‘There is no doubt in my mind that the connection between humans and dogs is so deep that it can transcend the most damaged brain.’ – Toni, owner of Millie. Why is it dogs have such a constant and unwavering impact on the human spirit? It’s difficult to pin-point the exact element of a dog’s
Updated 8 October 2024 In the lead up to World Elephant Day 2024, the eyes of the world are on the flooding crisis in Thailand. The Elephant Nature Park in the popular tourist town of Chiang Mai has suffered extensively in the deluge. Read our news article about the crisis, and ways to help the
Updated 8 August 2023 When we last spoke to Jill Robinson, Animals Asia was successfully fighting bear bile farming in south east Asia. That was in 2018, and while a global pandemic might have slowed things down, Jill’s determination is stronger than ever. We caught up with Jill for an update, and to see how
Original article updated 16 May 2025 Endangered Species Day, held on the third Friday in May, is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the most vulnerable wildlife species before it’s too late. For Endangered Species Day 2025, we are taking a look at 10 animal species that have been hunted or harvested
Ingrid Reilly has always known she wanted to dedicate her life fighting for the justice of others. A 20 year veteran of the NSW Police Force, Ingrid decided a few years ago to combine her experience in law enforcement with her unwavering passion for the protection of animals. Ingrid speaks to Animal Friendly Life about
Being an animal lover and advocate can often be a very hard job and this can be even harder in countries that have limited laws to protect them. We’ve spoken to an Iranian animal advocate about the difficulties she’s faced in her home country. The fight for animals in Iran Around the world, advocates are
Vegetarians and vegans get a pretty bad wrap. This can particularly be said of the Complaints usually centre around carrying an air of moral superiority, together with a cult-like determination to convert everyone they come across. While this hasn’t been my personal experience, it is nonetheless a persistent stereotype in the meat-eating community, of which
Horse racing deaths and animal welfare concerns have led to more people than ever to boycott the Melbourne Cup. And while many Australians will still be celebrating this coming Tuesday, it’s getting harder for many to ignore the many real issues surrounding the ‘race that stops the nation’. The Melbourne Cup, while a celebrated Australian
