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South China Morning PostAnimal Rights Group Urges Vegan Meals at Malaysian Prison Holding Former Prime Minister
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter on Tuesday to the director of Kajang Prison asking that former prime minister Najib Razak and other inmates receive vegan meals. The group stated that such a policy could reduce costs, improve health, and promote non-viole…
thehindu.comActivists Break Into Ridglan Farms Research Facility, Leading to Tear-Gas Confrontation and Agreement to Rehome 1,500 Dogs
Activists entered Ridglan Farms in broad daylight, deliberately courting arrest in an open rescue that escalated into a tear-gas confrontation before authorities reached an agreement to rehome 1,500 dogs. The operation marked a direct challenge to the facility's operations. @WSJ…
New York PostPETA Activists Block PepsiCo Headquarters With Feet in Cement During Shareholder Meeting
Six animal rights activists encased their feet in cement and blocked the entrance to PepsiCo's headquarters in Purchase, New York, on Wednesday during the company's virtual annual shareholder meeting. The protest targeted the company's sourcing of sugar from suppliers in India th…
High Court Examines Ownership Dispute Over Hidden Camera Footage in Goat Abattoir
Australia's High Court is examining a case on ownership rights to footage captured by hidden cameras in a goat abattoir. The dispute pits animal rights group Farm Transparency International against the Game Meats Company of Australia. The outcome could affect media use of covert…
uctoday.comRidglan Farms Releases 1,500 Beagles to Rescue Groups
Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility breeding beagles for research, has agreed to transfer 1,500 of its 2,000 dogs to rescue organizations following activist interventions and public pressure. The move comes amid broader efforts to phase out animal testing, with federal agencies p…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewStates Enact Laws Protecting Dog Owners from Breed Discrimination
Several U.S. states have implemented legislation to prevent discrimination against specific dog breeds in housing and insurance. These measures include preempting local bans and capping pet deposits. The laws aim to address issues faced by pet owners while raising questions about…
app.buzzsumo.comMoby Donates All Coachella Performance Profits to Animal Rights Organizations
Musician Moby announced on April 16, 2026, that he is donating all profits from his recent Coachella DJ set to animal rights groups, including Mercy for Animals. The organization has ties to Hollywood figures and focuses on reducing farm animal suffering. Moby performed a 10-song…