Normalising wildlife crime at Agricultural Shows by Protect the Wild
Agricultural Shows are key dates in the calendar for pro-hunting advocatesRead on Substack
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Alvaro Munero's Story - A change of heart.
During one tense bullfight, matador Alvaro Munero did the unthinkable. As the crowd cheered, wanting the next dramatic move, he abruptly stepped away from the bull, walked to the edge of the arena, and sat down. The roaring crowd fell into stunned silence.
In a post-interview that came from his heart, Alvaro shared this life-altering moment that led to his decision:
"In one moment I forgot the existence of the horns. All I could see was his eyes, standing there, not with rage but with something much deeper-innocence. He was not attacking me; he was just looking at me, pleading wordlessly for his life. That is when it came into my mind that this isn't an animal I am fighting; this is a living thing that wanted to live as much as I did.".
His eyes had that purity that only animals possess, and in them, I saw that undeniable truth. I felt an overwhelming surge of guilt; it was as if I had become the most heartless creature alive. I couldn't continue. I dropped my sword, left the arena, and made a promise to myself: I would no longer fight bulls; I would fight against a world which makes a game out of the torture of others for amusement.
The story of Alvaro Munero is a rare, powerful look into the transformative force of compassion, even in the most unlikely of places. It is a reminder that one moment of connection can change a life, inspire a new purpose.
Monday, 30 December 2024
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
"Abandoned dogs overwhelm UK shelters as weak regulations fuel a welfare crisis... Animal shelters and kennels are grappling with an increasingly desperate situation. Thousands of dogs... now face the harsh fate of abandonment, the uncertainty of rehoming or, in the most tragic cases, euthanasia."
— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social) December 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Brachycephalic breeds are bred for a cute appearance but pay a big price, with their popularity leading breeders to prioritise appearance over health 😞 Would you know the real cost of owning one? Take our quiz to discover the health challenges they face: bit.ly/3B1Rtbi
— Frank's Trust (@frankstrust.bsky.social) December 4, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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Monday, 25 November 2024
Please sign Chris's petition..!
Fossil fuel companies are laughing in our faces . While the planet burns , they continue to drill baby drill and expand their exploitation of people and nature. That's why I'm calling on the UK Government to ban fossil fuel ads – sign my petition now at lovera.ge/ban-ffa youtube.com/shorts/v0PIU...
— Frank's Trust (@frankstrust.bsky.social) November 23, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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Saturday, 19 October 2024
Change firework laws to protect animals
Please 'take action' and repost. 🐾
Thousands of animals suffer every year due to fireworks. Help prevent their pain and save lives by joining us in advocating for change.
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks?utm_source=Fireworks_18102024&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button1&utm_campaign=Fireworks_18102024&campaigncode=24STNFDIGVOP1
https://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaign/fireworks?utm_source=Fireworks_18102024&utm_medium=email&utm_content=button1&utm_campaign=Fireworks_18102024&campaigncode=24STNFDIGVOP1
Monday, 26 August 2024
Sunday, 25 August 2024
Join our partners at YIARI in preserving incredible moments like this by signing up for #therainforestrun, a global event on September 22nd! We're encouraging everyone to run, walk, or jog 5k to help protect precious wildlife habitats. Sign up: https://t.co/fLaexg3ph2 pic.twitter.com/FSmr66NTI1
— International Animal Rescue (@IAR_updates) July 22, 2024
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Monday, 25 March 2024
Soi Dog Foundation
The Soi Dog Foundation (more info)
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Monday, 19 February 2024
Taking Things To A Whole New Level For The Street Dogs 🐶🌴📈
— Niall Harbison (@NiallHarbison) February 4, 2024
The ultimate goal of this mission I’m on to save street dogs is to cut the global population from 500 million to 250 million in the course of my lifetime.
