The winter brings constant stress on the dog’s paws. Road salt and rolled chippings are part of it. Both substances attack dog paws and cause discomfort and pain. In addition, if you are not careful, it can lead to health…
The owner toured with his animals together with the Moscow Christmas Circus, which is currently still camping in Augsburg. “It is scandalous that big cats and other animal species still have to appear in circuses in Germany. In the circus…
Hoa Lan and Hoa Tra have been suffering in tiny cages at a bear farm in Thai Nguyen province for over 12 years. The bears lacked light, fresh water and room to move. The two black bears had to live…
Mother-bound calf rearing The alternative: «mother-bound calf rearing» According to a study by the University of Göttingen (1), most consumers reject the early separation of mother and calf. Some organic farms are becoming more and more aware that an early…
However, on the occasion of World Animal Protection Day, Bares warns: “There is still a long way to go before there is a fundamental improvement in animal protection in Germany. The list of grievances is long. Politicians and society are…
Sows on conventional pig farms spend about half their lives in metal cages. These cages (called crates or piglet protection cages) are justified by the industry as preventing the sow from crushing the piglets after birth. The real reason, however,…
Have you seen a cat or dog seemingly without an owner? This isn’t too uncommon in cats. It is sometimes difficult to distinguish free-roaming cats from strays or escaped animals. In dogs, this is rather unusual. Of course, in some…
Many people are unaware that popular foods and drinks contain animal ingredients, such as pork ingredients. Because they usually hide behind strange names on the list of ingredients and are therefore difficult for the buyer to recognize. has created a…
For years, most of the public has opposed fur production. A clear trend reversal towards animal and environmentally friendly fashion can also be seen in the big fashion houses all over the world. Today’s consumers want ethical and sustainable fashion…
The many grievances on the transport routes have been documented in detail over the years and have long been the subject of public criticism in Germany. Nevertheless, in 2020 more than 37,000 cattle, mostly pregnant, were transported from Germany to…