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Dozens of Dead & Starving Dogs in Mississippi Cry For Justice

Demand justice for dead and dying dogs discovered at a property in Lafayette County, Mississippi!

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Disappointment In Mississippi: Bill to Strengthen Dogfighting Penalties Dies

Disappointing news! Legislation introduced by Sen. Angela Hill that would have amended Mississippi's racketeering law to include dogfighting has died in committee.

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WATCH: Mike the Horse Rescued Despite Repeated Efforts to Hide Him

Mike the horse has been rescued and his neglectful guardian has received proper punishment in Mississippi thanks to In Defense of Animals’ Justice For Animals campaign.

District Attorney Refuses to Prosecute Mass Starvation Cases in Tennessee

Demand authorities in Grainger County, Tennessee, seek justice for animals who were left to starve to death.

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Dogfighting Arrest of a Pentagon Official Must Lead To Serious Consequences

Demand justice in case of Pentagon official running dogfighting ring!

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MEDIA RELEASE: Couple Charged Following Rescue of 70+ Dogs in Mississippi

In Defense of Animals applauds the Newton County justice system for binding over to the grand jury the couple charged for their roles in causing the suffering and…

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WATCH: More Than 70 Dogs Saved From Nightmare Property Littered With Bones

In a horrifying scene of neglect in Newton County, Mississippi, over 100 dogs were discovered, abandoned by the person who was supposed to save them.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Justice Served for Inexcusably Neglected Horses

In Defense of Animals, which operates Hope Animal Sanctuary and the Justice for Animals campaign in Mississippi, applauds the sentencing of a man convicted of failing…

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Don’t Let Dogfighters Escape Serious Consequences in Mississippi

Urge Sen. Angela Hill to introduce legislation that would strengthen penalties for dogfighting in Mississippi.

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Get Justice for 20 Dogs Seized From Dogfighter in Georgia

More than 20 dogs were spared a horrifying fate in a Georgia dogfighting ring. Seek maximum penalties for their abuser.

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WATCH: A Dog Abandoned On a Chain Now Provides Comfort to Other Foster Dogs

A dog who was chained and abandoned in Mississippi became a foster fail and now helps other dogs overcome their traumatic pasts.

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Rescuing, Fostering, and Placing Animals in Mississippi, Thanks to Caring People!

Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi is a flagship for regional rescues, aiding hundreds of animals every year. When it’s at capacity, the Justice for Animals campaign…

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WATCH: Freezing Dogs Get Much-Needed Shelters

Guardians in Mississippi welcome shelters brought to protect their dogs.

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WATCH: After Being Nearly Starved to Death, Sophia is Finally Home

Thanks to our Justice for Animals campaign, Drake and Sophie who were nearly starved to death in Mississippi are now safe in new homes.

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It’s Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week!

Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week this February 7-14 aims to raise awareness about the cruelty and dangers of chaining dogs, and change hearts and minds about how…

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Texas Law Wasn’t Able to Help This Tangled Up Dog

Hopefully Texas’ new law addressing the welfare of chained dogs will protect more from suffering, and change more hearts and minds about how to better care for dogs.

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It’s Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week

This February 7-14 is Have a Heart for Chained Dogs week, and we’re continuing to work to end this cruel practice and raise awareness for the countless dogs suffering…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Man Sentenced For Animal Cruelty Over Hanging Death of Dog

In Defense of Animals is appalled with the outcome of the trial of a family that was charged with animal cruelty for the death of their dog, who died entangled and…

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WATCH: We Didn’t Give Up on Finding Winston

We couldn’t be happier for Winston and his friends, who were rescued from life on a chain.

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Tethered and Abandoned, Smokey Deserved Better and Got It

Abandoned dog whose guardian was suffering from addiction gets a new home.

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Urge Mongolia to Pass Its First Law Protecting Animal Companions

Mongolia needs an animal companion rights law to provide a safe and humane environment for them and to improve their guardians’ responsibility.

Texas Bill to Protect Chained Dogs Finally Becomes a Law

After vetoing a similar bill this summer, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott finally acted positively on behalf of abused dogs when he signed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act into…

WATCH: Dog Transforms After Spending 8 Years on a Chain!

When we heard about a dog chained without water or shelter, we rescued him & our hearts melted seeing him when he knew he was safe.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Mississippi Man Charged for Chaining Dog Without Shelter in Freezing Cold

We rescued Max, a dog who was left chained to endure freezing temperatures and attacks, and his guardian has been charged with animal cruelty.

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