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WATCH: Saving Animals from the Los Angeles Fires

In Defense of Animals has joined forces with local organizations to rescue, care for, and rehome animals impacted by fire in Los Angeles.

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UPDATE: Butchered Dogs Lose As Morocco Wins Soccer’s 2030 World Cup Bid

FIFA awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain, & Portugal despite widespread protests over Morocco’s ongoing mass killing of 3 million dogs by poisoning them…

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MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Heroic Animal Rescue Efforts Amid Palisades Fire

As the devastating Palisades Fire and others continue to ravage communities in Los Angeles, In Defense of Animals is taking decisive action to support animal rescuers…

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End Cruel & Unsafe Captive Animal Expos in Los Angeles County

Urge Pomona Fairplex to stop hosting harmful animal expos and the L.A. Board of Supervisors to adopt a county-wide ban in Los Angeles.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Soccer Horror as FIFA Awards Morocco 2030 World Cup Bid Despite Continued Abuses

In Defense of Animals and the International Animal Welfare Protection Coalition (IAWPC) are profoundly disappointed that FIFA has awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco,…

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Dogs Clamped, Poisoned & Shot for World Cup in Morocco

Morocco’s brutal dog killings for the 2030 World Cup bid violate animal welfare and traumatize children. Call on FIFA to end this cruelty now!

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Animal Hurricane Victims Still at Risk in Devastated North Carolina

Hurricane Helene left animals terrified, stranded, and fighting for their lives. In Defense of Animals’ work must continue to help animals who lost their homes and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Shelter Receives Help for Abandoned Animals

In a show of community support for abandoned cats and dogs, In Defense of Animals' President Dr. Marilyn Kroplick presented $2,000 worth of essential supplies to…

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Victory! Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In a major win for rabbit advocates and rescue groups nationwide, Petco has announced the immediate end of its pilot program to sell rabbits in select stores, and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In Defense of Animals applauds Petco for stopping rabbit sales following major public outcry.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Petco’s Giant Leap Backward for Rabbits

In Defense of Animals and local animal rights advocates protested at a Petco in San Francisco to condemn the company’s shocking decision to resume rabbit sales in…

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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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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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