Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Government of California Bans Sales of Exotic Animal Skins
Sales of skin of lizards, hippopotamuses and caimans are now prohibited.
Walmart Ends Sales of Fish as Pets
The policy change was prompted by reports of mistreatment of fish in stores.
New York City Government Bans Sales of Foie Gras
The prohibition is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2022.
Pfizer Ends Its Use of the 'Forced-Swim' Test
The pharmaceutical company will no longer nearly drown mice and rats.

Wildlife

Elephants
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News About Wildlife

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Pets

Dogs
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News About Pets

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Farm Animals

Cows
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Laboratory Animals

Guinea Pigs
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News About Laboratory Animals

Live Pigs Used as Crash-Test Dummies by Researchers in China

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