Dogs and Cats Used in Labs Now Eligible for Adoption Under New Colorado Law
On April 22, 2025, Colorado took a step forward for animals used in research when Governor Jared...
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Animal Protection News.
Lady Freethinker keeps you up to date on the latest animal welfare news, exposing animal cruelty and empowering everyone to take action. Understanding how animals are harmed in medical tests, exploited for food and entertainment, and abused by their own caretakers enables us to make informed decisions about how our actions affect the creatures who share our planet.
Rescuers Team Up to Save Dog Trapped in Burning Home
In Mobile, Alabama, a neighbor’s decisive actions, along with assistance from an AT&T...
US Man Who Sent ‘Wish List’ of Monkey Torture Ideas to Videomakers in Indonesia Jailed on ‘Crush’ Charges
Lady Freethinker (U.S.) and Action for Primates (U.K.) applaud the jail sentence handed to a U.S....
Take Action to Save America’s Wild Horses from Cruel Helicopter Roundups
Wild horses across the United States need your help! Please join Lady Freethinker for a week of...
Bonobos’ Communication Skills Are Much Like Humans’, Study Finds
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that bonobos can combine vocalizations to express new...
Snake Tangled in Deadly Landscape Netting is Rescued
A snake was in a harrowing situation when the animal became tangled in landscape netting in...
Progress Toward Ending Animal Testing Requirement for Drug Development, FDA Announces
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a plan to transition away from an animal...
Human Understanding of Dog Emotions is Skewed by Context, Study Finds
A common refrain among dog guardians is that dogs are unpredictable. But is that really the case —...
Meta Enables and Rewards Monkey Torture Content, Including With ‘Creator Badge’ Designation
Social media giant Meta is under renewed scrutiny for allowing – and even rewarding – monkey...
Withdrawn Shelter Cats Are Now Happy & Adoption-Ready Thanks to iPads and TVs
In Melbourne, Australia, an animal hospital introduced iPads and TVs into cats’ enclosures...
New Findings Show Disturbing Voyeuristic and Sexually Violent Videos of Baby Monkeys Available on Social Media
New findings from Lady Freethinker and Action for Primates have revealed that sexual exploitation...
Plastic Pollution is Killing Animals: How We Can Help Save Them
A young elephant seal was languishing on a beach in California with a plastic packing strip...
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A better, more compassionate future is possible, and these stories are proof.
With all the latest animal cruelty news circulating the internet, it's sometimes difficult to step back and feel good about your efforts.
At Lady Freethinker, we recognize how important it is to highlight heartwarming stories about successful dog and cat adoptions, inform readers about new bills and laws that protect pets and wildlife, show the progress of organizations that help animals, and provide updates when animal abusers are prosecuted for their crimes.
