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MEDIA RELEASE: Home Depot Pressed for Answers as New Tip Emerges About Missing Cats

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Giant Manta Rays Still Face Cruel Capture for Aquarium Display in Florida

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Home Depot: Where Are the Missing Community Cats?

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Victory! California Advances Coexistence, Protects Endangered Animals, & Blocks Hunting Expansion

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Pennsylvania Residents: Help Protect Dogs & Cats Used in Experiments

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WATCH the UPDATE: Mollie’s Pack Spared as Wyoming Wolf Hunt Claims Other Wolves

Giant Manta Rays Still Face Cruel Capture for Aquarium Display in Florida

Urge Florida officials to fully ban the capture of threatened giant manta rays from the ocean for aquarium display and human entertainment.

endangered species, Florida, manta ray, SeaWorld, threatened species, Wild Animals

Victory! California Advances Coexistence, Protects Endangered Animals, & Blocks Hunting Expansion

California advances wildlife coexistence and protects wild animals through key legislative victories for endangered species and humane wildlife policies.

bear, California, mountain lions, Wild Animals, Wolves

WATCH the UPDATE: Mollie’s Pack Spared as Wyoming Wolf Hunt Claims Other Wolves

Mollie’s Pack survived Wyoming’s wolf hunting season, but 10 wolves were killed statewide. Learn what happened and why wolves still need protection.

Wild Animals, Wolves, Wyoming, Yellowstone

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.

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

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.

take action, wild and free, wild animals and habitats

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.

gorillas, Virunga, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Geese Slaughtered at Public Fairgrounds in Alpena Despite Nonlethal Alternatives

Alpena officials face calls from In Defense of Animals to pursue humane, nonlethal solutions to conflicts with Canada geese after the city council authorized a controlled…

geese, hunting, Michigan, Wild Animals

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.

Pennsylvania, pollinators, Wild Animals

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.

animal protection, California, Catalina Island, Catalina Island Conservancy, CEQA, deer, deer slaughter, environmental review, Governor Gavin Newsom, habitat, mule deer, Wild Animals

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…

geese, Michigan, mute swans, Wild Animals

California Residents: Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign the Wildlife Coexistence Act

California lawmakers have passed the Wildlife Coexistence Act (SB 1135), which will ensure a number of measures are enacted to prioritize coexistence. Now it’s on…

California, California Wildlife Coexistence Act, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Catalina Island’s Deer Slaughter Moves Forward Stirring Outrage

In Defense of Animals is appalled the Catalina Island Conservancy has moved forward with its plan to kill mule deer, targeting the first 200 this September and October.

Catalina Island, deer, Wild Animals

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.

deer, Michigan, Wild Animals

California Residents: Tell Gov. Newsom to Veto Deadly Wildlife Bill

California lawmakers have unfortunately passed AB 1722, which would create a deadly loophole for killing species protected under the California Endangered Species…

California, Wild Animals

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.

animal protection, Animals, firearms, gun laws, hunting, Ohio, Public Safety, suppressors, Wild Animals, Wildlife

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!

fur, fur farming, New Jersey, Wild Animals

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.

black bears, Florida, Wild Animals

California Residents: 2nd Stage: Support the California Wildlife Coexistence Act

Urge California lawmakers to support SB 1135 while removing a provision that could put protected wolves at risk.

California, California legislation, California Wildlife Coexistence Act, nonlethal coexistence, SB 1135, wildlife coexistence

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.

A.8043C, animal protection, aquatic animals, factory farms, Kathy Hochul, New York, octopus farming, octopuses, S.7421B

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…

hunting, New Jersey, Wild Animals

Yellowstone Wolf Family at Risk as Wyoming Hunting Season Nears

Protect Yellowstone’s legendary Mollie’s Pack from wolf hunting. Urge Wyoming to close Wolf Hunt Area 1 and keep this historic wolf family safe.

hunting, United States, Wild Animals, wolf, Wolves, Yellowstone

California Residents: Oppose Bill Encouraging Sick Kids to Kill Animals Again!

A bill to expand hunting and fishing opportunities for kids with life-threatening illnesses passed the Senate, and now it’s in the Assembly. While it’s been placed…

California, SB 1021, Wild Animals

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.

endangered species, Endangered Species Act, gray wolves, Michigan, Wild Animals, Wildlife

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.

animal protection, constitutional amendment, fishing, hunting, Ohio, state legislation, walleye, white-tailed deer, Wild Animals

California Residents: Help Bring Grizzly Bears Back!

