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Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) Follow UARC to help end cruelty to animals and stay informed about issues in Utah! linktr.ee/utahanimalrights UARC is an all-volunteer organization.

Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting veganism and ending cruelty to animals. UARC is primarily an education and advocacy organization with an emphasis on issues facing communities in Utah. UARC’s primary source of support is from its members and donations from the public.

🍬 Come enjoy vegan* treats (humans + dogs) from UARC at the Trunk or Treat hosted by ManyPaws Animal Rescue at Healthy P...
10/08/2026

🍬 Come enjoy vegan* treats (humans + dogs) from UARC at the Trunk or Treat hosted by ManyPaws Animal Rescue at Healthy Pets Mountain West on Sat. Oct. 17th from 5-8pm!
📍 2242 Fort Union Blvd A5, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

👻 Local businesses, nonprofits, & animal rescues will be at this FREE family & dog friendly event!

🎃 Wear a costume & bring a bag (or pumpkin) for all your goodies; we can’t wait to see you & celebrate this spooky season with our community! 💚

*All of UARC’s goodies will be vegan, but other vendors may not be, so please check with each vendor for specific ingredients/allergies!

10/07/2026

How YOU can fight back! The War on Wildlife, a chilling look at a global crisis where animals face not only habitat destruction and climate-fueled fires, but deliberate, state-sanctioned eradication. Across the globe, human aggression toward wild species has reached an alarming fever pitch.

In Colorado, Colorado Amendment 83 threatens to enshrine hunting and fishing as constitutional "preferred means" of wildlife management, potentially rolling back historic bans on brutal practices like leghold traps and spring bear hunting.

Meanwhile, on California's Catalina Island, innocent deer face ongoing slaughter—despite warnings from the local fire chief that losing the grass-grazing animals could dangerously increase wildfire fuel for the island's residents.

Federal policies are equally bleak. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Barred Owl Management Strategy has finalized a controversial plan to slaughter up to 500,000 barred owls across the Pacific Northwest. Critics argue this massive slaughter serves as a smokescreen to appease the timber industry and expand logging in old-growth forests. Add to this the taxpayer-funded roundup of wild horses bound for foreign slaughterhouses, and it is clear our sixth mass extinction is being accelerated by human design with the help of our own tax dollars, despite the opposition of millions of American animal lovers.

What is wrong with our species?

To unpack this war on nature, meet Roland Halpern of Colorado Voters for Animals, Jack Gescheidt, head of Tree Spirit Project and consultant to In Defense of Animals and prominent ecologist and botanist Delia Malone with UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell.

09/30/2026

Groundbreaking, culture-shifting progress is underway in the fight to end animal testing, and UnchainedTV's Truth Files dives deep into this monumental shift with host Jane Velez-Mitchell and guest Wayne Pacelle, President of the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action.

Pacelle has been at the forefront of these historic victories. Notably, he was a key figure in negotiating the release of more than 1,500 beagles from the notorious Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Wisconsin, ultimately securing its closure. Furthermore, Pacelle brought his powerful advocacy to the world as a lead speaker at both the start and finish of the historic March to End Animal Testing that put the spotlight on the nation’s biggest animal breeder for experimentation, Marshall BioResources, where many thousands of beagles are still confined.

During this compelling interview, Pacelle discusses how his organizations have spearheaded key legislation: bipartisan efforts to pass the FDA Modernization Acts (FDAMA 2.0 and 3.0), to eliminate outdated animal-testing mandates while accelerating more accurate, humane, human-relevant alternatives.

The fight for animal protection is far from over. Velez-Mitchell and Pacelle also address the ongoing legislative battle to keep the insidious Save Our Bacon Act—which threatens to bring back cruel pig gestation crates—out of the upcoming Farm Bill.

We invite any companies or agencies mention in this broadcast to comment at any time.

👏 Give a round of applause for our team of Vegan Food for Good (VFG) volunteers! They prepared and served another delici...
09/29/2026

👏 Give a round of applause for our team of Vegan Food for Good (VFG) volunteers! They prepared and served another delicious, all vegan dinner to youth at risk of/experiencing homelessness in SLC at the VOA Utah Youth Resource Center. 💚

🍴The team made stuffed pasta shells 🍅, a chef salad 🥗, and had pumpkin chocolate chip cookies 🍪 for dessert.

