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Statement on Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Against Abusive Vet
OTTAWA–National animal law advocacy organization Animal Justice is dismayed that animal cruelty charges against a St. Catharines veterinarian were dropped today in court. Dr. Mahavir Rekhi was caught on videotape hitting, choking, […]
Keep ReadingOntario Government Sued Over Inaction on Species Protection
Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources has unlawfully delayed recovery strategies for 37 endangered or threatened Ontario species, says animal rights group TORONTO — National animal law organization Animal Justice, […]
Keep ReadingSupreme Court of B.C. Grants Animal Justice & Zoocheck Leave to Intervene in Vancouver Aquarium Lawsuit
VANCOUVER – The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted Animal Justice and Zoocheck leave to intervene in the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park Board. The two organizations argued in court […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Protection Groups Ask to Intervene in Vancouver Aquarium Lawsuit
VANCOUVER – Animal Justice and Zoocheck are seeking leave at the British Columbia Supreme Court to intervene in the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park Board. The Aquarium is suing in an […]
Keep ReadingUndercover Video Shows Shocking Animal Cruelty at Papanack Zoo
OTTAWA—Disturbing video footage secretly recorded at the Papanack Zoo in Wendover, Ontario was released this morning by Animal Justice. The footage shows zoo management admitting to beating a lion cub, […]
Keep ReadingBC SPCA Investigating New Case of Chicken Cruelty Caught on Tape
ABBOTSFORD, B.C.—The BC SPCA is investigating a disturbing new case of chicken industry abuse. In the early hours of June 28, a B.C. resident was walking her dog down a public […]
Keep ReadingStatement on Animal Cruelty Charges Against Ontario Pig Farmer
LONDON, ON—The Ontario SPCA has filed eight provincial animal cruelty charges against a pig farmer after more than 1,265 dead pigs were found in his flooded, manure-filled barn with no […]
Keep ReadingLead Researcher in Dairy-Height Study Concealed Dairy Industry Connections
Animal Justice Demands St. Michael’s Hospital Stop Industry-Funded Research TORONTO—Last week, St. Michael’s Hospital announced a study claiming that children who drink non-cow’s milk are shorter than children who drink cow’s milk, […]
Keep ReadingComplaints Filed With Authorities After Bleeding Turkey Witnessed on Transport Truck
DUBLIN, Ontario – Animal cruelty complaints have been filed with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals after a witness documented […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Cruelty Charges Laid Against St. Catharines Veterinarian
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding authorities for laying criminal animal cruelty charges against a St. Catharines veterinarian who was secretly filmed abusing pets in his […]
Keep ReadingLive Giant Lobster Dismembered on Video at Toronto Restaurant, Animal Justice Calls for Cruelty Charges
TORONTO – National animal law organization Animal Justice filed a legal complaint with the Ontario SPCA after a disturbing video surfaced online, depicting the dismemberment of a live, giant lobster at Toronto restaurant lbs. […]
Keep ReadingDon Cherry & Animal Justice Offer to Buy Tranquilizers for Toronto Police
TORONTO – In the aftermath of the recent Toronto bear shooting, animal law organization Animal Justice and hockey commentator Don Cherry are offering to purchase a tranquilizing gun and related […]
Keep ReadingAnimal Cruelty Complaint Filed After Ottawa Livestock Auction Workers Filmed Kicking Sleeping Newborn Calves
OTTAWA—National animal law organization Animal Justice has filed animal cruelty complaints with the Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency after a witness saw […]
Keep ReadingRetailer Ardene Caught Disguising Real Animal Fur as Faux Fur
OTTAWA – National animal law organization Animal Justice has filed a complaint with federal and provincial consumer protection regulators after accessories retailer Ardene was caught selling animal fur, but passing it […]
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