Loomus: The eel is one step away from extinction and needs to be placed under protection
Loomus (together with the Estonian Animal Protection Society) has proposed to take the European eel under nature protection in Estonia. On January 11, in light of the release of glass eels, i.e. eel fry brought from France for 86 thousand euros, into Estonian lakes, we repeated our proposal.
How five Loomus members went to Luxembourg
In the beginning of September 2023, five of us Loomus members visited the International Animal Rights Conference in Luxembourg. We…
An animal is not an object. Their place is not on the store shelf.
Animal rights activists condemn the sale of pets in stores and believe that the Animal Protection Act should stipulate a ban on the sale of pets in stores. Four animal protection organizations launched a public initiative to collect signatures in support of a ban on selling animals in stores.
Loomus launched a campaign to ban zoophilia in Estonia
At the moment, sexual intercourse with animals is a so-called grey area in Estonia, as it is not directly allowed,…
Loomus launched a petition to ban bow hunting in Estonia
Last week, we launched a petition in Loomus to ban bow hunting in Estonia. The initiative is supported by a number of environmental and animal protection organizations.
Animals should not be used as accessories or entertainment
On Saturday, 5th of February, Estonian singer Laura Põldvere performed on Eesti Laul, Estonian pre-Eurovision contest, with a living boa…
7th International Animal Futures Conference
Loomus and Estonian Vegan Society are inviting to the 7th International Animal Futures Conference held both in the Tallinn Botanic Garden and online on 6.-7. May 2022.
New Fundraising Project „I Am on the Side of the Animals“
Loomus can operate thanks to its kindhearted supporters and eager volunteers. We added a new project „I Am on the…
Popular Programme „10 Weeks to Vegan“ Has Arrived to Estonia
International vegan organisation Vegan Outreach and animal advocacy organisation Loomus have collaborated to create an Estonan version of the popular…
Wild Animals in Circuses – Dangerous to Both Animals and Humans
Thanks to the animal advocacy organization Loomus, since June 2018, using wild animals in circuses in Estonia has been banned,…
Five reasons to offer more vegan food
Vegan food is becoming increasingly popular and offers important business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Restaurants are also keeping up with the…
BIG VICTORY! Estonia bans fur farms
The bill that bans fur farming since 2026 passed the third – and also the last – reading at the…
Estonian parliament will make a decision on banning fur farms in June
The Environment Committee decided today that the draft Act for Animal Protection and Nature Conservation Act that would ban fur…
Estonian animal rights organisations are inviting to their sixth international animal rights conference
The international animal rights conference organised by NGO Loomus, Estonian Vegan Society and Kuulitalu is going to be held for…
The biggest fur farm in Estonia is now empty
Some years ago the biggest fur farm in Estonia (Balti Karusnahk AS) had about 160 000 animals — 30 000…
Estonia took a historic step towards banning fur farms
Estonia took an important step towards banning fur farms yesterday, when the draft Act for the amendment of Animal Protection…
Shocking Truth About the Egg Industry: Why Not to Consume Eggs and Why Cage Freedom Is Not the Solution?
Today is World Egg Day, unfortunately chickens are probably one of the most mistreated animals in agriculture. We often see…
Survey: Support for banning fur farming in Estonia is greater than ever before
According to a recent survey carried out by Kantar Emor, 75% of people living in Estonia are not in favour…
Sokisahtel became the 50th Estonian fashion company to say no to fur
Half a hundred Estonian fashion companies have already joined the fur-free program “Fur Free Retailer”. The 50th Estonian fashion company…
Loomus was given a Volunteer Friend label
Loomus was awarded the Volunteer Friend Label in April, but due to corona restrictions we received the badge in October.…
Pamela Anderson expresses her support for a fur-free Estonia in a letter to the President of the Riigikogu
Pamela Anderson, the world-famous actress and auditor of the animal rights organization PETA, sent a letter to the President of…