Unique Sharks Exploited for Cosmetics Receive New Trade Protections
Over 70 species of sharks and rays — including gulper sharks, who are heavily exploited for their...
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.
Over 70 species of sharks and rays — including gulper sharks, who are heavily exploited for their...
A new report compiled by investigators at Lady Freethinker, Scrolling Through Cruelty, reveals...
Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s...
Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s...
Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s...
Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s...
Editorial Note: This is part of a series that profiles the recipients of Lady Freethinker’s...
In a win for animals, Madison, Wisconsin, has banned the sale of cats and dogs in pet stores — a...
Last week, Lady Freethinker received an urgent alert from our friends at Jakarta Animal Aid...
In 2025, Lady Freethinker’s Urgent Need Fund (UNF) helped change the lives of animals worldwide by...
In a move that could signal a turning point for primate research in the United States, the Centers...
Seven pigs rescued from severe neglect in Washington state are finally experiencing comfort, care,...


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.