Petitions and More, Sept. 29

   

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/ifrane-maroc-chien-innocent-empoisonne-atrocement/287483  Ifrane, Morocco. An innocent dog atrociously poisoned and then burned alive by city employees! To validate

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/ville-ni-corrida-exigeons-abolition-nos/287480  France. For the definitive cessation of bullfights involving the killing of the bull in the Nîmes Arena, a public asset of our community. To organize a local public consultation (referendum) to allow the people of Nîmes to democratically decide on the future of bullfighting. To validate

https://www.wwf.at/was-kann-ich-tun/petitionen/biber/  Reminder. Lower Austria. Demand responsible beaver management: with prevention, expert advice and scientifically sound measures that enable humans and beavers to live together with as little conflict as possible. Help to stop the short-sighted shooting policy! To confirm

https://www.wwf.at/lasst-sie-leben/  Stop the senseless killing of protected species! To confirm

https://ladyfreethinker.org/sign-justice-for-mother-duck-and-ducklings-allegedly-chased-down-and-stomped-to-death/ 

https://agir.one-voice.fr/fr/petition/stop-a-la-chasse-aux-especes-doiseaux-menacees.html Stop the hunting of endangered bird species. To validate

https://animalpetitions.org/1418087/cat-sealed-in-taped-box-without-air-or-water-find-the-abandoner/ 

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/--Final-action-alert----Save-the-Roadless-Rule.html?soid=1102253797647&aid=PgwX5qG70iw  Save the Roadless Rule!  

 

https://www.change.org/p/a-voice-for-the-voiceless-establish-an-independent-animal-welfare-authority-in-australia 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-the-quapaw-bison-herd-and-release-the-full-investigation 32 bison died of thirst on Quapaw Nation land in northeast Oklahoma this summer, a broken water system cut off their supply 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-maximum-penalties-for-boogie-s-alleged-abusers-in-georgia  Put in a plastic trash bag, left in the woods, he died later 

https://www.change.org/p/require-jail-time-and-lifetime-animal-bans-for-aggravated-cruelty-in-pennsylvania  Four puppies were shot and killed in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, because their breeder couldn't sell them 

https://www.change.org/p/enforce-article-340-bis-justice-for-the-ceuta-dolphin-calf 

https://www.change.org/p/enforce-prison-penalty-for-animal-abusers-and-the-murderers-of-wang-wang-and-her-puppies 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-killing-of-stray-dogs-in-kuwait  Shelters, meant to be safe havens, have turned into scenes of horror, filled with the bodies of stray dogs, many of which have been shot 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-culling-of-dogs-in-kano-state 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-underwater-data-center-planned-in-maine-s-right-whale-waters 

https://www.change.org/p/will-you-stand-with-chief-tsu-tsii-in-for-salmon 

https://www.change.org/p/rettung-gesch%C3%BCtzter-meeress%C3%A4ugetiere-in-deutschland-erm%C3%B6glichen  Enabling the rescue of protected marine mammals in Germany 

https://www.change.org/p/fast-track-habitat-expansion-for-buffalo-zoo-s-animals 

https://www.change.org/p/implement-comprehensive-programs-for-stray-animal-protection 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-animal-abandonment-and-overcrowding-in-shelters 

https://www.change.org/p/implement-stricter-penalties-under-the-animal-welfare-act 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-two-neglected-dallas-cats-and-their-welfare 

https://www.change.org/p/ban-rehoming-of-unspayed-and-unneutered-pets-on-meta  

https://www.change.org/p/umsiedlung-der-letzten-beiden-tiger-aus-dem-gewerbegebiet-bei-leipzig-tierhaltungsverbot  Germany. Relocate the last two tigers from the industrial area near Leipzig & for a ban on keeping animals  

https://www.change.org/p/end-pig-scrambles-in-maine 

https://www.change.org/p/provide-happy-homes-for-all-animals 

https://www.change.org/p/hier-c-%C3%A9tait-le-chat-de-trop-maintenant-%C3%A7a-suffit For years, cats in our village (Cauroir) have been victims of road accidents caused by speeding vehicles. Asking for a 30 km/h speed limit, monitoring devices, stricter enforcement of stop signs and traffic calming measures 

https://www.change.org/p/stoppt-unkontrollierte-tierkliniken-von-finanzinvestoren-in-deutschland  Stop uncontrolled veterinary clinics run by financial investors in Germany 

https://www.change.org/p/cr%C3%A9er-un-parc-%C3%A0-chiens-%C3%A0-havre-saint-pierre  Create a dog park in Havre-Saint-Pierre

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/732/795/765/pass-the-compact-act-and-end-taxpayer-funded-dog-and-cat-experiments/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/554/950/992/ Horses Deserve Sanctuary, Not Slaughter! 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/224/419/641/his-dogs-died-so-he-stashed-their-bodies-under-carpets-in-a-storage-bin-and-in-a-shallow-grave/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/540/286/196/  He Trespassed Just to Pepper Spray Two Innocent Dogs for No Reason

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/558/173/971/morning-death-walk-thousands-of-sea-dragons-wash-up-dead-as-algae-bloom-spreads/ 

 

Free clicks 

https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22146/croquettes-urgence-72-chiens-bosnie-samira-gagula/ Emergency!

