Media Releases

Read the latest media releases from Animal Justice.

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Animal Justice Applauds MP Michelle Rempel’s Anti-Bestiality Bill

OTTAWA – National animal law advocacy organization Animal Justice is supporting MP Michelle Rempel’s private member bill aimed at outlawing all forms of sexual abuse of animals. The bill was […]

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Animal Justice & Zoocheck Intervening in Vancouver Aquarium Lawsuit Today

VANCOUVER – Animal Justice and Zoocheck will intervene today in the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park Board. The case begins today at 10:00am at the Vancouver Supreme Court in […]

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B.C. Court of Appeal Rejects Vancouver Aquarium’s Attempt to Silence Documentary

VANCOUVER – National animal law organization Animal Justice is applauding a B.C. Court of Appeal decision that overturns an injunction issued at the request of the Vancouver Aquarium against documentary filmmaker Gary Charbonneau. […]

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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, […]

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Ontario 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, […]

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Supreme 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Undercover 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, […]

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BC 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 […]

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Statement 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 […]

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Lead 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, […]

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Complaints 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 […]

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Animal 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 […]

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Live 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. […]

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