Jack Keller

For far too long, the biomedical industry has bled horseshoe crabs ancient mariners who are endangered.

But as of May 1, the industry is now allowed to use synthetic alternatives.

Now, the biomedical industry has no excuse: stop killing horseshoe crabs.

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Your climate action begins at dinner. FoA president Priscilla Feral explains why. #EarthDay

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Friends of Animals makes it easy to be vegan--just visit the online vegan lifestyle guide below. NOW IS THE TIME TO GO VEGAN.

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Wildlife killing contests are the epitome of cruelty.

Thrilled that Dansville Fish+Game in NY just announced they’re canceling their "Squirrel Scramble." Why? Because killing contests for wildlife were banned in 2023. They knew it was illegal, tried to sneak around the law, got called out, + were ultimately forced to shut it down. So gross.

Bald eagle becomes national bird, reminding us not to make the same mistake twice About a month ago the United States rightfully recognized the bald eagle as the national bird, bestowing an honor that was long overdue. We’re hoping it motivates legislators and the public not to mak...

The bald eagle is under threat again, this time from deadly rodenticides killing wildlife through painful, preventable deaths.
Friends of Animals is fighting to ban these poisons. Learn more and take action below. friendsofanimals.org/bald-eagle-b...

USDA pushing beans over meat is music to our ears Bureaucrats mostly find it challenging to see the meat industry’s products fall from the inflated status they’re historically given in the food pyramid, but change has arrived, and we’re advocating fo...

Is change finally here? The USDA’s advisory committee recommends replacing red and processed meats with beans and lentils in the Dietary Guidelines. The meat industry won’t go quietly.

Submit a comment by 2/10/25 to support this shift: friendsofanimals.org/usda-pushing...

Don't Bother Going Vegan to Save the Planet. Do This Instead | Opinion How effective can one person's actions be in fighting climate change and keeping the environment healthy?

Newsweek argues going #vegan won't stop climate change...but decreasing greenhouse gas emissions 'only 2.6%' is still the equivalent of removing 16 million cars from the road. Why dismiss solutions we can all adopt today? Kind of embarrassing for @newsweek.com

Hough Fur and Mainline Bar & Grill: STOP the horror and STOP the coyote killing contest Dustin Hough owns Hough Fur Company, a fur farm in Northwest Minnesota whose mission is “to bring fur into the everyday lives of everyday people.” As if this wasn’t enough, from Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Hough ...

#TakeAction: From Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Mainline Bar & Grill in MN is hosting a cruel coyote killing contest, organized by Dustin Hough of Hough Fur Co. Cash prizes & assault rifle raffles promote violence, not “ecosystem preservation.” Demand they cancel it now: 📞 (218) 789-7610 📧 mainlinebar@gmail.com

ALASKA RESIDENTS: We need your help to stop Alaska from gunning down wolves near Denali The Alaska Department of Fish and Game wants permission to gun down wolves and potentially bears near Denali and Lake Clark National Parks. Proposal 75 would add the removal of wolves, brown and black...

Calling all Alaska residents! #Alaska Fish & Game seeks to gun down #wolves & bears near Denali & Lake Clark via Proposal 75, allowing aerial killings in Unit 16. Oppose this by submitting comments before 11:59 PM on Dec. 27: friendsofanimals.org/alaska-resid...

Celebrating a year of impact FoA has worked vigorously throughout 2024 to stop animal cruelty and exploitation, protect critical habitats and provide lifetime care for the animals at our sanctuaries in the U.S. and Africa. We cou...

FoA has worked vigorously throughout 2024 to stop animal cruelty and exploitation, protect critical habitats and provide lifetime care for the animals at our sanctuaries in the U.S. and Africa. We couldn’t do it without you! friendsofanimals.org/celebrating-...

NY betrays horseshoe crabs, protects fishing industry instead We are sickened that New York has ignored science and decided to protect the commercial fishing industry instead of horseshoe crabs. These ancient mariners are already functionally extinct in the Long...

