UPDATE: AB 44 concurred in Assembly 9/11/19. Transferred to Gov. Newsom to be signed into law.
California just moved one step closer to banning the sale and manufacture of new fur statewide! On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the California Senate passed Assembly Bill 44 (the fur products prohibition act) by a 27-8 vote!
On September 21 and 22, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will bring their exhibition of animal cruelty to George Mason University's (GMU) EagleBank Arena.
On Friday, 9/6 and Saturday 9/7, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will be showcasing their exhibition of animal cruelty once again at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
SB 313, also known as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act, has finally reached one of its last remaining hurdles! The bill is headed to the Assembly Floor for a final vote and, if passed, will then move to the desk of Governor Newsom to be signed into law!
National Puppy Mill Awareness Day (PMAD) is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September to raise awareness for the horrific conditions dogs are subjected to in puppy mills.
On Friday, 9/6 and Saturday 9/7, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will be showcasing their exhibition of animal cruelty once again at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Saturday, August 17th marks National Clear the Shelters Day! Hundreds of animal shelters around the country are participating by offering reduced-fee or no-cost adoptions in order to help dogs and cats find their forever homes.
On Monday, August 19, 2019, SB 313—also known as the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act—is scheduled to be heard by the California Assembly Appropriations Committee!
Each year, 5,000 to 10,000 fur-bearing animals are brutally confined and slaughtered to be part of the fur trade in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
LCA is a proud partner of Fur Free Minneapolis, a grassroots coalition of animal rights organizations and advocates working to pass an ordinance that would ban the sale of new fur products in Minneapolis.
After successfully making its way through the California Assembly, Assembly Bill 1254 is now set to be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Your help is urgenlty needed to ensure the passage of AB 1254!
For almost four decades, LCA has tirelessly fought to end animal abuse through groundbreaking undercover investigations, hard-hitting campaigns, animal-friendly legislation, and by garnering media attention.
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019—LCA's S. Korean sister organization Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) exposed an unlicensed auction house in S. Korea that sells dogs for consumption.
On May 21, 2019, the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA, H.R. 2863) was introduced in Congress. Championed by Animal Defenders International (ADI) and supported by a coalition of animal rights organizations—including LCA—the bipartisan bill will ban the use of wild and exotic animals in traveling circuses across the United States, if passed.
On Friday, 9/6 and Saturday 9/7, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) will be showcasing their exhibition of animal cruelty once again at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
On July 14, 2019, three horses were euthanized after sustaining serious injuries during the final night of chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede's Rangeland Derby. In total, six horses have been killed—making this year's 10-day event the deadliest in almost a decade.
LCA vehemently condemns all rodeos, and with the latest incidewnts at the Calgary Stampede resulting in the deaths of six horses, is calling for an end to this barbaric "sport".
On Friday, July 12, 2019, LCA and S. Korean sister organization Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) gathered in front of the National Assembly in Seoul, S. Korea to protest the start of Boknal—three nonconsecutive days known for being extremely hot when the consumption of dog meat soup (known as "Boshingtang") rises to combat the extreme heat and humidity.
Joined by legendary actress and animal rights activist Kim Basinger, countless supporters partook in a silent memorial and held replicas of deceased dogs to symbolize all the dogs that have been slaughtered in the dog meat trade.
Currently, one out of five S. Koreans have dogs as companion animals. The Korean public's perception of dogs is changing and they are increasingly being considered part of the family. In light of the growing consensus against dog meat, S. Korean Congressman Pyo Chang-won proposed an amendment to the country's Animal Protection Act that, if passed, would outlaw the slaughter of dogs and cats for meat. Unfortunately, the bill was never tabled for legal assessment and is currently stalled in the Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans & Fisheries Committee.
Congressman Pyo told CNN: "Many of the congressmen are based in rural areas where dog farms exist and they are under pressure not to talk about the bill, not to support the bill, not to allow the bill coming on the table."
During the protest, demonstrators urged the Korean government to pass MP Pyo Chang-won's amendment. LCA, ALW, and Basinger also met with several lawmakers and local governors to advocate for the passage of this bill. "I do think that government is going to have to not turn a blind eye and really come up with solutions like [MP Pyo's amendment]," said Basinger. "South Korea is going to be the leader for this, it's going to be known for this and it's going to trickle down." She later added: "[The dogs] do not need your tears; they need your help."
Help stop dog meat:
Sign the petition at StopDogMeat.com urging the S. Korean government to pass MP Pyo Chang-won's proposed amendment to the Animal Protection Act. If passed, MP Pyo's amendment will be a major blow to the country's barbaric dog meat trade.
Spread the word on social media by using the hashtags: #ThisCouldBeYourDog #StopDogMeat #FriendsNotFood
Make a donation today to help LCA continue the fight against dog meat.
LCA's dog meat demonstration in S. Korea is just hours away! LCA's Founder and President, Chris DeRose, is currently on the ground in Seoul—along with S. Korean sister organization Animal Liberation Wave (ALW) and legendary actress and animal rights activist Kim Basinger!
While the dairy industry purports dairy cows are treated "humanely", this is little more than a ploy to trick consumers into purchasing their products guilt-free. The harsh reality of a dairy cow's existence can be summed up quite easily: a never-ending cycle of forced pregnancies so that they can give birth over and over again in order to produce milk that is sold for human consumption.
The by-products of the dairy industry are equally disturbing: while female calves are raised as replacements to their mothers, male calves are slaughtered for veal since they cannot produce any milk. The resource-intensive dairy industry's production process is also a major contributor to global warming and requires upwards of 1,000 gallons of water just to produce one gallon of milk!
Thankfully, the plant-based milk industry is booming as consumers become increasingly aware of the abhorrent cruelty prevalent in the dairy industry. If you've yet to ditch dairy for cruelty-free alternatives like oat, almond, and coconut milk, keep reading for five amazing facts about cows that prove they're just like us.
1. Cows are pregnant for 9 months
Just like humans, a dairy cow's gestation period is nine months. At the end of their pregnancy, dairy cows have their newborn calves ripped away from them within the first 24 hours of their birth so that their milk can be sold for human consumption. Mother cows have been known to call and search for their babes after they're gone.
2. Cows are incredibly social
Cows are socially complex creatures that prefer to live in large herds, not alone. They are known to develop long lasting friendships and enjoy the company of other cows. Sadly, the unconventional living conditions on dairy farms do not allow cows to interact with one another and establish these relationships.
3. Cows grieve over loss
When they are separated from their friends and families, cows grieve over the loss—just like a human would. Cows even become visibly distressed after the briefest of separations.
4. Cows have unique personalities
Cows exhibit shyness and boldness, just like humans. Cows show empathy for others and have even been known to hold grudges against those who have slighted them.
5. Cows have excellent problem solving skills
Cows are incredibly intelligent and can use logic to solve difficult tasks. They even get excited when they are able to solve a problem.
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the governments of China, Vietnam, S. Korea, Cambodia, and Indonesia to ban the sale of dog meat and to enforce their animal cruelty laws.