Lady Freethinker

Dogs in Indonesia are being kept in cramped and filthy cages, underfed, and denied basic veterinary care — forced to breed over and over again for profit.

Investigations by Lady Freethinker and Jakarta Animal Aid Network have exposed widespread cruelty inside unregulated puppy mills, where puppies are often sold without vaccinations, putting them – and people – at risk for deadly diseases.

This growing industry operates with little oversight, allowing suffering to continue unchecked.

But this can, and must, change. Strong national standards could protect dogs, prevent disease, and end this exploitation.

Please sign our petition urging Indonesian authorities to act and bring an end to puppy mill cruelty.

Even in the midst of war, compassion still finds a way.

Ukrainian troops used a drone to rescue a stranded dog and cat from the front line — flying them roughly 7.5 miles to safety after realizing they couldn’t leave them behind.

The animals, who had been living alongside soldiers, were carefully secured and transported out of the danger zone. Today, they are safe, stable, and have been rehomed.

We’re grateful to those who chose to protect these vulnerable lives.

The world’s largest frog is in trouble.

The Goliath frog — found only in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea — can grow over a foot long and weigh more than six pounds. But despite its size, this remarkable species is at risk of disappearing due to deforestation, hunting, pollution, and other human pressures.

These frogs play an important role in their ecosystem, helping to control crop-damaging insects and keeping waterways clean. Losing them would have serious ripple effects.

Conservationists are now working to protect remaining populations through research, habitat protection, and community engagement, offering hope that this incredible species can recover.

We’re grateful to those on the ground fighting to save the Goliath frog before it’s too late.