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Samira has almost no kibble left to feed the 72 dogs in her care, they are going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month  

 

News https://www.thecloudfoundation.org/pryor-journal/pryor-roundup-fall-2026   Wild Horses

Petitions and More, Sept. 28

   

https://wissenschaft-statt-tierversuche.de/  Support the Research Modernisation Deal for Germany! Help us end cruel and unnecessary animal testing.

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/chien-jete-a-poubelle-interdiction-adopter/287429  Dog thrown in the trash: the ban on adopting an animal must be for LIFE! 

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/endangered-gorillas-elephants-hippos-and-other-animals-at-risk-in-virunga-national-park/ Reminder

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/the-largest-private-wild-animal-nature-reserve-in-ireland-is-facing-destruction/ Reminder

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/justice-for-animals/latest-news/update-judge-makes-strangler-of-2-cats-eligible-for-release-after-only-3-months-in-pennsylvania/ 

https://forcechange.com/676213/seek-justice-for-retired-k-9-dog-partner-allegedly-starved-to-death-by-former-officer/ 

https://www.environskimberley.org.au/protect_our_oceans  Help create marine sanctuaries in the Kimberley!

https://greatergood.com/blogs/petitions/killing-endangered-wildlife-petition 

https://secure.peta.org.uk/page/201194/petition/1  Tell the Government to Close the Loophole: Stop Ignoring Decapods Used in UK Experiments

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/retrait-colliers-electriques-vibrants-etrangleurs-rayons/287479  For the removal of electric, vibrating and choke collars from Decathlon shelves

 

https://www.change.org/p/help-stop-the-taiji-japan-dolphin-hunts Government of Japan, the Government of Wakayama Prefecture, and the authorities responsible for the Taiji hunts to end these hunts and protect dolphins from capture and slaughter.

https://tinyurl.com/yphpwmwp  Russia. Let's save the Vozrozhdenie animal shelter in Buryatia. Without systematic support, grants, and cooperation with government agencies, thousands of animals could face starvation!

https://www.change.org/p/demand-justice-for-officer-k-9-bart 

https://www.change.org/p/besleme-yasaklanamaz  Turkey. Feeding cannot be prohibited. Article 14 of Law No. 5199 prohibits leaving animals hungry and thirsty. 

https://www.change.org/p/peachtree-corners-reject-the-wildlife-feeding-ban-invest-in-community-cat-tnvr 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-animal-testing-and-protect-innocent-lives 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-killing-of-coyotes-in-cape-breton-highlands 

https://www.change.org/p/influencerlar-medyada-tepki-g%C3%B6stersin  Turkey. Urge the media and influencers to take action to help find the kitten killer. A strong society is built on empathy and Influencers should react in the media. 

https://www.change.org/p/rescue-sweetie-an-abused-dog-in-merced-california Sweetie is not just neglected by her homeless owner; she's starving, beaten, and slammed to the ground – and it's all happening in plain sight.

https://www.change.org/p/%C3%A4gypten-marokko-nordafrika-touristen-tiere-sch%C3%BCtzen-und-tiergesundheit-fordern Egypt, Morocco, North Africa (Tourists) Protect animals and demand animal health

https://www.change.org/p/stop-removing-gray-wolves-protect-us-ecosystems 

https://www.change.org/p/charge-james-pulliam-with-animal-cruelty-after-he-strangled-a-coyote-to-death Charge James Pulliam with animal cruelty after he strangled and beat a sick coyote to death 

https://www.change.org/p/enhance-animal-welfare-and-prevent-hoarding-in-mcintosh-county  Enhance animal welfare and prevent hoarding in McIntosh County 

https://www.change.org/p/end-all-animal-testing-now 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-wildlife-like-wendy-demand-stricter-laws-against-human-harm-and-exploitation 

https://www.change.org/p/river-ne-m%C3%A9ritait-pas-%C3%A7a France. River didn't deserve this. The official report details proceedings relating to acts described as "serious abuse and cruelty towards a domestic, tamed, or captive animal resulting in death." 

https://www.change.org/p/exigir-el-fin-del-maltrato-animal-e71ef1d3-5ff3-4cc3-a263-9e0a9f20308e  Colombia. For the implementation of mandatory educational animal programs in schools and increase penalties for animal abuse and ensure that these laws are effectively enforced.

https://www.change.org/p/non-%C3%A0-la-chasse-aux-cerfs-pendant-la-p%C3%A9riode-de-reproduction  Let's refuse to allow the deer's breeding season to become a hunting season! 

https://www.change.org/p/sauvons-les-mustangs-ouvrons-les-yeux Let's save the mustangs, let's open our eyes. 

https://www.change.org/p/save-forgotten-souls-rescue-and-rehab-in-schoolcraft-township  Sanctuary for many lost and abandoned animals 

https://www.change.org/p/forderung-nach-chippen-von-haustieren-beim-tierarztbesuch Germany. Demand for pets to be microchipped during veterinary visits

https://www.change.org/p/build-a-wildlife-overpass-on-interstate-80 

https://www.change.org/p/vieux-salins-d-hy%C3%A8res-pas-de-chasse-sur-nos-plages  Old Saltworks of Hyères: for a peaceful, hunting-free zone! Part of the Natura 2000 Special Protection Area and the Ramsar site of the Hyères Saltworks, a wetland of international importance. 

