Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Defense of Animals is proud to announce the rescue of nine red-eared slider turtles from the former Los Angeles bar Brennan’s, which permanently closed at the end of 2025 after decades of hosting controversial turtle races. For more than 50 years, the bar’s turtle racing events drew crowds and became part of its public identity, but animal advocates long raised concerns about the welfare and exploitation of the turtles used for entertainment. Following sustained pressure from In Defense of Animals and other animal protection organizations, the practice ultimately ended.
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In Defense of Animals is proud to announce the rescue of nine red-eared slider turtles from the former Los Angeles bar Brennan’s, which permanently closed at the end of 2025 after decades of hosting controversial turtle races. For more than 50 years, the bar’s turtle racing events drew crowds and became part of its public identity, but animal advocates long raised concerns about the welfare and exploitation of the turtles used for entertainment. Following sustained pressure from In Defense of Animals and other animal protection organizations, the practice ultimately ended.
Read more: bit.ly/3Rq15EK
