Charlotte Laws has never been easy to categorize. Over the past four decades, she’s worked as a politician, TV personality, writer, actress, academic, and advocate. She also served as an elected official in Los Angeles, where she helped shape the city’s definition of “representation” to include nonhuman animals; worked inside and outside of government to […]

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Last year, we spoke with U.K. lawyer Duncan McNair, founder of Save The Asian Elephants (STAE) and now leader of the Low-Welfare Act Coalition of 200 animal protection organizations and prominent individuals, about the urgent need to protect animals exploited in the global tourism industry (check out the Q&A here). By then, the landmark Animals […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here.  When […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here.  Tree […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. The […]

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Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab serves animals and communities in the Four Corners region of the United States, which encompasses Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It specifically supports Native American reservations, with most of its work taking place on the Navajo Nation. “Our organization is so special because of the population of animals we […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. What […]

The post Lady Freethinker Grant Helps Dogs & Cats of Homeless Families appeared first on Lady Freethinker.

Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. Shortly […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. After […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. On […]

The post Lady Freethinker’s ‘Christmas Miracle’ Grant Helps Shelter Animals in Haiti appeared first on Lady Freethinker.

Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2024 grant program. The program was created to support nonprofit organizations involved in animal rescue and care, and those that promote better treatment of animals. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, click here. Kristin […]

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Travel companies that promote unspeakably cruel activities, such as trophy hunting, riding elephants, and photo opportunities with baby monkeys, could be prohibited from advertising in the United Kingdom under monumental new regulations in the Animals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act. Duncan McNair, an attorney as well as founder and CEO of Save the Asian Elephants (STAE), […]

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Sound artist and ocean conservationist Joshua Miller is using music to help save the whales. “Save the whales” became the slogan of the anti-whaling movement of the 1970s – possibly inspired by an album called “Songs of the Humpback Whale” which was released the first year of the decade. The tranquil sounds of whales singing […]

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Ellie Laks has been rescuing — and hugging — cows for over 25 years.  Living at the sanctuary she founded in 1999, aptly called The Gentle Barn, Laks shares her home with nearly 200 animals – including many cows she saved from slaughterhouses. Each animal is an individual with a unique personality and story. “After […]

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After seeing an epidemic of dog overpopulation in his southern New Mexico county, Anthony “Buddy” Gurnari took it upon himself to be the difference in dogs’ lives. What started as taking shelter dogs for daily walks quickly turned into a full non-profit operation. Now, Buddy is helping dozens of dogs with medical treatments, encouraging adoption […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series highlighting Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2023 grant program recipients. The program was created to help nonprofit organizations with animal rescue, care, and awareness projects improving the treatment of animals. Learn more about the program and how to apply here. Lisa Kario, founder and director of Freedom […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series highlighting recipients of Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2023 grant program, created to help nonprofit organizations working on projects to rescue or care for animals, or raise awareness to improve the way animals are treated. Learn more about the program and how to apply here. Louis was […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series highlighting Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2023 grant program recipients. The program was created to help nonprofit organizations with animal rescue, care, and awareness projects improving the treatment of animals. Learn more about the program and how to apply here. For over 30 years, Ciudadanos Pro Albergue […]

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This is part of a series highlighting Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2023 grant program recipients. The program was created to help nonprofit organizations with animal rescue, care, and awareness projects improving the treatment of animals. Learn more about the program and how to apply here. “Life in the Pacific Northwest can be harsh,” Christina […]

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Editorial Note: This is part of a series highlighting Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund 2023 grant program recipients. The program was created to help nonprofit organizations with animal rescue, care, and awareness projects improving the treatment of animals. Learn more about the program and how to apply here. “If I was paid to do this… I […]

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