Bea Arthur's Support For Animal Protection Lives On
In Defense of Animals (IDA) is pleased to announce an award of $5,000 to the C.A.R.E. 4Pets Sanctuary in Antelope Valley, California, made possible by a bequest to IDA from legendary actress and animal advocate Beatrice Arthur. The awards will be distributed annually in celebration of Bea's May 13 birthday. C.A.R.E. is our first recipient.
"We could always count on Bea to support animal causes while also fighting other injustices. She had a great concern for the downtrodden, both animal and human," said Bill Dyer of IDA. Click here to read more and post your own thoughts on our blog. Memories of Bea's support for animals especially encouraged!
World Week For Animals In Laboratories A Success!
IDA's 25th annual World Week for Animals in Laboratories (WWAIL) was another amazing international undertaking, with dozens of events in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Portugal, Brazil, and South Africa! Visit our 2012 Recap page to see photos from events all over the world. Submit your photos to add to the slideshow!
IDA thanks every activist who took part in WWAIL 2012, and we hope it inspired you to keep speaking out for animals in labs. Please consider distributing our Great Ape Protection and Cost Savings Act card on a weekly or monthly basis. Contact us at wwail@idausa.org if you would like to order cards, send us photos, or ask questions.
Over 120,000 primates are used in experiments in the United States alone. Speak out against the use of primates in experiments and urge funding of non-animal methods!
In Defense of Animals invites you to view our Public Service Announcements
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Be a Guardian
(music video)
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The Promise - IDA Africa
Arch's Iguanas
Foie Gras Cruelty Exposed
Undercover Primate Investigation
Undercover TV - An IDA Video Channel
Skin Trade Theatrical Trailer
Eco-Eating
At the Zoo
Undercover Dolphin Investigation
It is the policy of In Defense of Animals to no longer use language that accepts the current concept of animals as property, commodities and/or things. Rather than refer to ourselves or others as "owners" of animals we share our lives with, we now refer to ourselves and others as "guardians" of our animal friends and to animals as "he" or "she" rather than "it."
"Animals have been regarded as property for way too long. It's high time we took on a more loving and responsible relationship with our kindred beings in the web of life on this beautiful planet. I always think and act as a guardian towards my kindred beings, never as their owner."
Jim Mason, author, An Unnatural Order
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