This dog was abandoned because she wouldn't hunt

Someone threw Sami the dog out of a car and left her for dead.

Dog Was Thrown From Car and Abandoned For Not Hunting. Find the Perpetrator Now! Sign Now Annisa, No one knows exactly how long Sami the hound dog was left to fend for herself, abandoned and injured, in the woods. But by the time a Good Samaritan noticed her hobbling along the side of the road in St. Johns, Florida, she had already wasted away to just skin and bones. Animal rescue workers believe that hunters threw her out of a car and left her for dead because she wouldn't hunt. This is despicable animal abuse and we can't let the perpetrator get away with it. Sign Kelsey's petition urging local authorities to find the person responsible for Sami's abandonment. Experts think Sami probably spent many months wandering the woods, starving and alone. Her body was covered in bleeding and festering wounds, including on her snout, front and back legs, and torso. These injuries suggest that she had suffered attacks from other animals while she was out in the wilderness and was lucky to have lived. Thankfully Sami is still alive and fighting to survive with the help of a local rescue. But she still deserves justice. Sign the petition to make sure authorities take this case of heinous animal abuse seriously! Thank you,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team

Help Ismail: dad and teacher arrested in Sudan

Ismail was arrested along with hundreds of other civilians, political activists, and journalists in January.

Free Ismail Adam Hamid and Anti-Austerity Protestors Sign Now Annisa, "My father Ismail Adam Hamid was arrested on the 16th of January during the anti austerity peaceful protests. Since then we don't know anything about him, we don't know the condition of his detention." Those are the words of Zuhal W, daughter of a teacher and anti-austerity protestor in Sudan. Now she's started a Care2 petition asking the international community to help her bring attention to her father's plight. Will you sign Zuhal's petition to help free her father and other peaceful political protestors in Sudan? Ismail has spent a month in custody without medical attention or any contact with his family. During that time, his daughter has used social media to document her ceaseless efforts to get answers from the Sudanese government — including one night when officials cruelly promised to release political prisoners, only to continue holding most of them hostage. Every political prisoner in Sudan has a story like this. Hoping to bring attention to the extreme struggles of the Sudanese people, they came together to protest the government's austerity policies. But instead of hearing their plea, the government imprisoned them — silencing their voices, severing their connections with their families, and implicitly threatening anyone else who might dare to speak out. We have a duty to use our hearts to help end suffering like this. Our governments are powerful and if they chose to pay attention, they could successfully pressure Sudanese officials to free these prisoners. Sign the petition today to help. Thank you,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team

Ten monkeys were forced to inhale toxic fumes

In a horrific experiment, automakers enclosed ten monkeys in an airtight space and pumped in fumes to gauge the effects of diesel.

Justice for Monkeys Forced to Inhale Diesel Fumes! Sign Now Annisa, Last year, we learned that German automaker Volkswagen was not the most ethical of companies, after it admitted to cheating on its emissions tests. But now we're learning that it's worse than we knew. In a horrific experiment, automakers enclosed ten monkeys in an airtight space and pumped in diesel car fumes to gauge the effects. This level of animal cruelty is revolting. Sign the petition to demand that Volkswagen take action to right this abhorrent wrong. Scientists funded by Volkswagen wanted to see if the latest diesel technology was "cleaner" than older versions. Their brilliant idea was to use live animals to gauge the fuel's toxicity. So they locked the monkeys in chambers, feeding them two things — fours hours of cartoons for entertainment, and toxic gas from a diesel Volkswagen Beetle. Public outrage has already pressured Volkswagen's chief lobbyist to pledge that the company will never test on animals again. While that's a step in the right direction, it's not enough. Volkswagen needs to establish a clear company policy against animal testing and donate to an organization that rescues animals from research testing. Please demand justice for these innocent monkeys, and sign the petition to convince Volkswagen to do the right thing. Thank you,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team

"This is catastrophic" - Ban Assault Weapons NOW

Enough is enough already. Demand Congress acts NOW to pass legislation banning assault rifles.

