Animal Justice Seeks Leave To Intervene In Vancouver Aquarium Appeal
VANCOUVER – National animal law organization Animal Justice is asking the B.C. Court of Appeal for permission to intervene in an important appeal that could affect the ability of animal […]
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Saving Dogfighting Victims From Execution
Animal Justice sought leave to intervene in a court case in Chatham, Ontario to help save the lives of 21 dogs rescued from an alleged dogfighting ring in October, 2015. Three individuals are facing […]
Keep ReadingOntario SPCA Must Charge Vet for Abusing Pets
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is calling on the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA) to investigate and lay animal cruelty charges […]
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Take Action for Animals: Government Now Accepting Comments on Agriculture Policy
The federal, provincial, and territorial ministers of agriculture have just released the Calgary Statement, which outlines priorities for the next wave of agriculture policy. The government is now seeking feedback […]
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P.E.I. Ignores Calls to Restrict Fur Trapping, Extends Season Instead
Prince Edward Island just bowed to the fur industry by giving hunters and trappers permission to kill even more animals this upcoming season. The move comes instead of heeding Animal Justice’s call to restrict fur […]
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TTC Takes Down Misleading Shrine Circus Elephant Ads
Animal Justice won a victory against the cruel circus industry today, with news that the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has removed misleading ads paid for by the Shrine Circus. The ads were […]
Keep ReadingAuthorities Investigating After Witness Documents Blood Streaming from Cow Transport Truck
CAMBRIDGE, ON—The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating after a witness saw blood streaming from and caked onto the side of a transport truck at a rest station. Video footage […]
Keep ReadingCanadians Protest Cruel Farm Animal Transportation Practices on Global Day of Action
VANCOUVER, CALGARY, TORONTO — Animal advocates held demonstrations across the country on Monday to condemn Canada’s outdated farmed animal transportation rules, which subject animals to brutal and often fatal conditions. […]
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Public Comments Needed on Draft Code of Practice for Chickens Used for Eggs
By Anna Pippus, J.D., director of farmed animal advocacy for Animal Justice Cover photo by Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals. The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) has released its […]
Keep ReadingToronto Animal Services Investigates Lion Cub at Lavelle Nightclub
TORONTO – Toronto Animal Services is investigating after Instagram photos of a lion club at a Toronto nightclub surfaced. The photos were apparently taken yesterday at Lavelle, a downtown nightclub with a […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Justice Files False Advertising Complaint Over Shrine Circus Elephant Ad
TORONTO – Animal law advocacy organization Animal Justice filed a false advertising complaint today over misleading ads by the Shrine Circus appearing on Toronto Transit Commission vehicles. The transit ads promote the Shrine Circus’ […]
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What Does Brexit Mean for Animals in Canada?
By Elizabeth Schoales, BA, MA, PhD, LLB (candidate). Last month a slim majority of British citizens voted for the UK to leave the European Union. It’s impossible to predict what’s […]
Keep ReadingAuthorities Investigating After Live Chicken Goes Through Sanitizing Washer at Vancouver Slaughterhouse
VANCOUVER—The BC SPCA is investigating an incident of a live chicken going through a sanitizing washer at Hallmark Poultry in downtown Vancouver. The aftermath of the incident was captured by […]
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Company Sues Slaughterhouse For Selling Cancer-Containing Meat
A meat brand is suing a slaughtering facility for supplying it with meat from an animal who had cancer. The lawsuit claims damages of $725,867. The slaughterhouse had previously had […]
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