Madrid, España. The adopter of Carlitos and Zuri, two rabbits rescued from the meat industry by AnimaNaturalis, expresses in a farewell letter how much their time together meant to her family.
Madrid, España. The promoting organizations will have nine months to gather the 500,000 signatures necessary to initiate its debate in Congress.
Valencia, España. Amidst the cold afternoon of March 9, 2024, the València bullring turned into a scene of horror and suffering for the animals participating in the inaugural novillada of the Fallas bullfighting season. As clouds darkened the sky and a persistent drizzle accompanied the atmosphere, Afanoso, Bravío, Endiablado, Sanluqueño, Corbecero, and Artesano were subjected to public torture in the name of entertainment.
Madrid, España. For just under a month, notaries across Spain have begun collecting signatures for the #NoEsMiCultura Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP, in spanish), aiming to gather the necessary 500,000 signatures in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Granada, Seville, A Coruña, Logroño, and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, among many others.
Godelleta, España. This past Sunday, July 7, Godelleta, a small municipality in the Valencian Community, was the scene of a tragic incident during one of its traditional bullfighting festivals. At 9 a.m., a bull with a rope tied to its horns was released to run through the streets of the town. At one point during the run, the young men pulled on the rope just as the bull began to run, causing the animal to slip and break a horn.
Barcelona, España. The AnimaNaturalis International Foundation is proud to present its 2023 Annual Report, a document that highlights the efforts, progress, and successes achieved during a year of tireless work in favor of animal rights.
Falces, España. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International denounce the dangerous incidents that occurred during the second running of the bulls at El Pilón in Falces, Navarra. This event, held on the morning of Monday, August 12, once again highlighted the inherent risks for both animals and participants, as well as spectators, including minors whose presence was documented by the organization in blatant violation of safety regulations.
Bilbao, España. During the Aste Nagusia festivities, the Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre in Bilbao becomes the stage for a spectacle as archaic as it is cruel: bullfighting. However, what the public doesn't see—what happens after the applause fades and the stands empty—is the true face of bullfighting.
Falces, España. The small town of Falces in Navarra has once again been the stage for a controversial tradition that sparks outrage among animal rights advocates. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International have released their latest report, exposing the cruelty inflicted on the calves and the alarming involvement of young people and teenagers in these events.
Medinaceli, España. In a landmark decision in the fight against animal cruelty in Spain, the Administrative Litigation Court No. 1 of Soria has declared illegal the municipal ordinance that allowed the celebration of the Toro Jubilo in Medinaceli, Soria. This ordinance, dating back to 1999 and modified in 2000 and 2015, has been annulled following a lawsuit filed by the Animalist Party with the Environment (PACMA) in November 2023, in a process that could spell the end of one of the last "embolado" bull events in Castilla y León.
Logroño, España. Each year, the San Mateo festivities in Logroño bring an ethical conflict between the celebration of life and the unnecessary death of animals in bullrings. AnimaNaturalis and CAS International call for the abolition of bullfights and the promotion of cruelty-free festivities.
Elgoibar , España. Although Sokamuturra remains a traditional event in various towns across the Basque Country, animal rights advocates denounce the suffering inflicted on the bulls during these spectacles. Is it time to rethink this custom?
Dénia, España. The recent debate in Dénia about bous a la mar rekindles the controversy between those defending bullfighting traditions and those fighting for animal rights. Despite the proposed modifications, the root of the conflict remains the exploitation and suffering of the bulls in these events.
Madrid, España. As of this Sunday, Spain has banned the sale of dogs, cats, and ferrets in stores, marking a significant advance in the fight for animal protection. This measure is part of the new Animal Rights and Welfare Protection Law, aimed at curbing commercial exploitation and encouraging adoption.
Brussels, Belgium. Millions of animals across Europe suffer in silence as animal welfare laws continue to fall short. A new photo exhibition at the European Parliament, featuring AnimaNaturalis, reveals the urgent need to reform these regulations.
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