ALDF: Judge Rules Factions of “Wyoming Best of the Best” Coyote-Killing Contest Constitute Illegal Gambling

A Wyoming judge issued a partial ruling in favor of the Animal Legal Defense Fund in its lawsuit against the organizers of “Wyoming’s Best of the Best”—a coyote-killing contests held throughout the state.

HSUS: Humane Society offers plan to avoid mass killing of bison in and around Grand Canyon National Park

In the wake of the National Park Service’s recent announcement of its plans to "thin" the bison population inside and around Grand Canyon National Park by implementing a culling program, The Humane Society has offered to help develop a humane plan.

MERCY FOR ANIMALS: Study – 60 Percent of Global Biodiversity Loss Caused by Meat

A study by the World Wildlife Fund, found that large-scale farming of feed crops—such as soy and corn—for cows, pigs, chickens, and other animals is destroying natural resources, wildlife, and land, including the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Himalayas.

BEST FRIENDS: California Becomes First State in U.S. to Ban Sale of Puppy Mill Dogs in Pet Stores

Because of the hard work and determination of many animal rights organizations and activists, CA has passed, and Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law, AB485! Now pet stores can ONLY sell dogs, cats, and rabbits who come from rescues and shelters!