Animal welfare issues

Animal welfare issues

Learn about common animal welfare issues that affect animals in the wild and in our food systems.

Issues affecting wildlife

Bear bile

This cruel practice involves extracting bile from bears for use in Traditional Asian Medicine.

Bear dancing and bear baiting

Bear dancing and baiting are cruel practices that exploit bears for entertainment and sport.

Civet coffee

Civet coffee, which causes suffering to civets in South East Asia, is sold as a luxury product.

Ghost gear

Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear is one of the biggest threats to animals in our oceans.

Lion bone trade

The growing demand for lion bones in Traditional Asian Medicine is putting them at risk.

Marine mammal captivity

Marine mammals are adapted to live in the vast ocean, not in a cramped concrete tank.

Roadside zoos

Roadside zoos are privately-owned, often unaccredited, and sometimes makeshift facilities that often house animals in cramped, unsanitary conditions.  

Sea turtle farming

Sea turtles are farmed for meat packed in filthy, cramped tanks at the Cayman Turtle Centre.

Wild (exotic) animals as pets

No wild animal can have its needs entirely met when kept as an exotic pet.

Wildlife entertainment

Explore the grim reality of wildlife used for entertainment. From elephant rides to dolphin shows, discover the true cost of these activities to the animals involved.

Issues affecting farmed animals

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms evolve to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs.

Broiler chickens

Broiler chickens are a type of chicken that is bred and raised specifically for meat production.

Egg-laying hens

Egg-laying hens face significant welfare challenges. Cage-free solutions can lead to more humane and sustainable egg production.

Breeding sows

Pigs, particularly sows, are among the most intensively farmed animals on the planet.

Issues affecting domesticated animals

Responsible pet ownership

Many people keep pets as companions, but sadly many pets suffer from inadequate care, neglect or even abandonment.

Stray dog population management

Creating better lives for dogs by preventing rabies and ending culling through humane solutions.

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The issues don't stop there. Around the world, millions of animals are suffering every day. You have the power to help stop the cruelty and help vulnerable animals lead safe, natural lives.

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