“Exotic animals may seem fun and like extravagant, novel gifts, but there are tremendous risks involved.” - Born Free USA’s CEO People have begun their holiday shopping with some thinking about giving animals as a gift, specifically an exotic pet. The purchasing of exotic animals as gifts has … [Read more...]
3rd Annual “Fur for the Animals” to Help Injured and Orphaned Wildlife – Donate Your Fur!
More than 800 fur items, worth an estimated $1.5 million and representing approximately 26,000 animals killed, have been donated and distributed to wildlife rehabilitation centers across U.S. The 3rd Annual "Fur for the Animals" has launched today and will run through December … [Read more...]
California, 2nd State, to Sign Bullhook Ban into Law!
Governor Jerry Brown (D- California) signed a bill into law banning the use of bullhooks. It is the second state in the nation to make bullhooks illegal. In July 2016, Rhode Island became the first state to enact a statewide bullhook ban when Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation … [Read more...]
Are Zoos a Danger to Animals and the Public? – Topic of Television Show
Join me Wednesday, June 22nd @ 6:30 PM, when Kate Dylewsky, Program Associate for Born Free USA, will be my guest to talk about safety at zoos for its visitors and the animals. Are zoos safe for the public in light of the little boy who was able to climb into the enclosure of the silverback … [Read more...]
Nearly 400 Fur Items (approximately 12,000 animals) Donated for Orphaned and Injured Wildlife Bedding
U.S. Rehabilitation Centers are the recipients of 750 pounds of donated fur estimated at $750,000 to comfort orphaned and injured animals. Not only was fur donated but accessories, a variety of other objects including a mountain lion, bison, and zebra hide were also donated. The second … [Read more...]
Celebrate World Pangolin Day , Saturday, February 20th: Timing is Running Out for The World’s Most Illegally-Traded Mammal)
d February 20th is World Pangolin Day to raise awareness of the MOST ILLEGALLY-TRADED mammal in the world! Over the past decade, more than 960,000 pangolins have been traded and most are sourced for markets in China and Vietnam, says Born Free USA. But, the demand for pangolins remains … [Read more...]
Dolphin Dies at SeaWorld- Marks Fourth Death of Marine Mammal at Park ; “Enough is Enough.” – Born Free USA
“Enough is enough.” – Born Free USA CEO "Betsy," a Commerson's dolphin, has died at Orlando's SeaWorld Aquatic Park. Following the death of an 18-year-old orca, Una, at San Antonio's SeaWorld in December, Betsy is the fourth marine mammal to die at SeaWorld since June. Born Free USA reports … [Read more...]
Third Orca Dies at SeaWorld in Six Months – Pressured to end Orca Captivity
An 18-year-old orca named Unna died at the San Anotonio SeaWorld yesterday, December 21st, which makes her death the third marine mammal to die at that park in the past six months. “Unna suffered in a concrete tank for the entirety of her tragically short life. Every aspect of her daily … [Read more...]
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