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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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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...
NEWS RELEASE: Dozens of Animal Rights Protesters Expected to Descend on Lagoon Amusement Park
Contact: Jeremy Beckham, jeremy@uarc.io This Saturday, August 31, dozens of members and supporters of Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) will stage a protest outside Lagoon Amusement Park. The anti-cruelty activists are urging Lagoon to retire the park’s captive wild...
UARC Documents & Protests Cruelty at Days of ’47 Rodeo
On July 19, 2019, investigators with UARC attended the annual Days of '47 rodeo to observe and document how the horses, bulls, steers, and calves were treated during the event. Like all rodeos, it was an appalling spectacle of abuse masquerading as wholesome...
PRESS RELEASE: Anti-Cruelty Advocates Will Protest Cruelty to Animals at Days of ’47 Rodeo
Contact: Jeremy Beckham, jeremy@uarc.io This Saturday, July 20, 2019, members and supporters of Utah Animal Rights Coalition (UARC) will congregate outside the Utah State Fairpark to protest the abuse of animals taking place at the “Days of ‘47 Rodeo & Games.”...
Hail Seitan! ‘Mark of the Beastro’ Now Offers Diabolical Discounts to UARC Members!
If you haven't had the chance yet to check out Mark of the Beastro, located at 666 S. State Street in Salt Lake City, then consider this your sign from below! Mark of the Beastro, one of Salt Lake City's newest all-vegan restaurants.Located at 666 S. State Street in...