World Rivers Day: What role does animal farming play in river pollution?
Posted 24 Sep 2024
Posted on the 18th September 2024
On 1 October, the pheasant shooting season will begin. The partridge shooting started earlier in September. Millions of birds will be used as live feathered targets, before the killing ends on 1 February next year.
With snares banned in Wales and Scotland (and a promised ban in England), it is vital to increase the pressure on an industry that views animals solely as objects to be killed – most snares are set by gamekeepers to protect game birds before they are shot.
Help us to raise awareness of this cruel pastime by getting active!
You can do some leafleting in your city centre, write a letter to your local newspaper or sign our petition – and share on social media asking all your friends to sign it as well.
Suggestions for points to include in your letter to your local newspaper:
Posted 24 Sep 2024
A newly released government report has shed light on the alarming number of animals used in experiments across Great Britain last year, with the total reaching a shocking 2,605,528. This figure includes a wide variety...
Posted 11 Sep 2024