PODCAST · kids
Animal Breaking News
by Shelley Frost
Shelley Frost delivers the latest, most cutting edge news stories that affect animals around the world. Shelley is a co-founder of the Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) and the past director of the Animal Film Festival. Shelley has been involved with animal advocacy for over 30 years. She is a fitness enthusiast, author and vegan.
Episodes
-
Macy's to discontinue sales of fur by the end of 2020
Like a collapsing house of cards, fur products are falling by the wayside of society. In recent years cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Berkeley have banned the sale of fur products. Then this past month California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a fur ban that which will outlaw...
-
Governor Gavin Newsom signs slew of pro-animal bills
California will now outlaw the sale of fur products derived from animals. In addition, the governor signed a bill to outlaw wild animals used in circuses and another bill to protect wild horses. For more details listen to today's podcast. Also click the links below for more information....
-
More horse deaths at Santa Anita racing track
Thirty-two horses have died at the Santa Anita Horse Racing track and the annual Breeders Cup is slated to take place there in November. With this episode, Animal Breaking News is changing our format to provide more commentary above and beyond the headlines and news stories about animals. The…
more -
Airbnb launching ethical 'Animal Experiences' tour recommendations
Airbnb has partnered with World Animal Protection to create recommendations of ethical animal experiences for their travelers and clients. Please click on the link below to read the full article and enjoy its many links. Thank you to Conde Nast Traveler and writer Meredith Carey for publishing…
more -
$35 million approved by Senate Appropriations to address wild horse populations
Animal advocacy groups are in disagreement over the recent passage of $35 million that will be used to control populations of wild horses and burros on US public lands. Click the links below to read the statements by the Humane Society of the United States, Return to Freedom and the American Wild...
-
Hillary the donkey has been rescued!
For those of you who have been following the story of Hillary the donkey who was stuck alone on an island in a lake in California, we have good news! She has been successfully rescued from the island and is now living at Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Texas. Listen to this podcast to hear the...
-
Beulah the elephant has died
The Nonhuman Rights Project has represented Beulah, Minnie and Karen - all elephants owned by the Commorford Zoo in Connecticut. She was 54 years old. A necropsy revealed she died of a heart-attack. As we went to press, Karen, another elephant locked up at this same zoo, also passed away. She too...
-
USDA new rules allows pig slaughter lines to speed up
The USDA under the Trump Administration has created a rules change that will allow workers in slaughterhouses to kill pigs faster, a process that concerns members of congress, animal and labor groups. Today's podcast is from Kitty's Blog on A Humane World, written by Kitty Bock and Sara Amundson...
-
Protesters warn visitors to Lodi Grape Festival to avoid wild animal exhibit
Animal groups are warning the public that the animals used in a wildlife exhibit should not exist for human entertainment. To learn more visit this link: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2019/09/13/activists-protest-wild-animals-display-lodi-grape-festival/
-
California bans the use of wild animals in circuses
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA and Social Compassion for Legislation are celebrating today the passage of SB 313 the Circus Cruelty Prevention Act banning the use of wild animals in circuses. Click the link below to see the press release authored by PETA....
-
EPA to end animal testing
In today's New York Times a stunning article tells how the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to phase out animal testing. Read the entire article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/climate/epa-animal-testing.html The article is written by By Mihir Zaveri, Mariel Padilla and Jaclyn...
-
California Senate passes fur sales ban AND bobcat hunting ban
Today the California senate passed AB44 the fur sales ban. In addition, the senate passed the ban on hunting bobcats. For more information visit this link: https://blog.humanesociety.org/2019/09/breaking-news-california-lawmakers-ban-fur-sales-bobcat-trophy-hunting.html Thanks to the Humane…
more -
Michigan now a 'no-kill' state
The state of Michigan has become a 'no-kill' state where animal shelters are euthanizing less than 10% of animals received. Of the animals received in Michigan animal shelters, 90% of them were either returned, adopted or transferred to other shelters and rescue groups. For more information visit...
-
Trump administration allows the import of trophy hunted rhino body parts
Trophy hunters of endangered species won another victory via the Trump administration which is allowing one hunter to import the body parts of a black rhino he killed in 2018. Read the entire story on NBC News by the Associated Press at this link:...
