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Mama Cat Gets Spayed & Reunited With Her Baby

For the past few years, In Defense of Animals staff member, Anita Carswell has lived with her partner, Brendan, and their rescued cats on the top floor of a four-story…

cats, community cats

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory for Cat Victims of Monterey County Kitten Mill

In Defense of Animals applauds the Monterey County District Attorney for serving justice for dozens of cats and kittens who were victims of kitten mill.

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Victory! Justice Served for Monterey Kitten Mill’s Scottish Fold Cats

Monterey kitten mill breeder was sentenced to one month in jail for neglecting to care for dozens of Scottish Fold cats and kittens.

animal cruelty, cats, kitten mill, kittens, Monterey

California Residents: URGENT: Ban Cruel Cat Declawing!

California could be the next state to ban declawing cats. Urge the House of Representatives to pass AB 2606!

cats, community cats

Victory! Maryland Bans Declawing Cats

In an exciting win for cats, Maryland has become the second state in the U.S. to ban declawing.

Maryland Residents: Ask Governor Larry Hogan to Ban Cruel Cat Declawing!

“Declawing” is a euphemism. Many animal guardians choose this surgery because they are not informed that “declawing” a cat actually means subjecting their beloved…

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Bay Area Cat-Killer Returns to the Scene of His Crimes

Many of us will never forget the 2020 massacre of community cats that California’s East Bay Regional Park District was responsible for and defended.

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Maryland Residents: Ban Cruel and Unnecessary Cat Declawing!

“Declawing” is a euphemism. Many animal guardians choose this surgery because they are not informed that “declawing” a cat actually means subjecting their beloved…

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Cat-Killer Must Not Lead Park Programs for Kids!

Dave “Doc Quack” Riensche, the EBRPD biologist who slaughtered community cats and referred to their remains as party favors, is leading volunteer programs on his…

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WATCH: A Lie Most Entertainingly Exposed of Cat-Killing Park District!

The East Bay Regional Park District brutally slaughtered at least 18 cats and claimed the massacre was in line with the ASPCA’s policy on community cats. Watch as…

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Stop Scottish Fold Cats from Returning to Exploitative Kitten Mill

Urge the Monterey County SPCA to protect dozens of Scottish Fold cats and kittens currently in its custody and ask the Monterey County District Attorney to file…

California, cats, kitten mill, kittens, Monterey

MEDIA RELEASE: 31 Scottish Fold Cats Seized, 8 - 12 Missing in Monterey County

In Defense of Animals seeks justice for dozens of purebred cats and kittens who were victims of the animal breeding industry.

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Cat-Killing Policy in Oakland Updated, But Concerns Remain

The East Bay Regional Park District has finally updated its policy on community cats, but concerns remain that more may die yet.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Oakland’s Community Cats May Still Be Shot Following East Bay Regional Vote

The East Bay Regional Parks District's vote to “update” its policies surrounding the treatment and killing of community cats in Oakland will still allow shooting…

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Cat Killing Gunman Revealed, Demand Protection for Cats

At least 18 cats were fatally shot by the East Bay Regional Park District last year, but despite widespread public outrage, it has yet to implement humane, non-lethal…

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UPDATE: Parks Department Defends Option of Gunning Down Homeless Cats

Two of our staff members represented over 14,500 of you at a Zoom meeting held on February 25,2021 by East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) Board. We’re referring…

Demand a Permanent End To Oakland Cat Massacres!

At least 18 community cats were killed in an organized shooting in Oakland, California - despite the fact that the local shelter had space for them. Demand humane…

Coronavirus in Dogs & Cats Remains Extremely Uncommon

Keep your animals safe to stop your cats and dogs getting coronavirus

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How to Care for Animals Affected by COVID-19

Animals struggling to survive outside of workplaces that are empty due to COVID-19

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Stop the Yearly Yellowstone Bison Massacre!

Yellowstone and Montana are moving forward with a plan to brutally kill 900 bison

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URGENT! Tell Watertown, New York to Stop Killing Crows!

Non-lethal harassment plans to deter crows are 100% effective

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Community Cat Shelter Building Workshop A Success!

Several dozen volunteers built insulated shelters for community cats.

Help Us Catch an Animal Serial Killer in Tacoma, Washington!

An animal serial killer has been terrorizing a neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington.

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