,000 supporters who signed LFT's petition to end animal cruelty on YouTube. Your voices were heard! THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed PETITION: JUSTICE FOR PUPPY WITH EYE BURNED WITH SCALDING PETITION TARGET: Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams An English bulldog puppy desperately needed medical care but instead received a scalding hot kitchen knife to his eye at the hands of a breeder with no veterinarian training in Lancaster County, Pa.. Pinned down to a table by the breeder’s wife, the defenseless puppy had an inflamed gland condition called “cherry eye DOGS CAN NOW REUNITE WITH GUARDIANS THROUGH NEW NOSE PRINT APP A creative new app will make it easier to reunite the nearly 10 million companion animals reported lost or stolen every year in the United States with their beloved guardians. Developed by IAMS using unprecedented scanning technology to address what the company calls America's 'lost pet problem', NOSEiD tracks lost dogs through their

unique nose prints.

FORCED BABY PANDA SEPARATION FROM MOM IS LATEST ZOO A very recent incident under scrutiny by zoo critics and animal lovers alike is the treatment of pandas at The Smithsonian National Zoo (SNZ) in Washington D.C. They “borrowed” two giant pandas from China in 2000 — Mei Xiang, a female, and Tian Tian, a male — with the intention of breeding them. Pandas draw huge crowds, and zoos profit PETITION: JUSTICE FOR DOG TIED TO BALLOONS AND LEFT PETITION TARGET: Government of Rajasthan’s Department of Prosecution In a viral video posted toYouTube, a helpless Pomeranian named Dollar is tied to several helium balloons lifts into the air, floating all the way to a second-story balcony before someone catches him, according to Newsweek.. On his way up in the now-deleted footage, the terrified dog collides into a balcony. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR SENIOR HORSE FED TOXIC ‘COCKTAIL PETITION TARGET: Yakima County Sheriff’s Department and Sunnyside Police Department A 20-year-old thoroughbred stallion suffered a slow and painful death, bleeding from his eyes and nose after his “guardian” allegedly fed him a toxic “cocktail,” according to a civil lawsuit filed in Yakima County Court. The helpless animal was only weeks away from freedom. 21-DAY VEGAN FRESH START PROGRAM IMPROVED HEALTH AND Award-winning author and nutritionist Tracye McQuirter is on a mission to make the world a better, healthier place through veganism — and

she’s doing

ESTONIA TO BECOME FIRST BALTIC COUNTRY TO BAN CRUEL FUR In a positive step forward for animals, Estonia is set to become the first Baltic country to ban fur farming. The Riigikogu, the country's parliament, passed the landmark legislation with 55 of 101 members voting in favor. The changes which will becomes effective in January 2026. In the meantime, Estonian industries will begin taking steps to

reduce fur farming.

PETITION: JUSTICE FOR ADOPTED DOG STARVED TO DEATH, FILMED PETITION TARGET: New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Majority Leader Louis Greenwald Four months after her guardians allegedly decided to give her away for free to a “good home,” Tori the pit bull starved to death beside a brand new, empty food bowl — her heartbreaking last moments videotaped and posted online.. Police arrested Matthew C. Wydrinski, of East Windsor, N.J., in UPDATE: YOUTUBE ANNOUNCES BAN ON FAKE 'RESCUE' VIDEOS In a major win for animals, YouTube has announced plans to ban all fake animal 'rescue' videos from its platform, following a Lady Freethinker (LFT) investigation and months-long campaign that exposed the extent of the disturbing trend. Thank you to the more than 46,000 supporters who signed LFT's petition to end animal cruelty on YouTube. Your voices were heard! PETITION: BAN DANGEROUS MINK FARMING IN SWEDEN Sweden — a major fur-producing country — has banned mink breeding until 2022 following COVID-19 outbreaks at mink farms throughout the world, joining a growing list of nations restricting the dangerous industry. But the risk of zoonotic disease outbreak is always present at these farms, and a permanent ban is the only viable solution. PETITION: JUSTICE FOR ELEPHANT BURNED TO DEATH PETITION TARGET: Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar In a heartbreaking video, a panicked elephant suffers severe burns on her head, cries out in pain, and quickly flees to the forest after a resort employee reportedly hurled a flaming object at her face for wandering into a residential area in Tamil Nadu, India, according to India Times. 5 MOUTHWATERING VEGAN GRILLING RECIPES FOR MEMORIAL DAY 5. Grilled Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts are an underrated vegetable and deserve more recognition. Add them to your Memorial Day cookout for a great burst of flavor and healthy dose of Vitamin K. Grilling Brussels sprouts helps them develop charred edges, adding to their robust taste and satisfying texture. HOMELESS DOGS OF TEXAS Why Are There So Many Rescue Dogs in Texas? Though it is impossible to know how many homeless animals are on the streets, the ASPCA estimates around 3.3 million dogs enter shelters in the U.S. every year and that 670,000 are euthanized.. Texas especially is known for high rates of homeless pets as well as high euthanasia statistics.

LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed FORCED BABY PANDA SEPARATION FROM MOM IS LATEST ZOO A very recent incident under scrutiny by zoo critics and animal lovers alike is the treatment of pandas at The Smithsonian National Zoo (SNZ) in Washington D.C. They “borrowed” two giant pandas from China in 2000 — Mei Xiang, a female, and Tian Tian, a male — with the intention of breeding them. Pandas draw huge crowds, and zoos profit PETITION: JUSTICE FOR LOVING DOG CHAINED UP, BITTEN AND BEATEN PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett UPDATE (3/9/2021): The Shasta County Criminal Court system found Xaviera Kayli Ferguson guilty of one count of felony cruelty to animals and sentenced her to the county jail for 2 years, as well as a lifelong ban on owning or possessing any live animals.We applaud Shasta County for holding UNDERCOVER VIDEO REVEALS BARBARIC CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN An animal testing facility near Hamburg, Germany, is under fire after graphic undercover video footage revealed horrific abuse and neglect of animals used for toxicity tests. In the video released by Cruelty Free International (CFI) and SOKO Tierschutz, staff at the Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology (LPT) use metal prongs to pick up macaque monkeys by their necks. PETITION: SHUT DOWN PUPPY MILL OF HORRORS PETITION TARGET: Berrien County Sheriff’s Office. In one of the most disturbing puppy mill horror stories of the year, authorities confiscated over 700 dogs from a licensed breeder in Georgia this month. The dogs were in terrible condition. Many were emaciated, some with horrible infections, rotten teeth, and abscesses between their toes from living in filth. PARALYZED DOG GETS ACUPUNCTURE, IS NOW LEARNING TO WALK AGAIN Without treatment, Luca may have never been able to walk again. But after receiving acupuncture, the 4-year-old dog is now in full recovery. Luca was diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a serious condition causing nerves in the spinal cord to compress, resulting in nerve damage, pain and paralysis.The disease caused Luca’s back legs to become paralyzed. UPDATE: WOMAN WHO STARVED EX-BOYFRIEND'S DOG OUT OF SPITE Elizabeth James from Laurens, South Carolina was indicted by a grand jury last week and now faces felony animal abuse charges for starving her ex-boyfriend’s dog to the point of death earlier this year in an act of revenge. James was originally given a mere citation for failing to feed Champ, but 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo pushed for the highest possible charge due to the severity 'KITTEN LADY' TO LITTLE CAESAR'S: WE WANT VEGAN CHEESE! Famous YouTuber and kitten rescuer Hanna Shaw -- known widely as the Kitten Lady -- has joined forces with Compassion Over Killing (COK) to speak out for a different kind of baby animal; she’s asking pizza chain Little Caesars to save calves used in the cruel dairy industry by introducing vegan cheese to their product line. “Animal lovers are pizza lovers, too -- especially me,” says Hannah.

