Valencia, España. To be ready to respond quickly to any natural disaster, such as floods, fires, and other tragedies, we have created the Animal Emergency Fund, dedicated to helping and rescuing animals. How can you help save them?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España. AnimaNaturalis and several animal protection organizations will take the Government of the Canary Islands to court to stop the mass euthanasia of community cats. The legal strategy could save thousands of lives and challenge a measure that they deem illegal and contrary to animal rights.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Brussels, Belgium. A new and exhaustive survey in the European Union uncovers an uncomfortable truth: citizens clamor for protection for the billions of fish suffering in aquaculture farms, but alarming ignorance of cruel practices and lack of specific laws allow this torture to continue. It's time to open our eyes, listen to their silent agony, and act decisively.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madrid, España. The promoting organizations will have nine months to gather the 500,000 signatures necessary to initiate its debate in Congress.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España. The lack of transparency regarding the status of the necessary permits for the installation of the first industrial octopus farm in Las Palmas has meant that we must file a contentious-administrative appeal before the Court of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
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