He microwaved his girlfriend's kitten to death

This innocent kitten deserved better. He Microwaved His Ex-Girlfriend's Kitten to Death and Threatened To Kill Her Next      Sign Now      Arfin,   Content Warning: Domestic violence, animal abuse, and animal death.   A horrific case of animal cruelty and domestic violence unfolded last year with disturbing and tragic details. To punish his ex-girlfriend for simply arriving home late from a concert, a man microwaved her kitten to death. He then put the dead kitten in a dumpster, and warned the woman that he would kill her next. The abuser was sentenced to prison, but we must ensure he never terrorizes another person or animal again.   Sign this petition to demand that this person receives a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mandatory psychological counseling to address his deeply troubling behavior.   Before he brutally murdered her kitten, the abuser sent the woman photos of the innocent animal over a stove burner. He also choked the poor creature, burned its feet with a liter, and hit the kitten over the head, causing a seizure. The man also hit the woman and cut her with a knife so badly she needed stitches. This case is a chilling example of the well-documented link between animal abuse and domestic violence. Join us in calling for a lifetime ban on animal ownership for this individual and mandatory psychological counseling to prevent further violence! Thank you, Jess Care2 Petitions Team P.S. People capable of such violence threaten both the animals and people in their lives. Demand justice!      Sign Now

Balloon releases devastate wildlife and pollute our planet

Wildlife mistake littered balloons for food and starve after eating the plastic pollution. Balloon Debris Kills Animals and Builds Up Microplastic Waste in the Environment. Ban the Intentional Releasing of Balloons Now! Sign Now    Arfin, People often think it's fun to intentionally release balloons into the sky, thinking it looks pretty and celebratory. But the truth is that wayward balloons are deadly for animals and horrible for the environment. After these stretchy pieces of plastic return to the Earth or the seas, unsuspecting animals often mistake it for food, stuffing themselves with these toxic chemical-based products. Their bodies can't break down the material, leaving it stuck inside them forever. Even worse: balloons fill up the animals' stomachs, making them think they've eaten enough... so they starve to death.   Balloon pollution affects all kinds of animals, including seabirds, turtles, and other aquatic wildlife, as well as even inside of farmed animals. In fact, according to The New York Times, balloon debris is "32 times more likely to kill seabirds than other types of plastic debris." Released balloons are also a huge contributor to microplastic pollution. Recent studies show that microplastics have made their way into all manner of fish, cows, and other animals, as well as into human semen, breast milk, and even our very blood. That's why it's so uplifting to learn that Florida lawmakers want to take action to end balloon pollution. We have to encourage them to follow through! Sign the petition to demand that Florida state legislators ban people from intentionally releasing balloons outside!   Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. We don't allow other types of littering — so we shouldn't allow balloon littering either. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Iceland approved the slaughter of 128 endangered whales

Speak out to save whales from gruesome deaths from harpooning hunts. Iceland Is Letting People Hunt 128 Endangered Whales In a Cruel and Bloody Way Sign Now    Arfin, Whale hunting is an extremely painful and cruel way to kill animals. Animals that haven't even done anything wrong — they're simply living their lives, swimming in their waters, when suddenly humans attack them with harpoons, leaving them to bleed out and suffer.   This heinous form of hunting is so grotesque and so cruel, every single nation in the world has banned it — except for three countries, which are Iceland, Norway, and Japan. And now the government of Iceland has just approved a new license for whale-hunting this year. It will allow a company called Hvalur to slaughter 128 fin whales — even though fin whales are already an endangered species.   Climate change and pollution are already wreaking havoc on whales' habitats, further putting them in harm's way. On top of that, new research shows that previous whale hunting from the 1900s wiped out 99% of Eastern North Pacific fin whales around the world! There's way to excuse inflicting such pain and suffering on innocent animals. Help us speak out to save the whales! Sign the petition to demand the Icelandic government finally catch up with the rest of the world and ban this disgusting, bloody practice forever!    Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Approving a slaughter of this species that is already in danger of extinction is irresponsible and unconscionable. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

Infertility and weedkiller might be linked, according to a shocking new study

They are putting our health at risk. This Toxic Weedkiller Was Found in the Majority of Sperm Samples From an Infertility Clinic. Countries Must Ban Glyphosate!      Sign Now      Arfin,   A shocking discovery in France has taken us one step closer to proving what many scientists and health experts have been sounding the alarm about for years — glyphosate, the most common weedkiller in the world, is likely having devastating effects on our health. This study found that glyphosate was found in over 55% of sperm samples… at an infertility clinic. Beyond reproductive health concerns, studies have been suggesting for years that exposure to glyphosate may also be linked to cancer, liver and kidney damage, and developmental issues in children. Many countries have banned glyphosate, and many more have tried — but pressure and bullying from manufacturers and agricultural industry executives has kept the toxic chemical pervasive in the farming of our food and other products. We must stand together and tell countries with large agricultural industries they cannot continue to bow to pressure, trading our health for profit! Sign the petition to tell the governments of the United States, Mexico, and Brazil: ban glyphosate! Thank you, Lauren Care2 Petitions Team P.S. A herbicide used in global farming has been found in over 55% of sperm samples at an infertility clinic. Sign to ban glyphosate!      Sign Now

Officer shot family's small blind dog that got lost outside

Stand with the town's residents to demand justice for Teddy the dog. This Tiny, Blind, Confused Dog Needed Help. A Cop Shot Him Instead. Sign Now    Arfin, Teddy the Shih Tzu lived with his owners in a small town in Missouri. The tiny little dog was going deaf and blind, and he escaped his outdoor kennel one Sunday. That's how he wound up wandering around the local community, confused and lost.   A kind neighbor found him and wanted to help. So they called the local police to ensure the dog was properly looked after and taken care of. But when the officer arrived on the scene, he did not help Teddy at all. Instead, after a few minutes, he shot two bullets into the small animal, leaving Teddy dead. The cop said he assumed Teddy was a stray and needed to be put down... with a gun. Later, he changed story and claimed he was worried Teddy might have had rabies. (He didn't have rabies.) Now, the entire town and neighboring communities are voicing their outrage. Residents are holding meetings and demanding accountability. But so far, local authorities have just temporarily suspend Officer Woodson, putting him on paid leave. This man shot and killed a completely innocent, helpless, tiny dog that just needed help! How can he be trusted to continue carrying a firearm or supposedly "serving" his community as law enforcement? Stand with the residents of this town and help us achieve justice for Teddy the dog. Sign the petition to demand that Officer Woodson be banned from gun ownership and fired from the Sturgeon, Missouri police department immediately! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. A tiny deaf and blind dog escaped from his outdoor kennel — only to wind up dead at the hands of a local police officer several hours later. Sign the petition.      Sign Now