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Full text of SNP reply

1) The SNP want to see the development of an infrastructure of regional slaughterhouses, through rural development support and a revision of state aid rules, which will reduce the need to transport animals long distances...

Posted 21 May 2014

Have a compassionate Christmas

There are lots of ways to enjoy a compassionate Christmas and help animals at the same time … read on.

Posted 12 Dec 2013

Panda prison

The big unrequited ‘love story’ of the spring was that of Edinburgh zoo’s giant pandas, Tian Tian and her fellow captive Yang Guang.

Posted 06 Apr 2013

Christmas treats from Redwood

And now for something completely different! Our lovely friends at the Redwood Wholefood Company gave us some advance samples of their special Christmas products to try at the Animal Aid office. These new items are...

Posted 30 Nov 2012

Unhappy Christmas for reindeer

As the Christmas season approaches, reindeer are being transported up and down the country to be used as entertainment in parades, ‘Santa’s grottos’ and other festive events. Such events attract large numbers of people, and...

Posted 20 Nov 2012

End puppy farming

From 12 noon today (Sept 15th), one extraordinary woman will remain incarcerated in a shed in isolation for 7 days. Every moment of her ordeal – intended to highlight the terrible suffering in puppy farms...

Posted 15 Sep 2012

Groups join forces to protest use of animals at Olympics

Animal Aid has joined with five leading animal protection groups to protest against the use of live animals in the Olympics opening ceremony. A joint letter has been sent to Bill Morris, Olympics Director of...

Posted 21 Jun 2012