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In Defense of Animals is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the discovery of the person or persons who brutalized Lady, a dog in Grenada, Mississippi.

The use of deadly force on dogs is in most cases unjustifiable and inexcusable, but training can prevent these tragedies.

Disappointing outcome in the case of two baby marmosets who were left to suffer inside a hot car at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Tennessee.

Get justice for dogs who were collectively shot more than 170 times with a BB gun in Florida.

Urge maximum sentencing in the case of Ruger, a small dog who was beaten to death by a family member in Texas.

In Defense of Animals is pleased that the case involving a couple charged with animal cruelty after leaving two baby marmosets in their hot vehicle while they enjoyed…

A good Samaritan whose dog was unjustifiably killed by a police officer in Inkster, Michigan, has been fined $700. We’re covering the cost and continuing to support…

In Defense of Animals is outraged that a good Samaritan whose friendly dog was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help has now been fined $700, and…

Thanks to the outrage that followed the horrifying case of Buddy the dog who was set on fire by a youth, Mississippi has finally passed Buddy’s Law in his honor.

A tiny black kitten nearly became the victim of a tragic accident, but good luck and compassion saved his life, and he’ll soon have a home of his own.

Urge the District Attorney to pursue the maximum penalties in a domestic violence case that killed the victim’s beloved dog and nearly killed her.

Please urge Santa Clara District Attorney Jeffrey Rosen to charge Brenda Andringa, owner of South Bay Rabbit Rescue in Morgan Hill, California, with felony animal…

Urge Maryland’s State’s Attorney to prosecute a case involving beastiality and child pornography to the fullest extent.

A puppy ultimately died after being left to suffer with horrific injuries, but her abusers were forced to take some accountability.

A woman running a fake rescue in Mississippi is only facing misdemeanor cruelty charges after more than 30 dead dogs, including puppies, were found on her property.

In Defense of Animals, Mississippi Citizen’s Against Animal Cruelty, and kindred organizations across the state are thrilled that Buddy’s Law (SB 2261) has once…

This month we welcomed the conviction of a man who was charged with starving his horse to death in Mississippi.

In Defense of Animals was represented in Montgomery County Justice Court today having filed a criminal affidavit in a case involving a critically injured puppy who…

In Defense of Animals welcomes the conviction of a man who was charged with the starvation death of his horse.

In Defense of Animals, Mississippi Citizen’s Against Animal Cruelty, and kindred organizations across the state are disappointed that Buddy’s Law died in committee.

This February 20-26 is National Justice for Animals Week, which is recognized every year to raise awareness about animal cruelty and crimes involving animals

Urge the district attorney in Ridgeland, Mississippi to prosecute a case involving the killing of two cats who were killed with a pellet gun.

Doll Stanley, director of our Justice for Animals campaign, reflects on 29 years of advocacy and life saving work for animals in the Deep South.

In Defense of Animals, Mississippi Citizen’s Against Animal Cruelty, and kindred organizations across Mississippi are thrilled that Buddy’s Law (SB 2261) was passed…