PETITION UPDATE: Progress! Etsy Bans Animal Fur
Online marketplace Etsy has announced it will ban all animal fur sales beginning in August 2026,...
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Animal Protection News.
Lady Freethinker keeps you up to date on the latest animal welfare news, exposing animal cruelty and empowering everyone to take action. Understanding how animals are harmed in medical tests, exploited for food and entertainment, and abused by their own caretakers enables us to make informed decisions about how our actions affect the creatures who share our planet.
Bald Eagle Rescued From Tangled Fishing Line
A bald eagle in North Carolina is recovering after a dangerous run-in with discarded fishing line,...
Countless Animals’ Lives Saved by Wildlife Tunnel Under Busy Highway
Along a busy stretch of highway in Santa Cruz County — where more than 60,000 vehicles pass each...
Cat Caught in Recliner Freed by Firefighters
A Kansas cat’s attempt to dodge a trip to the vet took an unexpected turn when the escape artist...
Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases
The Detroit Police Department has named its first officer dedicated solely to investigating animal...
Progress! NIH Works to Reduce Animal Testing With $150M Investment
In a significant shift toward more humane science, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is...
Stolen Dog Reunited With Family More Than a Decade Later
A Philadelphia dog who disappeared after being stolen all the way back in 2015 has finally been...
Victory! Wales Bans Cruel Greyhound Racing
In a major win for greyhounds, the Welsh Parliament has approved a bill to ban greyhound racing...
Freezing, Trapped Dog Rescued From Canal by Caring Police Officer
A Yakima police officer climbed into a frigid irrigation canal to save a terrified dog trapped in...
4 Cats Survive Fire Thanks to Compassionate First Responders
Four cats pulled from a burning apartment are alive today thanks to the first responders who...
LFT Sponsors 100 New Doghouses to Bring Warmth and Safety to Dogs in War‑Torn Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, countless families are struggling to...
Free-Roaming Cats May Have Shorter Lives, Study Shows
Keeping cats safe at home doesn’t just protect wildlife — new research shows it likely helps them...
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A better, more compassionate future is possible, and these stories are proof.
With all the latest animal cruelty news circulating the internet, it's sometimes difficult to step back and feel good about your efforts.
At Lady Freethinker, we recognize how important it is to highlight heartwarming stories about successful dog and cat adoptions, inform readers about new bills and laws that protect pets and wildlife, show the progress of organizations that help animals, and provide updates when animal abusers are prosecuted for their crimes.
