Plant Trees in Someone’s Name. A gift that greens the Earth and lives on as a tribute to someone special.
Honor or celebrate someone with the gift of trees. These trees are planted in forests of need across the country, helping them recover from disasters and giving back to the planet for generations to come.
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are in danger of disappearing, with illegal fishing contributing to their decline. This is according to research by US scientists, working in partnership with UK charity Blue Marine Foundation. They say some of the most threatened species—including great white sharks—are being sold in North African fish markets.
What is misothery?
Misothery, a term coined by author Jim Mason, means the hatred of or contempt for animals and nature. It is connected to the belief that humans are superior to other species and is rooted in the fear of our own animality. Mason connects this concept to other forms of prejudice, suggesting that attitudes of misothery can be transferred to people […]
A Tribute to Iain Douglas-Hamilton
Iain Douglas-Hamilton (August 16, 1942 – December 8, 2025) was a Scottish zoologist from Oxford University and one of the world’s foremost authorities on the African elephant. In 1993, he founded Save the Elephants, which is dedicated to securing a future for elephants and their habitats.
Celebrating 50 years of the USA animal rights movement
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a moment to celebrate the golden anniversary of two extraordinary events that sparked the birth of the animal rights movement in the United States.
May 3-6, 2026: Vegan Women Summit
An intimate, luxury four-day retreat for professionals, investors, and leaders shaping the future for people, planet, and animals.
CA Governor Newsom takes action to end puppy mill pipeline, bans declawing
Since taking office, Governor Newsom has signed several measures to end the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in California, prohibit toxicity testing on dogs and cats, ban the sale of new fur products, prohibit the use of animals like elephants and bears in circus acts, and ban hunting, trapping, or killing bobcats.
The Rhisotope Project
Making rhino horns horn radioactive, reduces their desirability as a commodity. Radioactively treated horns are more likely to be detected at international borders, making it more likely that smuggling syndicates are exposed, prosecuted and convicted under anti-terrorism laws.
Lucky Dogs Club House: an interview with Doug Meier
Interview by Sudhir Amembal. Doug Meier is President of Lucky Dogs USA and Vice President of Lucky Dogs Mexico.
Lucky Dogs Club House
We rescue street dogs and abandoned dogs in San Miguel de Allende and neighboring communities. We provide these dogs with medical care, food and socialization. We do not keep our dogs in cages, all our dogs have room to run and play and be dogs in a safe environment.
Para Los Animales
Though Para Los Animales is not formally affiliated with any single organization in San Miguel de Allende, we unite several dedicated groups under a shared mission: to ease—and ultimately end—the suffering of the city’s most vulnerable animals—dogs, cats and donkeys. By acting as a collective voice, we foster collaboration and believe that together, our impact […]
Polar Bears International
Polar Bears International has evolved into a dynamic team of passionate conservationists, scientists, support staff, and volunteers—all working to secure a future for polar bears across the Arctic.
