When animals suffer or face exploitation, they depend on us to take action to protect them. One simple, powerful way you can do that is by speaking out against cruelty, which is why Lady Freethinker provides petitions you can sign to call for justice and change. It’s in this spirit that we share with you eight heartening updates from petitions you’ve signed, showing just how much we can achieve when we come together to help animals.
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Justice for Kittens Tortured and Killed at Animal Shelter: After 80+ kitten deaths at an animal shelter in Texas, a veterinary technician was caught on camera beating and throwing a kitten in the trash. The man was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Thank you to the 38,000+ supporters who demanded justice in LFT’s petition for these defenseless kittens.
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A Forever Home & Justice for Ava: Found severely malnourished and crying in pain from a leg that appeared to be intentionally cut off, Ava was rescued, received veterinary care, and was adopted to a loving home. The Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to this horrific abuse was sentenced to up to 5 years in prison and banned from having animals in the future. Huge thanks to the 40,000+ supporters who signed LFT’s petition for Ava!
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Victory! Oregon Bans Animal Torture Videos: On January 1, 2025, Oregon’s new state law prohibiting animal “crush” videos went into effect, allowing prosecutors to charge offenders at the state level. We are so grateful to the 39,000+ supporters who signed our petition to pass this bill, and we’ll keep fighting to end these vile videos for good.
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Terrifying Helicopter-Assisted Wild Horse Roundups Banned in Colorado: A new law was passed in Colorado requiring fertility control measures to be used instead of horrific helicopter roundups, which traumatize horses and lead to terrible injuries and deaths. This is a huge step forward for wild horses, and we thank the 35,000+ individuals who signed our petition supporting this critical legislation.
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A Win for Animals Exploited in Entertainment: Washington passed a bill to ban big cats, bears, non-human primates, and elephants from being used in traveling animal acts, making it the 12th state to ban circuses and shows involving live animals. Countless animals will be spared from abuse, captivity, and isolation thanks to this new law. We are grateful to the 37,000+ supporters who signed LFT’s petition.
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Animal Cruelty Penalties Strengthened: After a bulldog named Reba was sealed in a plastic bin and left to die in the heat of Las Vegas, a new law was enacted in Nevada creating harsher penalties for animal abusers, including up to 10 years in prison for the death of an animal due to cruelty. We thank the 34,000+ supporters who signed our petition so that Reba’s death will not be in vain and her legacy will work to protect animals in the future.
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Horrific Animal Cruelty Results in Lengthy Prison Sentence: Following the discovery of two dogs and a cat starved to death after being abandoned in a Florida home, justice was served when a man received a 15-year prison sentence, five years of probation, and a ban on having animals. Thanks to the 32,000+ individuals who signed LFT’s petition and spoke out against this terrible cruelty.
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Public Outcry Stops Facility Housing Primates Used in Experiments: When a research animal breeder & dealer planned a facility to house primates who would be used in experiments, the backlash was swift. Thanks to those who voiced opposition to the plan, including the 30,000+ who signed the LFT petition, plans to build the facility were scrapped, saving countless animals from a tragic fate.
Together, we will continue fighting for animals in need everywhere. Thank you for being our partner in compassion.
