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2026-09-25

WATCH the UPDATE: Billboard Calls for Frankie the Monkey to Retire to Sanctuary in Kansas

A billboard calls on Pet Stop to release Frankie, the capuchin monkey, after 19 years inside a store and allow his sanctuary retirement.
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animals in entertainment, campaigns, exotic pet trade, Free Frankie, Justice for Animals, Kansas, Kansas City, monkeys, primates
 

2026-09-18

MEDIA RELEASE: Billboard Asks Shawnee Pet Store to Let Frankie the Monkey Retire After 19 Years

A billboard beside Interstate 35 in Shawnee, Kansas, asks Pet Stop to let Frankie, a capuchin monkey who has spent 19 years inside the store, retire to a sanctuary.
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entertainment, Kansas, primates
 

2026-09-11

Bonded Senior Lions at San Francisco Zoo Deserve Sanctuary

Urge the San Francisco Zoo to send bonded senior lions Jasiri and Marvella to a reputable sanctuary where they can retire together.
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African lions, animal rights, animal sanctuary, animal welfare, California, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, Jasiri, lion sanctuary, lions, Marvella, Mayor Daniel Lurie, San Francisco, San Francisco Zoo, Supervisor Myrna Melgar, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Wildlife, zoo animals
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2026-06-15

New York Residents: Tell Governor Hochul to End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts

Help pass A.5850/S.3629-A to ban the use of bears, big cats, primates, kangaroos, and wallabies in traveling shows across New York.
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captive animals, New York, Wild Animals
 

2026-06-06

UPDATE: SF Zoo Hid $12M as Officials Push $36M Bailout and Panda Boondoggle

A city audit exposes deep failures at the San Francisco Zoo as officials push a taxpayer bailout and reckless panda plan.
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EcoParque Buenos Aires
 

2026-06-01

California Residents: Pass the Cockfighting Cruelty Act

Urge California senators to support AB 928 to help law enforcement stop cockfighting before more roosters suffer and die.
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animal cruelty, animals in entertainment, California, chickens, cockfighting, Farmed Animals
 

2026-05-30

Bull Who Loved to Play Forced Into Deadly Arena

Tell Professional Bull Riding sponsors to stop funding bull riding after Man Hater suffered a fatal injury during a championship event.
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animal cruelty, animal entertainment, bull riding, bulls, cows
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2026-05-29

From Cages to Community: What San Francisco Can Learn from Buenos Aires’ EcoParque

From cages to community: EcoParque shows how San Francisco can reimagine the future of the SF Zoo.
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animal protection, Animal Well-being, Buenos Aires, captive animals, EcoParque Buenos Aires, Rethink SF Zoo, San Francisco, SF Zoo Reform, Zoo Reform
 

2026-05-05

MEDIA RELEASE: Sneaky City Audit Release Shows San Francisco Zoo Hid Millions in Unapproved Spending

In Defense of Animals is calling for urgent reforms following the quiet release of a long-awaited city audit of the San Francisco Zoo, which validates whistleblower…
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animals in entertainment, San Francisco Zoo
 

2026-04-12

Rhode Island Residents: Close Deadly Gambling Loophole Hurting Greyhounds!

Rhode Island banned greyhound racing in 2010, which should have been a huge win for dogs, but residents can still bet on races taking place elsewhere.
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animals in entertainment, greyhounds, Rhode Island
 

2026-04-12

New York Residents: End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts

Support A.5850/S.3629-A to ban the use of bears, big cats, primates, kangaroos, and wallabies in traveling shows across New York.
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captive animals, New York, Wild Animals
 

2026-03-22

Illinois Residents: Ban Cruel Steer Tailing!