🤝 Join our team to learn a new recipe, make new friends, & volunteer with your community!

🔗 Click the link in bio for our next dinner dates and sign up!

09/26/2026

BE PART OF HISTORY! WATCH, COMMENT, SHARE! History is unfolding right outside the gates of Marshall BioResources in North Rose, New York. As the historic 14-day March to Abolish Animal Testing reaches its crescendo, a powerful cultural shift is undeniable. Today is day 15 and the markers have declared: “We have arrived!”

For two weeks, relentless advocates have walked across New York State to say a definitive” “NO more animal tests.” Now, this monumental movement converges on the nation’s largest commercial beagle breeder, where an estimated 16,000 to 20,000 dogs are reportedly confined behind closed doors destined to be shipped to laboratories for painful experimentation. The marchers want them ALL OUT!

This is a convergence of leaders from across the animal rights and rescue world demanding the local district attorney remove all the animals from MBR and launch an investigation into cruelty allegations against the facility. The marchers held a loud protest outside the DA’s office yesterday!

Broadcast live by UnchainedTV—with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Lindsey Baker, Hoorik Telle, and Jami Sassone—the energy is electrifying. The stage is set for a formidable roster of changemakers and sanctuary leaders:

Zoe Rosenberg (founder of Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary and DxE organizer)
Gabrielle Stubbert (co-founder of Tamerlaine Farm Animal Sanctuary)
Matt Albert and Eileen Marutiak (representing Against All Oddz Animal Alliance)
Other key voices including emcee Pete Reimann, PETA’s Dr. Alka Chandna, Animal Wellness Action President Wayne Pacelle, Robert Sturman who is a photographer and guardian of OTIS, a Marshall BioResources survivor, Sarah Gamble of Beagle Lovers and Rescuers, “The Bodybuilding Vegan” John Thomas, beagle rescuer and Ridglan defendant Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski, and march co-leads Ella Magers and Gretchen Primack. Rumors are swirling of a potential appearance by New York Congressman Nick Langworthy. We shall see!

Marshall BioResources denies allegations of animal cruelty saying it has passed USDA and independent inspections. The company is invited on any time to comment further.

09/25/2026

HAPPENING LIVE ON UNCHAINEDTV!
WATCH, COMMENT AND SHARE!
DAY 14: THE MARCH REACHES NORTH ROSE
After two weeks of cold nights, difficult conditions and nearly 200 miles on foot, the March to End Animal Testing reaches North Rose, New York. As many as 100 marchers are expected to complete today’s 15-mile journey, bringing them within two miles of Marshall BioResources. Animal advocates are arriving from across the country, including Zoe Rosenberg and defendants from the Ridglan Farms rescue campaign.

After reaching North Rose, the marchers will travel by vehicle to the Wayne County District Attorney’s Office in Lyons. They are demanding an official investigation into disturbing allegations made by a former Marshall employee. Attorney and Against All Oddz founder Matt Albert will lead the speak-out, joined by Zoe Rosenberg, Ridglan defendants and other animal advocates.
On Saturday, marchers will complete the final two miles and gather at Marshall’s gates for a peaceful rally, protest and vigil. Solidarity events are also being organized in other cities and countries—including San Diego, where UnchainedTV will be covering the action.

Marshall BioResources denies allegations of animal cruelty and points to recent USDA inspections that it says resulted in no citations. UnchainedTV invites Marshall BioResources and local authorities to respond.

Follow UnchainedTV’s continuing coverage. Lindsey Baker hosts with reports from Jami Sassone on the ground.

TAKE ACTION:
Join the final rally at Marshall BioResources:�https://marchforanimals.org/marshall-protest/

09/24/2026

BE A PART OF HISTORY! WATCH, COMMENT, SHARE OUT!
As the historic 207-mile March to Abolish Animal Testing enters Day 13, the energy is electric. The ranks are swelling as advocates converge on upstate New York, drawing closer to their ultimate target: Marshall BioResources, the nation's largest commercial breeder of beagles for animal experimentation.
Following an early finish to the day's trek, the group has gathered at Conquest Recreation Field for an evening of community, sign-making, and delicious vegan burrito bowls courtesy of PETA. But the rest stop is also a powerhouse of inspiration.

