In a historic moment for animal advocacy, nearly 40 researchers publicly asserted that animal sentience deserves to be recognized — by signing “The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness.” Sentience is typically understood as the ability to experience a spectrum of emotions including joy, suffering, and fear. Research in the last five years has demonstrated that […]

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Dutch, Ariel, and Odie — three dogs found in appalling conditions in Florida — are getting a fresh start with their new families. Authorities were called to a home in Volusia County after someone noticed an intense odor coming from the house as well as underfed dogs barking, according to a press release from the […]

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PETITION CLOSED PETITION TARGET: New Hampshire House Members UPDATE (10/31/2024) : The Bill passed the Senate but not the House. We’re disappointed that it didn’t pass, as it would’ve made any animal testing illegal in the state. Subjecting innocent animals to pain and torture when there are so many humane alternatives is unconscionable. Lady Freethinker will […]

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