Articles by Shannon Nickerson
Animal Justice Urges Whole Foods to Drop Cruel Caviar
The opulent garnish is not with the price of animal suffering.
Keep Reading11 Women Animal Lawyers Who Are Changing the Game in 2024
Animal Justice is paying tribute to 11 incredible women animal lawyers in Canada who are actively using the law to build a more compassionate future for animals.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Testifies at Parliament to Ban Live Horse Exports for Slaughter
Let’s protect horses from being flown to their deaths overseas.
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Charges Live Horse Exporter for Animal Transport Violations Over Shipment to Japan
The charge stems from a shipment of live horses that exceeded the legal time limit for transport to Japan, during which three horses collapsed on the flight.
Keep ReadingCanada’s Lack of Fish Protection Laws Explained
Fishes have nervous systems that feel pain and distress, yet they lack legal protections to shield them from widespread physical and mental harm.
Keep ReadingNew Footage: BC Trapper Uses Dead Horse As Trapline Bait
Animal Justice is calling for an investigation.
Keep ReadingProgress! Bill to End Live Horse Exports for Slaughter Passes Crucial Vote
Canada is one step further toward protecting horses from the cruelty of the live export trade.
Keep ReadingNew Data: Millions of Mice, Fishes, Cows & Dogs Suffered in Canadian Labs in 2022
These animals endured a real-life nightmare in the name of science.
Keep ReadingLegal Showdown: Animal Justice Fights Canada’s Dog Rescue Ban
Canada’s ban on importing rescue dogs from over 100 countries is cruel and misguided.
Keep ReadingNotorious Dog Sled Facility Loses Defamation Case
A win for animals and free speech, and a blow against the dog sledding industry.
Keep ReadingPublic Consultation: Canada Developing Plan to End Toxicity Tests on Animals
Help protect countless animals from suffering in painful lab experiments.
Keep ReadingVictory! Whitby Roadside Zoo Withdraws Animal Bylaw Exemption Request
Nova’s Ark can’t keep 100 illegal wild and exotic animals.
Keep ReadingNew Year’s Fireworks: Fun for Some, Terrifying for Animals
Fireworks cause animals to panic and flee, resulting in injuries and death.
Keep ReadingOntario’s New Puppy Mill Bill Won’t Stop Abuse
Toothless legislation would leave dogs to suffer.
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