Urge your California assemblymember to support SB 1305 and assess whether and how grizzly bears could responsibly return.

animal protection, bears, California, Wild Animals

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.

barred owl, BOMS, Endangered Species Act, invasive species, logging, owl, slaughter, spotted owl, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Victory! Plans for the World’s First Octopus Farm Are Scrapped

The world’s first octopus farm has been stopped. Learn why octopus farming threatens animal welfare, ocean ecosystems, and intelligent animals.

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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.

bobcat, hunting, Indiana, Indiana bobcats

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.

deer, hunting, Massachusetts, public lands

Delaware Residents: Urge Gov. Meyer to Veto Dangerous Teen Hunting Bill

Delaware bill HS 1 for HB 427 would let teens hunt and practice shooting without direct adult supervision. Urge Gov. Matt Meyer to veto it.

coexistence, Delaware, hunting, legislation, trapping

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.

United States, wild horses

MEDIA RELEASE: International Effort Launched to Save DRC’s Endangered Animals

In Defense of Animals is partnering with Innovation pour le Développement et la Protection de l’Environnement (IDPE), a civil society organization operating within…

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Alec Baldwin & Mark Ruffalo Join Ban Trophy Hunting Campaign

Alec Baldwin, Mark Ruffalo & top conservationists join the Jane Goodall legacy campaign to demand a global trophy hunting ban. A new report reveals the US imports…

Africa, celebrity, trophy hunting, Wild Animals

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.

Australia, Cetaceans, dolphins, New South Wales, sea turtles, sharks, whales, Wild Animals

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.

Point Reyes National Seashore, restore, rewild, Tule elk

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.

animal protection, animal welfare, Canada, captive animals, deer

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.

California Residents: Oppose Bill Encouraging Sick Kids to Hunt Animals

A disturbing legislative effort in California is underway to expand hunting and fishing opportunities for kids with life-threatening illnesses because there’s nothing…

California, hunting, Wild Animals

California Residents: Stop AB 1722: Protect Endangered Wildlife

Oppose AB 1722 to protect California’s endangered wildlife. Learn how the bill could weaken protections for threatened species and take action today.

California, endangered species, wildlife protection

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.

New York, trapping, Wild Animals

URGENT: Save Endangered Species in Guam by Protecting Their Habitat

Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect critical habitat for 22 endangered species in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Support full designation…

Guam, habitat, insects, Wild Animals

Victory! Bills Threatening Mexican Wolf Recovery Fail in Arizona

Three terrible bills that would have had devastating consequences for the recovery of Mexican wolves have failed in Arizona, thanks in part to public outcry.

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Rhode Island Residents: Support a Ban on Fur!

Lawmakers in Rhode Island are considering legislation (S 2221) that would ban fur from farmed animals in the state.

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Fund An Ambulance for Virunga’s Dying Wild Animals in Africa

Animals in Virunga National Park face a wildlife crisis as hippos and crocodiles are slaughtered. Urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo to enforce protections…

Africa, crocodile, hippos, Rescue, Wild Animals

Fund A Rescue Ambulance for Congo’s Animals

Fund A Rescue Ambulance for Congo’s Animals

Massachusetts Residents: Support a Ban on Octopus Farming

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation (H 4422) that would ban octopus farming in the state.

Massachusetts, octopus farming, Wild Animals

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.

Point Reyes National Seashore, restore, rewild, Tule elk

Stop Colombia From Killing Innocent Hippos

Colombia plans to kill dozens of hippos. Urge officials to stop and choose humane, nonlethal solutions to manage their population.

animal protection, animal welfare, captive animals, hippos

New Jersey Residents: Support an Octopus Farming Ban!

Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering legislation that would ban octopus farming.

New Jersey, octopus farming, Wild Animals

New York Residents: Support a Ban on Fur Sales!

There’s a chance to make even more of a difference in the fight against the fur trade in New York with the introduction of legislation that will ban the manufacture…

Tell the National Park Service: Keep Bear Baiting Out of Alaska’s National Preserves

Urge the National Park Service to reject bear baiting in Alaska’s national preserves. This proposal threatens public safety, ecosystems, and wildlife conservation.…

Alaska, bears, National Park Service

California Residents: Support the California Wildlife Coexistence Act to Save Wild Animals

Urge California lawmakers to pass the Wildlife Coexistence Act and protect wild animals through humane, nonlethal coexistence strategies.

bears, California, coexistence, legislation

San Francisco: No! Artificial Turf Burns Paws & Destroys Habitats

Protect wildlife and animal companions from harmful artificial turf. Urge San Francisco to preserve natural grass and trees at Crocker Amazon Park.

animal protection, animal welfare, artificial grass, artificial turf, companion animals, dogs, environmental impact, habitat loss, urban parks, urban wildlife, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection

WATCH: Ranchers Lobby To Put Thousands More Cows Back Into Point Reyes National Park

Ranchers push to bring cows back to Point Reyes, risking wildlife, water, and climate. Speak out to protect the Tule elk and this national park.