We’re outraged that #NY is allowing the continued exploitation of horseshoe crabs. These ancient creatures are already functionally extinct in the Long Island Sound, and Gov Kathy Hochul's veto of a crucial protection bill only pushes them closer to the brink. #HorseshoeCrabs

Beef Checkoff Program’s propaganda wants Americans hooked on meat Friends of Animals is all in on exposing the unethical and obscene practices of the meat and dairy industries. The US Beef Checkoff Program and its tremendous efforts to keep Americans addicted to mea...

From infiltrating classrooms to manipulating dietary guidelines, Big Beef stops at nothing to keep Americans hooked on meat. Learn how this industry-funded machine operates and why Friends of Animals is calling it out. #BeVegan friendsofanimals.org/beef-checkof...

Tomorrow is #ColoradoGivesDay! Support Friends of Animals’ Wildlife Law Program to protect #Colorado’s wildlife and habitats. Donate $100+ for a chance to win a $400 Southwest voucher & help us win $2,000 during the Power Hour at 10–11 AM MST. www.coloradogives.org/organization...

New Jersey’s brutal black bear hunt resumes Dec. 9-14. Nearly 400 bears were already killed in this unnecessary slaughter. Studies show killing doesn’t reduce conflicts...human behavior must change. Learn more: bit.ly/4gpRoNA #BanHunting #StoptheBearHunt

Friends of Animals to gift 100 free spay/neuter certificates to  NYC residents in need Shelters across the U.S. are amid a euthanasia crisis, and those in New York City are no exception. The NYC Animal Care Center euthanized more than 1,400 cats and dogs in the first half of 2024. There...

#NYC shelters face a heartbreaking euthanasia crisis. On Dec. 10-11, FoA is giving 100 free spay/neuter certificates to NYC residents in need. Call 1-800-321-7387 starting at 9 AM to claim one! friendsofanimals.org/friends-of-a... #spayandneuter

Investigators find 11 children working 'dangerous' overnight cleaning shift in meat processing plant The children used “corrosive cleaners to clean head splitters, jaw pullers, bandsaws, neck clippers and other equipment" the Labor Department said.

Something potentially more horrifying than the meat industry itself is the fact that children are being exploited to clean up its bloody mess. These factories of violence destroy lives...human and animal alike. Choose morality, choose compassion and be #vegan. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Wild horses deserve freedom, not roundups. This #GivingTuesday, help Friends of Animals protect wild horses on their lands. Your support fuels legal battles to stop removals and exploitation. Donate today:

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This #GivingTuesday, your support helps us provide rescued primates with enriching habitats+top quality care. In 2024, we rescued a kinkajou, marmosets, and a capuchin, and we’re working hard to maintain and improve spaces for our 29 chimps. Your support makes it all possible. bit.ly/3zBSJw2

I'm traveling with a team from @foaorg.bsky.social to visit the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project in The Gambia -- a unique sanctuary we sponsor. It's spectacular; so very much needed. Here's one chimp at water's edge on 1 of the islands.

From gutting the ESA to rolling back protections for wildlife habitats, the incoming administration threatens the survival of vulnerable animals. This #GivingTuesday, your gift powers our fight to protect animals before it’s too late. interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebL...

Consider adding @primarilyprimates.bsky.social

While not primatologists, @primarilyprimates.bsky.social should absolutely be added!

It's a sanctuary home to 29 chimps as well as nearly 300 other primates rescued from the exotic pet trade, research laboratories, and other exploitative backgrounds!

@primarilyprimates.bsky.social just joined and should be added!!

@primarilyprimates.bsky.social is new here and they should absolutely be added!

This is fascinating and kinda funny: A (not yet peer reviewed) study, conducted in Stanford's dining hall, found that reducing the size of the spoon students used in a buffet line reduced meat consumption by 18% and didn't reduce diner satisfaction. forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/xkttLq...

Deadly predator thought to be extinct is spotted in California national park The pack was reportedly spotted by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials – conservationists are thrilled

The “deadly predator” is the amazing grey wolf… an animal thought to be hunted to extinction in this area of the country. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...