Rep. Mace says Alpha Genesis has a history of escapes and violations, and anonymous donors are putting up $250,000 to possibly rehome the 43 monkeys in a sanctuary. Michael M. DeWitt, Jr. Bluffton Today Last Wednesday, 43 young, female Rhesus monkeys bred for scientific and medical research escaped from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee, prompting …
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Oct 30
One charge withdrawn against 2 accused of releasing minks from Pa. fur farm
By John Beauge | Special to PennLive SUNBURY — The two Massachusetts residents charged with releasing nearly 700 minks from a Northumberland County fur farm are headed to court but with one less charge against each. Christopher Jacob Legere, 25, of Brighton, and Cara Ashley Mitrano, 27, of Worcester, waived their preliminary hearings Tuesday. Before …
Oct 20
Release of 700 mink from central Pa. fur farm called a domestic terroristic act
By John Beauge | Special to PennLive SUNBURY — ”Pure and simple it was a terroristic attack” is how the executive director of the Fur Commission USA describes the release of 700 mink from their cages at a Northumberland County farm. Because of a perimeter fence, few if any of the mink released early Saturday …
Oct 19
UPDATE Two jailed after second mink release as investigation continues
SUNBURY — Vandals struck a Sunbury mink farm for the second time in a little more than a year late Friday, releasing 500 to 900 mink. Unlike the previous incident, two people have been charged, according to Northumberland County District Attorney Mike O’Donnell. Police have charged Christopher Legere, 25, and Cara Mitrano, 27, both of …
Oct 19
Animal liberation activist warns fur farmers that raids are inevitable
By Francis Scarcella fscarcella@dailyitem.com SUNBURY — An official with the North American Animal Liberation Press Office said he believed Saturday’s release of mink near Sunbury should not be a surprise to fur farms. Joseph Buddenberg, a press officer with the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, said he believed the farm was targeted for the …
Sep 17
Austin Burger King Arson (USA)
September 17, 2024 A South Austin Burger King was set ablaze early in the morning, according to firefighters. Responders on the scene said they arrived around 12:40 a.m. to East Ben White Boulevard – not far from Interstate 35 and State Highway 71 – to find a fire at the back of the restaurant. Crews …
Aug 29
Eco-militant group claims responsibility for fire in Thessaloniki egg factory
An eco-militant organization calling itself the Animal Liberation Front (MAZ) claimed responsibility for the fire that broke out last week at an egg processing plant in Neochorouda, Thessaloniki. The fire at the factory, reportedly one of the largest of its kind in northern Greece, belonging to the company “Tsakiris Eggs S.A.,” started shortly after 8 …
Aug 24
Former Portland environmental rights activist reveals failed FBI sting
Beaverton Valley Times Jim Redden Years before Portland became infamous for months of frequently violent Black Lives Matter protests, the city was known as “Little Beirut” for its raucous anti-war and pro-environmental protests, especially during Republican presidential administrations. Now, one of the few recognizable figures from that time is returning to Portland with a remarkable …
Aug 09
Fire Destroys Butcher Shop in Starbuck, Minnesota (USA)
Starbuck, MN – A fire ripped through a Minnesota meat processing business on July 6, leaving much of the building destroyed. The butcher shop was closed at the time of the fire, so no one was injured. Photos showed the ruin left behind by the massive blaze, with at least one-half of the building completely …
Aug 01
Columbia Bans Bullfighting
The President of Colombia has ended an important era for the country. Gustavo Petro signed a law banning bullfighting. The politician said: “We cannot tell the world that killing living, sentient beings for entertainment is culture.” The use of animals for human needs has been a norm for centuries. Elephants transport heavy logs in Asia, horses carried …
Jul 01
Bulgarian Law Banning Mink Farms in the Country is Upheld
Administrative Court Sofia – city rejected the mink farm’s appeal against the Order issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to ban the import and breeding of the “American mink” in Bulgaria. The court’s decision can be appealed to YOU. Administrative court of Sofia – city came out with a decision in the …
May 02
Alligator Liberated in Georgia (USA)
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during trip to Georgia, released into swamp PHILADELPHIA – A Pennsylvania man fears his emotional support alligator is lost forever after the reptile was stolen and released into the wild during a trip to Georgia. Joie Henney said he was visiting some friends in Georgia when his emotional support alligator named …
Feb 15
Animal Testing Facility Closed, More than 200 Animals Rescued (Oklahoma, USA)
Beagle Freedom Project announces they have shut massive testing laboratory in Nowata, Oklahoma, , ending decades of cruel experimentation, and sparing thousands of dogs and cats from future testing and purpose breeding. Beagle Freedom Project has taken over the 30-acre Oklahoma property and facilities where these animals were once held captive and tested on, and …
Feb 01
Who freed Flaco? One year later, celebrity owl’s escape from Central Park Zoo remains a mystery
Associated Press by: JAKE OFFENHARTZ NEW YORK (AP) — This New York love story begins with a criminal act of sabotage. Under cover of darkness a year ago Friday, someone breached a waist-high fence and slipped into the Central Park Zoo. Once inside, they cut a hole through a steel mesh cage, freeing a majestic Eurasian …
Jan 31
Flaco the Owl, One Year of Freedom
Flaco the owl escaped from his prison at the Central Park Zoo nearly a year ago. Here’s Flaco living his best life in Manhattan last Saturday. On February 2, 2023, one or more liberators, who have not been caught, damaged Flaco’s cell at the zoo, allowing him to escape. Former Parks Commissioner Gordon Davis called …