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🔥LCA and ALW have released the first-ever major investigation into South Korea's chicken farms. The undercover footage, from March - June 2024, is from three farms that supply chickens to large processing plants that make a specialty product called Samgyetang. The investigation exposes sick and injured chickens suffering in filthy and cruel conditions.

The United States is the biggest importer of packaged, ready-to-eat, Samgyetang. Nearly two million pounds of Samgyetang products are imported and sold in Asian supermarkets and restaurants across the U.S.

WEEE! is America's largest online Asian supermarket. WEEE! is selling and delivering Samgyetang in the U.S.

✴️You can make a difference! Urge WEEE! to stop selling and delivering cruelty in the form of Samgyetang chicken products. Copy and paste this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/3zLxLQf

Cruelty on South Korean Chicken Farms Released July 15, 2024 - LCA and ALW release the first-ever major investigation into South Korean chicken farms. The undercover footage, from March - June 20...

SAVE THE DATE!
LCA’s 40th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
Paramount Pictures Studios, New York Backlot, Hollywood, CA.

CELEBRATING THE END OF THE DOG MEAT TRADE IN SOUTH KOREA!
More details to follow and we hope to see you there!

All it took for Governor Shapiro of Pennsylvania to undo a 30-year rodeo ban and allow animal abuse was a $22,000 payment to a lobbyist firm by the Professional Bull Riders (PBR). Is this the price of animal suffering?

Pennsylvania's new state budget has overturned local rodeo bans, specifically, Pittsburgh's, which banned the rodeo more than 30 years ago. (Read the article in our linktree)

The article states that PBR backed the measure, "PBR paid the firm more than $22,000 to bend legislators’ ears between May 2023 — when it registered to lobby — and March 2024, according to Pennsylvania Department of State records."

WE ARE SICKENED BY THIS NEWS!

PBR lobbyists work in the shadows, pushing their agenda for animal abuse and undermining voters. Besides Pennsylvania, PBR is also busy lurking in Los Angeles trying to sabotage the proposed rodeo ban. We won't let PBR push their corporate agenda of animal abuse and WE WON'T STOP FIGHTING FOR THE ANIMALS.

Go to www.StopBullRiding.com to help the animals abused by the rodeo industry.

So all it took for of Pennsylvania to undo a 30-year rodeo ban and allow animal abuse was a $22,000 payment to a lobbyist by ? Is this the price of animal suffering?

This year’s Pennsylvania budget overturns local bans on rodeos The provision was quietly included in a budget-enabling code bill and appears to target Pittsburgh.

PROTEST THE CRUEL RODEO THIS SATURDAY...If you live near City of Industry, CA, we are spreading the word about a protest at the Bill Pickett rodeo.

WHAT:
Rodeo Protest, City of Industry, CA

WHEN:
Saturday, July 20, 2024, 5PM - 7PM

WHERE:
Industry Hills Expo Center
16200 Temple Ave, City of Industry, CA
GPS: 34.026016, -117.938338

MORE INFO:
Posters and leaflets will be provided.
Please bring water as it will be hot.
See discussion in the Facebook Event Page for parking information.

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE:
https://fb.me/e/27VI396FU

OUR SOUTH KOREA CHICKEN INVESTIGATION IS GAINING MOMENTUM

Major South Korean media outlets, MBC, JTBC, and SBS, covered the investigation release and the protest that was held in Seoul. Over 30 media outlets reported on the investigation and over 100 news articles were published.

On Monday, LCA/ALW held a large demonstration in Seoul that was attended by over 80 activists. The protest commemorated the 30 million chickens killed during Boknal - Korea’s hot summer days - for the traditional chicken soup, called Samgyetang.

The protest also raised awareness for the new undercover investigation that exposes the suffering of chickens farmed for Samgyetang. The protestors called for Boknal to transition to a culture without animal suffering.

Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUThMhChagk

Did you know? Guinea pigs and hamsters make up 85% of all animals used in studies causing pain and distress with no relief.

As per the AAVS analysis of data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2021, nearly 60% of the nearly 200,000 Guinea Pigs held in labs annually are subjected experiments causing pain.

Live compassionately. Don’t buy products that are tested on animals.

🔥LCA and ALW are releasing today the first-ever major investigation into South Korea's chicken farms. The undercover footage, from March - June 2024, is from three farms that supply chickens to large processing plants that make a specialty product called Samgyetang. The investigation exposes sick and injured chickens suffering in filthy and cruel conditions.

👀 To see the investigation video - go to our YouTube Channel.

The United States is the biggest importer of packaged, ready-to-eat, Samgyetang. Nearly two million pounds of Samgyetang products are imported and sold in Asian supermarkets and restaurants across the U.S.

WEEE! is America's largest online Asian supermarket. WEEE! is selling and delivery Samgyetang in the U.S.

✴️You can make a difference! Urge WEEE! to stop selling and delivering cruelty in the form of Samgyetang chicken products. Copy and paste this link into your browser - https://bit.ly/3zLxLQf

Last week, the annual took place in Spain.

