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From mobile zoos to circuses, and from bird of prey shows to reindeer parades, travelling animal exhibits are a real problem.
Know of one coming to your area? Report it to us and we will act!
👉 https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/report-a-travelling-animal-exhibit
#EndCaptivity #AnimalRights
Know of one coming to your area? Report it to us and we will act!
👉 https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/report-a-travelling-animal-exhibit
#EndCaptivity #AnimalRights
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
From mobile zoos to circuses, and from bird of prey shows to reindeer parades, travelling animal exhibits are a real problem.
Know of one coming to your area? Report it to us and we will act!
👉 https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/report-a-travelling-animal-exhibit
#EndCaptivity #AnimalRights
Know of one coming to your area? Report it to us and we will act!
👉 https://www.freedomforanimals.org.uk/report-a-travelling-animal-exhibit
#EndCaptivity #AnimalRights
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ok deep breath everyone, the americans are waking up
January 9, 2026 at 11:52 AM
ok deep breath everyone, the americans are waking up
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It makes you think 🤔 We tend to value the experience of other animals in our care. But other animals also have an experience. Why isn't that valuable, too? 💭
👉 It’s not too late to try Veganuary! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Veganuary26 🌱
#quote #veganquote #skateboarder #chef #vegans
👉 It’s not too late to try Veganuary! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Veganuary26 🌱
#quote #veganquote #skateboarder #chef #vegans
January 9, 2026 at 11:02 AM
It makes you think 🤔 We tend to value the experience of other animals in our care. But other animals also have an experience. Why isn't that valuable, too? 💭
👉 It’s not too late to try Veganuary! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Veganuary26 🌱
#quote #veganquote #skateboarder #chef #vegans
👉 It’s not too late to try Veganuary! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Veganuary26 🌱
#quote #veganquote #skateboarder #chef #vegans
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Did you know that sheep’s fleece contains water-repelling lanolin? It’s a bit like wearing a natural wet suit!
Bertie has a uniquely curly ‘wet suit’ & it’s keeping him snug & dry at the breakfast bar this morning! #stormgoretti
Find out more about us and our rescues:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
Bertie has a uniquely curly ‘wet suit’ & it’s keeping him snug & dry at the breakfast bar this morning! #stormgoretti
Find out more about us and our rescues:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Did you know that sheep’s fleece contains water-repelling lanolin? It’s a bit like wearing a natural wet suit!
Bertie has a uniquely curly ‘wet suit’ & it’s keeping him snug & dry at the breakfast bar this morning! #stormgoretti
Find out more about us and our rescues:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
Bertie has a uniquely curly ‘wet suit’ & it’s keeping him snug & dry at the breakfast bar this morning! #stormgoretti
Find out more about us and our rescues:
linktr.ee/MiniMotleySa...
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What should the world do about Trump's attack on Venezuela, threats to other countries?
The UK hasn't condemned the attack; obeys Trump; won't call for sanctions imposed on other states for violating the UN charter.
The era of gangster states is with us.
Watch the Minister's reply
The UK hasn't condemned the attack; obeys Trump; won't call for sanctions imposed on other states for violating the UN charter.
The era of gangster states is with us.
Watch the Minister's reply
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
What should the world do about Trump's attack on Venezuela, threats to other countries?
The UK hasn't condemned the attack; obeys Trump; won't call for sanctions imposed on other states for violating the UN charter.
The era of gangster states is with us.
Watch the Minister's reply
The UK hasn't condemned the attack; obeys Trump; won't call for sanctions imposed on other states for violating the UN charter.
The era of gangster states is with us.
Watch the Minister's reply
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A timely reminder - killing wolves to stop livestock attacks doesn't work.
In fact, research suggests it could result in an increase in attacks. Killing wolves is counterproductive, cruel, and unsustainable. Non-lethal methods are more effective.
https://bit.ly/49c2lln
In fact, research suggests it could result in an increase in attacks. Killing wolves is counterproductive, cruel, and unsustainable. Non-lethal methods are more effective.
https://bit.ly/49c2lln
Why Killing Wolves Might Not Save Livestock
Unless you kill a whole lot of them. Kill just a few wolves, a new study finds, and livestock losses actually rise.
www.nationalgeographic.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A timely reminder - killing wolves to stop livestock attacks doesn't work.
