Today's Best Stories on Vegan Companion Animals

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Bunnies Are Probably the Most Amazing Animals Ever. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Eat or Exploit Them.

The world’s most exploited animal are playful and inquisitive, and we should celebrate them this Easter (and always).

by Tara Baxter

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9 Ways to Cut Plastic From Your Life and Help Animals

It seems like everything is packaged in plastic nowadays, but don’t get discouraged! Take these simple steps to a greener future.

by Sarah McLaughlin

Health + Wellness

7 Adorable Vegan Animal Instagram Accounts To Brighten Your Day

From personable pigs to the cutest vegan corgis, these animal Instagrams will add a little sunshine to the cloudiest of days.

by Tanya Flink

Products

10 Vegan Companies That Give Back to Animals

From vegan milk chocolate to cruelty-free jewelry, these 10 vegan-forward companies help you put your dollar where it counts by donating a percentage of sales to animal welfare causes.

by Karen Asp

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12 Wonderful Facts About Turkeys You Probably Didn’t Know About

Turns out, turkeys can fly. Plus, 11 other interesting facts to celebrate these social and intelligent birds.

by Shriya Swaminathan

News

FDA Recalls Performance Dog Food for Salmonella; The Real Problem Is That There’s Still Horse Meat in It

Bravo Packing’s latest recall brings up a long history of complaints of contamination and animal cruelty for the pet food manufacturer.

Health + Wellness

5 Ways To Become a (Better) Vegan in 2021

Simple actions you can take today that go beyond your personal plate.

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5 Reasons Your Dog’s New Year’s Resolution Should Be to Go Vegan

Expert veterinarian Dr. Sarah Dodd explains why going vegan offers dogs myriad benefits, from a shiny coat to improved overall health.

News

Ariana Grande Opens Animal Shelter in Los Angeles

The musician is behind Orange Twins Rescue, a new animal shelter that rescues stray dogs and cats.

News

Vegan Dog Food Brand Launches in Japan to Help 9 Million Dogs Go Vegan

V-planet’s expansion to Japan means its vegan dog food is now available in 11 countries.

Interviews

This Pet-Food Tech Company Just Made Chicken … Without Chicken

CEO Rich Kelleman of Bond Pet Foods explains how pooches can get protein without the slaughter.

Health + Wellness

5 Stunning Animal Photography Books for When You Can’t Pet a Cow in Person

From giddy goats to meditative cows, gorgeous photography books bring the animal sanctuary experience into your home.

by Maya Gottfried

News

New Study Finds Goats Respond to Human Cues the Same Way Dogs Do

Researchers hope the study will lead to a better understanding of farmed animals’ cognitive abilities and their capacity to interact with humans.

News

Billie Eilish Adopts Pit Bull Puppy She Was Fostering During Quarantine

The vegan musician says she “failed at fostering” after deciding to adopt one of the gray pit bulls she has been fostering for the last month.

News

Second City in China Bans Eating Dogs, Cats, and Wild Animals

The city of Zhuhai follows Shenzhen’s lead in passing such legislation which Humane Society International hopes ripples into a domino effect across China.

News

Startup Creates World’s First Slaughter-Free Chicken Protein for Dogs and Cats

by Nicole Axworthy

News

Lewis Hamilton’s Dog Is Now Vegan and “Super Happy”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

News

Family Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support Animal Shelters During Pandemic

Maddie’s Fund is aiming to promote the life-saving practice of fostering animals through its Pet Foster Care Stimulus Grant Program.

Activism

China Now Classifies Dogs as “Companions,” Not “Livestock”

“Recognizing that dogs hold a special bond with humans is an essential first step towards eliminating the consumption and trade in dog meat,” Humane Society International China Policy Specialist Peter Li, PhD says.