These bulls are completely panicked and terrified, running through the narrow streets of Pamplona, crashing into buildings, slipping on the streets and hit by sticks by festival goers.

The festival ends this weekend with the brutal Bull Fighting spectacle, where the bulls are tortured and stabbed relentlessly to the cheers of a bloodthirsty audience.

While Colombia has recently joined many other countries in voting to ban Bull Fighting, there are still countries where this is still legal such as Spain, France, Portugal, Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico

In North America, while Bull Fighting is illegal, the exploitation of bulls still takes place with rodeo and bull riding events.

We need you to and help support the

Go to StopBullRiding.com for more!

Three animals have died in just four days at the 2024 due to injuries from chuckwagon races and rodeo events. These deaths are senseless and highlight the need to ban rodeos.

https://dailyguardian.ca/three-animals-euthanized-after-being-injured-at-calgary-stampede/

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Watch "SUPER COW" and share Daisy’s journey and her last chance at freedom.

This film sheds light on the millions of animals lost every year to the meat and dairy industries.

Produced by LCA, Written/Directed by Dustin Todd Films and Music by Moby

Super Cow A condemned cow's last chance at freedom. Told in gripping animation and featuring music by Moby, is the story of Daisy and her daring ...

With the 4th Of July long weekend bbq's, gatherings and celebrations at hand - it's easy for some to overlook the tremendous impact this has on animals.

It's estimated that annually on 4th of July alone, there will be around 150-million hotdogs and 147 million burgers eaten along with about 750-million pounds of chicken, and approx. 190-million pounds of red meat.

With so many meat alternatives available, you can and sign Daisy's pledge to go https://secure.lcanimal.org/page/44716/petition/1 (Link In Bio)

Watch Daisy's Story Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXeuRXWsQaY

Keep your furry friends safe with these Pet Safety Tips

1 - Make a plan for July 4th based on your pets needs. Each animal has their own way of coping with anxiety and fear.

2 - Create a calm environment for your pets during July 4th festivities. Ensure your furry companion has a space in your home where they feel safe, like a crate or a favorite room. Play calming music and dim the lights.

3 - Keep you pets away from any fireworks display.

4 - Make sure your pet has up-to-date identification and have a current license, ID tag, or microchip, in case they escape from home.

5 - Look for lost pets immediately. Tell all your neighbors, post a photo and description of your pet at your vets office and local supermarkets and be sure to use social media to spread the word

LCA relies on the generosity of individual donors to stop the pain and suffering inflicted on animals each and every day. By working together, we can bring about real change.

https://www.lcanimal.org/index.php/donate/make-a-donation

The LA Zoo has a long history of confining elephants in severely inadequate conditions that deny the animals space, stimulation, and social structure that they require.

Since 1966, 16 Elephants have died on the grounds of the LA Zoo. Yet they still refuse to release the two elephants who remain. Tina has lived at the zoo since November 2010 and Billy has been there since 1989.

Billy has exhibited symptoms of psychological distress like head bobbing, repetitive swaying, and stamping for years. It's time for the to and

On it's important to remember that you can make your voice heard.

How You Can Help:
Stay involved by signing up for LCA’s email action alerts.
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Protest a zoo near you. Reach out to LCA if you need posters and/or brochures. Email us at [email protected].
Avoid businesses, at home and on vacation, that exploit wild animals – this includes all elephant rides.

We are sad to announce that today marks the opening of Marineland Canada for it's 2024 Season. Pictured is the famous orca Keiko. Keiko was wild captured near Iceland in 1979. He was trafficked to Marineland Canada in 1982 where he was forced into public performances. During his miserable time at Marineland, he suffered from skin lesions and was bullied by other orcas, before being trafficked to another theme park in Mexico.

Thankfully, Canada has taken steps to phase out future whales and dolphins in captivity, but the U.S. has not - which is why we are asking U.S. residents to by supporting the . The Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act aims to end the future capture and breeding of whales for public display.

There are still approximately 50 whales currently held in captivity across the United States with few federal laws protecting them. The suffering of whales in captivity is cruel and unacceptable.

Tell Congress to support the SWIMS Act and let's finally put an end to the exploitation of orcas, beluga whales, pilot whales, and false killer whales.

You can make a difference! Lawmakers need to hear about issues that are important to you. Take action by going to our Linktree in our bio - or copy and past this URL into your browser - https://bit.ly/3uhrrh1

💥Jan 9, 2024, the S. Korean National Assembly PASSED the “Special Bill for the End of Dog Meat Consumption."💥

💥Feb 6, 2024, S. Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol officially SIGNED the Bill into law to ban the breeding, raising, slaughtering, sale, and distribution of dogs for their meat.💥

🔥THERE IS STILL IMPORTANT WORK TO BE DONE…🔥

Right now, the S. Korean government is compiling a list of every existing dog meat operation in the country to facilitate a SHUTDOWN of these operations by 2027. The dog meat operators must submit their information by Aug 2024. The list will include all dog meat farms, dog slaughterhouses, and dog meat retailers.