In fact, research suggests it could result in an increase in attacks. Killing wolves is counterproductive, cruel, and unsustainable. Non-lethal methods are more effective.
https://bit.ly/49c2lln
In fact, research suggests it could result in an increase in attacks. Killing wolves is counterproductive, cruel, and unsustainable. Non-lethal methods are more effective.
https://bit.ly/49c2lln
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#COTD Mickey is a blind kitty who has been with us since 2012! Mickey is one of the most playful cats you'll ever meet and even though he is now a senior, he loves nothing more than to keep everyone moving and on their toes.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/mickey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/mickey....
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Mickey is a blind kitty who has been with us since 2012! Mickey is one of the most playful cats you'll ever meet and even though he is now a senior, he loves nothing more than to keep everyone moving and on their toes.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/mickey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/mickey....
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In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
‘Bills keep going higher’: community ‘warm spaces’ on the rise in the UK
As places such as Walworth Living Room step in to help people in need, charities lament lack of government help
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
In the sixth largest economy, millions of Britons rely on food banks.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
No curbs on profiteering. Energy prices up 44% since 2021-22.
Thousands of people can't afford heating, rely on community ‘warm spaces’.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined. Govts appease the rich.
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Ricky Gervais has channelled £2.5 million from his stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations. 💰🐮
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
Ricky Gervais Channels £2.4 million “Mortality” Tour Profit into Animal Charities
On 8th December 2025, comedian Ricky Gervais was reported to have redirected almost £2.5 million from his “Mortality” stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations…
veganfta.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Ricky Gervais has channelled £2.5 million from his stand‑up tour to a range of animal protection organisations. 💰🐮
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
#rickygervais #vegancelebrities #animals #charity #comedian
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This has been the hardest year yet bloodshed, bans, restrictions and roadblocks at every turn.
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Against All Odds: What We Achieved For Vulnerable Dogs in 2025 Despite Roadblocks & Restrictions
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This has been the hardest year yet bloodshed, bans, restrictions and roadblocks at every turn.
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
Some of our plans were frozen due to govt policy, but I’m incredibly proud of all we achieved.
Thank you for standing with us. 🙏🐾
youtu.be/KPpBkIYh0tw
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Volky survived a hit & run that took his leg and left him fighting infection and blood loss. He wasn’t expected to make it through the night
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
From Tragedy to Triumph Stray Dog Volky’s Three-Legged Journey
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Volky survived a hit & run that took his leg and left him fighting infection and blood loss. He wasn’t expected to make it through the night
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
Today, after months of physio, he runs like a cheetah, climbs, jumps, and lives with zero limits. Our unstoppable boy #DogsOfX
youtu.be/TukpYOGRgNg
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#COTD Pebble is a blind kitty who was rescued as a kitten by a TNR group. Pebble went blind & lost her eyes because of an URI. She came to us in 2015 & has been living happily ever since here at her forever home.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#COTD Pebble is a blind kitty who was rescued as a kitten by a TNR group. Pebble went blind & lost her eyes because of an URI. She came to us in 2015 & has been living happily ever since here at her forever home.
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/pebble....
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Curse of Private Equity.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Regulator bares teeth as dentists earn £1.2bn
The gross profit figures for private equity-owned My Dentist, PortmanDentex and Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services rose by 20 per cent year-on-year between 2023 and 2024.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Curse of Private Equity.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
Four of UK's biggest dental firms have raked in £1.2bn gross profit over the past two years,
Market controlled by My Dentist, PortmanDentex, Rodericks Dental, and Bupa Dental Services.
Prices 3.5 times more than NHS dentist.
No govt curbs profiteering.
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Kind people who feed the starving and offer care to vulnerable animals are suffering 🇹🇷
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
The Hidden Crisis in Turkiye: Animal Helpers Under Fear & Pressure
YouTube video by Dog Desk Animal Action
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Kind people who feed the starving and offer care to vulnerable animals are suffering 🇹🇷
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
This week we’ve seen more depression, more crisis calls, more suicidal thoughts…
Compassion is not a crime!
