Animals\' Angels - wir sind bei den Tieren | we are there with the animals

Welcome to the website of respected international animal rights organisation ANIMALS' ANGELS which was founded in 1998.
ANIMALS' ANGELS has established permanent ‘investigation teams’ that regularly carry out on-site investigations into places where animals are held, including transport vehicles, slaughterhouses, ports, border control stations and livestock markets across Europe, Canada, the USA and Australia. The investigation results are documented in reports and supported by photos and video footage; these are then submitted to the relevant authorities in order to enforce legislation or to seek further protective legislative measures.  

ANIMALS' ANGELS long-term aim is the abolition of the long distance transportation of "farm"animals.

With our motto - “we are there with the animals” – always in mind, the day-to-day work of ANIMALS' ANGELS is based on the conviction that the cruel treatment of animals is contradictory to the perceived set of values of developed nations together with our own five basic ethical beliefs of compassion, commitment, confidence, cooperation and courage. Together, they have formed an essential part of the secret behind the effectiveness and success of ANIMALS' ANGELS.

Finished and done!

Already three days before the deadline it finally happened: Yesterday the one-millionth signature came in on »8hours.eu!

Please read the detailed press release, with statements by Christa Blanke, founder and director of Animals' Angels, and Dan Jørgensen, the EU-politician who initiated 8hours together with Animals' Angels.

It is a big day for animal welfare in Europe! And you, who have collected ONE MILLION signatures, made it big!

Thank you!

This report, based on scientific evidence and empirical research extended over many years, shows once again that severe animal suffering is inherent in long distance transports. It proves that it is inevitable that the animals’ welfare is severely compromised on long distance transports.

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A summary of ANIMALS' ANGELS work for the animals in 2010: our investigations, police trainings and missions in figures.

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13.12.2011 | Australia | Pakenham Saleyard, Pakenham Victoria ANIMALS’ ANGELS observe cattle, sheep and other small animals being sold and handled. The yard is under cover and all animals are penned on soft ground. Most pens have water. Although this yard is primarily a cattle facility they also allow sheep, alpacas, pigs, goats, calves to be sold to peri urban farmers, who at times do not have either the skills to appropriately handle animals or acceptable transports. A pig was dragged by his front legs, a calf loaded into a tip truck with a very slippery floor, small trailers taking too many animals, small animals loaded with big animals, a calf was lifted and dragged by its neck and tail to a horse float. We discuss this with the management who prefer the DPI to handle such matters; but on this day for example the DPI is not at the yard. We find a solution and the management are in agreement to implement strategies to address issues. »Investigations

12.12.2011 | Italy Animals' Angels observes some slaughterhouses of poultry and rabbits in the north of Italy and meets some owners and one official veterinarian. The veterinarian says that when she finds some criticalities she calls immediately the place of origin and inform the owner to take remedies. For example if she finds some injured animals she calls directly the place of origin to inform the employees to pay attention at the handling during the loading of the birds. Animals' Angels will monitor the animals arriving at the slaughterhouses. »Investigations

14.11.2011 | Australia, Ballarat Saleyard, Ballarat Victoria ANIMALS’ ANGELS observe sheep arriving for the sale the next day. The sheep were forced to run fast over flooring which has not been maintained. Large holes some 15cm deep were observed in which a leg could become stuck. We believe this yard may have a higher number of broken legs due to the unacceptable flooring. Patrons fail to use ramps suitable to their vehicle and sheep were forced to jump over 1.0 meter to the ground. One sheep landed on his head and neck. This person also overloaded her trailer and ute: 21 sheep in the trailer and 25 sheep in the ute. Electrical shock prodders were in use and density of sheep in some trucks was very high. Unmuzzled dogs were also observed. There did not appear to be a competent person in charge to monitor handling, treatment and assessment of health and welfare animals. »Investigations

13.11.2011 | Australia, Bendigo Saleyard, Bendigo Victoria ANIMALS’ ANGELS observe sheep arriving for the sale the next day. Handling was reasonably calm and the animals were in good condition. It is clear the yard has protocols in place and that these systems are enforced. The yard is a member of NSQA which means its standards should be higher than non NSQA yards. Signage stating that electrical shock prodders must not be used and all dogs must be muzzled was placed around the facility. They also expect patrons to use the mobile ramps, however we noted that two vendors did not. One sheep was observed in a pen on its own. The animal struggled to walk but did bear weight. He is destined to be pet food. »Investigations