17 shot dead in U.S. school: Ban assault weapons now Sign Now Annisa, It happened again. There's been yet another mass shooting in the United States. And yet again, children were the victims. This time, a gunman armed with a semi-automatic assault rifle killed at least 17 people in a high school in Parkland, Florida. 17-year-old Noelle was in history class when she heard the gunshots. Freshman Aidan quickly posted pictures on social media showing his class on lockdown. A teacher hid 19 students in a classroom closet. Meanwhile, the rest of America and the world is asking the same question as every other time — will this be enough to get the U.S. government's attention? It has already been well past time that the country banned automatic weapons like the one used yesterday. Time and time again, families and community members have mourned the dead and injured, and lamented America's lax gun laws. Mass shootings have become the new normal, but that does not mean that we should stop taking action. An assault weapons ban was in place for 10 years in the United States before Congress let it expire in 2004. In the 12 years since then, the National Rifle Association lobby (NRA) has successfully stopped the ban from being reauthorized. During that interval, the death toll has spiked significantly. Enough is enough already. Other countries have learned better than this. It's time for the U.S. to wake up and protect its citizens, too. Demand that the U.S. Congress acts NOW to pass legislation banning assault rifles. Thank you,   Alex B. The Care2 Petitions Team

Goldie the wolf has been sentenced to death

Goldie the Wolf and her lover have been sentenced to death.

Save Goldie the Wolf from Cruel Death! Sign Now Annisa, Goldie the wolf is a mother of four beautiful cubs. And she has been sentenced to death. Urge the local council, the Stadtrat Goldenstedt, to allow Goldie and her family to live! Goldie is an amazing and beautiful creature who has lived in the area near Goldenstedt, Germany for years. Two years ago, she met her partner after he traveled more than 400 km from an area near Poland to establish a family with her. Last year, they had four beautiful cubs and started a pack. But now Goldie and her family are in danger. The city council of Goldenstedt has unanimously adopted a resolution to immediately kill the entire pack. Why? Because locals want to protect their cattle and can't be bothered to simply make their fences and livestock pens wolf-resistant. That's not a good enough reason for the town to go on a killing rampage. These elegant animals deserve to live. Don't let the Stadtrat Goldenstedt slaughter Goldie and her pack. Sign the petition now! Thank you,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team

Bank of America, Stop Punishing Poor People

Ask Bank of America to drop this greedy fee that will make life harder for low income people.

Bank of America is charging people for being poor Sign Now Annisa, Bank of America has just made a policy change that will hurt the people with low or inconsistent income. As of this month, all online banking customers will be charged $12 per month for use of a checking account if they don't have direct deposit of $250 or more or at least $1500 in their account at all times. Essentially, Bank of America is charging a fee for being poor or not having a consistent income source. We've seen large banks across the US do this time and time again. They exploit low income Americans, all in the name of padding their own bottom line. We can't let this stand. It shouldn't cost more to be poor. And every American should have access to banking services without being penalized for having a low income. Take a stand today: call on Bank of America to drop these greedy fees and stop picking the pockets of low-income people who just need a place to bank! Thank you,   Ellen B. The Care2 Petitions Team

Horses forced to run through flames

Riders in Spain force their horses to gallop through bonfires.

Don't Force Horses to Run Through Flames! Sign Now Annisa, During the Las Luminarias festival each year in Spain, locals honor Saint Anthony, the patron saint of horses. But the way they celebrate is disturbing and counterintuitive: they force horses to ride through raging flames. When Care2 member Freya learned about this tradition, she knew she had to do something. Will you sign her petition demanding that the local government ban this practice? Like other animals, horses are instinctively afraid of fire. Forcing these innocent creatures to rush toward large bonfires causes them to become overwhelmed with terror and confusion. Despite this, the mayor of San Bartolome de Pinares, Spain says the horses "don't suffer anything at all." There is no excuse for making a frightened animal race through a blazing fire — especially on a day when horses should theoretically be respected. These horses deserve tender care, respect, and peace. Sign Freya's petition to demand that no horse be made to suffer through this cruel tradition again! Thank you,   Miranda B. The Care2 Petitions Team