-
California State Senate poised to vote on fur ban
The California Senate Appropriations Committee will be voting on the AB44, the bill that would ban the sale of fur in California. Please visit these links that are included in today's podcast: Lady Freethinker:...
-
Fur trapping banned in California
The Los Angeles Times reports that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 that bans the trapping of animals for their fur in the state of California. Listen to this podcast for more details or visit the LA Times where the story originated from written by Louis...
-
Vegetarianism gains ground in meat loving Argentina
Since modern times, Argentina has been famous for its ranching, gauchos and heavy diet of meat. As the population's youth are proving, these days b=may be waning. Vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise in a country that has prided itself on its beef industry. Written by Associated Press...
-
Dorian puts animals in wildlife refuge at risk
With hurricane Dorian bearing down on the coast of Florida, officials at a wildlife refuge may be forced to release many animals unless foster homes can be found. The animals, according to officials, would be better off fending for themselves in the wild then they would be in a cage at the…
more -
Safeguard animals during Hurricane Dorian
Two articles appeared today intended to help animal guardians safeguard their animals during the onslaught of Hurricane Dorian. Thomas Barrabi from Fox Business News: As Hurricane Dorian nears landfall protect your pets with these safety tips, To read the entire story visit this link:...
-
Wildlife Tourism and Animal Suffering
Writer Natasha Daly and photographer Kristin Luce journey to uncover the ugly truths behind wild animals used in entertainment. They visit Southeast Asia, Russia and the Hawaiian Islands uncovering terrible treatment of animals behind the scenes. They go behind the "curtain" that tourists never...
-
Donkeys killed in the Mojave Desert - Reward Offered
$18,000 in reward money is now being offered for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the rifle killings of 42 donkeys' in California's Mojave Desert.
-
Sea turtles at risk as Trump administration weakens Endangered Species Act
Due to global climate change many animal species are unable to adapt quickly enough to survive the warming temperatures that are devastating their habitats. Sea turtles such as loggerheads, leatherbacks and green turtles, have a difficult road just making it to adulthood. By weakening the...
-
Lawsuit filed in an effort to stop Trump administration's gutting of the Endangered Species Act
In Thursday's, August 22, 2019 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle, Kurtis Alexander writes about several prominent environmental groups banding together to file suit against the Trump administrations plans to rollback aspects of the Endangered Species Act.
-
Florida wildlife officials investigating sightings of panthers unable to walk
This past Monday, Florida wildlife officials disclosed that trail cameras had video of one panther and one bobcat who exhibited what look like neurological abnormalities. The animals had difficultly walking and using their hind legs. Officials are investigating possible causes such as toxins, rat...
-
The PAW Plan: Julian Castro Democratic Campaign for President
The Julian Castro 2020 campaign released the following policy titled the PAW Plan (Protecting Animals and Wildlife), A Humane Future for Animals. Calling President Donald Trump, "The most anti-animal president in our history" the Castro campaign's goals with the PAW plan include ending euthanasia...
-
Washington state wolf pack nearly wiped out hours before judge rules in their favor
In the early morning hours of August 16, 2019, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife "lethally removed" four members of the wolf pack known as the Profanity Peak Pack. The wolves were targeted by the Diamond M cattle ranch which claimed these wolves were responsible for killing…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Shelley Frost delivers the latest, most cutting edge news stories that affect animals around the world. Shelley is a co-founder of the Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) and the past director of the Animal Film Festival. Shelley has been involved with animal advocacy for over 30 years. She is a fitness enthusiast, author and vegan.
HOSTED BY
Shelley Frost
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Animal Breaking News have?
Animal Breaking News currently has 26 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Animal Breaking News about?
Shelley Frost delivers the latest, most cutting edge news stories that affect animals around the world. Shelley is a co-founder of the Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) and the past director of the Animal Film Festival. Shelley has been involved with animal advocacy for over 30 years....
How often does Animal Breaking News release new episodes?
Animal Breaking News has 26 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Animal Breaking News?
You can listen to Animal Breaking News on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Animal Breaking News?
Animal Breaking News is created and hosted by Shelley Frost.
URL copied to clipboard!