It’s such a ridiculous goal that I sometimes squirm when I… pic.twitter.com/EdDohIKOmk
Thursday, 22 June 2023
We are a protest camp outside the gates of MBR Acres. They breed puppies and sell them to labs
Please sign this petition
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633591?fbclid=PAAaYrdIOA
Raised in barren cages, confined 24 hours a day, the puppies never see daylight, feel human affection or get the chance to exhibit their natural behaviours. MBR is a deathfactory. How can a nation claimed to be doglovers when there is a massmurdering of puppies at the same time? pic.twitter.com/zde2pQxEV1
— Owney (@2021Telmo) June 22, 2023
Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Friday, 19 May 2023
Monday, 17 April 2023
Another horse is shot dead at the cruel Grand National
This tweet from John Suchet 👇
Don't ever accept this cruel activity as a sport.
See how these magnificent creatures are being treated every day in the
name of entertainment.
Please help these animals by signing our petition.
Frank's Trust to Stand against Horse Racing Change.org
More information about this activity is provided in the following link by Animal Aid
and The League Against Cruel Sports
Sunday, 13 February 2022
"German state representation of animals - stop the influence of the anti-animal lobby!" - Sign now!
Despite the state goal of animal protection, millions of animals suffer every day in Germany.
The federal government is failing in its duty to protect them as sentient beings. On the contrary: practices that cause suffering are routinely carried out on animals - and quite legally.
For decades, the federal government has ignored society's desire for more animal welfare. In order to stop the anti-animal lobbying, it is urgently necessary to separate animal protection from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Systematic violence against animals is tolerated there in order to maximize economic profit. Animals need legal and political representation that has an effective influence on decisions and actions.
„Für eine staatliche Repräsentation der Tiere - Einfluss der tierfeindlichen Lobby stoppen!” - Jetzt unterschreiben! https://t.co/whs4gFdqbv via @ChangeGER
— Frank's Trust (@franks_trust) February 13, 2022
Saturday, 18 December 2021
Spain approves new law recognizing animals as ‘sentient beings’
Thanks to the legislation – which was only opposed by the far-right Vox party – pets and wild species will no longer be considered ‘objects’ in the Spanish Civil Code
Animals in Spain will no longer be considered “objects” by the law thanks to new legislation passed on Thursday by Spain’s lower house, the Congress of Deputies.
From now on, animals will be treated as “sentient beings,” and as such will have a different legal status than an inanimate object. They will no longer be able to be seized, abandoned, mistreated or separated from one of their owners in the case of a divorce or separation, without having their wellbeing and protection taken into account.
The new law to modify the legal framework of animals was approved on Thursday with wide support from Spain’s Congress – only the far-right Vox party voted against the measure. The legislation changes the Civil Code, Mortgage Law and Civil Procedure Law, and broadly applies to all animals, whether they are domesticated or wild.
Animals were already recognized as sentient beings, with rights and interests that must be taken into account, in European law, regional administrative laws and even Spain’s Criminal Code. But this recognition was not present in the Spanish Civil Code, which covers issues relating to property, family and obligations. This meant that lawyers did not have a legal basis to address certain problems, such as what to do with pets in divorce cases.
“It’s a step forward and it says that in separations and divorces, the arrangement that will be applied to the animals will take into account not only the interests of the humans, but also of the animal,” explained María González Lacabex, from INTERcids, a legal organization specializing in animal protection.
We are the only species that recognizes the suffering of others and as such we have an obligation to prevent that sufferingGuillermo Díaz, Ciudadanos lawmaker
The process to get the law approved has been long and winding. It was first proposed in 2017, but did not move forward due to the upheaval caused by Spain’s two general elections in April and November of 2019. It was not until April of this year that the initiative appeared before Congress, where it was supported by all parties except Vox. In September, the law was then approved by Spain’s upper house, the Senate, which introduced some modifications. And on Thursday, it was given the final green light by Congress.
The conservative Popular Party (PP) largely supported the text of the document, but warned the coalition government, which is led by the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos, that it will not back greater protections for animals. The warning was in reference to the Social Rights Ministry, headed by Ione Belarra from Unidas Podemos, which is preparing a draft for a new animal welfare law that includes stricter measures to prevent animal trafficking and abuse.
