Not a single mink left in Estonian fur farms, one farm’s license suspended
The Estonian animal advocacy organization Loomus is proud to report that, according to assurances from the Ministry of Rural Affairs and a verification visit by Veterinary and Food Board, the Estonian fur farms no longer house a single mink. Also, as stated to Loomus by Veterinary and Food Board, and the Environmental Board of Estonia, …
Loomus is looking for volunteers: let’s stand together for the animals!
We welcome volunteers at Loomus to help us out in various areas: Content creation (articles, interviews, etc.) Organising events Raising awareness: participating in info desks, distributing leaflets, etc. Fundraising Translating Photo/Videography: photo editing, video editing Designing leaflets and print materials Finding and trying out vegan recipes Designing and making charitable things IT solutions, website management …
Over 300 people marched for fur animals in Tallinn
On Saturday, 11th of January, Estonian animal advocacy organisation Loomus organised a traditional march for animals in Tallinn Old Town, to bring attention to the need to ban fur farms, support positive changes in legislation and animals’ rights to their natural lifestyle. The head of Loomus’ animal welfare working group Martin Garbuz, the head of …
Estonian animal rights activists to hold march in support of banning fur farms
Estonian animal rights organization Loomus is to hold its traditional march in support of animals in Tallinn’s Old Town on Saturday to draw attention to the need to ban fur farms. The march is to start from the Viru Gates at noon and proceed through the Old Town to the Riigikogu building, where speeches will be …
Prominent Estonian fashion designer Tiina Talumees is fur free
A well-known Estonian fashion designer Tiina Talumees and her fashion studio joined the international Fur Free Retailer program, that in Estonia is led by Loomus. By today, 25 Estonian fashion designers and entrepreneurs have become fur free and followed the example of such top designers as Prada, Versace, Gucci, Armani, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Jimmy …
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 snake named Loch Nessa. Laura did not take part in the contest this time, but she has represented Estonia on Eurovision Song Contest in 2005 and 2017. Laura’s performance was pre-recorded, but Loch Nessa was …
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.