Monkey Torture Ring Administrator From Scotland Sentenced to Prison
A woman in Scotland recently received a 27-month prison sentence for her role in a global online...
victories
Animal Rights Victories & Updates.
historic win
Victory! South Korea has banned the dog meat trade nationwide.
This victory follows many years of campaigning from activists within South Korea and around the world -- including Lady Freethinker, who conducted multiple investigations and achieved major media coverage of the brutal dog meat trade. Thanks to the South Korean government and action from animal welfare organizations, up to a million dogs will be spared the horrors of farming and slaughter each year...
historic win
Our investigation brings Chile’s strongest-ever sentence for animal cruelty.
Lady Freethinker’s investigation into a cruel dogfight breeding facility has led to an unprecedented victory for animals: for the first time in Chile’s history, a judge issued the maximum possible sentence for animal abuse under new laws, sending the message that cruelty to animals will no longer be tolerated...
Lady Freethinker Protests Morocco’s Mass Killing of Dogs at FIFA World Cup Match
As soccer fans arrived at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia to watch a FIFA World Cup match,...
Lady Freethinker Helps Seek Justice for Donkey Dragged by Truck
After suffering devastating abuse and ultimately dying from his injuries, a donkey named Toby —...
PETITION UPDATE: Florida Passes Laws Increasing Penalties for Animal Cruelty & Abandonment
As hurricane season begins, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill 150 –...
11 Suspects Indicted for Alleged Ties to Online Monkey Torture Groups
In a sweeping federal crackdown, 11 individuals from eight U.S. states were indicted for their...
Lady Freethinker Protests Cat Torture on Social Media
Lady Freethinker, in collaboration with In Defense of Animals (IDA), Animal Defenders...
Have You Seen Cruelty to Animals on Social Media? Report It!
Monkeys sexually abused in disturbing exploitation videos; puppies forced into the deadly grip of...
PETITION UPDATE: Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Big Cats, Bears, and Elephants in Traveling Shows
In a win for animals exploited in traveling entertainment, Washington has passed a bill that bans...
US Man Who Sent ‘Wish List’ of Monkey Torture Ideas to Videomakers in Indonesia Jailed on ‘Crush’ Charges
Lady Freethinker (U.S.) and Action for Primates (U.K.) applaud the jail sentence handed to a U.S....
Progress for Bulls: Mexico City Orders Deadly Fights to be Replaced with ‘Nonviolent Options’
Animal advocates have made significant progress in the campaign to end bullfighting in Mexico...
Rescued Goats Enjoy New Pasture & Barn Thanks to Lady Freethinker
Mac and his best friend Winston, two goats raised through the Future Farmers of America (FFA)...
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty for Involvement in Online Monkey Torture
A man from Kentucky who was involved in online monkey torture groups recently pleaded guilty to...
success stories
Victims of animal cruelty deserve justice, and animal rights activists work hard to ensure they get it.
When justice is achieved for an abused animal, Lady Freethinker strives to keep you updated. Whether it’s a global victory like ending the dog meat trade or a local victory like passing stronger state-wide animal cruelty legislation, it deserves to be celebrated. Through our animal rights articles, we keep our supporters informed about how their donations and signatures are creating a more compassionate world for all.