Heather Shields, Author at Lady Freethinker https://ladyfreethinker.org/author/heathers/ Ending Cruelty for All Beings Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:02:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://ladyfreethinker.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-LFT-Logo-Favicon-for-Website-32x32.jpg Heather Shields, Author at Lady Freethinker https://ladyfreethinker.org/author/heathers/ 32 32 49888317 New Jersey Has Officially Banned the Cruel Shark Fin Trade https://ladyfreethinker.org/new-bill-bans-finning-to-protect-helpless-sharks-from-slow-death/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:36:35 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556448 In an exciting victory for sharks and conservationists, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill last week making it illegal to possess and sell shark fins in the state of New Jersey. The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2021, makes finning, selling, trading, and obtaining shark fins illegal. It does not cover fins used […]

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]]> 556448 180 Sheep Destined for Slaughter Given Second Chance After Cargo Ship Capsizes https://ladyfreethinker.org/180-sheep-destined-for-slaughter-given-second-chance-after-cargo-ship-capsizes/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:48:20 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556446 Nearly 200 sheep have a new lease on life after surviving a disaster at sea, and now get to live out their lives in peace at farm animal sanctuaries. Last November, the Queen Hind cargo ship capsized near the Romanian coast while carrying around 14,000 sheep. All of the ship’s crew members survived, but thousands […]

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]]> 556446 This Nonprofit Clothing Shop Donates All Proceeds to Animal Sanctuaries https://ladyfreethinker.org/this-nonprofit-clothing-shop-donates-all-proceeds-to-animal-sanctuaries/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:17:15 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556394 Noble Critters, a new non-profit clothing shop, donates 100% of its profits to animal rescues and sanctuaries. The organization sells animal-related T-shirts that celebrate the lives of our animal companions and help raise awareness about animal welfare and the importance of adoption. Founder Pamela Jean Noble shared her motivation for getting involved in animal welfare […]

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]]> 556394 VIDEO: The Sweet Moment A Thirsty Koala And Family Dog Have A Drink of Water Together https://ladyfreethinker.org/video-the-sweet-moment-a-thirsty-koala-and-family-dog-have-a-drink-of-water-together/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:17:32 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556368 In a heartwarming display of friendship amid the catastrophic Australian bushfires, a video, captured in the backyard of a family’s home in Adelaide Hills, South Australia, shows a koala sharing a drink of water with his canine companion, Rusty.  To escape the heat, Quasi the koala frequently joins Rusty in his family’s backyard to […]

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]]> 556368 This Website Helps Animal Guardians Pay Life-Saving Vet Bills https://ladyfreethinker.org/this-website-helps-animal-guardians-pay-life-saving-vet-bills/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:51:52 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556203 Waggle, a new crowdfunding source founded by Steven Mornelli, allows veterinary practices, pet caregivers, and rescues to post cases of potential economic euthanasia – the process of putting a pet to sleep due to financial concerns – and request the funds to care for animals in need directly from donors. Economic euthanasia is a devastating […]

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]]> 556203 Beef and Pork Sales Plummet in UK as More People Go Plant-Based https://ladyfreethinker.org/beef-and-pork-sales-plummet-in-uk-as-more-people-go-plant-based/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 03:17:06 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556149 A new study released by Veganuary shows that red meat sales in the U.K. plummeted during the first six months of 2019 as more people turned to plant-based diets. The U.K.-based non-profit encourages people to adopt a vegan diet during the month of January and beyond. With over 800,000 participants, Veganuary helped save over 3.6 million […]

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]]> 556149 Golden Globes Go Vegan, Serving 100 Percent Plant-Based Meals https://ladyfreethinker.org/golden-globes-goes-vegan-serving-100-percent-plant-based-meals/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:28:53 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556026 Hollywood is going vegan! This year’s 77th Annual Golden Globes Awards served a 100% plant-based meal prior to the award show. The original menu included fish in the main course, but two weeks ago, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) made the change to plant-based, saying they hope the shift will raise awareness about the […]

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]]> 556026 Animal Activists Succeed in Shutting Down Cruel New Year’s ‘Opossum Drop’ https://ladyfreethinker.org/animal-activists-succeed-in-shutting-down-cruel-new-years-possum-drop/ Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:50:22 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=556000 New Year’s Eve is officially safer for opossums in Andrews, N.C. Andrews traditionally rings in the New Year with an opossum drop, but after pressure from animal activists, the town decided to celebrate the beginning of 2020 with a womanless beauty pageant and professional wrestling tournament instead. The traditional opossum drop began in the 1990s […]

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]]> 556000 This New Bill Could End Factory Farming by 2040 https://ladyfreethinker.org/this-new-bill-could-end-factory-farming-by-2040/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 22:57:24 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555974 In a bold response to the atrocities of factory farming, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), who are both vegan, have presented new legislation attempting to cripple the factory farm industry, halting it completely by 2040.  If passed, the Farm System Reform Act of 2019 immediately restricts the construction of new factory […]

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]]> 555974 Firefighters Save 6 Koalas Discovered Huddling Together Amid Deadly Flames https://ladyfreethinker.org/firefighters-save-6-koalas-discovered-huddling-together-amid-deadly-flames/ Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:30:06 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555932 While fighting one of the many devastating bushfires currently plaguing Australia, a heroic firefighter discovered six sweet koalas struggling to avoid deadly flames in Cudlee Creek. With the assistance of his fellow team members, this compassionate and brave man, Adam, rescued all six marsupials, taking them to safety. Fortunately, all six koalas made it to […]

