A tribute to Joan Court
Joan Court’s life as an animal and human rights activist was so extraordinary, so full of colour, daring and accomplishment, that many of us who knew her over the years almost began to think that...
Posted 02 Dec 2016
News
Pressure grows for mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses
Political pressure is growing for the government to bring forward measures to ensure the use of independently-monitored CCTV becomes mandatory in slaughterhouses, in an effort to combat unlawful animal cruelty.
Posted 30 Nov 2016
Racing at all costs at Southwell leads to another horse death
Within days of Animal Aid’s protest against horse deaths at Southwell Racecourse, another horse has fallen victim to one of the country’s most lethal racecourses.
Posted 29 Nov 2016
Seven delicious, cruelty-free alternatives to Christmas turkey
There is no reason for vegetarians and vegans to miss out on the goodness of Christmas – thankfully the days of picking at side dishes are gone, and there are plenty of plant-based main dishes...
Posted 23 Nov 2016
Newtownabbey pig farm allowed to go ahead
Sadly, despite more than 250,000 signatures of objection on petitions and strong local opposition, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has granted permission for a new pig factory farm to go ahead.
Posted 22 Nov 2016
Councillors urged to refuse permission for Newtonabbey pig farm
Animal Aid is urging councillors to refuse permission for a controversial pig farm in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. A decision on whether the plans can go ahead is expected to be taken at a meeting on...
Posted 21 Nov 2016
Sara Pascoe joins Exeter Christmas Without Cruelty 10th Year anniversary celebration
South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival 2016 - Saturday 19 November, Exeter Corn Exchange, EX1 1BU, 10am-4.30pm
Posted 10 Nov 2016
Animal Aid to protest at high equine death toll at Southwell Racecourse
On 15 November, campaign group Animal Aid will visit Southwell Racecourse – one of the most deadly courses in Britain.
Posted 08 Nov 2016
Animals and Bonfire Night
This Bonfire Night, please spare a thought for the animals and birds who may be terrified by the deafening crashes and blinding flashes.
Posted 04 Nov 2016
Tributes to Andrew Tyler
The Winter 2016 issue of our members' magazine 'Outrage' contained a tribute to Andrew Tyler on his retirement. Andrew served more than 20 years as Animal Aid's director.
Posted 04 Nov 2016
