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MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: NYC Exposes Turkiye’s Stray Dog Massacre

Activists united on Saturday at Washington Square Park to demonstrate against Türkiye’s “stray slaughter law” which passed last month.

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MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Turkish Consulate Rocked by Stray Dog Massacre Shame

Police evicted activists from Los Angeles’ Turkish Consulate General as they demanded Türkiye repeal its “stray slaughter law” which was passed last month.

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MEDIA RELEASE: DC Turkish Embassy Faces Stray Dog Massacre Shame

Activists united on Wednesday at Washington D.C.’s Turkish Embassy to demand Türkiye repeal its “stray slaughter law” which passed last month.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Türkiye’s Mass Dog Slaughter Sparks London Protest

70 people from across the UK united on Sunday at London’s Turkish Embassy to demand Türkiye repeal its “stray slaughter law” which passed last month. In Defense…

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Stop Türkiye’s Gruesome Mass Killing of 4 Million Homeless Dogs & Cats

Homeless dogs are being mercilessly killed in garbage trucks and dumped in open pit graves in Türkiye. Act now to halt the world’s largest dog and cat slaughter.

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WATCH: Activists Protest Animal Cruelty at the Reptile Super Show in Anaheim

In Defense of Animals protested the Reptile Super Show, an annual event that exploits reptiles and amphibians for display and sale to the public.

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Community Spay/Neuter Jar Donations Support Bay Area Rescue

In Defense of Animals recently helped animal companions by supporting the sterilizing of rescued rats. These lucky rats are among the many up for adoption at Ratical…

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WATCH: Ida & Achilles’ Canine Cancer Battles Are A Wake-Up Call

Achilles and Ida caught canine cancer on the streets. Urgent action can save dogs like them and stop dog meat eating through a spay and neuter partnership in Indonesia!

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Drop Trap Donation is Saving Community Cats in California

A new drop trap is helping community cats in Merced, California get the care and medical attention they need.

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Victory! Mongolia Passes Historic Animal Rights Law Ending Poisoning & Shooting

Mongolia has passed the Pet Law, its first law protecting animal companions, a groundbreaking victory for animal rights that follows years of campaigning.

UPDATE: Animals You’re Saving in Gaza & Israel

In Defense of Animals is aiding animal victims of war in Israel and Gaza. Read uplifting animal rescue stories and discover how you can help.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Gaza’s Open Checkpoint + Animals Starving: Final Week of Food!

With one week left of food for animals, In Defense of Animals is championing Sulala Society for Animal Care’s urgent call for Israel to allow animal supplies into…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Mongolia Passes Historic Animal Rights Law Ending Killing of 300k Street Dogs & Cats

In a groundbreaking victory for animal rights, In Defense of Animals proudly announces that Mongolia has passed its first law protecting animal companions following…

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Urge China to Make Animal Cruelty Illegal!

Urge China to protect animal companions from cruelty.

China, companion animals, dog meat

Victory! Jail for Fake Rescue Operator Who Killed 30 Dogs and a Buzzard

IDA and local animal activists in Mississippi welcome the sentencing of Jessica Collins, who was charged with the deaths of 30 dogs on her property.

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Protect Horses From the Abusive Practice of “Soring”

Tell the USDA not to withdraw critical protections for horses from soring under the Horse Protection Act without taking further action.

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Victory! Florida’s Hillsborough County Bans Retail Sales of Rabbits

In a victory for rabbits and rescuers in Florida, Hillsborough County has banned the retail sale of rabbits in pet stores and other public locations! Now, we’re…

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Virginia Residents: Ban the Cruel Practice of Cat Declawing

Virginia could be the next state to ban the cruel practice of declawing cats. Urge the House of Representatives to pass HB 1382!

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Honor Animal Companions on Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is August 29 and the IDA team is paying tribute to animal companions who they have loved and lost.

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Urge Petco to Halt Unethical Rabbit Sales!

Urge Petco to immediately halt and permanently end the sale of rabbits and recommit to promoting adoption to help reduce the shelter crisis.

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