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2026-09-26

California Residents: Tell Governor Newsom to Protect Rodenticide Regulations

Urge Governor Newsom to protect California's rodenticide regulations. Take action to defend animals and support humane solutions.
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animal advocacy, animal protection, California, California legislation, Department of Pesticide Regulation, Governor Gavin Newsom, humane wildlife policy, pesticides, public policy, rats, rodenticide, secondary poisoning, take action, wildlife protection
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2026-09-25

The Largest Private Wild Animal Nature Reserve in Ireland is Facing Destruction

Protect hundreds of wild animals in Dunsany Nature Reserve in County Meath, Ireland, by re-routing the Dublin to Navan Rail Line.
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take action, wild and free, wild animals and habitats
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2026-09-25

Endangered Gorillas, Elephants, Hippos, & Other Animals at Risk in Virunga National Park

Speak out to protect Virunga National Park and Lake Edward, home to endangered mountain gorillas and countless wild animals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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gorillas, Virunga, Wild Animals
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2026-09-19

Pennsylvania Residents: Support Bill to Protect Pollinators & Native Habitats

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering the Native Habitats at Commonwealth Facilities Act (HB 426), which would protect pollinators and native habitats.
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Pennsylvania, pollinators, Wild Animals
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2026-09-18

The Bloody Deer Slaughter on Catalina Island Has Begun

Tell Governor Newsom to stop the Catalina Island deer slaughter extermination program by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
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animal protection, California, Catalina Island, Catalina Island Conservancy, CEQA, deer, deer slaughter, environmental review, Governor Gavin Newsom, habitat, mule deer, Wild Animals
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2026-09-14

Michigan Residents: Save Ore Lake’s Mute Swans From Harassment & Death

Swan advocates are sounding the alarm over resolutions that have been passed by Green Oak and Hamburg Township Boards approving lethal control for mute swans on…
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geese, Michigan, mute swans, Wild Animals
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2026-09-07

Michigan Residents: Oppose Bill Legalizing Deer Baiting in the Lower Peninsula

Baiting deer is currently banned in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, but lawmakers are considering a bill (HB 4445) that could change that.
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deer, Michigan, Wild Animals
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2026-08-30

Ohio Residents: Stop the Expansion of Silencers for Hunting

Urge Ohio lawmakers to oppose SB 214, a dangerous bill that would deregulate firearm suppressors and put people and animals at risk.
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animal protection, Animals, firearms, gun laws, hunting, Ohio, Public Safety, suppressors, Wild Animals, Wildlife
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2026-08-30

New Jersey Residents: Support a Ban on Fur Farming!

Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering legislation (A5060/S4227), which would ban fur farming in the state. Urge them to pass these bills!
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fur, fur farming, New Jersey, Wild Animals
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2026-08-28

Keep Florida’s Black Bears Out of Hunters’ Crosshairs

Florida’s black bears need protection, not hunting. Urge officials to end Florida’s newly reinstated bear hunt and protect recovering bears.
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black bears, Florida, Wild Animals
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2026-08-24

New York Residents: Urge Gov. Hochul to Ban Octopus Farming

Urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign S.7421B/A.8043C and ban commercial octopus farming in New York before this cruel industry takes hold.
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A.8043C, animal protection, aquatic animals, factory farms, Kathy Hochul, New York, octopus farming, octopuses, S.7421B
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2026-08-17

New Jersey Residents: Oppose Sunday Deer Hunting With Firearms

Deer in New Jersey can already be widely hunted, but they’re at least protected from being killed with firearms on Sundays. Unfortunately, legislation under consideration…
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hunting, New Jersey, Wild Animals
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2026-08-10

Michigan Residents: Protect Gray Wolves From Slaughter!

Michigan lawmakers want to force a gray wolf hunting season. Urge your representative to vote NO on HB 6008 and protect wolves.
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endangered species, Endangered Species Act, gray wolves, Michigan, Wild Animals, Wildlife
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2026-08-03

Ohio Residents: Stop a Constitutional Right to Hunt & Kill Wild Animals

Urge Ohio senators to oppose S.J.R. 8, which would create a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and kill wild animals.
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animal protection, constitutional amendment, fishing, hunting, Ohio, state legislation, walleye, white-tailed deer, Wild Animals
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2026-07-31

Will 475,000 Owls Be Massacred for the Timber Industry?

Tell U.S. senators & House reps to end brutal slaughter of ½-million barred & spotted owls. Nullify “BOMS” killing campaign w. Congressional legislation.
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barred owl, BOMS, Endangered Species Act, invasive species, logging, owl, slaughter, spotted owl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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2026-07-27

Indiana Residents: Stop Expanded Bobcat Trapping & Trophy Hunting

Indiana residents: Urge Gov. Mike Braun to reverse expanded bobcat killing and stop the rule from becoming permanent.
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bobcat, hunting, Indiana, Indiana bobcats
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2026-07-27

Massachusetts Residents: Stop Expanded Hunting in the MassReady Act

Massachusetts lawmakers may expand Sunday hunting, crossbow use and hunting closer to homes. Urge them to remove these provisions.
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deer, hunting, Massachusetts, public lands
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2026-07-24

Tell Congress: End Cruel Horse & Burro Roundups

Urge Congress to protect wild horses and burros from cruel helicopter roundups and support humane, on-range management solutions.
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United States, wild horses
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2026-07-03

Australia’s Shark Nets Are Killing Dolphins, Turtles, Whales, & Sharks

Stop the cruel slaughter in Australian waters. Demand an end to lethal shark nets & drumlines that kill dolphins, turtles, and whales.
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Australia, Cetaceans, dolphins, New South Wales, sea turtles, sharks, whales, Wild Animals
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2026-07-03

Point Reyes Needs Tule Elk, Not Ranching Exploitation

Tell National Park Service & Nature Conservancy that wild Tule elk & deer, not exploited for-profit cows, can & should restore Point Reyes National Park.
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Point Reyes National Seashore, restore, rewild, Tule elk
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2026-06-26

Protect Marineland’s Deer & Elk From Suffering & Slaughter

Urge Canadian animal welfare authorities to investigate reported suffering and possible slaughter of deer and elk at closed Marineland.
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animal protection, animal welfare, Canada, captive animals, deer
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2026-06-12

Cyanide Bomb Ban Overturned by Trump Administration on Public Lands, Killing Countless Animals

Urge BLM to reinstate its ban on cruel M-44 cyanide devices that kill wild animals and endanger companion animals and people.
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2026-05-17

New York Residents: Support a Ban on Cruel Leg-Gripping Traps

Lawmakers are considering legislation (S.01182/A.667) that would make them illegal in New York.
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New York, trapping, Wild Animals
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2026-05-01

More Tule Elk Should Graze at Point Reyes National Park, Not Exploited Cows!

Tell the National Park Service and the Nature Conservancy that wild Tule elk, not privately exploited cows should be at Point Reyes National Seashore Park.
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Point Reyes National Seashore, restore, rewild, Tule elk
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