Tyke was an African elephant at a travelling circus in the US who had been abused for years. Like most elephants in circuses, her life consisted of endless beatings and constant confinement. Eventually, she snapped. On 20 August, 1994, she was forced to perform in Honolulu. This is what happened next. Warning: upsetting footage Tyke’s […]

Circuses are no fun for animals – so three cheers to Mexico City for banning the use of wild animals in performances! Last month, Mexico City lawmakers made the compassionate decision to stop lions, tigers, elephants and other animals from being forced to jump through flaming hoops, balance on their hind legs and perform other […]

It’s that time of year again! The sun has got its hat on, and it’s time to fire up the grill and gather everyone together for a slap-up summer barbecue. If you’re one of the ever-growing number of compassionate people for whom the idea of burning animal flesh doesn’t conjure up summer fun, there are […]

To help celebrate our 20th anniversary, Stella McCartney, Britain’s favourite designer, has donated one of her cruelty-free falabella bags! We’ve teamed up with top fashion mag Grazia to give away her bag and promote compassionate fashion. Enter here. Stella is known for her high-fashion accessories, celebrity fans and commitment to compassionate fashion, offering products that […]

It’s the largest animal testing programme in the world, but many people have never heard of it. We’re talking about REACH – otherwise known as the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals in the European Union. The law states that animals must be used in tests only as a last resort, but since it […]