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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 3d

Badgers aren’t to blame for bovine TB — dairy farming is.
94% of cases spread cow-to-cow, not badger-to-cow.
In England in 2024 at least 17,150 badgers were culled under government-issued licenses.
End the cull. End dairy farming.
Write to your MP now 👉️ tinyurl.com/yc6ezkwa
#EndTheCull #BadgerTrust

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 6d

Today is National Badger Day! 🖤🤍
We must show respect to all individuals, big or small. Our Education Team lead workshops and sessions from primary school through to 6th form on how our actions impact all living beings. ➡️ tinyurl.com/tp55rfhs

#Badger #Wildlife #Education

*Facts via Bare Kind

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 8d

This year marks 100 years of World Animal Day! ❤️
World Animal Day is a reminder that every animal deserves protection, respect, and kindness. Whether in the wild, on farms, or in our homes - let’s stand up for them all. #WorldAnimalDay #Animals #Vegan #Kindness #Respect #Compassion #AnimalRights

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 10d

It's World Farmed Animal Day today!

#FarmedAnimals #Vegan #CrueltyFree

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 11d

Tired of hearing the same anti-vegan excuses? 🌱
This book gives you clear, kind responses to every “but what about…?” argument.
📖 Available now in our shop — every purchase from our shop is supporting animal rights! 💚
👉 tinyurl.com/uvdsx3mx
#AnimalRights #VeganForTheAnimals #VeganActivism #Shop

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 13d

Humane education is the future!
Our Education Team, and amazing volunteer school speakers, show time and time again that no one is too young to learn about being kind to all kinds. 🧡

You can book a school talk here ➡️ tinyurl.com/tp55rfhs

#School #Children #Animals #Vegan #CrueltyFree #Education

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 15d

This week we have been taking aim at the shooting industry. A huge thanks to everyone who took part in our anti-shooting week of action!

Help to end this bloodsport by ordering leaflets and signing our anti-shooting petition ➡️ tinyurl.com/mrxt369x

Thank you to @southamptonanimalaction !
#Nature

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 17d

Autumn is here and animals are busy! 🍂

The changing season brings challenges for wildlife. Be kind to all beings be they big or small! Visit our website to find out how you can help animals during the colder months. 🧡
#Vegan #Animals #Nature #Autumn #Cold #Kind #Cute #Seasons

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 18d

It's time to ban shooting! 💔

You can help bird by signing and sharing our petition ➡️ tinyurl.com/yapjrh7x

You can also support the campaign by ordering our new anti-shooting tote bags ➡️ tinyurl.com/2uar6fnt from our shop!

#Shooting #Pheasants #Sport #Cruel #Campaign #Vegan #Countryside #Nature

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 22d

Some wonderful conversations today at the UKs first National Pigeon Advocacy Conference!💜🩶💚

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 22d

We’re in Reading today with Sparkle Vegan Events promoting our petition against shooting birds as part of our uk wide anti shooting week of action!

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 22d

Education is central to our mission of creating a world with rights, respect and compassion for all beings.
You can book a school talk or become a school speaker today!
➡️ tinyurl.com/tp55rfhs
➡️ tinyurl.com/2mdh3f7p
#Education #School #College #Animals #Vegan #Humane

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 24d

We'll be at Reading Vegan Festival this Saturday 20th September!
Come say hi, have a chat and learn about our current campaigns and initiatives. ❤️

#Vegan #Fair #Market #Food #Campaigns #Animals

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 24d

We're excited to be attending the National Pigeon Advocacy Conference this weekend - the UK’s first-ever Pigeon Advocacy Conference! Pigeons urgently need greater awareness and support. To read more about the details of this brilliant, 100% vegan event ➡️ tinyurl.com/wnhry9rb
#Pigeons #Wildlife

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 24d

You can order materials and take part in our Week of Action against the cruel shooting industry (20-28 September).
Sign our petition! ➡️ tinyurl.com/yapjrh7x
You can order our anti-shooting t-shirts ➡️ tinyurl.com/2w4x5a94 and tote bags ➡️ tinyurl.com/2uar6fnt

#Pheasants #Sport #Vegan #Countryside

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 25d

We are never too young (or old!) to learn how to be kind to beings of all sizes. 🦋🐛🐜🐞🕷️🪰

With Hello Bugs, by N. Chakrabarti, you can get outside and say hello to nature!
Discover a magnificent world of bugs with this beautiful little guide to the world outside.
➡️ tinyurl.com/y55y5exe
#Bugs #Nature

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 26d

At Animal Aid, we are encouraging change every day through our campaigns and educational initiatives.

Find out how you can help animals and support our work ➡️ tinyurl.com/33cwnxp9
#Vegan #AnimalRights #Education #Change #Campaigns #Animals #School #Humane #CuteAnimals

Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 27d

🎓 The new school year is here and we’re thrilled to announce that our annual Future of Science event is back! Since 2022, we’ve inspired hundreds of A-level students to explore careers in better science, showing how research can be ethical, sustainable and compassionate.
#AnimalAid #FutureOfScience

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 29d

The RSPB has spoken out about the “growing risk to nature” from the mass release of pheasants for shooting.

🪶 Take action by signing our petition and ordering FREE campaign leaflets ahead of our anti-shooting week of action, 20th-28th September ✊️

#KillingOurCountryside #AntiShooting #WeekofAction

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Sep 12

Animal Aid members receive access to discounts on dozens of cruelty-free brands, including 15% off Honestly Tasty vegan cheeses (online only). Membership from just £1 per month!

Every member really does make a difference, giving us greater credibility and support! Sign up today!

#vegan #Membership

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Sep 10

Beauty without cruelty isn’t a trend — it’s a standard. 💄🐇
Buy 3 Beauty Without Cruelty products & get a FREE Ditzy face cloth.
tinyurl.com/bde3d83s
#CrueltyFreeBeauty #VeganBeauty #AnimalAidShop

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Sep 3

Did you know that not all wines and beers are vegan? One reason for this is that some processes use isinglass which is derived from the dried swim bladders of fish💔

Luckily there are many vegan brands available! Including our organic and vegan wine case!
➡️ tinyurl.com/3h2vkmhx
#Vegan #Wine #Fish

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Aug 30

The industry's Horse PWR campaign is a marketing exercise which tries to convince the public that horses live 'fairytale lives'. The reality is far more disturbing. Find out more & take action for horses ➡️ www.animalaid.org.uk/campaigns/ba... 🐴

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Aug 28

The industry's Horse PWR campaign claims "We're about pastures new for our racehorses". In reality, horses from the racing industry face abandonment, further exploitation and even the risk of the slaughterhouse.

#YouBetTheyDie

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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · Aug 27

#NationalRacehorseWeek, and the latest phase of the industry’s marketing campaign Horse PWR, are merely welfare-washing exercises designed to distract the public from the racing industry’s appalling welfare record, and the suffering horses endure every single day. #YouBetTheyDie

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