9 Positive Things That Happened For Animals In 2023

In 2023, there were several positive developments for animals around the world. The UK moved closer to banning live exports for cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and horses, which will spare around half a million animals every year. The UK also mostly banned keeping primates as pets in inadequate conditions, helping to save them from horrific living situations. In Thailand, fifteen big cats were rescued from a tiger farm, with more expected to be saved soon, and a lonely elephant named Mundi was moved to a sanctuary after spending 35 years alone.

In California, a law was passed requiring labs to use non-animal alternatives in experiments, which will spare more animals from cruel testing. In addition, some wild birds were found to be developing immunity to the H5N1 strain of bird flu. The Supreme Court upheld Prop 12 in California, which will improve the lives of pigs, laying hens, and veal calves. Finally, Norway's Supreme Court ruled against unethical dog breeding, preventing dogs from being born with serious health issues.