Huge win for rodents as Oreo scraps animal testing funding
Original article written by Helen Greaves Originally published by Vegan Food and Living (January 14, 2026) Mondelēz International, the confectionery giant behind Oreo, has announced it will no longer fund animal testing following a dedicated campaign The aisles of the British supermarket are often a battleground for the conscious consumer, where every biscuit tin and chocolate […]
Just not that into ewes: ‘gay sheep’ escape slaughter and take over a New York catwalk
Article written by Julia Carrie Wong Originally published by The Guardian, 5 December 2025 Designer Michael Schmidt’s 36-piece collection was made from the wool of rams who have shown same-sex attraction When a ram tips its head back, curls its upper lip, and takes a deep breath – what is known in the world of […]
Brigitte Bardot and a lifetime of courage for animals
The world knows Brigitte Bardot as one of the most iconic figures in cinema — but to us, and to millions of animals across the globe, her most important role has always been animal defender. In 1977, Bardot joined our founder, Brian Davies, on the frozen ice floes of Newfoundland. There, she came face-to-face with […]
Join NFA in saving animals this World Rabies Day
September 28 is World Rabies Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness and fighting the spread of one of the deadliest diseases on the planet. Rabies is 100% fatal once clinical symptoms develop. Once this happens, there is no cure, and every year, countless thousands of animals suffer agonizing deaths from this terrible disease. […]
The Horses of Chernobyl Are Earth’s Last Wild Breed—and Thriving in a Nuclear Wasteland
Original article written by David Grossman Originally published by Popular Mechanics (September 17, 2025) This toxic zone is now crawling with life no one expected. The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) remains one of the world’s most extraordinary locales for a number of reasons. Now there’s another. Przewalski’s horses—often described as the world’s last wild horses, though a 2018 genomics study suggests […]
Criminalizing compassion: Morocco’s new draft law threatens animal welfare workers with jail time for feeding vulnerable dogs and cats
A shocking new law proposed in Morocco will criminalize the feeding and sheltering of stray dogs and cats, while paving the way for relentless mass killings, if passed. As a member of the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC), a collective of 27 respected animal welfare groups from around the world, Network for Animals strongly […]
He fell into a crevasse in Switzerland. Then his Chihuahua saved the day
Original article written by Associated Press Originally published by Associated Press (July 8, 2025) Rescuers are hailing as a “four-legged hero” a furry Chihuahua whose pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter crew find its owner, who had fallen into a crevasse on a Swiss glacier nearby. The man, who was not identified, was […]
2000 donkeys stolen from Tanzania are smuggled into Kenya annually
Original article written by Yasinta Amos Originally published by Daily News (July 16, 2025) More than 150 donkeys are stolen from Tanzania and smuggled into Kenya every month. It has just been revealed in Arusha. According to the Director of the Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA), Livingstone Masija, the donkeys cross into Kenya […]
Switzerland to Mandate Labeling of Animal Cruelty in Food Products Starting July 2025
Original article written by Nicholas Vincent Originally published by One Green Planet (July 2, 2025) Switzerland is taking a significant step toward promoting ethical consumption with the introduction of mandatory labeling on animal-based food products starting 1st July 2025. This new rule will apply to products like meat, milk, and eggs, requiring producers to disclose […]
The state-of-the-art shelter built by Network for Animals in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a vital lifeline for desperate dogs
In 2021, Network for Animals (NFA) took a huge step to save the forgotten street dogs of Trebinje in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the old shelter, dogs were living in squalid, unhygienic conditions – adjacent to a rubbish dump, festooned with flies and breathing the stench of rotting garbage. Credit: NFA When we found Ljupce, […]