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Utah Animal Rights Coalition
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. UARC is an all-volunteer organization.
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Leaked Video Reveals Seriousness of COVID-19 Threat From Mink Farms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9dvnHcP2n0 UARC recently obtained a video clip from the Fur Commission USA's recent annual meeting, which was held via Zoom due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This video clip reveals that the fur industry and representatives of the...
UARC to Governor Herbert: Shut Down Mink Farms Now!
According to national and local news reports, mink on at least two Utah farms have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Employees on both of these facilities have also tested positive for COVID-19, suggesting that bidirectional zoonotic...
VICTORY! Salt Lake County Bans Cruel Circus Acts!
Following years of protest, pressure, and campaigning by UARC and other animal advocacy organizations, we are excited to announce that in June 2020 Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson issued an Executive Order prohibiting any County-owned facility from being used for...
Help UARC Achieve a Ban on Cruel Animal Circuses in Salt Lake County
UPDATE: We are excited to update you that Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has listened to pleas for compassion and has issued an executive order banning the use of county facilities from hosting cruel circuses which exploit wild animals. Earlier this year, UARC...
Echelon Tattoo & Vegan Boutique Now Offers UARC Member Benefits!
We are excited to welcome Echelon Tattoo into the family of local businesses offering UARC members discounts, benefits, and other perks! Effective immediately, UARC members will receive a 10% discount off any in-person purchase from the Echelon Tattoo vegan boutique,...
UARC Investigator Documents Animal Suffering at Jordan World Circus
I attended the January 22, 2020 Jordan World Circus at the Deseret Peak Complex in Grantsville, Utah. I was horrified from the minute I walked into the pre-show. Betty, the female elephant at the circus, was used to give rides to attendees who paid extra. Staff would...
UARC Applauds Salt Lake County’s Decision Disallowing Elephants and Tigers at Upcoming Circus; Urges Formal Ordinance
After hearing concerns from UARC, Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson's office has announced that it will disallow Jordan World Circus from using wild animals in its shows next week at the South Jordan Equestrian Center. Jordan World Circus is continuing to exploit...
Building a Compassionate Thanksgiving: VR + Dinner Event
PURCHASE TICKETS Each year in the United States, an estimated 46 million turkeys are killed for the Thanksgiving “tradition.” The overwhelming majority of these turkeys are raised in dismal, factory-like conditions where they are packed wing-to-wing by the thousands...
UARC Urges USDA to Revoke Ivie Acres Farm’s License
Disturbing photos and videos were captured this week by a concerned citizen in Grantsville, Utah. The photos show numerous dead animals, including llamas and even a zebra, in various stages of decay thrown onto a property like they are nothing but garbage. The animals...
NEWS RELEASE: 4th Annual All-Vegan ‘SLC VegFest’ Expects to Set Attendance Record
Contact: Jeremy Beckham jeremy@slcveg.com This Saturday, an estimated 5,000 people will descend on the Salt Lake City Main Library Plaza for the 4th annual SLC VegFest, a festival presented by Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC). VegFest will feature food, a beer...