UnchainedTV's Jane Velez-Mitchell, anti-vivisection activist Hoorik Telle, and reporter on the ground Jami Sassone bring you right into the heart of the campgrounds. The evening features an incredible lineup of speakers, including John Thomas, The Bodybuilding Vegan, diving deep into plant-based nutrition and taking audience questions. They are joined by Lisa Castagnozzi of Free From Harm and Stacy Hegge, founder of Heaven Sent Farm and Rescue pig sanctuary.

Crucially, the Save The Dogs legislative team will be delivering an urgent Call to Action: visit app.savethedogs.io to demand support for the vital COMPACT Act. You can call the Congressional Switchboard and ask for your Congressmember and leave a VM to say: Vote Yes on COMPACT Act. (202) 224-3121 Stay tuned as momentum peaks ahead of Saturday's massive showdown outside the facility gates!

🍁 FALL into UARC events this weekend! 🍂❕Many events are THIS Saturday; protests with Bailing Out Benji at the West Jorda...
09/24/2026

🍁 FALL into UARC events this weekend! 🍂

❕Many events are THIS Saturday; protests with Bailing Out Benji at the West Jordan Puppy Store and Foie Gras Free Utah in SLC (DM them or us for more info!)
🎞️ Movie Night @ The ARC followed by Dinner at local vegan restaurant

🐱 On Sunday, join us in helping Cat Shelter Construction to help community cat colonies prepare for winter. This volunteer opportunity is LIMITED, so please DM to RSVP your spot & for the address!

🥪 Don’t forget to stop by Buds Sandwich Shop to celebrate their 14th Birthday & renew your UARC membership 💚 the bday festivities happen this Saturday 11am-5pm at their Downtown location 🎉

❔Are you wanting to stay involved with all UARC events + events supported by UARC?
🚫 Not all events are publicly posted on Instagram & Facebook, so send us a DM to find out how you can stay connected! 💚

09/23/2026

WATCH, COMMENT AND BE A PART OF HISTORY BY SHARING OUT! Welcome to Day 12 of the March to Abolish Animal Testing! Tonight’s gathering at Trolley Park in New York features powerful voices, including John Thomas—aka The Bodybuilding Vegan and founder of Vegan Squad—who is marching alongside us and taking the stage to speak.
The march team is deeply honored to be joined by Starla, a resilient beagle rescued from the trouble Ridglan breeding facility in Wisconsin that’s now closed, alongside her mom JP, a dedicated volunteer with Against All Oddz (AAO). AAO is the local organization that welcomed Starla after her release, nurturing her back to health and preparing her for a loving home.
The skyrocketing anti-vivisection movement is steadily closing in on its ultimate destination: the gates of Marshall BioResources, the nation’s largest breeder of beagles for experimentation. Thousands of dogs face unimaginable suffering when they are shipped out to laboratories for painful experimentation, even as top U.S. government agencies pivot toward modern, reliable non-animal testing methods like organs-on-chips, AI, and quantum computing.
To bring these critical updates to the public, UnchainedTV’s Jane Velez-Mitchell, along with Jennifer Tourkin, an animal rescuer and mom to rescued Ridglan beagle MayDay—and on-the-ground reporter Jami Sassone, are providing live coverage. Now, let’s get the latest on this march forward for science and compassion!

09/23/2026

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is driving monumental victories for animals and modern science. Learn all about their groundbreaking work!
Coming on the heels of recommendations from PCRM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded 10 grants totaling $88 million to help create or modernizing laboratories dedicated to human-based research, marking a major step toward ending animal experiments.

PCRM is also pushing the NIH to accurately count laboratory animals so Americans fed up with wasteful and cruel animal tests can see the full scope of this debacle.
You can help celebrate these and other milestones at two exclusive, high-impact California gatherings featuring delicious plant-based food and exceptional special guests.

Join the PCRM party in Northern California on October 10th at 4:00 PM, or in Los Angeles on October 11th at 4:00 PM. Seating is strictly limited, so secure your tickets today at tinyurl.com/PCRMPARTY and be part of the future of compassionate, effective medicine!

Now let’s get the scoop from PCRM’s Director of Research Advocacy Ryan Merkley and Senior Vice President of Development Betsy Watson, as we dive deep into this vital mission!

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