California, cattle grazing, climate crisis, habitat, national parks, Point Reyes National Seashore, Tule elk, wildlife protection

UPDATE: Etsy Bans Fur — A Major Win for Animals & Compassionate Shoppers

Etsy bans fur after sustained advocacy. A major win for animals as pressure grows on remaining retailers to end fur sales.

animal protection, campaigns, Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade, corporate policy, ethical shopping, fashion, fur, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Cody Roberts Dodges Prison for Sadistic Wolf Torture

In Defense of Animals is utterly disgusted by the sentencing of Cody Roberts, who got probation for sadistic wolf torture in Wyoming.

Wild Animals, Wolves, Wyoming

California Residents: Protect Nesting Birds: Stop Fireworks at Ballona Wetlands

Tell California officials to ban Ballona Wetlands fireworks and protect wild animals with safer drone shows on the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, Los Angeles, Pacific Flyway, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE/BREAKING: Etsy to Ban All Fur Sales

In a decisive move signaling the continued collapse of the fur industry, global marketplace Etsy has announced a total ban on the sale of animal fur products across…

Arizona Residents: Protect Endangered Mexican Wolves From Legislative Assault

Despite decades of protection under the Endangered Species Act, Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest are still far from recovered. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped…

Arizona, Mexican Wolves, Rep. Lupe Diaz , Wild Animals

Animals at Ballona Wetlands Need Federal Protection Before Bulldozing Resumes

Tell the National Park Service to recommend full protection for Ballona Wetlands, a rare Los Angeles coastal habitat vital for wild animals.

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, Los Angeles, National Park Service, wild and free, Wild Animals

Save the Ballona Wetlands: A Sanctuary on the Brink

Save the Ballona Wetlands: A Sanctuary on the Brink

Wild Animals Are Dying Horrific Deaths on Roadways

Support the Wildlife Road Crossing Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078 / S.3503) to fund safe crossings for wild animals, reduce roadkill, restore habitats, and…

amphibians, Road Crossing, United States, Wild Animals

Yellowstone’s Bison Roam Free, Then Are Sent to Slaughterhouses

Wild bison in Yellowstone are still being captured and sent to slaughter. Contact Yellowstone National Park’s superintendent and Montana’s governor to urge protection…

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Idaho Residents: Protect Wolves, Coyotes & Foxes From Aerial Gunning!

A dangerous bill moving through the legislature in Idaho would expand aerial gunning of unprotected and “predatory animals” to include wolves.

Idaho, Wild Animals, Wolves

Illinois Residents: Ban the Sale of Cruel Glue Traps!

Illinois lawmakers are considering HB 5144 to ban the sale of glue traps statewide. Urge the Illinois House to pass this bill and end these cruel devices.

animal cruelty prevention, glue traps, humane wildlife policy, Illinois House Bill HB 5144, Illinois legislation, pest control reform, wildlife protection

New Jersey Residents: Give Wild Animals a Voice on the Fish and Game Commission

New Jersey lawmakers are considering bills (S471/A2005) that would replace three of six seats on the council held by sportsmen with representatives chosen by animal…

New Jersey, Wild Animals

Illinois Residents: Ban Cruel Wild Animal Killing Contests

Illinois Residents: Contact your state senator to support SB 3063 to ban wildlife killing contests and save countless coyotes, foxes, raccoons, and other animals.

coyote, fox, Illinois, raccoons, Wild Animals, wildlife killing contests

Support the SAFE Act — But Close the Horse Slaughter Loophole

The SAFE Act must ban equine slaughter and export for any purpose. Urge Congress to close the loophole now.

burros, equines, horse slaughter, horses, SAFE Act, wild horses

Tell Canada: Protect Seal Families, Not The Brutal Fur Industry

Take action to end Canada’s commercial seal hunt. Protect mother seals and pups from brutal killing during breeding season. Speak up to stop the seal slaughter.

Canada, hunting, seals, Wild Animals

Florida Residents: Stop Endangered Marine Species Captures

Urge Florida lawmakers to support the MANTA Protection Act and ban the capture of threatened manta rays for aquariums and marine parks.

endangered species, Florida, manta ray, SeaWorld, threatened species, Wild Animals, Wildlife

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