Elon Musk: We try to maximize animal welfare at Neuralink. We even offer monkey room service. “I want to emphasize that we do our absolute best to take care of the animals. When we had a USDA inspector come through, she said this was the nicest animal facility she's ever seen in her entire life. We have monkey room service, which is rare. We're the only ones who offer monkey room service. We really do everything we can to maximize the welfare of the animals.” Source: Neuralink Update, July 2024

In a massive win for animal welfare, Indonesia has officially banned elephant rides. IIndonesia’s Ministry of Forestry has officially banned elephant rides across all tourism and commercial venues nationwide. The landmark directive applies to all national parks, zoos, safari parks, and conservation centers—including Bali's popular vacation hotspots. The policy follows years of intensive advocacy from animal welfare groups, including PETA and World Animal Protection, which have long exposed the systemic cruelty and severe physical trauma endured by captive elephants in the entertainment sector. With the implementation of this historic ban, Indonesia is transitioning toward an ethical, observation-based wildlife tourism model. Venues that fail to comply with the directive risk severe penalties, including the immediate revocation of their commercial operating licenses. By taking this bold step, Indonesia has positioned itself as a leader in global conservation, challenging other Asian nations to phase out invasive wildlife interactions and embrace more compassionate travel experiences. source: World Animal Protection. (2026). Indonesia bans elephant riding in landmark welfare move. World Animal Protection.

Sent another 64 ETH to the Animal Welfare Fund. I encourage others to think and act more in support of our non-human cousins too! The extreme suffering we're imposing on them in the billions is not something we talk about often, but it continues to be one of the larger blights on humanity. And I'm getting optimistic that this century we can finally end it. Farming practices are improving, synthetic alternatives are improving. Also, in my recent experience, good old low-tech vegetarian and vegan food has improved massively worldwide over the last ten years; I encourage anyone who has tried it long before and given up to take second look; there are far more healthier and tastier options today than the "pasta and salad" you would often get ten years ago.

Ohio Pet Breeder Agrees to Surrender Over 1,100 Chinchillas “Animal breeders and caretakers that are federally licensed have an obligation to comply with basic standards Congress established to provide clean water, adequate food and housing, and sufficient veterinary care to their animals,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department’s Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). “We appreciate that the settlement agreement we reached in this matter has led to the safe relocation of all the animals involved. The heart of the Animal Welfare Act is to make sure animals are receiving good care, and that is what happened here. We highlight this case to show that we will enforce the law and hold violators accountable.” Read more:

Sgiath, a six-year-old black Labrador from the Scottish Highlands, has captured the world's attention after winning the prestigious 2026 Animal of the Year Award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)

Mayor Mamdani backs plan to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City by 2028 The proposed ban would end horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park by June 1, 2028, if approved by the City Council. The plan cites public safety and animal welfare concerns