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No More Testing Cigarettes on Helpless Animals

Pramoda Chitrabhanu

From Pramoda Chitrabhanu... This is from SierraRise part of SierraClub.org Big Tobacco is forcing animals to smoke -- intentionally giving them cancer for irrelevant studies. Sign the petition to RJ Reynolds and Philip Morris: No more cruelty! Stop animal testing! Cruel and inhumane: In just one recent "study," Philip Morris -- maker of Marlboro cigarettes -- pumped cigarette smoke directly into rats' noses for six straight hours per day, 90 days in a row. [1] It's 2014, [Read more...]

Indian Supreme Court Bans Jallikattu, Bull Races and Bullfights

From PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Posted 05-07-2014, 04:07 PM Today, the Honourable Supreme Court of India passed a landmark judgment in favour of PETA India and the government body the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) clarifying that bulls must not be used in jallikattu, bull races, bullfights or any other type of performance. PETA was represented in court by leading counsel Raj Panjwani. PETA has vigorously campaigned against the use of bulls in these cruel events. [Read more...]

Diarrhea Virus Killing Pigs by the Millions

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April 25, 2014 By Sara Von Alt From: Mercy for Animals blog Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), an often fatal diarrheal illness in pigs, has been in the news for nearly a year, even inspiring a bit on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. A quick Google search for "PEDV" is sure to garner dozens of articles, many recent, highlighting the growing concerns raised by farmers, consumers, and government agencies. According to an article on CNBC.com, "Porcine epidemic diarrhea has killed millions [Read more...]

Heartbreaking! New Investigation Exposes Cruelty to Baby Calves at Veal Factory Farm

Dear Pramoda, A breaking undercover investigation by Mercy For Animals Canada reveals heartbreaking cruelty to baby calves at one of the largest veal producers in North America. While working undercover, the investigator documented: Workers violently kicking, punching, and throwing baby animals Calves crammed into feces-covered wooden boxes barely larger than their own bodies, often chained by the neck, unable to even turn around or lie down comfortably for their entire lives [Read more...]