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Jann Arden, Bryan Adams, Chantal Kreviazuk, Elisha Cuthbert, Brian May and Other Notable Canadians Urge Senate to Pass Bill to Ban Live Horse Export for Slaughter

In a letter to the Canadian Senate, 30+ Canadian celebrities, 20+ veterinary and animal welfare experts, and more than a dozen animal advocacy organizations have called for an end to the cruel export of live horses abroad for slaughter. Bill C-355, which would ban the cruel practice, got through the House of Commons but has…

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Eight year old giraffe, Jenga, dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo

Sign the petition VANCOUVER, October 24, 2024 – The tragic life and death of Jenga the giraffe is the latest in a series of animal welfare issues at the Great Vancouver Zoo. Jenga, aged 8, died suddenly and unexpectedly at the zoo this week. Jenga was born in captivity in Ontario and then shipped to…

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