Save the World’s Smallest Sea Turtle from Extinction!
The Kemp’s Ridley isn’t just the world’s smallest sea turtle; it’s also the most endangered. If we don’t act now to protect its habitat, soon the little turtles could be …
Ban Cruel Horse Carriages in Petropolis, Brazil!
Thanks to the World Cup, all eyes are on Brazil’s major cities. But just 70 kilometres north of Rio, in a city called Petropolis, the plight of carriage horses has …
Stand Against Horse Deaths in Ireland
Sulky racing, where horses are strapped to lightweight carts and galloped down main roads, puts animals and humans in terrible danger. Last week, a two-year-old pony crashed into a vehicle …
Leaving Dogs Locked in Hot Cars Should Be a Crime
It can take only 20 minutes for a dog left in a hot car to die. Doing so should be a criminal act in the UK. Most people who leave …
Save Red Pandas Before It’s Too Late!
In the last 50 years, the red panda population has dramatically decreased worldwide. It’s bad enough that these unique, charming animals are dying out. But they also live in some …
Gadhimai Festival in Nepal
As you may have heard from my colleague Pru last week, Compassion is hugely concerned about the upcoming Gadhimai Festival in Nepal, during which a staggering 250,000 farm animals may …
The EU’s Animals Need Someone To Stand Up for Them
The European Union has Directorate-Generals in charge of many different important issues — except when it comes to animal welfare. Throughout the European Union, animals are still in grave danger. …
Wales: Don’t Ruin Pristine Wildlife Habitat with Racetrack
The Brecon Beacons national park in South Wales is a pristine, peaceful expanse of land that’s home to dozens of wildlife species. But now, developers are planning on turning 830 …