Teresa Aguada, a lawmaker from the PP, called on the Socialists not to “cede to the extremist pressure of your partners [Unidas Podemos] to attack our traditions, culture and rural world.”
Most of Spain’s congressional parties, however, welcomed the law’s approval. “It’s a moral victory in a country where 200,000 animals are abandoned each year,” said Juantxo López de Uralde, from Unidas Podemos.
Sonia Guaita, from the PSOE, pointed out that similar legislation exists in most European countries, adding: “Those who are violent against animals are potentially violent against humans as well.”
Guillermo Díaz, from the center-right Ciudadanos (Citizens), also defended the law. “We are the only species that recognizes the suffering of others and as such we have an obligation to prevent that suffering,” he said, explaining that up until now, “animals were not considered different from a television” in divorce cases.
The sole voice of dissent came from Vox lawmaker Ángel López Maraver, who is the former president of the Spanish Hunting Federation. He described the law as “insanity, nonsense, stupidity. It humanizes animals and dehumanizes man.”
Animals in Spain will no longer be considered “objects” by the law thanks to new legislation passed on Thursday by Spain’s lower house, the Congress of Deputies.
From now on, animals will be treated as “sentient beings,” and as such will have a different legal status than an inanimate object. They will no longer be able to be seized, abandoned, mistreated or separated from one of their owners in the case of a divorce or separation, without having their wellbeing and protection taken into account.
The new law to modify the legal framework of animals was approved on Thursday with wide support from Spain’s Congress – only the far-right Vox party voted against the measure. The legislation changes the Civil Code, Mortgage Law and Civil Procedure Law, and broadly applies to all animals, whether they are domesticated or wild.
Animals were already recognized as sentient beings, with rights and interests that must be taken into account, in European law, regional administrative laws and even Spain’s Criminal Code. But this recognition was not present in the Spanish Civil Code, which covers issues relating to property, family and obligations. This meant that lawyers did not have a legal basis to address certain problems, such as what to do with pets in divorce cases.
“It’s a step forward and it says that in separations and divorces, the arrangement that will be applied to the animals will take into account not only the interests of the humans, but also of the animal,” explained María González Lacabex, from INTERcids, a legal organization specializing in animal protection.
We are the only species that recognizes the suffering of others and as such we have an obligation to prevent that sufferingGuillermo Díaz, Ciudadanos lawmaker
The process to get the law approved has been long and winding. It was first proposed in 2017, but did not move forward due to the upheaval caused by Spain’s two general elections in April and November of 2019. It was not until April of this year that the initiative appeared before Congress, where it was supported by all parties except Vox. In September, the law was then approved by Spain’s upper house, the Senate, which introduced some modifications. And on Thursday, it was given the final green light by Congress.
The conservative Popular Party (PP) largely supported the text of the document, but warned the coalition government, which is led by the Socialist Party (PSOE) and junior partner Unidas Podemos, that it will not back greater protections for animals. The warning was in reference to the Social Rights Ministry, headed by Ione Belarra from Unidas Podemos, which is preparing a draft for a new animal welfare law that includes stricter measures to prevent animal trafficking and abuse.
Teresa Aguada, a lawmaker from the PP, called on the Socialists not to “cede to the extremist pressure of your partners [Unidas Podemos] to attack our traditions, culture and rural world.”
Most of Spain’s congressional parties, however, welcomed the law’s approval. “It’s a moral victory in a country where 200,000 animals are abandoned each year,” said Juantxo López de Uralde, from Unidas Podemos.
Sonia Guaita, from the PSOE, pointed out that similar legislation exists in most European countries, adding: “Those who are violent against animals are potentially violent against humans as well.”
Guillermo Díaz, from the center-right Ciudadanos (Citizens), also defended the law. “We are the only species that recognizes the suffering of others and as such we have an obligation to prevent that suffering,” he said, explaining that up until now, “animals were not considered different from a television” in divorce cases.
The sole voice of dissent came from Vox lawmaker Ángel López Maraver, who is the former president of the Spanish Hunting Federation. He described the law as “insanity, nonsense, stupidity. It humanizes animals and dehumanizes man.”
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