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A 1-year-old mountain lion returned to the wild after being rehabbed in San Diego, Calif., KTVN reported. The young feline had appeared in an Orange County neighborhood, prompting wildlife officials to capture the cub and take him to the San Diego Humane Society’s (SDHS) Ramona Wildlife Center. A veterinary team administered fluids and treated him […]

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@pawmusthavesBoy reunited with lost dog 🥺 ##dogs ##dogvscat ##dog ##dogstiktok ##pup ##puppy ##pet ##pets ##doglife ##dogsforyou ##petlover ##petlife ##petsoftiktok♬ original sound – pawmusthaves A boy reunited with his beloved pug Piper a year after the dog went missing, bringing both the boy and social media users to tears with the precious moment captured in a […]

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An abandoned and malnourished dog spotted near a busy highway is now safe, after traffic ground to a halt and an Indiana state trooper rescued the pup. Someone had dumped the animal from a van onto the side of I-65, according to witnesses. Motorists stopped their vehicles and summoned law enforcement while the dog ran […]

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A curious cat got into a little bit of trouble after climbing into the wheel well of a car. But the quick actions of both the family who heard the cat’s cries for help and the police in Avon Lake, Ohio, led to a safe rescue. While leaving a local restaurant, a family heard the […]

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PETITION CLOSED PETITION TARGET: Broward County State Attorney Harold F. Pryor UPDATE (5/30/2023): Lawrence Calvin Ivey pleaded nolo contendere — a legal term which means he accepted conviction without admitting guilt — and was sentenced to five years of probation and restitution, payable to a veterinary clinic, of $1,164.15, according to court records. Ivey also […]

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A rare albino Canada goose appeared among a newly arrived flock at a wildlife refuge in Iowa recently, delighting wildlife workers at the Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The seldom-seen bird alighted amid the species’ molting season and was spotted from the nearby county highway overpasses, RadioIowa reported. Erich Gilbert, assistant manager for the refuge, […]

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@ivhs_spcaWe wish them the best 🥺 #fyp #foryou #veteran #animalrescue♬ my audio yellow – 𝒷♡ A three-legged German Shepherd found a loving forever home with a veteran who lost a leg during an overseas deployment. A viral TikTok video shows the dog’s new guardian adopting him at the Inland Valley Humane Society. In the video, […]

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Three recent legal decisions upheld that defenseless hens, pigs, and calves don’t deserve to needlessly suffer or be intensively confined while they await slaughter. In a sweeping victory for animals, a federal judge upheld a California law that bans the intensive confinement of egg-laying hens, mother pigs, and calves harvested for veal. Proposition 12, voted […]

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Following a year-long investigation, Irish authorities have charged four suspects and one commercial enterprise in connection with cases of animal cruelty at a Dublin dog pound. Last year, An Garda Síochána — Ireland’s national police — started investigating reports of staff using unauthorized drugs to sedate and euthanize dogs at Ashton Dog Pound.  Gardaí agents […]

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 A pair of Canada geese reunited and shared a meal after the male goose, Arnold, received emergency surgery for an injured foot. Arnold and his mate, Amelia, have lived on a pond next to the New England Wildlife Centers Cape Cod Branch in Barnstable, Mass., for several years, according to a post on the […]

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PETITION CLOSED PETITION TARGET: Orange County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE (1/18/2023): We’ve learned that — thanks to a young couple — Petal the poodle has a new forever home! Unfortunately, on the criminal side, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told Lady Freethinker via email that no one has been connected to this case.  “The case is not closed, […]

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PETITION CLOSED PETITION TARGET: Florida State Attorney R.J. Larizza UPDATE (8/15/2022): Richard Nelson was sentenced to 364 days in the Volusia County Jail, with 92 days credit for time served, and ordered to pay about $3,000 in court costs and $4,168.88 in restitution. Thank you to everyone who signed our petition; we’ll continue to do all […]

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A new Colorado law prohibiting the use of exotic animals in traveling performances  will officially go into effect on Aug. 14, ending abusive conditions at circuses across the state. Lady Freethinker applauds Colorado lawmakers for taking this progressive step forward and thanks all activists who fought for this change, including the more than 37,900 people […]

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A rescue dog named Midge helped to bring three Connecticut neighborhoods together amid the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Journal Inquirer reported. Midge’s guardians, Jack and Mary Beth Chinsky, adopted the Havanese mix a few years ago after Jack’s cancer surgery, even though the couple had previously sworn off pets. Midge approached them at […]

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PETITION TARGET: Greene County District Attorney Joseph Stanzione UPDATE (12/22/2021): Peaches survived emergency surgery, recuperated in a foster home, and is now available for adoption, according to ABC News 10. The 1-year-old pup healed well at the shelter, where staff described her as “sweet” and said she plays fetch every day, according to Hudson Valley 360. Meanwhile, […]

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Lady Freethinker (LFT) Founder and President Nina Jackel is presenting alongside more than 20 other animal activists and experts, including headliner Moby, at this year’s Farmed Animal Conference E-Summit (FACES), hosted by Animal Place farmed animal sanctuary. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER “These experts and leaders are addressing some of the most urgent issues of our […]

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 A homeless dog trapped inside a dumpster is now safe, thanks to a trash truck driver and a friendly neighbor in Petersburg, Va. Waste Management’s Jermaine Jackson was about to empty the bin into his truck when he glanced over and saw the lonely pup. “As I pull up to the can and went […]

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PETITION CLOSED PETITION TARGET: New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE (1/23/2023): We sent our petition urging accountability to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office; thank you so much to everyone who spoke up for these cats! Unfortunately, authorities did not connect anyone to this case and the case has since been closed. “NHSO Animal Services unit […]

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