PETITION UPDATE: Florida Passes Laws Increasing Penalties for Animal Cruelty & Abandonment
As hurricane season begins, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill 150 –...
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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.
Three Baby Raccoons Rescued After Spending at Least a Day Stuck in Sewage Drain
After being stuck in a dark, grimy sewage drain in Portland, Maine for a minimum of 24 hours,...
Young Boy’s Nonprofit Helps Calm Shelter Animals With Live Music
In an inspiring move to calm shelter animals and hopefully improve their chances of finding...
Seven Baby Ducks Rescued From Storm Drain and Reunited With Mama Duck
A heartwarming rescue unfolded one morning in Cromwell, Connecticut as local emergency services...
Bear Cub Freed From Soccer Net While Mom Waits Nearby
A black bear cub who got caught in a soccer net at a park in North Lake Tahoe, California was...
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...
New Washington Law Expands Protections Against Animal Cruelty and Fighting
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed legislation that broadened the definitions of...
Lady Freethinker Protests Cat Torture on Social Media
Lady Freethinker, in collaboration with In Defense of Animals (IDA), Animal Defenders...
Five Orphaned Baby Raccoons Rescued After Being Found Inside NBA Arena
A family of baby raccoons, found apparently living inside the walls of San Francisco’s Chase...
Kitten Tossed From Moving Car in Trash Bag Saved by Heroic Plumber
A tiny kitten put in a trash bag and thrown from a moving vehicle in Cumberland County,...
New Georgia Law Bans Outdoor Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Domestic Rabbits
On May 9, 2025, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill banning the sale of dogs, cats, and...
New York County Passes Law to Protect Animals From Convicted Abusers
Individuals listed on the animal abuse registry in Suffolk County, New York, will now be subject...
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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.
