Cheltenham’s infamous racecourse claimed the lives of two more horses at this year’s Festival. On this third day of racing, eight-year-old Toe The Line (IRE) was put down after breaking her leg in the 4.50pm...
Posted 16 Mar 2017
After disturbing scenes of horse suffering on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival, day two claimed a victim in the first race of the afternoon when 5-year-old gelding Consul De Thaix broke his neck...
Posted 15 Mar 2017
We need your help to stop disturbing new plans to continue with a mass cull of grey squirrels, and even recruit volunteers who will bludgeon these animals to death. The plans are part of a...
Posted 08 Mar 2017
Ten years ago, Animal Aid launched a new initiative, entitled Race Horse Deathwatch. The aim of the project was to publish information about the deaths of horses who were killed as a result of racing,...
Posted 07 Mar 2017
See our innovative infographic, which shows the horses who died at the 2016 Cheltenham Festival. Please share widely, and ask your friends and family not to bet on Cheltenham.
Posted 07 Mar 2017
In today’s news (24 February 2017), grey squirrels are being unfairly scapegoated for the decline of the red squirrel. There has even been mention of horrific plans to allow volunteers to kill grey squirrels in...
Posted 24 Feb 2017
On Saturday 18th February, Animal Aid staff and supporters held a peaceful vigil outside the Royal Veterinary College's Campus in Potter's Bar in order to raise awareness about the College's programme of animal research.
Posted 20 Feb 2017
Around 30 campaigners joined a Valentine's Day vigil at a controversial Sheffield slaughterhouse, where terrible animal suffering has recently been exposed. During the vigil, campaigners made a gruesome discovery.
Posted 15 Feb 2017
An exposé released today by Animal Aid reveals that Cancer Research UK has been acknowledged for providing ‘generous financial support’ for cruel and outdated experiments on a number of furless mice, in order to give...
Posted 09 Feb 2017
Campaigners will hold origami hearts and show animals compassion during a Valentine’s Day vigil at controversial Sheffield slaughterhouse that was subject of recent undercover investigation.
Posted 07 Feb 2017