https://www.change.org/p/enforce-harsher-penalties-for-animal-abusers-in-the-uk 

https://www.change.org/p/support-the-belmont-cragin-community-against-cat-abuse  Urging local shelters to expand their reach and resources, providing safe havens for abused animals, cats 

https://www.change.org/p/a-call-for-better-animal-protection 

https://www.change.org/p/give-strays-a-chance-promoting-responsible-pet-ownership-and-animal-welfare 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-animals-and-preserve-ecosystems 

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-sparky-odious-sharpe-a-call-for-a-full-and-fair-review-of-the-evidence-my-na 

https://www.change.org/p/ban-shark-finning-globally-cf92cbe8-ecb6-4d8c-b757-afc5aa611e8b 

https://www.change.org/p/end-orca-captivity-633b3375-96f9-479e-b1aa-5e7328841b38 

https://www.change.org/p/help-us-get-the-farmer-john-s-pub-streetly-to-switch-to-silent-fireworks-on-the-31st-oct 

https://www.change.org/p/stoppt-die-%C3%BCbertriebenen-kontrollen-im-volkspark-herne  Germany. We urge the Herne public order office to reconsider its enforcement practices and restore a fair and respectful approach to dog owners in the Volkspark.

https://www.change.org/p/suspender-el-uso-de-pirotecnia-en-moralzarzal  Suspend the use of fireworks in Moralzarzal 

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/630/290/274/stop-the-cruelty-end-exploitation-of-hyenas-baboons-amp-pythons-by-nigerias-hyena-men/  

 

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https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22146/croquettes-urgence-72-chiens-bosnie-samira-gagula/ Emergency!

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Samira has almost no kibble left to feed the 72 dogs in her care, they are going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month  

 

News https://www.whitecoatwaste.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/MAHA-BETRAYED.pdf 

https://wiwolvesandwildlife.wpcomstaging.com/2026/09/26/todays-personal-threat-by-wolf-hunters/ 

https://blog.simpleheart.org/p/my-wife-was-convicted-for-rescuing 

Petitions and More, Sept. 26

   

 

https://act.pcrm.org/IwDRgvCe7km3gY1wDqJ3DA2  Tell Congress: It's time to end taxpayer-funded experiments on dogs and cats. Contact your U.S. representative today and urge them to co-sponsor the COMPACT Act.

http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAAKXBCNBiA28LSi7FAA  Revoke Marshall BioResources' license 

https://action.eko.org/a/minister-fridriksson-ban-whale-hunting-save-lives 

https://secure.speciesunite.com/page/176363/petition/1?ea.url.id=9940598  Reminder. Relist Wolves Under the Endangered Species Act

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/endangered-gorillas-elephants-hippos-and-other-animals-at-risk-in-virunga-national-park/ 

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/the-largest-private-wild-animal-nature-reserve-in-ireland-is-facing-destruction/ 

https://investigaciones.petalatino.com/10-principales-alertas/  PETA Latino's Top 10 Action Alerts This Month

https://animalpetitions.org/1417168/dog-found-with-muzzle-bound-shut-in-electrical-tape-demand-justice/ 

https://app.activoice.org/campaigns/sds-deputes/ France-info. Ask your elected representatives to commit to saving 600 million animals. 70% of French people already support halving the number of animals killed for food by 2030 

https://breakfrompret.com/  I pledge to pause or reduce going to Pret until they keep their promise to the chickens.

https://earthjustice.org/action/no-shortcuts-for-oil-and-gas-companies 

https://action.foe.org/page/102982/action/1  FERC, oppose dirty gas projects in our communities – and Reject the Green Chile Project pipeline!

 

https://www.change.org/p/i%CC%87stanbul-da-denendi-%C5%9Fimdi-erzurum-da-s%C4%B1ra-hangi-ilde-sokakta-besleme-yasa%C4%9F%C4%B1na-dur-de Turkey. It was tried in Istanbul, now in Erzurum. Which city is next? Say no to the ban on feeding stray animals! Dog pounds must be opened immediately to independent NGOs, veterinarians, and volunteers!

https://www.change.org/p/erzurum-da-sokak-hayvanlar%C4%B1n%C4%B1-a%C3%A7l%C4%B1%C4%9Fa-mahk%C3%BBm-etmeyelim  Turkey. Let's not condemn stray animals to starvation in Erzurum!

https://www.change.org/p/pass-the-compact-act-to-end-taxpayer-funded-dog-and-cat-experiments 

https://www.change.org/p/prevent-the-planned-culling-of-abandoned-cats-in-isanti-county  Minnesota's animal cruelty laws also prohibit unjustifiable killing and abandonment. These cats deserve food, shelter, veterinary care and the opportunity to live!

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-culling-of-sea-lions-in-cowichan-bay-bc 

https://www.change.org/p/prosecute-the-marlborough-dog-cruelty-case-to-the-fullest-extent 

https://www.change.org/p/fully-investigate-furget-me-not-cat-rescue-after-500-cats-found-suffering 

https://www.change.org/p/precisamos-de-medidas-de-mitiga%C3%A7%C3%A3o-da-polui%C3%A7%C3%A3o-do-ar-e-dos-inc%C3%AAndios-na-amaz%C3%B4nia  Manaus. Brazil. We need measures to mitigate air pollution and fires in the Amazon! These fires reduce the forest area and kill animals. This smoke makes people sick. 

https://tinyurl.com/yrxfebjm  Greece. We ask the Municipality of Ilioupoli to fully implement Law 4830/2021 and move from general management to an organized, stable and measurable operational program for stray companion animals. 

https://www.change.org/p/end-animal-testing-on-cats-and-dogs-in-ohio 

https://www.change.org/p/justice-delayed-move-the-build-an-ark-animal-cruelty-case-forward 

https://www.change.org/p/inclure-le-droit-des-animaux-dans-la-constitution-fran%C3%A7aise  Include animal rights in the French constitution 

https://www.change.org/p/topkap%C4%B1-universal-hayvan-hastanesi-cezaland%C4%B1r%C4%B1ls%C4%B1n  Turkey. Topkapi Universal Animal Hospital should be punished for incorrect treatment and diagnosis 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-our-great-blue-herons-and-bald-eagles-from-the-proposed-misty-hollow-data-center 

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-socks-demand-accountability-at-bluepearl-and-reform-to-safety-protocols Given a fatal overdose of her chemotherapy medication

https://www.change.org/p/keep-river-bend-public-and-preserve-nature 

https://www.change.org/p/increase-veterinarians-and-vet-nurses-in-moranbah 

https://www.change.org/p/require-the-fda-to-define-sustainable-on-seafood-labels 

https://www.change.org/p/halal-fleisch  No to halal meat

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/201/622/990/  Iceland Might Finally Ban Commercial Whaling, Protecting Animals From Horrific Suffering

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/818/015/127/demand-justice-for-the-husky-killed-in-a-dc-extortion-plot/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/520/100/957/  Act Now: Keep wildlife safe from busy roads

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/372/386/368/  Protect the Tiny New Wild Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia

 

Free clicks 

https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22145/croquettes-famine-chats-des-rues-du-maroc-kawthar-maree/ Urgent! In Morocco, Kawthar has almost no kibble left to feed the 150 street cats she looks after, they're going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month  

 

News https://www.duoduoproject.org/post/more-changes-in-yulin-is-the-tipping-point-near 

https://dailymontanan.com/2026/09/24/no-mollies-pack-yellowstone-wolves-killed-wyoming-reports-after-hunt-areas-quick-close/ 

https://peterandthewolves.substack.com/p/holding-states-accountable 

https://riseforanimals.org/news/news-sep-25-2026/ 

Petitions and More, Sept. 25

   

https://support.peta.org/page/102444/action/1 US-info. The Companion  Animal Protection Against Cruel Testing (COMPACT) Act would end the funding for all experiments on dogs or cats currently being paid for by the Dep. of Health and Human Services (HHS). That means all federal grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, fellowships, training awards, or other funding mechanisms by the National Institutes of Health and other agencies would stop immediately.

http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BAAAAAKXBC7JiAnv1Ri7FAA US-info. Support the COMPACT Act (HR 10522)! 

https://action.foe.org/page/102960/action/1?ea.url.id=6055525 US-info. Tell the Senate to Pass S.J. Res 204 and Protect the ESA – before our nation’s most vulnerable species go Extinct

https://support.nwfactionfund.org/page/102923/action/1  Save Endangered Species Protections

https://act.our-antarctica.com/act/drop-krill  Krill is the primary food source for Antarctic whales, penguins and seals! Boycott krill pills. Tell Norway to do the same. 

https://act.bornfreeusa.org/page/1000936/action/1  Urge Your Representative to Co-sponsor the Mink VIRUS Act!

https://act.biologicaldiversity.org/xMXezx9ojEWVjYMEo-460w2  Protect the Roadless Wild

https://www.afd.org.au/petition/australian-mpas/  Give dolphins and whales a safer ocean 

https://earthjustice.org/action/tell-congress-hold-this-administration-accountable-for-gutting-health-and-climate-protections US-info

https://greatergood.com/blogs/petitions/esa-habitat-protections-petition  Restore Habitat Protections Before Endangered Species Run Out of Ground

https://www.peta.org.uk/features/sepsis-experiments-on-animals/ 

https://secure.peta.org.uk/page/189113/action/1 Sheep Are Beaten and Kicked: Tell H&M to Stop Selling Wool!

https://action.animaljustice.ca/page/196339/action/1  Demand Real Animal Protection Laws & Independent Oversight for Farmed Animals in Canada

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VP5C7XY  Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Sheep Public Comment Period.

https://action.outdooralliance.org/a/save-public-lands-day 

 

https://www.change.org/p/permanently-ban-u-s-horse-exports-to-mexico-for-slaughter 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-cruel-illegal-smuggling-of-monkeys-into-u-s-labs 

https://www.change.org/p/prosecute-starr-s-abuser-and-strengthen-new-york-s-animal-cruelty-laws 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-justice-and-a-lifetime-pet-ban-for-gemma-s-owners 

https://www.change.org/p/emergencia-de-maltrato-animal-y-plagas-en-ap%C3%B3stoles-exigimos-acci%C3%B3n-municipal-urgente  Apostles, Argentina. We demand urgent fumigation, deworming campaigns, mass sterilization, and improved road safety. Sign to keep our neighbors and animals safe. 

https://www.change.org/p/apoie-a-cria%C3%A7%C3%A3o-do-hospital-veterin%C3%A1rio-p%C3%BAblico-em-colatina  Support the creation of a Public Veterinary Hospital in Colatina, Brazil

https://www.change.org/p/costruire-un-canile-gattile-rifugio-sull-isola-di-ischia  Italy. Building a Kennel/ Cat Shelter on the Island of Ischia, to provide a safe place and offer the opportunity to promote responsible adoption and organize sterilization programs 

https://www.change.org/p/urge-protection-for-lucas-the-three-legged-coyote-in-halifax  We want injured coyotes brought to Hope For Wildlife instead of being killed

https://www.change.org/p/protect-bear-122-the-boss  Banff National Park. Parks Canada, prioritize and invest in non-lethal alternatives to ensure Bear 122 lives the remainder of his life peacefully and safely in his natural habitat. 

https://www.change.org/p/restore-strong-protections-in-the-endangered-species-act 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-full-justice-for-ducks-killed-by-lsu-students 

https://www.change.org/p/west-vancouver-spca-dogs-endure-14-hours-alone-each-day 

https://www.change.org/p/hilfe-f%C3%BCr-die-tiere-in-den-bonner-rheinauen  Germany. City of Bonn: modify the relevant walls and water areas in the Bonn Rhine meadows or equip them with suitable exit aids so that animals that enter the water can also leave it safely. 

https://www.change.org/p/r%C3%A9agir-face-%C3%A0-la-maltraitance-animali%C3%A8re  Take action against animal abuse

https://tinyurl.com/5x28r67j  Russia. Ban the production and sale of cruel cat products. Stop suffering in the name of mythical "behavior modification." They cause serious physical and psychological suffering, such as "anti-meow" collars!

https://www.change.org/p/senken-sie-die-tierarzt-und-operationskosten-in-deutschland Reduce veterinary and surgery costs in Germany

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/994/491/699/  Authorities Found 15 Starving Dogs While One Lay Dead Beside Them

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/991/463/690/dont-let-a-kennel-owner-escape-justice-after-goober-the-rottweilers-death/ 

 

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https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22145/croquettes-famine-chats-des-rues-du-maroc-kawthar-maree/ Urgent! In Morocco, Kawthar has almost no kibble left to feed the 150 street cats she looks after, they're going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month  

 

News https://www.directactioneverywhere.com/dxe-in-the-news/judge-reduces-all-felonies-to-misdemeanors-in-goat-rescue-case 

https://www.oceancare.org/en/stories_and_news/iwc70-hobart-press-release/ 

Petitions and More, Sept. 24

   

https://headlines.peta.org/national-primate-research-centers/ Monkeys held prisoner at the seven remaining national primate research centers (NPRC) deserve so much more than to be experimented on and killed.

https://firmereferendum.giustizia.it/referendum/open/dettaglio-open/7100000  Italy. Reminder, you have to be able to login. Ban the slaughter of equines, and other provisions for their protection 

https://www.idausa.org/campaign/wild-animals-and-habitats/latest-news/the-bloody-deer-slaughter-on-catalina-island-has-begun-governor-newsom-must-intervene/ Reminder

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/animaux-martyrises-a-alencon-exigeons-sanction/287343  Animals tortured in Alençon: let's demand a suitable punishment!

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/justice/tirer-voisin-dejections-canines-exigeons-lourde/287394  Sept. 22, 2026, Orvault, France. An intoxicated resident, exasperated by the location where his neighbor's dog was relieving itself, pulled out a 7.65 caliber firearm and shot the man walking the dog , hitting him in the hip! 

https://righttorescue.com/  Prosecute animal cruelty, not animal rescue. National polls consistently show overwhelming public support for strong legal protection for animals.

https://animalvictory.org/petition/video-shows-service-dog-rex-being-lifted-and-slammed-to-the-ground/ 

https://forcechange.com/675839/pregnant-cat-allegedly-restrained-and-plucked-raw-bring-suspects-before-court/ 

https://act.animalrising.org/free_luna_pet Reminder. Red Court Farm has the power to release Luna into sanctuary to live safe and free for the rest of her life

https://action.eko.org/a/banks-don-t-fund-kepco-s-coal-plans  Tell Citi, Crédit Agricole, Mizuho, UBS and the other banks: don't bankroll KEPCO's coal!

https://earthjustice.org/action/yosemite-is-not-for-sale-protect-our-national-parks 

https://animalequality.org.uk/campaign/fish/scottish-salmon/  There are currently no specific requirements in the law as to how fish should be delivered, held, stunned or killed.

https://nation.centerforfoodsafety.org/glyphosate-sept26  EPA Must Consider New Glyphosate Studies 

 

https://www.change.org/p/require-hisa-to-strengthen-horse-racing-safety-rules 

https://www.change.org/p/end-the-abuse-bring-the-five-trafficked-orangutans-home 

https://www.change.org/p/bc-government-denies-northern-lights-wildlife-society-rescue-approvals 

https://www.change.org/p/restore-protections-for-endangered-species 

https://www.change.org/p/permanently-ban-u-s-horse-export-to-mexico-for-slaughter 

https://www.change.org/p/ban-horse-meat-industry-and-pipelines-worldwide 

https://www.change.org/p/bring-officer-delaney-back-to-investigate-felony-animal-abuse-and-neglect-cases-in-detroit 

https://www.change.org/p/ayudar-a-don-pepe-a-recuperar-su-propiedad-y-animales-en-canc%C3%BAn Mexico. Help Don Pepe recover his property and animals, tigers and jaguars, in Cancun. Monitor the animals' welfare, ensure they are returned to a safe environment and provide them with adequate food and veterinary care. 

