Posted on the 16th December 2022

We would like to thank all our supporters who have spoken out on behalf of reindeer and other animals used in festive events this year. We are so grateful to everyone who has been in touch to tell us about events and those who have emailed event organisers to urge them to find more compassionate ways to celebrate Christmas.

Here are a few examples of the amazing ways our supporters have helped stop reindeer exploitation this year:

North East England 

North East Animal Rights (NEAR) with other animal rights groups and supporters in the area campaigned hard for several years against the use of camels in a local parade in South Tyneside. After camels were dropped from this event, NEAR have now turned their attention to