Please note that we use AI in #TheSilenced to protect people
youtu.be/GzmwWxpMBFk
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#COTD Poppy is a blind kitty who arrived with us in 2009 with her brother from NYC. A lady found them living as strays and rescued them. She’s a playful girl with a big personality who loves treats, puffballs, and squishing cave beds.
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
November 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Poppy is a blind kitty who arrived with us in 2009 with her brother from NYC. A lady found them living as strays and rescued them. She’s a playful girl with a big personality who loves treats, puffballs, and squishing cave beds.
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
Read More: blindcatrescue.com/cats/poppy.h
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Cows milk is for baby cows. 💔
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Cows milk is for baby cows. 💔
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
📝 Tell COSTA COFFEE to Make Oat Milk the Default to Save Cows from Cruelty!https://drove.com/.2JpN
Clip from @thesavemovement
#dairy #cows #milk #vegan #veganlifestyle
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🐾 WAFFLE – THE COMMUNITY DOG 🐾
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
🐾 WAFFLE – THE COMMUNITY DOG 🐾
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
He was loved, fed, and cared for by locals… until he was taken away.
Read the full story and why it matters 👇
dogdeskanimalaction.substack.com/p/waffle-the...
Let’s stand up for dogs like Waffle💛
#CommunityDog #Waffle #AnimalWelfare #StreetDogs #JusticeForWaffle
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(Barron’s) - MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude digital asset treasury companies, including Strategy, from its indexes, with a decision expected by mid-January.
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
(Barron’s) - MSCI is reviewing whether to exclude digital asset treasury companies, including Strategy, from its indexes, with a decision expected by mid-January.
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
@barrons.com $MSTR
www.barrons.com/articles/str...
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#COTD Richey is a blind kitty that came to us in 2011. He was found as a kitten in a ditch sitting beside his dead mother. Richey is all grown up now and is one of the sweetest kitties ever. He loves snuggling with his bestie, Sandy!
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#COTD Richey is a blind kitty that came to us in 2011. He was found as a kitten in a ditch sitting beside his dead mother. Richey is all grown up now and is one of the sweetest kitties ever. He loves snuggling with his bestie, Sandy!
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
Read more: blindcatrescue.com/cats/richey....
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I swear, the next person who calls it "Turkey Day" is gonna' find out that farmed turkeys never meet their parents, have toes & beaks cut off w/o anesthesia, spend their miserable 4-month lives in cramped, filthy barns, and never see the sun.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
I swear, the next person who calls it "Turkey Day" is gonna' find out that farmed turkeys never meet their parents, have toes & beaks cut off w/o anesthesia, spend their miserable 4-month lives in cramped, filthy barns, and never see the sun.
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all i want is to open up Gmail, or any bit of Gmail - an email, a chat, anything - without it offering me some shitty AI nonsense that I don't need.
November 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
all i want is to open up Gmail, or any bit of Gmail - an email, a chat, anything - without it offering me some shitty AI nonsense that I don't need.
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Henry says it's another beautiful day to try again, grow again, and hope again 🌻🤍
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Henry says it's another beautiful day to try again, grow again, and hope again 🌻🤍
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
Have a wonderful day today, you deserve it ♥️
#MorningInspiration #FreshStart #StayPositive
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From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
UK watchdogs need to step in on rip-off bills, which are bad for consumers and the economy | Heather Stewart
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms are able to exploit the fact they know more than customers
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
From mobiles to insurance and subscriptions, firms exploit customers.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Profiteering is rife and inflation is baked in the system. Rip-off practices in water, energy, insurance, internet, banking, insurance, elsewhere.
There is lack of competition; poor regulation and toothless regulators.
Reposted by Ted O
A Wisconsin dog-breeding facility, reached a legal settlement that will require it to halt the bulk of its operations selling beagles for experiments by July 2026. 🐕
#beagles #dogs #dog
#beagles #dogs #dog
Ridglan Farms to Suspend Most Beagle Breeding After Legal Settlement
On 28th October 2025, Ridglan Farms, the controversial dog-breeding facility in Dane County, Wisconsin, US, reached a legal settlement that will require it to halt the bulk of its operations selling…
veganfta.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM