They have given a few alternative names A pub in Birmingham has been targeted by animal rights activists after they said its name is ‘derogatory’ to foxes. The Sly Old Fox, situated on Hurst Street, is at the centre of the bizarre row which has been started by campaigners from People for the Ethical Treatment […]
1 year ago
Billie is the youngest person to ever be awarded the title. Billie Eilish has been named Peta’s person of the year for using her voice to fight for animal rights and “never staying silent about injustice”. The 19-year-old, who advocates against the use of fur, was praised for “using her influence to push the fashion industry […]
4 years ago
Debate around whether these creatures are sentient or not has long existed. Boiling lobsters alive is set to be made illegal in the UK following scientific evidence that they experience pain. Research by the London School of Economics and Political Science discovered that lobsters, octopuses and crabs experience significant pain, distress and harm. This will […]
4 years ago
Would you watch the show without live animals? Animal rights advocacy group PETA is calling for a boycott of this year’s I’m A Celeb due to its continued use of live animals during challenges. The pressure group has especially pointed to the iconic Bushtucker trials, which very often include live animals like snakes, rats, and […]
4 years ago
The practice is decreasing in popularity throughout the country. The South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, has raised the possibility of banning the consumption of dog meat in the country. Dog meat has long been a part of traditional South Korean cuisine, with an estimated 1 million dogs slaughtered for meat annually. But its popularity has […]
4 years ago
“This blood sport is at odds with the warmth and goodwill that people around the world know and love Ireland for.” Pamela Anderson has written a letter to Taoiseach Micheál Martin asking him to ban hare coursing in Ireland. Hare coursing usually happens at greyhound tracks when the dogs chase after a hare while racing. […]
5 years ago