Despite consistent pressure from animal rights activists and organizations, the dog meat trade industry is still very much alive and active in several countries in 2024. We take a look at where the trade is still active, and countries that have outlawed the trade in recent years.  Along with ethical and social concerns of eating dog meat, many organizations have highlighted the health risks of consuming dog meat which include, transmission of diseases, foodborne illnesses, infections and more.  It is difficult to confirm the exact amount of dogs that are killed per year in the trade ..read more

Travelling while vegan comes with its challenges. From booking an all-inclusive and coming to find out that food-wise, it isn’t that inclusive after all, or browsing low-cost destinations and being unable to book due to the lack of vegan restaurant options.  Despite the growth of veganism and its general awareness over the years, vegan foodies who love to visit new places still have much to consider when choosing the right destination.  To help take the guesswork out of choosing your next holiday destination, Titan Travel has created a list of the top 10 vegan-friendly cities around ..read more

Veganuary is more than just a New Year reset, it’s a cultural phenomenon with hundreds of thousands of participants each year. With 2024 underway, we’ve outlined all you need to know about Veganuary 2024 and why it’s set to be the biggest yet!  A non-profit organisation, Veganuary issues an annual challenge that encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle for the whole month of January. Founded in 2014 by Matthew Glover and Jane Land in the UK, Veganuary aims to educate and inspire diners to explore the benefits of plant-based living for themselves, animals, and the planet. Excitingly–for ..read more

Dorset County Council has chosen to ignore calls to ditch meat and dairy from all official buildings and events and instead, passed a motion that it says prioritizes farmers, food security, and freedom of choice.  While other councils across the UK–including Oxfordshire and Enfield–have opted for 100% plant-based catering at their events, Dorset is taking a different route, to the delight of local farmers.The newly approved motion focuses on supporting struggling farmers, encouraging residents to shop local, and minimising regulations on the agricultural industry. This flies directly in ..read more

Avian influenza (HPAI) commonly known as the Bird Flu has officially reached the Antarctic region, having previously been untouched by the pandemic. The alarming discovery has sent shockwaves through scientific and animal welfare communities alike, both of which are now raising concerns about the potential devastation facing the region. The HPAI virus, specifically the H5N1 strain, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that has caused widespread outbreaks in bird populations worldwide. As a result, mass bird culling programmes have taken place, in a bid to stop the spread. Now that the s ..read more

A new poll by World Animal Protection (WAP) reportedly revealed that one in six UK adults are considering a plant-based Christmas this year. The revelation comes as meat consumption has continued to fall throughout Europe in 2023, with the UK recording its lowest meat consumption levels ever. It also precedes what is predicted to be the biggest Veganuary event to date, following year-on-year sign-up increases. The poll honed in on dietary choices for the festive season with 2,000 people asked what they are planning to eat. More than 300 are thought to have demonstrated an openness to a meat a ..read more

Paul O’Grady, the beloved British television personality and unwavering animal advocate, has been posthumously named PETA UK’s Person of the Year for his commitment to helping animals. O’Grady, who passed away in March 2023 at the age of 67, was a vocal supporter of PETA’s campaigns to end animal cruelty, including the Fur Free Britain campaign and the fight for animal welfare in slaughterhouses. Privately, he was also a generous donor to animal shelters and sanctuaries, and he actively campaigned for better treatment for animals in circuses and other entertainment venues. READ: Vegan Starter ..read more

More than 30 celebrities have come together to call for an end to the brutal dog and cat meat trades in Indonesia. The influential voices are specifically speaking out against the cruel practices involved in the trades, which sees millions of animals subjected to horrific abuse and suffering each year. In an emotive joint letter addressed to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, well-known figures from the entertainment and fashion sectors urged the government to take immediate action to end the dog and cat meat trades. Key signatures include those of Courtney Cox, Billie Eilish, Rickey Gervais ..read more

In a shocking display of animal cruelty, a longhorn cow was found dead on the lawn of an Oklahoma State University fraternity house in the early hours of December 2, 2023. The incident occurred mere hours before the university’s football team was set to play the University of Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship Game. The discovery of the dead cow, which bore the words “F**k FH” and had its stomach sliced open within the previous 24-hours, is said to have sent shockwaves through the Stillwater community and sparked outrage among animal advocates. The university and police both immediate ..read more

A post in the Facebook group UK Vegan sparked debate when David Cozier asked fellow group members whether they agreed or disagreed with an animal sanctuary’s choice to serve meat and dairy dishes on their menu.   The animal sanctuary in question is Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare based in East Sussex, U.K.  Raystede recently celebrated 70 years of caring for animals and helps over 1,200 vulnerable animals each year. The sanctuary founded in 1952 by Miss M. Raymonde-Hawkins considers itself to be one of the most diverse animal sanctuaries due to the range of species they care ..read more