Louisiana becomes 12th state to ban balloon releases BATON ROUGE, Louisiana; GLASGOW, Scotland––Effective on August 1, 2026, intentionally releasing a balloon or planning the organized release of 12 or more balloons became illegal in Louisiana. Violations carry fines ranging from $500 up to $2,500. Act 196, amending the Louisiana littering law to include outdoor balloon […]
Winning one for the horses––and perhaps a big win for greyhounds too
Biggest show in U.K. agrees that a tail is an essential part of a horse GLASGOW, Scotland––“Some great news for a change!” emailed Animal Concern Scotland campaigns officer Elena Edwards on March 3, 2025, but Edwards bannered the intention of the Welsh government to close the last greyhound track in Wales above her own unique […]
“Big lickers” reined in, but tongue-tied horses remain at mercy of shavetails
Soring horses to induce the “big lick” is far from the only questionable training & show tactic SHELBYVILLE, Tennessee––Keith Dane, senior director of equine protection for the Humane Society of the United States, was optimistic after the 86th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee concluded over the Labor Day weekend that an end […]
John F. Robins of Animal Concern Scotland on fundraising & parasites
“John Robins has not been following medical advice & taking things easy” Editors’ note: John Frederick Robins, 64, probably the most colorful and dynamic animal advocate in Scottish history, despite his self-conferred title “The Eejit,” did not shuffle off after all, despite the September 25, 2021 ANIMALS 24-7 headline “Eejit” John Robins shuffles off after […]
“Eejit” John Robins shuffles off after 41 years fighting for animals in Scotland
Transformed sleepy Scottish Anti-Vivisection Society into butt-kicking Animal Concern DUMBARTON, Scotland––John Frederick Robins, 64, probably the most colorful and dynamic animal advocate in Scottish history, despite his self-conferred title “The Eejit,” has announced his impending retirement after 41 years of directing pro-animal campaigns initially for Friends of the Earth, but chiefly as campaigns manager and […]