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: 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 wanted to avoid flying, so we rented a bigger car. We set out on the 5th of September in the early morning at 4 from Viljandi, Estonia. On the first day, we wanted to reach …
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.