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Celebrities Support Expert Warning that Animal Tests May Impede Progress of COVID-19 Treatments May 19, 2020

An open letter spearheaded by Animal Defenders International (ADI) and signed by nearly 100 experts, academics, and other concerned parties including Brian Blessed, Jenny Seagrove, Alexei Sayle and Benjamin Zephaniah, is calling for advanced non-animal research methods to be prioritised to accelerate the discovery and use of effective vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. More →

Jane Goodall Shocked That EU at CITES May Oppose Ending Cruel Trade in Baby Elephants Aug 27, 2019

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace, has joined with animal protection charity Humane Society International to issue a heart-felt plea to the European Union not to overturn a ban passed last week at the CITES wildlife trade conference in Geneva that would end the capture of baby African elephants from the wild for export to zoos and circuses in China, the USA and elsewhere. More →

Stars Demand EU Action at CITES to End Cruel Trade in Wild-Caught Elephants Aug 23, 2019

A host of stars are calling on EU leaders at CITES wildlife conference not to overturn ban on trade in wild-caught baby African elephants for zoos and circuses. More →

Celebrities Unite in Call For Move Away From Animal Research Apr 23, 2019

Ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals on 24 April, more than 60 academics, scientists, institutions, companies, organisations and celebrities have signed up to a new Declaration for Advanced Science. More →

Celebrities Call For A Fur Ban In The UK Mar 14, 2018

This week, British Prime Minister Theresa May received a letter from 31 of Britain’s biggest stars urging her to introduce a UK ban on animal-fur imports. More →

Celebrities And Activists: South Korea's Cruel Dog Meat Trade Must End Sep 14, 2016

During a Westminster Hall debate this week, Britain’s MPs called for an end to South Korea’s cruel factory farming of dogs for human consumption. More →

Stars Join Dog Selfie Campaign To End Dog Meat Festival In China May 24, 2016

Made in Chelsea’s Lucy Watson, Emmerdale’s Gemma Atkinson, comedian Ricky Gervais, actors Brian Blessed and Jenny Seagrove, TV vet Marc Abraham, singers Sandi Thom and Rumer, and naturalist Chris Packham, are the latest celebrities to tweet a ‘dog selfie’ in support of Humane Society International's #StopYulin campaign to end China’s annual Yulin dog meat festival on June 21st. More →

Paul McCartney Calls For End To Animal Experiment Secrecy Jun 13, 2014

The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) has welcomed support from Sir Paul McCartney, who has joined the NAVS campaign to end secrecy in animal experiments in the UK. More →

Stars Call To End Animal Experiment Secrecy Jun 11, 2014

The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) has welcomed support from Ricky Gervais and Paul O'Grady, who have joined the NAVS campaign to end secrecy in animal experiments in the UK. More →

Uri Geller Takes Part In Celebrity Charity Single Nov 8, 2013

Big Band Musical director Debbie Curtis brings together over 30 UK stars and celebrities from music, stage and screen to record a charity single for worldwide release on December 8th. More →

British TV Presenter Wants Inquiry Into Animal Suffering At Top UK University‏ Aug 15, 2013

Television presenter and animal advocate, Wendy Turner-Webster, today joined the BUAV to hand in a petition addressed to Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Secretary of State. More →

Celebrities Join BUAV Call For Independent Inquiry Into Animal Suffering‏ Jun 12, 2013

An Open Letter to Lord Taylor of Holbeach, Home Office Minister, More →

Stars Celebrate End Of Cosmetics Testing On Animals In Europe Mar 6, 2013

Cruelty Free International, the global non-profit organization dedicated to ending cosmetics testing on animals worldwide, has been joined by celebrities Chrissie Hynde, Twiggy, Jenny Seagrove, Kimberly Wyatt and Joanna Lumley, to celebrate the end of cosmetics testing on animals in Europe. More →

Big Names To Attend Rockin' Horses Charity Event Jan 24, 2012

On 26th February London’s iconic Savoy Theatre plays host for one night only to Rockin’ Horses, an evening of music, comedy, poetry and more! Boasting a star-studded line up, the show will be raising money for Shooting Star CHASE and the Mane Chance Sanctuary. More →

Morrissey Wants An End To Animal Testing For Cosmetics Jan 12, 2012

The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is delighted to have the support of legendary singer Morrissey for its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for new cosmetics sold in the European Union. More →

Vera Lynn Speaks Out Over Cruel Foie Gras Nov 30, 2011

Beloved by British troops for her outdoor concerts during World War II, Dame Vera Lynn now has a whole new flock of fans after penning a letter on behalf of PETA UK to Beverley Aspinall, managing director of Fortnum & Mason, asking her to stop the sale of the vile food product foie gras in the store. More →

Bill Oddie Leads A Christmas Protest Over Foie Gras Nov 15, 2011

Beloved British wildlife expert Bill Oddie made an unexpected appearance at the unveiling of Fortnum & Mason’s Christmas window dressed as Santa Claus to call on Fortnum & Mason to be good, for goodness’ sake, and stop selling foie gras. More →

Sienna Miller Says No To Cruel Cosmetics Oct 5, 2011

Sienna Miller is supporting the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for toiletries and cosmetics sold in the EU. More →

Bill Oddie Says No To Foie Gras Sep 27, 2011

British celebrity Bill Oddie has fired off a scathing letter to Fortnum & Mason Managing Director Beverley Aspinall ridiculing Aspinall for trying to defend foie gras production by equating the force-feeding process with cormorants who swallow whole fish in the wild! More →

Roger Moore Applauds Girl Who Changed Name For Foie Gras Protest Sep 7, 2011

PETA's campaign against Fortnum & Mason for refusing to stop selling cruelly produced foie gras just got personal for a PETA staff member: Abi Izzard has now officially changed her name to StopFortnumAndMasonFoieGrasCruelty.com. More →

Ricky Gervais Says No To Animal Cruelty On His Birthday Jun 24, 2011

If you’re wondering what to buy Ricky Gervais for his 50th birthday on 25 June, you’d better steer clear of anything from Fortnum & Mason! The comedian set aside his well-honed sense of humour to pen a deadly serious letter on PETA's behalf to F&M head Beverley Aspinall calling the department store out for its sale of cruelly produced foie gras. More →

Celebrities Sign Letter To Stop Wild Monkey Trade Mar 31, 2011

An open letter to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been signed by a host of politicians, primatologists, scientists, academics, wildlife experts and celebrities. The letter calls on the UK Government to dissociate itself from the cruel trade in wild-caught primates for research. More →

Celebrities Say NO to Animal Testing Jan 18, 2011

Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and top model Jodie Kidd have joined Marks & Spencer to support the campaign to end cruel animal tests for cosmetics sold in Europe. More →