Category: Suzana Gartner

Honoring a hero for humanity, animals, and our Mother Earth The world is still mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall. She was an extraordinary human being, a trailblazer who dedicated her life to the animals, the environment, and to awakening our hearts. As an animal advocate, her work has been meaningful to me before […]

As the seasons shift and the dog days of summer fade into fall, I find myself reflecting on the unconditional love animals give us and on the responsibility we carry for them; especially the countless stray dogs around the world living without homes, protection, or a voice. As an animal advocate, I’ve spent years speaking […]

Every year, on the first Sunday of June, something impactful happens around the world. In cities such as Toronto, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Rome, London, Mumbai, and Mexico City, animal lovers come together for one shared purpose: to give a voice to the voiceless. It’s called National Animal Rights Day (NARD)—a global day of remembrance, unity, […]

In April 2025, Washington State made history by passing Senate Bill 5065, banning the use of wild animals in traveling circuses. It joins a growing list of states—New Jersey, California, Hawaii, Colorado, Maryland, and Massachusetts—that have taken a stand against animal cruelty disguised as entertainment. Major cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland have […]

By Suzana Gartner A few days ago, I was experiencing one of the happiest moments of my life . I was on my way to pick up my older son, Andrew, from his first year at university. He had just finished his year of University and completed his term with honors. As a proud parent, […]

As Easter approaches, it is a time for renewal, love, and compassion, I’ve been thinking about a piece of legislation that resonates with those values—the Humane Cosmetics Act (HCA). This act, aims to end the use of animals in cosmetic testing, and is a step toward kindness, where no animal has to suffer for the […]

A Personal Story: Snow, the Gentle Survivor When I visited an animal sanctuary last year, I met a sweet rescue dog named Snow. His coat was white and fluffy and he had soft warm brown eyes. He immediately captured my heart. Snow’s striking good looks and wagging tail made it impossible not to smile. Snow […]

Spring is here after a long winter, and it feels like the season of hope and inspiration. As the weather warms up and the flowers start to bloom, there’s a feeling of freshness and renewal for stepping outdoors and giving back to society and helping the voiceless animals in rescues and sanctuaries. The human caregivers […]

As an animal advocate and horse lover, I’ve been speaking up for silenced horses and calling for their protection for years. In fact, I dedicated an entire chapter to horses and banning horse slaughter in my first book, A Voice for Animals. I highlighted the issue of horse slaughter as a terrible tragedy and an ongoing problem in the […]

As a retired animal rights lawyer and advocate for animals, the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling denying elephants legal personhood is frustrating. The court’s decision to treat elephants as property—rather than people highlights a larger issue in our legal system: it hasn’t evolved with our growing understanding of animal sentience. In my years of practice, I’ve seen […]