As a puppy, Susie endured a dog's worst nightmare

The story is a devastating example of why animal cruelty laws are so important. Strengthen Animal Cruelty Laws in Honor of Susie!      Sign Now      Arfin,   Susie, the beloved pitbull mix who became a symbol of hope and perseverance in North Carolina, has sadly passed away. After surviving horrendous abuse, this brave pup went on to put her paw print on the state's legislation, inspiring an increase in penalties for animal cruelty. In 2009, Susie -- still just a puppy -- was found in a park, covered in maggots, horrifically beaten and even burned. Susie was missing teeth, burns covered well over half of her body, and her jaw was broken. Susie's story is a devastating example of why animal cruelty laws are so important. Sign now to demand that sentencing and ownership laws for animal cruelty in North Carolina be strengthened in Susie's honor!   North Carolina is currently ranked appallingly low for animal protections -- 42nd out of all 50 states. This is a disgrace to Susie and the many, many animals who have endured horrifying abuse. But the North Carolina legislature can take a few simple steps to dramatically increase animal welfare in the state. By requiring mental health evaluation or treatment and a ban on animal ownership for people convicted of felony animal cruelty in NC, the lives of untold animals could be protected... or even saved. Sign the petition now to tell legislators in North Carolina: the time is now to stand for animal rights! Fight against animal cruelty in honor of Susie! Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Animal cruelty persists in North Carolina, and legislators must uphold Susie's amazing legacy! Sign the petition!      Sign Now

Someone abused more than 325 dogs at this property

These animal abusers proved they have no regard for animal life. Keep Pets Out of the Hands of These Animal Abusers for Good! Sign Now      Arfin,   The majority of pet owners take thoughtful, loving care of our furry friends, and can't imagine allowing any harm to come to them. So it is nearly impossible for many people to comprehend the horror taking place in Nevada, where authorities seized upwards of 325 dogs from a property because of dangerous conditions. Several of the dogs were fighting and attacking one another because there was so little food and water. Others had abscesses and gruesome infections — while some were even missing legs. The scene devastated local officials and animal rights activists, who described the animals as fighting "literally life or death to eat."   Animal abuse does of course occur throughout the United States, but the level of cruelty found at the Nevada residence is hard to imagine.The Sheriff's Office has been steadily removing literally hundreds of dogs from two properties because of the terrifying, unlivable conditions. Officials have charged the couple involved with felony animal abuse and neglect. But it is still unclear just how they got their hands on so many animals and were allowed to harm them for so long. We must ensure that it can never happen again! These people should simply never be allowed to own animals in the future. Nye County, Nevada authorities must charge these perpetrators and prevent them from ever owning another pet. Sign the petition now if you agree! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. There is no excuse for this kind of treatment. All animals deserve better. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Catch the criminals who killed endangered tortoises in the Galápagos Islands

Poachers killed four rare giant tortoises in the Galápagos Islands. Demand Justice for Endangered Galápagos Tortoises, Butchered for Their Meat Sign Now      Arfin,   The Galápagos Islands in Ecuador are home to upwards of 2,000 unique species that only live there — they are so rare and special, they actually can't be found anywhere else. This includes many species of giant tortoises, herbivorous reptiles that can weigh around 600 pounds and live up to 120 years. These animals are actually the namesake for all the islands, because Galápagos means "tortoise" in Spanish! Fourteen of the giant Galápagos tortoises species are in trouble, with authorities listing them as vulnerable, endangered, critically endangered — and even extinct. And just recently, Ecuadorian officials discovered the carcasses of four endangered giant tortoises — slaughtered as part of the illegal wildlife meat trade.   Two hundred years ago, researchers estimate that approximately 200,000 Galápagos giant tortoises roamed their islands, enjoying the beauty of the nature and abundance around them. Due to poaching and other human interference, their populations have plummeted. Killing these important creatures has been illegal for 89 years, since 1933. Sadly, that hasn't stopped people from hunting and butchering these beloved animals for their meat. The illegal wildlife meat trade is running rampant, and few animals are safe from its insidious effects. One year ago, authorities also discovered the decaying corpses of 15 other giant tortoises, also senselessly murdered for their meat. If these criminals get away with butchering endangered tortoises, other perpetrators are sure to follow suit. Sign the petition to demand that Ecuadorian officials find and prosecute the criminals who killed four rare giant tortoises! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. We can't allow giant Galápagos tortoises to disappear — and we can't allow vicious slaughtering to torment their communities. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Shein must remove all lead toxins from children's clothes

Toddlers are wearing lead-contaminated jackets, risking brain damage. A Study Found Literal Lead in an Article of Shein Clothing Made for Toddlers, Among Other Products Sign Now      Arfin,   Shein is an online clothing company known for engaging in horribly unethical fast fashion practices. The company is one of the highest emitters of greenhouse gasses in the entire industry — which is frankly unsurprising, given how many articles of clothing they produce in just one single day. Now we're learning that Shein is hurting our health in other ways, too. Researchers have just discovered that some of Shein's clothing may actually contain the equivalent of "hazardous waste." We're talking about clothing items we wear on our bodies, directly against our skin. One article of clothing that researchers tested had almost 20 times the amount of lead that is safe for children to be exposed to. And the item in question was a jacket specifically designed for toddlers.   It appears this problem may be widespread within the company. A purse from Shein also contained more than five times the safe level of lead. This substance is so dangerous that lead in homes and buildings often constitutes a "public health crisis." Lead poisoning can cause a wide range of serious — and sometimes permanent — medical conditions, from anemia and nausea to kidney and brain damage. On top of that, Shein is likely breaking the law. Selling children's clothing that contains lead is illegal both in multiple U.S. states with strict health regulations, as well as federally under U.S. law. There is no excuse for Shein to be contaminating its customers and exposing them to brain-damaging toxins. Shein must immediately test its clothing and remove all lead from any products it sells! Sign the petition now if you agree! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. There is no excuse for a multi-billion dollar company to be putting people's lives at risk. Sign the petition.      Sign Now