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Reindeer are not Christmas decorations: Our campaign ads hit Ascot! - Animal Aid
Over December, our campaign to end the exploitation of reindeer has visited Ascot, asking people to not attend events using live reindeer. Our ads have been up in two train stations, and our digivan has been making the rounds around the town!
10 tips for a compassionate and cruelty-free Christmas - Animal Aid
From the nativity scene to Santa’s reindeer, animals have always been a part of Christmas. Sadly, so too has their suffering with around two million turkeys being slaughtered in December alone. Thankfully, it’s never been easier to have a kinder, more compassionate Christmas...
Animal Aid Launches Children's Book - Rollo's Long Way Home! - Animal Aid
Animal Aid have just launched their very own children’s book – Rollo’s Long Way Home. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of a young reindeer called Rollo who is fed up with his life in captivity, and journeys home to the wild where he belongs.
Cheltenham Racecourse – three race horses dead in shocking fatal incidents - Animal Aid
Three horses lost their lives at Cheltenham Racecourse in distressing and visible incidents (Sun 17 Nov). Two horses, Abuffalosoldier and Bangers And Cash collapsed and died of suspected heart attacks in the same race – a demanding three-and-a-half mile contest over 22 fences. In the next race, Napper Tandy broke his neck in a fall, after failing to jump a newly designed ‘safer to view’ hurdle (a type that has been responsible for a number of deaths recently).
Celebrating veganism and health for World Vegan Month - Animal Aid
Being vegan has never been easier, with plant-based alternatives now widely available. But the myth remains that vegan food is unhealthy and ultra-processed. This World Vegan Month, we're here to dispel these myths and show you just how healthy a plant-based diet can be!
2,477 Dogs Harmed in British Laboratories Last Year, Government Report Reveals - Animal Aid
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 of species, many of which endured extreme suffering in the name of scientific research.
National Racehorse Week: 107 horses with racing industry passports sent to slaughter in England Jan-June 2024 - Animal Aid
National Racehorse Week kicks off today: a week-long marketing campaign in which the racing industry attempts to portray horse racing as an idyll and race horses as willing, cherished participants. This is a fairytale, as recently obtained figures from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) illustrate. Animal Aid submitted a Freedom of Information request to the FSA and were shocked to learn that in the first 6 months of this year, 107 horses with Weatherbys* passports were slaughtered in England. 47.7% of these were just five years old or younger.
Try something new this World Plant Milk Day - Animal Aid
The dairy industry is cruel and causes animals to suffer immensely. But ditching dairy doesn’t only benefit cows and calves, it’s also better for your health and for the health of the planet! So why not try something new this #WorldPlantMilkDay?
Universities Challenged Heads North! - Animal Aid
On Wednesday the 3rd of July, we visited the bustling city of Manchester to chat with members of the public about the issue of animal experiments conducted at the University of Manchester. According to the latest figures from 2023, the university harmed 110,885 animals in experiments. This figure represents a shocking seven-year high.
Military horses bolt terrified through London again - this cruelty must end - Animal Aid
Once again, military horses have escaped and have been seen bolting through central London. On Monday (1st July), three horses from the Household cavalry raced through the city after one horse was spooked by a London bus. One of these horses was captured colliding with a car bonnet.
Racing’s darkest day as four horses die at Newton Abbot racecourse - Animal Aid
Horse racing’s most shameful, darkest day in 17 years was seen at Newton Abbot Racecourse on 25 June, when the lives of four young horses were taken. This is the highest death toll at an afternoon’s race meeting since four horses were killed at Wincanton in March 2007.
RTÉ Investigation exposes systemic abuse of innocent horses - Animal Aid
An undercover investigation by RTÉ into the contemptible world of horse trading highlighted blatant cruelty towards horses, unrestrained greed, fraudulent practices of changing horses’ identifications and illegal transportation of the animals across Europe via the UK – the outcome being the mass slaughtering of horses. During the 75-minute programme broadcast last night (12 June) distressing scenes of the verbal and physical abuse of horses and their obvious suffering made for grim viewing.
'Votes for Animals' launched! - Animal Aid
On 4th July, the British public will vote in an election that will impact the lives of billions of sentient beings. Today, we launch our Votes For Animals website and the Crackdown on Cruelty campaign, supported by more than 20 leading animal protection organisations, to call on election candidates to make pledges on ten key issues to help ensure a kinder future for animals!
Kindness and cruelty-free living with Oldhams Church - Animal Aid
In April, Animal Aid spent a sunny Sunday in Bolton with Oldhams Church, doing a cooking demonstration and chatting about cruelty-free living. As it is currently Volunteers' Week (3rd-9th June), we discuss this wonderful event and the fantastic impact Animal Aid school speakers make.