Illinois residents: Urge state senators to support SB 45 to ban cruel steer tailing. Help end this brutal practice and protect animals from severe injury.
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coleadero, cows, Farmed Animals, Illinois, rodeo, steer, steer tailing
 

2026-03-20

MEDIA RELEASE: Panda Plan Canceled, Raises Call for San Francisco Zoo to Transition to "Ecopark SF"

In Defense of Animals, SF ZooWatch, Panda Voices and local advocates are calling for the mayor's immediate intervention following breaking reports that the San Francisco…
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animals in entertainment, panda, San Francisco Zoo
 

2026-01-25

Worcester, Massachusetts Residents: Stop Rodeo Cruelty

Support Worcester’s ordinance to ban cruel rodeo practices. Protect animals from pain, terror, and abuse.
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bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, rodeo, Vegan, Worcester
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2026-01-09

UPDATE: Baywatch Star Welcomes End of Brennan’s Turtle Races

After decades of exploitation, turtle racing at Brennan’s has ended, and the turtles are now cleared for retirement to appropriate outdoor homes.
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advocacy, Alexandra Paul, animal exploitation, Los Angeles, reptiles, turtles, victories, welfare
 

2025-12-30

MEDIA RELEASE: Baywatch Star Welcomes End of Brennan’s Turtle Races

In Defense of Animals and Baywatch star Alexandra Paul are welcoming the permanent closure of Brennan’s Pub in Marina del Rey, marking the end of a decades-long…
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entertainment, Los Angeles, turtle races, Wild Animals
 

2025-12-19

Stop Pig Wrestling & Hog Bagging Torture at Rodeos & Fairs

Terrified pigs are abused at hog-bagging and pig-wrestling events. Speak out and demand that community leaders end this violent, cruel entertainment.
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bandera, county fair, entertainment, Farmed Animals, hog bagging, pig wrestling, pigs, rodeo, Texas, Wyoming
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2025-11-03

Los Angeles: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals

Ban cruel rodeo practices in Los Angeles. Urge the City Council to pass the LA rodeo ban to ban calf roping, electric prods, flank straps, and more.
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bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, Los Angeles, rodeo, Vegan
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2025-10-16

MEDIA RELEASE: Fresh Scrutiny Amid SF Zoo Gorilla's Preventable Death & Silverback Soirée

Newly revealed details confirm that Oscar Jonesy — the San Francisco Zoo’s longtime resident silverback gorilla — had heart disease and was anesthetized against…
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animals in entertainment, captive animals, San Francisco Zoo
 

2025-10-03

After Baboon Bloodbath, Demand That Zoos Stop Killing Healthy Animals

The recent killings of 12 baboons at a German zoo have brought the practice of killing healthy, “surplus” captive animals back into the spotlight.
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animals in entertainment, baboons, captive animals, zoos, zoothanasia
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2025-09-28

Transform the Crumbling San Francisco Zoo Into a Rescue Center!

Join In Defense of Animals in urging Mayor Lurie to stop new animal intakes and transform the San Francisco Zoo into a sanctuary for compassion and conservation.
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captive animals, giant panda, San Francisco Zoo
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2025-09-08

Orange County, California Residents: Ban the Sale of Exotic Animals in Anaheim

Help stop the Reptile Super Show! Urge Anaheim to ban the sale of exotic animals and protect animal welfare, public health, and biodiversity.
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Anaheim, animals in entertainment, California, reptile super show, reptiles, Wild Animals
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2025-08-24

New York City: Ban Cruel Horse Carriages in NYC — Pass Ryder’s Law Intro 967

New York City residents: Urge the city leaders to pass Ryder’s Law (Intro 967), which phases out horse-drawn carriages citywide by June 2026, protects horses, and…
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animal rights, Ban Carriage Horses, Horse Welfare, Humane Policy, New York, NY Legislation, NYC Council, Public Safety, Ryder’s Law
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2025-07-11

Free Frankie the Monkey from a Kansas Pet Store Cage & Send Him to Sanctuary

Frankie the monkey has been caged at Pet Stop for 18 years. In Defense of Animals urges relocation to a sanctuary and urge the USDA to investigate animal welfare…
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animal sanctuary, animal welfare, animals in entertainment, caged, capuchin, Frankie, Kansas, monkeys, pet stop
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