https://www.change.org/p/give-stray-animals-more-time-in-greenfield-and-hancock-county 

https://www.change.org/p/ban-halal-slaughter-in-canada 

https://www.change.org/p/sauver-trois-chevaux-en-danger-dans-le-cantal  Save these three horses in danger in Cantal, change the law to facilitate placement in shelters, relax regulations for private individuals regarding horse ownership, and encourage rescue initiatives. 

https://www.change.org/p/prosecute-de-anda-for-starving-dogs-reform-la-county-s-animal-rescue-oversight 

https://www.change.org/p/no-license-no-litters-stop-unregulated-backyard-breeding-in-aotearoa-new-zealand 

https://www.change.org/p/aumento-de-penas-por-maltrato-animal-pedido-a-legisladores  Argentina. We urge the National Congress to urgently reform legislation on animal abuse and cruelty, increase penalties, and expressly recognize animals as sentient beings with rights and as victims. 

https://www.change.org/p/que-el-maltrato-animal-no-quede-sin-respuesta-en-bariloche Rio Negro, Argentina. Let animal abuse not go unanswered in Bariloche, create a Municipal Animal Protection and Defense Unit 

https://www.change.org/p/hold-nebraska-city-officer-accountable-for-dog-s-death 

https://www.change.org/p/combater-o-envenenamento-e-crueldade-contra-animais-em-bodoc%C3%B3  To combat poisoning and cruelty against animals in Bodocó, Brazil  

https://www.change.org/p/home-depot-investigate-community-cat-removals-and-account-for-every-missing-cat 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-full-prosecution-in-livingston-parish-pig-cruelty-case 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-real-justice-in-anaheim-dog-abuse-case 

https://www.change.org/p/expose-the-truth-about-my-missing-cats-matzuri-and-oblio Romania

https://www.change.org/p/demander-%C3%A0-la-mairie-de-pluduno-d-intervenir-pour-prot%C3%A9ger-nos-chats  France. We ask the Pluduno town hall to intervene to protect our cats. A neighbor installed dangerous traps with nails just below her fences. 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-greater-transparency-and-accountability-at-cobb-county-animal-services 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-spacex-takeover-of-texas-wildlife-refuge-land 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-ohio-clear-dead-animals-from-roadways 

https://www.change.org/p/lasciare-libero-nerone-il-gatto-del-campus-roche-thermofisher  Italy. Roche/ Thermofisher Campus. Let Nero the cat stay on campus

https://www.change.org/p/iberia-y-air-europa-permitid-perros-grandes-en-cabina-como-ya-hace-ita-airways Iberia and Air Europa: allow large dogs in the cabin, as ITA Airways already does.

https://www.change.org/p/major-works-are-coming-protect-yarra-bend-s-threatened-wildlife Protect the Grey-headed Flying-fox colony.

https://www.change.org/p/incluir-deducci%C3%B3n-por-donaciones-a-refugios-de-animales  Argentina. Include a deduction for donations to animal shelters 

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/355/077/897/prosecute-the-woman-who-left-four-cats-without-food-or-water-for-18-days/ 

 

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https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22145/croquettes-famine-chats-des-rues-du-maroc-kawthar-maree/ Urgent! In Morocco, Kawthar has almost no kibble left to feed the 150 street cats she looks after, they're going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month 

 

News https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/war-on-wildlife-trumps-latest-move 

https://mailchi.mp/all-creatures/all-creaturesorg-newsletter-september-23-4939515?e=7c12bbb464 

Petitions and More, Sept. 23

  

 

https://environmental-action.org/take-action/tell-montana-gov-greg-gianforte-no-more-senseless-wolf-killings/ 

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-the-declaration-on-the-abolition-of-trophy-hunting 

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/montrons-enfin-se-passe-abattoirs/287205  Let's finally show what happens in slaughterhouses 

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/onf-faut-changer-cap/287321  More killing of deer is purely and simply destruction, a relentless drive to kill living things The National Forestry Office must change its wildlife and flora management policy! 

https://www.vier-pfoten.at/kampagnen-themen/kampagnen/tiertransporte-stoppen/tiere-auf-transporten-in-europa-schuetzen  Sign the open letter and remind everyone that the protection of animals during transport must be a priority.

https://ujoin.co/campaigns/3255/actions/public?action_id=7260  If not signed yet. Tell NIH Director Bhattacharya: Stop Funding the Labs That Buy Lab-Bred Dogs! 

https://ladyfreethinker.org/sign-justice-for-2-dead-puppies-allegedly-abandoned-in-cage-full-of-filth/ 

https://secure.lcanimal.org/page/101992/action/1?ea.url.id=6048121 US-info. Tell Congress to strengthen legal protections for elephants in the United States by: banning captive breeding; the importation of wild elephants and transitioning existing elephant exhibits to sanctuary models.

https://protectthewild.org.uk/morrisons-dunoon-bird-netting/  Morrrisons - Remove Deadly Bird Netting!

