What the Cult of Efficiency Costs Us nytimes.com/2026/06/14/opini… via @NYTOpinion @ezraklein Why Congress Needs to Reject Save Our Bacon Act

City Council bans horse-drawn carriages in Philadelphia inquirer.com/news/philadelph… via @PhillyInquirer

MONUMENTAL VICTORY FOR HORSES! 🐴 A massive congratulations to @revolution_philadelphia and all of the activists in Philly and the surrounding areas who worked on this! Because of their work, horses will no longer drag humans through the streets of Philadelphia. Time for New York City to follow Philadelphia’s lead and ban cruel horse-drawn carriages! #animalactivism #horsesofig #animalrightsactivists #helpanimals #protectanimals

The ban would take effect after Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signs it into law. pennlive.com/news/2026/06/ph…

VICTORY: Philadelphia bans horse drawn carriages! The Philadelphia City Council voted yesterday to ban carriage horse businesses effective June 26. NYC, it's your turn…time to pass Ryder’s Law.

Horse-drawn carriage rides, once a tourism staple in Old City, are now banned in Philly 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4uvG49i

City Council voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Philadelphia ebx.sh/cTwLQL

Philadelphia City Council voted Thursday to ban carriage horse businesses. cbsnews.com/philadelphia/new…

🚨Philadelphia Officially Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages In Historic Victory For Horses ❤️🐎 READ MORE: 🌎👉 worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/…

How many more horses have to die before this ends?

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 On a vote of 213-210, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed its annual federal funding bill for the @USDA and @US_FDA. While there were some disappointments, there were also wins for animals including: 🐾Use of alternatives to animal testing at the FDA 🐾 Preventing horse slaughter plants from operating in the U.S. 🐾 Funding for the PAWS grant program to help more domestic violence shelters build kennel space or organize pet fostering arrangements 🐾 Inclusion of the BARK Act allowing pet retailers and others donate millions of pounds of usable pet food and supplies to shelters and families with pets Read more ➡️ humaneaction.org/blog/2026/0…

“Never leave your pet unattended in a parked car during the summer,” said Sara Smith of the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Goshen. It’s tops among the advice given by the SPCA. dailylocal.com/2026/06/08/be…

Cats are especially vulnerable to thiamine deficiency because of their higher dietary requirements. The recalled Steve's Real Food and Quest products were distributed to stores across more than 20 states, and experts say early detection is critical. pennlive.com/news/2026/06/fr…

🐾 Working Animal Appreciation Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol 🐾 More than a dozen organizations from across Pennsylvania participated in Working Animal Appreciation Day at the State Capitol, highlighting the invaluable contributions of police K-9s, military working dogs, search and rescue teams, service animals, therapy animals, and agricultural working animals. Thank you to the organizations, handlers, trainers, and volunteers who joined us to demonstrate the remarkable work these animals perform every day. Their dedication helps keep our communities safe, supports those in need, and strengthens our Commonwealth. I also want to thank Senator Joe Pittman and my Executive Director, Nate Silcox, for speaking at the event and helping recognize the extraordinary service provided by Pennsylvania's working animals. #WorkingAnimalAppreciationDay #WorkingAnimals #K9 #ServiceAnimals #SearchAndRescue #Pennsylvania #PAStateCapitol 🐾

The primary is over, but the work for animals continues. Now is the time to remind candidates and your current elected officials that animal protection matters to you. Live pigeon shoots. Closing the Puppy Mill Pipeline. Wildlife trafficking. Declawing. Beagle protection. These issues are not fringe issues. They are voting issues that Pennsylvanians support. Humane PA will continue tracking where candidates and lawmakers stand, and we’ll keep working to elect leaders who will give animals a voice in Pennsylvania.

"Cockfighting is one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty; these birds are forced to fight to near death one cut at a time, suffering devastating injuries in the process,” said Nicole Wilson, Director of Animal Law Enforcement and Shelter Operations at the Pennsylvania SPCA.

More than 50 chickens were rescued and 25 people were arrested during a cockfighting bust in Chester, Delaware County.6abc.com/post/25-arrested-mo…

Law enforcement broke up the event on Franklin Street on Saturday night. Animal rights officials recovered more than 50 birds. “Cockfighting is one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty.” delcotimes.com/2026/06/01/25…

The Spay-Neuter Assistance Program of Pennsylvania has been on a mission to end pet overpopulation as a cause of death and suffering for animals. abc27.com/local-news/local-s…