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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great news!! Iceland CANCELS 2025 fin whaling season, sparing countless sentient whales a brutal and pointless death. It’s time for a permanent ban now!!

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Apr 6

Watched @MisbehaviourHD on women’s liberation movement & Miss World. The ending is very moving, w/ the actual women who stood up for our rights. Final words on screen “Attempts to bring down the patriarchy remain ongoing”. Too bloody right, in so many ways. Never be complacent.

Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Mar 10

There is no evidence whatsoever to support the assertion that social stigma of fur has faded. It’s vile & cruel and most Brits find it abhorrent. Shame to have such drivel in the Guardian.

Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Mar 10

Agreed. Govt incentives & awareness campaigns needed to increase consumer transition to EVs. Shame we don’t hear the same support for Govt intervention on transition to plant-based eating.

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Mar 10

Cruel madness.

Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Mar 9

New Chinese Gov. support for alternative proteins could accelerate regulatory approval for cultivated meat + drive R&D funding for alt pros. China previously announced aim to reduce meat consumption by 50% by 2030. #vegan cultivated-x.com/politics-law...

New Chinese Government Documents Indicate Support for Alternative Proteins & Novel Foods - Cultivated X

Two new documents released ahead of the Chinese government's annual Two Sessions Summit have raised hopes of increased support for alternative proteins in the

cultivated-x.com

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Mar 3

You can stand up for animals every time you sit down to eat, by choosing plant-based options 🌱 #vegan

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Feb 22

If you’re planning your summer holiday, here’s a handy reminder from Humane World for Animals how to respect wildlife as a tourist. Simple stuff like don’t ride elephants or camels, swim with dolphins, have selfies with captive monkeys, pay to pet lion cubs. TY www.humaneworld.org/en/news/seve...

Seven ways to be a wildlife warrior

Say NO to elephant rides, dolphin shows, fur fashion, mouse poisons and traps, animal souvenirs, delicacy meats, cruel circus tricks and sad selfies!

www.humaneworld.org

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · Feb 18

Anyone in #Brussels tonight? Don’t miss this great opprtunity to meet and talk about #animals in humanitarian disasters, taste some great #vegan bites and have a drink. All this above the largest #dinosaur gallery in #Europe. See programme, location and registration info in the link.
#HumaneWorld

From resilience to recovery: the role of animals in humanitarian crises

Join us for an evening reception to discover how animals play a crucial role in helping individuals and communities bounce back from crises.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Humane World for Animals Europe @humaneworldeurope.bsky.social · Feb 16

🌊 Whales are critical to the health of our oceans and our planet!

Today, on #WorldWhaleDay, we remember that their existence is threatened by a myriad of human-caused threats such as climate change, pollution, bycatch, and illegal hunting.

#HumaneWorld #EndAnimalCruelty

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Feb 14

BIG news! Global animal charity Humane Society International has become Humane World for Animals!

Watch our powerful new video envisioning a future without animal cruelty, set to a new recording of Peter Gabriel’s "Solsbury Hill" by pop superstar Sia! 🩵🌍🐾

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Humane World for Animals – with Grammy-nominated Sia

YouTube video by Humane World for Animals

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Feb 7

Fascinating read in BBC Futures on impacts of cutting meat and embracing plant-based www.bbc.com/future/artic...

How a month of abstinence can lead to 'meat disgust'

There are some surprising impacts of cutting out meat, even for a short period, which can carry on well beyond the end of abstinence.

www.bbc.com

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Feb 4

I see you 😊

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Jan 11

My beautiful Pip is 12 years old. Could not adore him more. That face!! 🥰

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jan 9

Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?

Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism From the outside, the Tunny Club looks like any other seaside fish and chip shop. A short…

www.theguardian.com

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 18

Update: thanks to London Wildlife Protection, Percy is on his way to shelter help in Wimbledon. Good luck Percy!

Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 18

Poorly pigeon in the garden today. We’ve called him Percy. Waiting for the pigeon rescuers to collect him. He can’t fly and falls over frontwards when he tries to run. Percy’s just chilling for now. ❤️ #animalrescue 🐦

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 11

Humane Society International/India + PFA saved an astonishing 751 buffaloes, goats, pigeons & chickens from beheading at Nepal’s Gadhimai animal sacrifice festival. Phenomenally proud of my India colleagues www.hsi.org/news-resourc...

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 6

Despicable that Iceland’s caretaker government has cynically pushed through granting a 5 year whaling licence before the new anticipated coalition government takes power. Whaling goes against morality, conservation, public opinion and Iceland’s own animal welfare law. The killing must end. 🐋

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 5

You can now follow my colleagues at Humane Society International/ Europe to see all the fabulous work they do to help make the world a less grim place for our animal friends 🐷 🐮 🦊 🐺 🐶 🐔 🦁

Dr Jo Swabe @joswabe.bsky.social · Dec 5

Freshly hatched today! 🐣

Humane Society International/Europe (HSI) is now on Bluesky!! 🥳

If you're interested in animal protection issues, such as animal agriculture, fur farming, plant-based diets, wildlife trade & alternatives to animal testing, please do follow us at @hsieurope.bsky.social

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 4

More beautiful animal souls saved from beheading at Gadhimai festival in Nepal. My HSI India colleagues are truly amazing. I have so much respect for them. This is exhausting but rewarding work. #EveryLifeMatters

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Dec 1

The first of hopefully many animals my HSI/India colleagues are saving from being beheaded at Nepal’s Gadhimai animal sacrifice festival. They are working hard on the ground. Every life matters. 🐐 🐃 Thank goodness for these animal heroes.

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Nov 30

The world’s going to hell in a hand cart but his furry little face makes everything better. @dogs.bsky.social

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Nov 29

On @itvnews.bsky.social last night HSI’s fur farm investigation on cruelty & public health risk of fur industry. It’s why @RuthJoneslabour.bsky.social #FurFreeBritain Bill is so vital. 📺 Watch full report: www.itv.com/news/2024-11...

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Wendy Higgins @wenhiggins.bsky.social · Nov 28

Thank you so much! 🌱