https://secure.alaskawild.org/a/27cp_act_sep_arcticocean  Reject any rollbacks and keep strong protections in place for Arctic offshore drilling.

https://act.defenders.org/page/101783/action/1  Speak Up: Tell the Trump administration not to repeal the Roadless Rule!

https://act.sierraclub.org/actions/National?actionId=AR0632135 US-info. Tell Congress to Protect the Endangered Species Act!

https://secure.petafrance.com/page/200895/action/1  Act now to help Madhuri the elephant return to her sanctuary

 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-pentagon-from-funding-cruel-animal-testing-abroad 

https://www.change.org/p/stoppt-stierk%C3%A4mpfe-und-f%C3%B6rdert-gewaltfreie-tierinteraktion  Stop bullfighting and promote non-violent animal interaction

https://www.change.org/p/ban-fox-hunting-and-trapping-in-new-jersey 

https://www.change.org/p/halte-%C3%A0-la-chasse-prot%C3%A9geons-nos-animaux-sauvages  Stop hunting: let's protect our wild animals!

https://www.change.org/p/prosecute-the-marysville-breeder-on-all-44-animal-cruelty-charges 

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-mom-bear-hope-killed-for-entering-a-pharmacy-and-for-abandoned-cub-chance 

https://www.change.org/p/pr%C3%A9server-les-daims-de-garidech-de-l-abattage France.  Protect the fallow deer of Garidech from slaughter

https://www.change.org/p/demand-ohio-pass-sb-393-to-protect-animals-and-kids-from-abuse 

https://www.change.org/p/improve-living-conditions-for-animals-in-south-korean-shelters  

https://www.change.org/p/support-community-animal-care-in-clark-county 

https://tinyurl.com/yjsamapu  Let's establish an animal welfare agency and aim for zero euthanasia in Japan 

https://www.change.org/p/investigate-trump-s-forest-chief-over-illegal-ranch-wildfire 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-action-on-kalimantan-haze-and-air-pollution 

https://www.change.org/p/ouvrir-une-clinique-v%C3%A9t%C3%A9rinaire-24h-%C3%A0-gatineau-masson-angers  Open a 24-hour veterinary clinic in Gatineau, Masson, and Angers, Canada 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-homeless-cats-and-dogs-from-cruel-acts 

https://www.change.org/p/agissons-pour-prot%C3%A9ger-les-lapins-maltrait%C3%A9s France. Let's take action to protect mistreated rabbits 

https://www.change.org/p/save-trophy-from-being-executed 

https://www.change.org/p/bir-anl%C4%B1k-h%C4%B1z-bir-can%C4%B1n-sonu-olmas%C4%B1n  Istanbul, Turkey. We request that necessary traffic safety measures be taken, speed bumps at appropriate locations to reduce vehicle speeds, for people and animals

https://www.change.org/p/no-a-la-contaminaci%C3%B3n-visual-y-marina-proh%C3%ADban-los-barcos-pantalla-anuncios-flotantes  Mexico. Say no to visual and marine pollution! Ban billboards (floating advertisements)

https://www.change.org/p/recognize-parlay-as-tuskegee-university-s-official-campus-dog 

https://www.change.org/p/lasciare-libero-nerone-il-gatto-del-campus-roche-thermofisher  Italy. Roche/ Thermofisher Campus. Let Nero the cat stay on campus

https://www.change.org/p/save-our-voiceless-wildlife-from-danger 

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/707/983/463/demand-the-maximum-sentence-for-a-man-who-beat-a-six-week-old-puppy-to-death/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/826/893/637/ Trump Administration Quietly Gutted the Endangered Species Act's Core Protection. Now, Vulnerable Animals Are Going to Die.

 

Free clicks 

https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22145/croquettes-famine-chats-des-rues-du-maroc-kawthar-maree/ Urgent! In Morocco, Kawthar has almost no kibble left to feed the 150 street cats she looks after, they're going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month 

 

News https://www.speciesunite.com/ 

https://www.nonhumanrights.org/blog/michigan-supreme-court-lets-despotic-dominion-over-animals-stand-as-michigan-law/ 

Petitions and More, Sept. 22

  

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/stoppons-massacre-programme-faons-biches-cerfs/287198  Let's stop the planned slaughter of fawns, does and stags in the Compiègne forest, 420 animals, the last remaining deer population in the Oise region, France! To validate

https://www.mypetition.org/petition/animaux/exigeons-depart-infantino-a-tete-e/287244  More than 300,000 stray dogs are killed each year in Morocco in very cruel ways. Demand Infantino's departure as head of FIFA! 

https://investigaciones.petalatino.com/fin-corridas-toros-mexico/  The law is clear: let's put an end to bullfighting in Mexico! 

https://noifacem.declic.ro/mediu/paza-padurilor/semneaza-pentru-paza-electronica-a-padurilor   Make electronic forest surveillance transparent. Romania's forests are still being targeted by timber thieves. The forestry mafia and the complicit authorities are leaving us without Europe's most valuable forests. To confirm

https://give.lcv.org/a/2026sepnmactroadless-1  Keep protections for more than 44 Million acres of our national forests. No to more logging, no more roads endangering wildlife! 

