Another year has passed by with some small victories as regards animal rights. It seems that people realize more and more how valuable our coresidents in this planet are. After the good news of 2018, let’s make a review to see which are the good news of 2019.
THE BEST NEWS OF 2019 FOR WINTER ❄️
January
The pet shops of the California State can sell only former stray dogs and cats! From the 1st of January the pet shops of the state are banned from selling puppies and kittens and bunnies from professional breeders. Instead of that they are allowed to offer for sale animals that have been saved from regional shelters.
February
The company of Coca-Cola stops sponsoring dog race Iditarod! After an intense and strong campaign of the PETA organization which involved protests outside the headquarters of the company and after receiving more than 205.000 emails, Coca-Cola finally ends the sponsorship of this brute event. Since Iditarod dog races have begun,150 dogs have been killed.
THE BEST NEWS OF 2019 FOR SPRING ?
March
More than 70 brands have confirmed the abrogation of the use of badger bristle in their products. Badger bristle is used in the manufacture of brushes and paintbrushes. In particular an investigation of the PETA organization has revealed the cruelty behind badger farms.
April
Amsterdam Fashion week will not include the presentation of any fur! The coordinators of the event have announced that they are going to abolish the use of the fur from this year’s event and from all the future fashion weeks in Amsterdam. According to Danie Bles, the Managing director of the Amsterdam Fashion week the catwalks of the event will be fur-free.
May
Prada fashion brand stops using fur! One of the most emblematic fashion designers turn away from using fur. Miuccia Prada, the Creative Director and chief shareholder of the company declared that she will not use this material in her collections starting from her next show in September.
THE BEST NEWS OF 2019 FOR SUMMER ☀️
June
Canada bans the captivity of whales and dolphins! The parliament of Canada approved legislation which prohibits the captivity and reproduction of whales, dolphins and seals. The offenders have received a penalty of 200.000 Canadian dollars. Unfortunately, the marine mammals which recover from various wounds as well as those which are already bred in captivity or those which are being held for purposes of approved scientific research are excepted from this legislation.
July
Another airline cuts their relationship with the Sea World! After having discussed with PETA and after having been informed about the long-lasting abuse of the marine animals the United Airlines company has stopped selling tickets in all of the Sea World parks and has removed all the references related to the park.
August
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India’s wild tiger population rises! After this year’s tiger population census 2967 tigers have been recorded which is more than the 2226 ones that had been recorded four years ago. India is one of the biggest and safest natural habitats for the tigers. Although the scientists are still a bit cautious and reserved, this year’s census gives hopes for the upturn in the population.
THE BEST NEWS OF 2019 FOR AUTUMN ?
September
The laboratory of the University of Texas ends breeding related to experiments of muscular dystrophy disease. After much pressure from the PETA organization, from 500 doctors, many scientists, celebrities and hundreds of activists, no puppies will be born condemned to die after a short life suffering from the symptoms of the disease.
October
Booking.com says no to the Sea World, the walks with elephants and the circus with wild animals! The company halts the sale of tickets for walks with elephants, the display of aquariums with captivated dolphins and whales as well as shows or interaction with some certain species of wild animals after PETA has been informed about the cruelty that the animals experience.
November
The fashion house Jil Sander ceases the use of the skin of exotic animals! The fashion house of luxury clothing Jil Sander will not use the skin of reptiles in their collections. The decision has been taken after the PETA organization has been notified about the torture behind the commercialization of this material.
AND THE CHRISTMAS GIFT 2019 ?
December
Queen Elisavet will not wear fur! According to a representative of the Buckingham palaces from now on the new clothing which will be sewn for the Queen will include only fake fur. The clothing encompass coats, hats and traditional costumes for ceremonies, which require the use of fur.
The fur is unwanted inside the palaces, which constitute the temples of luxury. The ultimate cease of fur will come very soon!