LADY FREETHINKER

Lady Freethinker IS A VOICE FOR COMPASSION. At Lady Freethinker, evolution to a kinder world is what we work for every day. We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit who believes that by changing the norms and policies that allow cruelty, we can end human-caused suffering of all species — from the dogs and cats we call family to the billions of pigs, chickens and cows suffering on factory farms, to the PETITION: STOP THE VICIOUS SLAUGHTER OF 90% OF IDAHO'S WOLVES PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Idaho Governor Brad Little UPDATE (5/10/2021): In a horrific move for gray wolves, Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed the bill allowing 90% of Idaho’s wolves — or more than 1,000 animals — to be shot and killed via brutal methods decried by dozens of environmental groups and also the state’s Fish and Game department and the Idaho Sportsmen group. THREE MONKEYS RESCUED FROM YOUTUBER WHO BRUTALLY TORTURED Update: As of Feb. 5, the Abang Satwa channel was offline. 'We assume that the person has done that himself, as there is no notification from YouTube to say that the channel has been terminated,' Action for Primates noted. Original Story: Indonesian authorities recently confiscated three macaque monkeys, who were kept chained in tiny cages and routinely tortured for YouTube videos, and handed FORCED BABY PANDA SEPARATION FROM MOM IS LATEST ZOO A very recent incident under scrutiny by zoo critics and animal lovers alike is the treatment of pandas at The Smithsonian National Zoo (SNZ) in Washington D.C. They “borrowed” two giant pandas from China in 2000 — Mei Xiang, a female, and Tian Tian, a male — with the intention of breeding them. Pandas draw huge crowds, and zoos profit PETITION: JUSTICE FOR LOVING DOG CHAINED UP, BITTEN AND BEATEN PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie A. Bridgett UPDATE (3/9/2021): The Shasta County Criminal Court system found Xaviera Kayli Ferguson guilty of one count of felony cruelty to animals and sentenced her to the county jail for 2 years, as well as a lifelong ban on owning or possessing any live animals.We applaud Shasta County for holding UNDERCOVER VIDEO REVEALS BARBARIC CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN An animal testing facility near Hamburg, Germany, is under fire after graphic undercover video footage revealed horrific abuse and neglect of animals used for toxicity tests. In the video released by Cruelty Free International (CFI) and SOKO Tierschutz, staff at the Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology (LPT) use metal prongs to pick up macaque monkeys by their necks. PETITION: SHUT DOWN PUPPY MILL OF HORRORS PETITION TARGET: Berrien County Sheriff’s Office. In one of the most disturbing puppy mill horror stories of the year, authorities confiscated over 700 dogs from a licensed breeder in Georgia this month. The dogs were in terrible condition. Many were emaciated, some with horrible infections, rotten teeth, and abscesses between their toes from living in filth. PARALYZED DOG GETS ACUPUNCTURE, IS NOW LEARNING TO WALK AGAIN Without treatment, Luca may have never been able to walk again. But after receiving acupuncture, the 4-year-old dog is now in full recovery. Luca was diagnosed with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a serious condition causing nerves in the spinal cord to compress, resulting in nerve damage, pain and paralysis.The disease caused Luca’s back legs to become paralyzed. UPDATE: WOMAN WHO STARVED EX-BOYFRIEND'S DOG OUT OF SPITE Elizabeth James from Laurens, South Carolina was indicted by a grand jury last week and now faces felony animal abuse charges for starving her ex-boyfriend’s dog to the point of death earlier this year in an act of revenge. James was originally given a mere citation for failing to feed Champ, but 8th Circuit Solicitor David M. Stumbo pushed for the highest possible charge due to the severity 'KITTEN LADY' TO LITTLE CAESAR'S: WE WANT VEGAN CHEESE! Famous YouTuber and kitten rescuer Hanna Shaw -- known widely as the Kitten Lady -- has joined forces with Compassion Over Killing (COK) to speak out for a different kind of baby animal; she’s asking pizza chain Little Caesars to save calves used in the cruel dairy industry by introducing vegan cheese to their product line. “Animal lovers