Don’t Endanger and Abuse Animals for Entertainment – ForceChange

Several dogs were allegedly exposed to painful cayenne pepper for a TV show. Hold the production company responsible for these animals’ welfare accountable for their dangerous lack of oversight.

Source: Don’t Endanger and Abuse Animals for Entertainment – ForceChange

Stop Cruel Dog Meat Festival – Animal Petitions

China is undergoing preparations for its Yulin Dog Meat Festival, despite the government “officially” ending the slaughter of dogs in 2016. This is the second year in a row where dogs have been captured and killed in the name of an unethical tradition. Take a stand for animal welfare and demand the immediate cancellation of this festival.

Source: Stop Cruel Dog Meat Festival – Animal Petitions

Punish Shooter Behind Mass Slaughter of Wild Burros – Animal Petitions

Wild burros are the target of an unidentified shooter, resulting in dozens of deaths so far. The casualties have been adding up for months and there is no end in sight as long as this offender walks free. Demand justice for these iconic creatures.

Source: Punish Shooter Behind Mass Slaughter of Wild Burros – Animal Petitions

Cleaning with Bleach Harms Pets, People: Scientists

Chemical Free Life

If you clean with bleach you might want to rethink that practice. Researchers have now discovered that bleach fumes, in combination with light and a citrus compound found in many household products, can form airborne particles that might be harmful when inhaled by pets or people.

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Overview

Bleach cleaning products emit chlorine-containing compounds, such as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and chlorine gas (Cl₂), that can accumulate to relatively high levels in poorly ventilated indoor environments. These gases can react with other chemicals commonly found in homes, such as limonene — an orange- or lemon-scented compound added to many personal care products, cleaners and air fresheners. In addition, indoor lighting or sunshine through windows might split HOCl and Cl₂ into a hydroxyl radical and a chlorine atom, which can react with other compounds to form air particles called secondary organic aerosols (SOAs). These pollutants have been linked to…

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