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]]> 555932 These Groups Are Joining Forces to Save Cats and Dogs from High-Kill Shelters https://ladyfreethinker.org/these-groups-are-joining-forces-to-save-cats-and-dogs-from-high-kill-shelters/ Tue, 24 Dec 2019 20:51:23 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555838 Animal advocacy and education nonprofit Peace 4 Animals recently announced a new partnership with Animal Rescue Mission (ARM). By working together, the organizations hope to increase the impact of their work and save more at-risk dogs and cats from high-kill shelters throughout the world. Founded in 2012, Peace 4 Animals‘ vision is “to create a […]

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]]> 555838 This Hero Has Saved Nearly 500 Dogs from the Streets of Mexico https://ladyfreethinker.org/this-hero-has-saved-nearly-500-dogs-from-the-streets-of-mexico/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:06:26 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555754 After rescuing, rehabilitating, and homing almost 500 dogs over the last six years, Edgardo Zuñiga Juarez earned the moniker Edgardo Perros. Perros, which translates to “dogs” in Spanish, felt compelled to save the overlooked stray pups struggling to survive on the streets of Mexico, and his compassionate and inspiring work helping Mexico’s canine community did […]

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]]> 555754 The Bear Protection Act Needs Your Support https://ladyfreethinker.org/the-bear-protection-act-needs-our-support/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:48:48 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555585 The newly introduced Bear Protection Act is crucial to ending the inhumane slaughter and organ harvesting that thousands of innocent bears experience throughout the world. If passed, the bipartisan bill will ban the import and export of bear viscera, stagnating its growing market. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-CA), Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), Rep. Glenn Thompson […]

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]]> 555585 New York Becomes First State in the US to Ban Giraffe ‘Trophies’ https://ladyfreethinker.org/new-york-becomes-first-state-in-the-us-to-ban-giraffe-trophies/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:28:01 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555720 Last week, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed promising new legislation designating giraffes as a vulnerable species and outlawing the trade of their body parts. Introduced by Assemblymember Steve Englebright and Sen. Monica Martinez, this new law helps to end the cruel and barbaric giraffe trade industry. Trophy hunters indiscriminately kill these beautiful animals, and traders […]

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]]> 555720 After 500 Days in a Shelter, Bonita Found a Home Just in Time for the Holidays https://ladyfreethinker.org/after-500-days-in-the-shelter-this-dog-got-a-home-just-in-time-for-christmas/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 20:43:01 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555681 A Christmas wish came true this year for one shelter’s longest resident. After 500 days in a Niagara Falls, N.Y. rescue center, 5-year-old pit bull mix Bonita found a home for the holidays. A local resident, Ray Kinz, adopted the pooch, and in a video from the Niagara County SPCA, she looks absolutely thrilled to […]

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]]> 555681 PLNT Burger ‘Friendraisers’ Support Nonprofits while Dishing Up Plant-Based Goodies https://ladyfreethinker.org/plnt-burger-friendraisers-support-nonprofits-while-dishing-up-plant-based-food/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:38:29 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555695 A restaurant in Silver Spring, Md. uses weekly gatherings to educate people about the positives of a plant-based diet and raise money for charity. Recently-opened PLNT Burger holds weekly events for local organizations. Spike Mendelsohn’s new restaurant serves completely vegan American classics like burgers and shakes. Mendelssohn and the team at Plant Burger started these […]

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]]> 555695 Federal Judge Shoots Down Arkansas’ Anti-Vegan-Meat Labeling Law https://ladyfreethinker.org/federal-judge-shoots-down-arkansas-anti-vegan-meat-labeling-law/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:35:25 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555662 In promising news for the plant-based food movement, a federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ so-called “Truth in Labeling” bill, which prohibits using the word “meat” on the package of any food not derived from animal flesh. With support from the American Civil Liberties Union, The Good Food Institute, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and ACLU […]

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]]> 555662 Study: Orca Grandmothers Are Key In Helping Babies Survive https://ladyfreethinker.org/study-orca-grandmothers-are-key-in-helping-babies-survive/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:56:44 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555562 Even in the ocean, grandmothers can play a significant role in the survival of their grandchildren. A new study published December 9 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that orca calves are more likely to survive when their grandmothers are present. Scientists have long wondered why female orcas are one […]

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]]> 555562 Hero UPS Driver Saves Dog from Drowning in Frozen Pond, Then Delivers the Rescued Pup Home https://ladyfreethinker.org/hero-ups-driver-saves-dog-from-drowning-in-frozen-pond/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 04:49:52 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555489 A Bozeman, Montana UPS driver, Ryan Arens, came upon a sad sight on his route last holiday season. Sadie, a wirehaired pointing griffon, was drowning in a pond — but Arens’ compassion, quick action, and perseverance saved the dog’s life. While driving his route, Arens heard a dog crying and traveled in that direction. Upon […]

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]]> 555489 Man Who Stomped Girlfriend’s Cat to Death Sentenced to Prison https://ladyfreethinker.org/man-who-stomped-girlfriends-cat-to-death-sentenced-to-prison/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 22:22:44 +0000 https://ladyfreethinker.org/?p=555397 On Tuesday, December 3, a Houston man convicted of stomping his ex-girlfriend’s cat to death was sentenced to six years in prison. On January 25, Javontae Isaiah Thrasher, 22, and his girlfriend were in the midst of a breakup when she took her tabby cat in her arms and tried to flee. According to a […]

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