https://greateryellowstone.org/take-action/protect-the-roadless-rule#/31/ 

https://oregonwild.org/action/take-action-to-defend-the-blue-mountains/ 

https://act.defenders.org/page/102259/action/1  U.S. Forest Service, Scrap your Proposal to Gut the Travel Management Rule, protect Wildlife!

https://protectthewild.org.uk/no-to-data-centres-yes-to-wildlife/ 

https://www.environskimberley.org.au/savethedunhamriver  Stop Tivan mining next to the Dunham River

https://animalpetitions.org/1416471/dog-allegedly-thrown-into-estuary-with-neck-weight-pursue-lawful-accountability/ 

https://action.foe.org/page/102767/action/1 Demand Conoco Phillips to Stop Arctic drilling now – before polar bears are pushed to the Brink!

https://action.eko.org/a/governor-hochul-ban-octopus-farming-now 

https://secure.everyaction.com/94sTfQZLukGMqfb1vsfpTQ2  Tell EPA To Consider All the Science on Glyphosate and Other Pesticides

 

https://www.change.org/p/protect-the-lives-of-australia-s-wild-brumbies 

https://www.change.org/p/s%C3%A3o-sebasti%C3%A3o-castra%C3%A7%C3%A3o-e-vacina%C3%A7%C3%A3o-j%C3%A1-por-pol%C3%ADticas-p%C3%BAblicas-que-salvam-vidas  Brazil, São Sebastião: Spaying/ neutering and vaccination now! For public policies that save lives.

https://www.change.org/p/forgotten-cats-inc-left-behind-in-2027-grant-funding-no-grant-no-safety-net 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-indiscriminate-culling-of-stray-dogs-in-pakistan 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-imminent-culling-of-landlocked-kangaroos-in-truganina 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-ai-canili-lager  Italy. We call on the Ministry of Health, the Italian regions, and municipalities to implement a radical reform of the dog pound system. Introduce mandatory animal welfare standards, encouraging care and rehabilitation through socialization and active adoption programs 

https://www.change.org/p/abaixo-assinado-pela-castra%C3%A7%C3%A3o-respons%C3%A1vel-de-animais-em-mongagu%C3%A1 Brazil. The Municipal Government of Mongaguá has to create and hold regular spaying and neutering events for dogs and cats, aimed at residents of the municipality. 

https://www.change.org/p/prosecute-matthew-kessens-and-protect-the-animals-he-abused 

https://www.change.org/p/make-uber-accountable-for-denying-disabled-riders-with-service-dogs 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-full-prosecution-for-nashua-man-who-stabbed-a-dog 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-illegal-fishing-in-the-royal-victoria-dock 

https://www.change.org/p/demand-full-accountability-for-benton-animal-shelter-donation-fraud 

https://www.change.org/p/liacouras-center-temple-university-stop-promoting-animal-abuse 

https://www.change.org/p/apoyar-al-sr-pepe-y-sus-felinos-en-canc%C3%BAn Support Mr. Pepe and his big cats in Cancun, Mexico, uphold Pepe's rights and ensure a safe future for the confiscated felines 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-animal-testing-at-mt-san-antonio-college 

https://www.change.org/p/close-legal-loopholes-fueling-the-illegal-reptile-trade 

https://www.change.org/p/require-cos-and-h-m-group-to-ban-wool 

https://www.change.org/p/beenden-sie-die-tierqu%C3%A4lerei-und-jagd-zum-vergn%C3%BCgen-der-hilflosen-tiere-ganz-deutschland  End the suffering of animals in Germany 

https://www.change.org/p/stop-trump-from-dismantling-usa-ocean-and-shark-protection 

https://www.change.org/p/vietare-fuochi-d-artificio-e-petardi-a-cognento  Ban fireworks and firecrackers in Cognento, Italy

 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/544/806/001/maximum-sentence-for-the-fake-rescue-that-neglected-300-animals-in-lake-hughes-california/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/308/654/428/he-requested-his-dogs-be-beaten-and-killed-for-damaging-his-shoes/ 

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/104/680/075/  He Shot His Dog in the Head and Lied About Why

 

Free clicks 

https://www.animalwebaction.com/en/collectes/22145/croquettes-famine-chats-des-rues-du-maroc-kawthar-maree/ Urgent! In Morocco, Kawthar has almost no kibble left to feed the 150 street cats she looks after, they're going to starve to death!

To vote: 

https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/ggno-7dstf--oamh-l23em9 Just a few more days to go before the next £1,000 draw! (Scroll down to click on international, for location)  

https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/organisations https://movementforgood.com/  The Movement for Good Awards 

https://barkingmadinc.org/click-feed/# 

https://mygivingcircle.org/  Vote please, for Charities, once /week (https://mygivingcircle.org/kabul-small-animal-rescue/free  https://mygivingcircle.org/soi-dog-foundation/vote)

https://therainforestsite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/trs/home 
https://www.freekibble.com/kat/ 

https://clickandfeed.cz/ Click and Feed, it's free (green button) Every day
https://www.yummypets.com/voice  Ongoing click-to-donate campaigns, once a day 

https://animalheroes.eu/  Choose a project and support your Animal Hero 

https://www.credodonations.com/  To vote, once a month   

 

News  https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/win-fda-takes-steps-away-from-animal-testing 

https://animalwellnessaction.org/fda-takes-crucial-step-to-accelerate-use-of-alternatives-to-animal-testing/