Make Vets Mandatory at Rodeos
On Saturday 11 April at the Miriam Vale Rodeo in Central Queensland, a bucking horse suffered a catastrophic leg injury shortly after leaving the chute. An AnimalKIND volunteer documented the horrible incident. After collapsing, the injured horse was restrained by several men with the crowd’s view of the horse quickly…
Questioning Animal Research in Queensland
Animal use in research in Queensland has a long history – one closely tied to agriculture and veterinary science, and shaped by institutions such as the University of Queensland (UQ). Over time, this work has grown through collaborations between universities, government departments, and national research organisations, largely in response to the…
Celeste’s Story
Celeste was a cow that investigators witnessed lying motionless in a pen at JBS’ Riverina Feedlot in New South Wales. A worker attempted to force her back onto her feet by pulling at her legs and head and trying to roll her upright, but she was too weak to move.…
Demand justice and public transparency for Imogen
In June 2022, along with thousands of other road transported pigs, ‘Imogen’ arrived at the Swickers Bacon Factory in Kingaroy, Queensland. Imogen was unable to walk off the truck with the other pigs. As she lay on the ramp for over an hour, she was hit, kicked, pushed, mocked, and…
Full disclosure of Queensland Government’s racing industry reports withheld from public
Two key reports about Queensland’s racing industry and the treatment of animals remain largely hidden from the public. The first is the Independent Review of the Queensland Racing Industry, a publicly funded review that was supposed to examine the future of thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing. Despite the serious animal…
Nup to the Cup 2025
Saturday 1 November 6.00pm | The Burrow 52 Russell Street, West End, Brisbane Mark your calendars—AnimalKIND’s annual Nup to the Cup event is back this year on Saturday, November 1 at The Burrow! Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and compassionate conversation as we take a…
Calls to end racing at The Q
The Queensland Government promised greyhounds a safer future. But just months after the gates opened at The Q — an $86 million racing facility in Purga, near Ipswich, Queensland — at least sixteen greyhounds are already dead following catastrophic on-track injuries and we are waiting to hear the outcome for…
Queensland Government Expands Controversial Shark Culling Program Despite Widespread Opposition
In a move that defies scientific evidence, public opinion, and independent expert advice, the Queensland LNP Government has announced a significant $88 million expansion of the state’s controversial shark culling program. Under the plan, the Crisafulli Government will increase the use of shark nets and baited drumlines across more beaches,…
Nup to the Cup – 2024 recap
Click HERE to see our video recap 🎉 Nup to the Cup 2024: A Stylish Celebration with Heart 🎉 On Melbourne Cup Day 2024, AnimalKIND hosted a vibrant alternative to the traditional races, bringing together compassionate individuals for a day filled with fun, fashion, and philanthropy. 🍽️ Culinary Delights…