Celebrities lend their voices to protect “outdoor dogs” on behalf of PETA February 10, 2017 A new animal rights campaign to protect pet dogs who spend their lives outdoors now has the support of an all-star cast of celebrities…. Continue Reading
A Dog’s Purpose still a box-office draw despite controversy January 30, 2017 A Dog’s Purpose opened amid allegations of animal abuse, but that didn’t seem to keep movie-goers away. The film, which shared the story of… Continue Reading
Animal cruelty alleged in filming of A Dog’s Purpose; activists calling for a boycott January 19, 2017 UPDATE: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have cancelled this weekend’s movie premiere. The companies issued this release late Thursday: “Because Amblin’s review into the… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: PETA names top 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia January 16, 2017 Now here’s a surprise from a city that for me at least is most synonymous with beef noodle soup, Taiwan sausage and chicken nuggets–actually… Continue Reading
Bowmanville Zoo closes down permanently after complaints about animal abuse October 11, 2016 CritterFiles has done many stories about Bowmanville Zoo, which bills itself as the oldest zoo in North America, but has been subject recently to… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Moment when bears rescued from roadside circuses are released from their cages August 3, 2016 Ohio has a new legislation called the Ohio Dangerous Wild Animal Act which restricts individuals from keeping tigers, lions, bears, and other wild animals. Rather than… Continue Reading
Meatless Monday: Leave Dorys in the ocean not in your tanks June 27, 2016 We all love critter movies but we sometimes forget that wanting to take the species home with us to keep as pets has an… Continue Reading
Bowmanville Zoo to close this year amid animal welfare controversy and dwindling attendance June 24, 2016 Under fire from animal rights activists and dogged by controversy, the Bowmanville Zoo is shutting its doors for good. Officials with the Ontario facility, which… Continue Reading
GUESS cuts out using angora wool in its fashion lines February 1, 2016 The retailer best known for making denim super sexy, is making a bold new fashion statement: GUESS is elimating use of angora in its clothing… Continue Reading
Ringling Bros announces no more circus elephants by May of this year January 12, 2016 All the Asian elephants working in traveling circus units for Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey are heading to retirement in Florida Ringling Bros… Continue Reading