LCA/ALW worked with the government to get the historic dog meat ban passed, and we will continue to work with the government on the successful implementation of the ban.

LCA/ALW is monitoring the progress of the S. Korean government's shutdown of dog meat facilities and implementation of the Special Bill. LCA/ALW will keep you updated on the shutdown of the dog meat trade.

💥LCA/ALW will not stop until South Korea is completely dog meat free!💥

- Only 6% of the world’s surface is covered by tropical rainforests, yet they contain more than half of all known plant and animal species. The Congo Basin, the home of Virunga National Park, has the largest area of tropical rainforest in all of Africa, allowing it to support the continent’s largest abundance of biodiversity.

LCA provides critical support and equipment to the Rangers in the Congo's Virunga National Park - in their anti-poaching efforts through their Air Wing program. Due to political instability, poaching, and illegal oil exploration, over 150 rangers in the Park have been killed in the last decade.

The rangers live and work in life-threatening conditions protecting the mountain gorillas and all other wildlife in the park. Measuring over 3,000 square miles, Virunga extends over varied terrain and has limited capacity to deploy rangers to every corner of the park on short notice. Virunga's Air Wing program provides the best possible tool to secure the park and reduce threats to Virunga's wildlife populations.

Watch the true story of the valiant rangers in the Netflix Academy Award-nominated Documentary - Virunga.

We are continuing our push for the hamsters on Friday!

The path to pet stores for hamsters is filled with suffering in breeding mills.

Urge , and to stop selling hamsters and other small animals. Go here https://bit.ly/4a7r5sU

Rodeos, and stand-alone bull riding events, glorify animal abuse while they they masquerade as sport and family entertainment. Rodeos force horses and bulls to buck beyond their natural capacity. These are terrified animals trying to get away from something that is causing them fear, pain, and discomfort. Animal injuries can be numerous; broken bones, ripped tendons, torn ligaments, and snapped necks. The rodeo industry has been heavily lobbying Councilmembers to vote against the ban, which is why it's important to voice your support for the ban.

Take Action Now on StopBullRiding.com

SAVE THE DATE!
LCA’s 40th Anniversary Gala, Saturday, October 19th, 2024.
Paramount Pictures Studios, New York Backlot, Hollywood, CA.
CELEBRATING THE END OF THE DOG MEAT TRADE IN SOUTH KOREA!
More details to follow and we hope to see you there!

Every year, an average of 700-800 Race Horses are injured and die globally.

These horses suffer broken legs, back, neck or pelvis; spinal injures; heart attacks; or burst blood vessels.

As Horse Racing season is in full effect, we encourage you to protest an event near your home.

Since its formation in 1984, Last Chance for Animals (LCA) has succeeded as one of the global pioneer animal advocacy organizations.

For almost four decades, Chris DeRose has been a leader in the animal rights movement, and an inspiration and consultant to countless individuals and groups dedicated to the animal cause. In 1984, he founded Last Chance for Animals (LCA), an international, nonprofit animal advocacy organization focused on investigating, exposing, and ending animal exploitation.

Your generosity and support allows us to continue the fight for animal rights! On behalf of the animals, consider donating to Last Chance For Animals.

Donate Here: https://www.lcanimal.org/index.php/donate/make-a-donation

It's ! Every Friday we will be asking for your help to TAKE ACTION!

This week we are urging support for hamsters again. The path to pet stores for hamsters is filled with suffering in breeding mills.

Urge , and to stop selling hamsters and other small animals. Go here https://bit.ly/4a7r5sU

Tragically, racehorse Blonde Bombshell's death is the 13th at Santa Anita Park so far in 2024. The total number of racehorses killed this year on California sanctioned racetracks is currently 38. And we're only half way through the year!

These sad and maddening statistics, and those from previous years, can be found on the California Horse Racing Board's website. Visit it today!

Racehorses never consent. Every time horses are loaded into the starting gate, they are unwillingly and unknowingly risking their lives. The horse racing industry is complicit in the never ending cycle of racehorse breeding, abuse, & injuries.

Thousands of thoroughbreds and other horses end up in the slaughter pipeline every year - including spent broodmares who are expected to produce a foal annually. From Santa Anita, these racehorses “drop in class” and get dumped at Los Alamitos Race Course in Cypress, CA or trafficked out of state.

Kill Horse Racing, Not Horses!

What:
Protest at Santa Anita Park, Closing Day of their "Hollywood Meet"
Why:
To raise our voices against the cruel and deadly horse racing industry
Where:
Santa Anita Park, GATE 3, Huntington Dr and Holly, Arcadia, CA
Plenty of free parking across the street at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Dr,
or along Huntington Dr.
When:
THIS WEEKEND! - Sunday, June 16, 2024, 10 - 12pm

We hope you will join us! See you there!
Simply show up! Posters will be provided, and we love it when you create your own signs!