#FeelGoodFriday: Progress that makes us believe in change
Amidst so much difficult news, we sometimes forget that change is happening.
Every week, there are signs of a more compassionate world, where governments, businesses, and individuals decide to act ethically and with empathy towards animals.
This edition of #FeelGoodFriday celebrates four developments from the last month that show that transformation is underway — from Chile to the most influential catwalks on the planet.
🇨🇱 Chile could lead the way in ocean protection 🌊🐙
The Chilean Congress is debating a bill that seeks to ban industrial octopus farming, a cruel practice that has already generated international condemnation.
Although there are no such farms in the country yet, the proposal acts preventively, anticipating attempts to introduce this industry. The scientific evidence is clear: octopuses are highly intelligent, sentient animals that are difficult to keep without causing suffering.
If approved, Chile would be the first country in Latin America to ban this practice, setting an ethical and environmental precedent that reinforces its leadership in the region.
👉 A victory for the ocean, and a lesson in political empathy.
Source: mestizos.cl
👠 Vogue and Condé Nast say goodbye to new furs 🪶
The publishing house Condé Nast, responsible for magazines such as Vogue, Glamour and Vanity Fair, announced a fur-free policy in all its publications and campaigns.
This means that the use of fur from animals bred or hunted for their coats will no longer be promoted, a historic change in one of the world's most influential industries.
Only limited exceptions will be allowed, such as second-hand fur or fur linked to sustainable indigenous practices.
👉 When cultural references change, the world listens. Compassion can also be a trend. Source: humaneworld.org
🇮🇩 Indonesia moves towards banning the trade in dog and cat meat 🐕🐈
The Indonesian Parliament has included the Animal Protection and Welfare Bill in its 2026 national legislative programme (Prolegnas), bringing the country closer to a total ban on the trade in dog and cat meat.
Currently, more than one million dogs and numerous cats are trafficked for consumption each year in Indonesia, leading to serious animal welfare violations and public health risks, such as the spread of rabies.
The bill has the support of multiple political parties and the Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) coalition, which will continue to push for a clear and enforceable ban.
👉 A historic step forward for Asia and hope for millions of animals.
Source: humaneworld.org
🇬🇧 British High Court to allow challenge to rule allowing chickens to be transported by their feet 🐔⚖️
In the United Kingdom, the High Court has granted permission to challenge in court a new regulation that allows chickens to be transported by their feet in England, Scotland and Wales, something that was previously prohibited under European Union legislation.
Organisations such as the Animal Law Foundation have denounced this measure, pointing out that it causes pain, stress, fractures and suffocation in birds when they are handled upside down.
The court's decision opens the door to a legal review of the regulations, which have been heavily criticised for contradicting the Labour Party's promises to improve animal welfare after Brexit.
👉 A sign of hope: justice can correct political setbacks when compassion is left out of the debate.
Source: The Guardian
💜 Ending the week with hope (and action)
From preventive laws to editorial policies and court battles, all these stories show that change does not happen overnight, but it is progressing — step by step, country by country, conscience by conscience.
Celebrating progress does not mean ignoring setbacks; it means recognising that there are people and movements pushing the world towards compassion.
Because even in difficult times, there are always reasons to believe: empathy is gaining ground.