are pizza lovers, too -- especially me,” says Hannah. NEARLY 70 BIG CATS RESCUED IN RAID FROM 'TIGER KING PARK' Nearly 70 tigers and other big cats are no longer suffering in captivity at the 'Tiger King Park' in Oklahoma after federal authorities raided and seized the animals. Jeff Lowe -- star of the notorious Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness -- owned and operated the park, which never opened to the public and now thankfully never will. AWARDEE SPOTLIGHT: LFT GRANT WILL FUND MEDICAL CLINIC TO Editorial Note: This is part of a series highlighting recipients of Lady Freethinker’s new Urgent Needs grant program, created to help rescuers with lifesaving veterinary expenses. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the already poverty-stricken streets of Nepal, more than 100 stray dogs in the Bhaktapur district faced an even more dire situation. Although the district is a UNESCO World Heritage VIDEO: PUPPY STABBED 7 TIMES RESCUED AND ADOPTED BY FORMER After getting stabbed seven times and almost bleeding to death, a pit bull puppy named Smoke is living her best life in her new forever home with the former police officer who saved her life.. Brad Chambers found the injured puppy beneath his truck in Virginia Beach, Va., bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds.She had narrowly escaped her attacker and would have died without his help. PETITION: END PLAN TO CREATE PORTABLE FISH CARRIER TO PETITION TARGET: Katsugyo Bag Fish could become the victims of a cruel invention that traps them in an enclosure barely bigger than their bodies for people who want to take their dinner home alive, according to LADbible.. MA Corporation, the company behind the atrocious creation, posted the prototype — a small, see-through capsule — on their Instagram with a caption: “Bring the fish you PETITION: JUSTICE FOR PUPPY WITH EYE BURNED WITH SCALDING PETITION TARGET: Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams An English bulldog puppy desperately needed medical care but instead received a scalding hot kitchen knife to his eye at the hands of a breeder with no veterinarian training in Lancaster County, Pa.. Pinned down to a table by the breeder’s wife, the defenseless puppy had an inflamed gland condition called “cherry eye 5 MOUTHWATERING VEGAN GRILLING RECIPES FOR MEMORIAL DAY 5. Grilled Brussels Sprouts. Brussels sprouts are an underrated vegetable and deserve more recognition. Add them to your Memorial Day cookout for a great burst of flavor and healthy dose of Vitamin K. Grilling Brussels sprouts helps them develop charred edges, adding to their robust taste and satisfying texture. PETITION: SAVE UTAH'S WILD HORSES FROM DEADLY SURGICAL PETITION CLOSED. PETITION TARGET: U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell UPDATE (4/29/2021): The Bureau of Land Management gathered more than 300 wild horses from Nov. 29 to Dec.9, 2020. Five wild horses died as a result of the roundup, including a horse with a broken neck and a foal euthanized for a foot injury, as well as three IS THAT 'RESCUE SHELTER' REALLY A PUPPY MILL, OR EVEN A There is nothing like bringing a new pet into the family. The search for the perfect-fit candidate can include hours of online research and 'window shopping' for adoptable animals. But, how can you really know where these animals come from? Unfortunately, puppy mills or hoarders may be posing as legitimate rescue organizations. Anyone can create a convincing Facebook page or website. STUDY FINDS FRACKING CAUSED 6,600 OIL SPILLS IN ONLY FOUR Fracking is causing more toxic, chemical-laden water to spill into our earth than previously estimated by the EPA, a new study found. The study, which was conducted from 2004-2015 by researchers from Duke University, looked at the frequency and size of oil and gas spills in four states—Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota and Pennsylvania—and found that fracking caused 6,647 VIDEO: LITTLE GOAT WHO CAN'T WALK TEACHES HERSELF TO RUN 0:00. 0:00 / 3:32. Live. •. Vets weren’t sure why Hopie the goat couldn’t stand or walk, but they assumed she never would. A social media post about the tiny goat caught the attention of a woman named Susan, who owns and operates Little Buckets Farm Sanctuary in Lawrenceville, Virginia. 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