‘March To Abolish Animal Testing’: Join the largest march to end animal experimentation
‘March To Abolish Animal Testing’: Join the largest march to end animal experimentation
The March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) will take people on a 200-mile trek from the State Capitol in New York to the epicenter of dog experiments: Marshall BioResources, a fortress where nearly 20,000 beagles are trapped and awaiting abuse in cages. Echoing marches through history, from the Salt March to Selma, whose toll and toil inspired people across the world, our aim is to have 1,000 people join us as we push for the dogs to be freed. SAVE THE DOGS: The March to Abolish Animal Testing (MAAT) will take people on a 200-mile trek from the State Capitol in […]
Not So ‘Fast and Loose’: People in Türkiye thought they could say anything about animal advocates
Not So ‘Fast and Loose’: People in Türkiye thought they could say anything about animal advocates
For years, animal advocates have been told that they should simply accept abuse as part of public life. They have been described as irrational, fanatical and detached from reality. Women involved in animal welfare frequently face misogynistic abuse. Some campaigners have even been subjected to allegations that they are sexually attracted to animals or engage in sexual acts with them. These are not policy disagreements. They are attempts to damage a person’s reputation and credibility by associating them with ideas or behaviors that most people would find offensive. Not any more in Türkiye. DOG DESK ANIMAL ACTION: For years, animal advocates […]
M.I.A.: Son-in-law of Ridglan Farms’ owner not charged, despite criminal referral from sheriff’s office
M.I.A.: Son-in-law of Ridglan Farms’ owner not charged, despite criminal referral from sheriff’s office
An additional 47 animal rights activists have been charged and face felony charges over the March open rescue at Ridglan Farms. However, one name is noticeably missing from the list of those charged. Jerry Blizzard, the son-in-law of Jim Burns, the owner of Ridglan Farms. Before police arrived, Blizzard decided to take matters into his own hands, slashing the tires of a transport van full of beagles, then ramming it with his truck. In April, Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett eventually referred Blizzard for criminal charges of reckless driving and criminal damage to property. Three months later, Blizzard has not been […]
