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It looks like more states are jumping on the cruelty-free bandwagon.

This State Just Became The Ninth To Ban Cosmetics Tested On Animals

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As playful music booms and lights twinkle, an elephant appears in the center ring and stands on his hind legs to greet the crowd.

This Animal-Free Circus Is Such A Stunning Show

California is kicking off the new year with a huge step forward for animals.

California Pet Stores Can Only Sell Rescue Dogs And Cats Now 

Anderijn Peeters will never forget the first time she saw the animals.

This Super Creepy 'Wildlife Park' Is Full Of Starving Animals

Surrounded by a crowd of yelling spectators, four curious piglets trot around a large dirt enclosure, sniffing and rooting around in their new surroundings.

Teens Chase And Tackle Terrified Piglets In Bizarre Festival 

On a property in Lawrence County, Alabama, sits a small house built of cinderblocks, without electricity or plumbing.

Dog Left To Die With His Family Was Too Scared To Lift His Head 

Last year, the Calgary Zoo in Canada featured Kali, its resident grey wolf, in a promotional video.

Zoo Reportedly Killed Wolf Just Because They Didn't Want Her Anymore

Update 1/22/2018: A judge has ruled that Nosey will not be going back to her owner.

Exhausted Circus Elephant Gets Her First Taste Of Freedom In Decades

California just took a huge step forward for animals by becoming the first state to make it illegal for pet stores to sell puppies, kittens and rabbits from mass commercial breeders where the animals often suffer from cramped, unsanitary conditions.

California Just Became First State To Ban Selling Dogs From Puppy Mills

Just after people arrived at a dilapidated hunting facility in Ukraine, they spent hours arguing with a man there about the fate of a bear named Tyson.

Old Bear Spent His Whole Life In Tiny Cage — Until Now

Two rescued donkeys are now living their best lives, rolling around in the fields of a sanctuary for animals just like them, but they almost didn't make it here at all.

Trapped Donkeys Had No Idea They Were About To See The Sun Again

When two pit bulls were found dumped in a park just outside Philadelphia, people thought they were at death’s door.

Animal Welfare

This State Just Became The Ninth To Ban Cosmetics Tested On Animals

A big win for all animals 💜

This Animal-Free Circus Is Such A Stunning Show

"This is the future of circus" 👏

California Pet Stores Can Only Sell Rescue Dogs And Cats Now

This is HUGE!

This Super Creepy 'Wildlife Park' Is Full Of Starving Animals

And the government's trying to keep them that way.

Teens Chase And Tackle Terrified Piglets In Bizarre Festival

“The pigs don’t stop screaming."

Dog Left To Die With His Family Was Too Scared To Lift His Head

He's doing so much better now.

Zoo Reportedly Killed Wolf Just Because They Didn't Want Her Anymore

"What they’re doing is culling an animal so they can put others on display that are younger, more attractive."

Exhausted Circus Elephant Gets Her First Taste Of Freedom In Decades

Nosey just went to a sanctuary — and people are fighting to make sure she can stay there.

California Just Became First State To Ban Selling Dogs From Puppy Mills

This is SUCH a huge milestone for animals everywhere.

Old Bear Spent His Whole Life In Tiny Cage — Until Now

Tyson is finally feeling the grass beneath his paws for the first time in YEARS.

Trapped Donkeys Had No Idea They Were About To See The Sun Again

They finally have fresh air now — but they won't leave each other's side.

Pit Bull Dumped By Dogfighters Was Guarding Her Friend When Rescuers Arrived

"In a lot of cases, dogs bond so closely because they don’t have anybody else."