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2024-03-29
Good News! Activists Delay California Parks Deforestation Project
Tomales Bay State Park forest destroying project delayed by activist public comments. Cal Parks’ “management” plans to destroy hundreds of trees, plants, and thousands…
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2024-01-12
Urgent New Action Needed to Save Animals at Tomales Bay
Save thousands of wild animals from industrial assault; their forest homes destroyed & poisoned with herbicides, for 10 years, in Tomales Bay State Park.
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2023-12-22
Victory! Live Bullfrogs Will No Longer Be Sold Or Imported Into California
The California Fish and Game Commission voted to ban the import and sale of live bullfrogs, sparing millions of lives and preventing the spread of disease.
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2023-11-04
California Residents: Protect Ballona Wetlands from Bulldozer Backers
In Defense of Animals urges the California Wildlife Conservation Board to defer or deny nearly $3 million to bulldoze Ballona Wetlands in Los Angeles.
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2023-10-27
Victory: California Bans Toxic Rodenticide Diphacinone
Governor Newsom signed the California Ecosystems Protection Act into law banning the rodenticide diphacinone to protect countless animals.
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2023-10-20
Stop the Brutal Massacre of Mule Deer on Catalina Island!
Ask California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and its Commissioners, and @CAgovernor Newsom to reject Catalina Island Conservancy’s permit application.
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2023-09-25
CA Residents: Urgent! Urge Gov. Newsom to Ban the Rodenticide Diphacinone
Urge California Governor Newsom to sign AB 1322 to ban the rodenticide diphacinone to save thousands of wild animals.
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2023-09-11
California Residents: Ban Live Bullfrog Imports
California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee should recommend a ban on the live import of bullfrogs into the state.
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2023-08-11
Fight the Chainsaw Massacre That Would Kill Trees & Animals Proposed For Sequoia Forests
Ask your representative to kill an awful bill and thank Rep. Huffman for not supporting legislation that would destroy precious sequoia forests. Urge him to reintroduce…
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2023-07-14
California Residents: URGENT: Save Wild Animals, Ban Deadly Rodenticide Diphacinone
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is accepting comments on the proposed ban of the rodenticide diphacinone. This will save thousands of wild animal…
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2023-06-01
Victory in Court: Judge Halts Plan to Bulldoze Ballona Wetlands
In Defense of Animals celebrates a court victory to stop the “restoration-scam” proposed for Ballona Wetlands and save a million wild animals.
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2023-04-13
California Must Challenge Ruling That Overturned Ban On Alligator and Crocodile Products
Urge California’s attorney general to challenge a recent court ruling that overturned the state’s ban on alligator and crocodile products.
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2023-02-24
P-22 Memorial Draws Thousands of Adoring Fans
Thousands honor the life and legacy of P-22 in grand style during a 4-hour memorial at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park.
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2022-12-16
Ballona Wetlands “Restoration” is Animal Killing Scam for Profit-Seeking Corporations
Help In Defense of Animals block workaround permits being sought to start the “restoration-scam” proposed for Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve.
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2022-11-11
Stop the Bulldozers: Defend Ballona Wetlands’ Animals in Court
Crucial funds are needed to defend endangered species and thousands of other wild animals who reside at Ballona Wetlands from bulldozers in court!
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2022-10-13
UPDATES: California’s Legislative Wins & Losses for Animals
California’s legislative session has led to several groundbreaking wins and disappointing losses for animals in the state.
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2022-09-17
California Residents: Urge Governor Newsom to Protect Birds, Bees, and Habitats!
California is just one step away from banning one of the most destructive insecticides! Urge Governor Newsom to pass this crucial bill today!
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2022-05-01
Cougar Dreams Come True Thanks to You!
California's Highway 101 threatens Santa Monica Mountains' lions with extinction. Donate today!
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2022-03-29
Contra Costa County: Urgent! Animals Will Suffer if This Animal Services Agreement is Adopted!
Contra Costa County Animal Services’ proposed City-County Agreement would be disastrous for companion animals, community cats, and wildlife.
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2022-03-02
MEDIA RELEASE: Cougar Coexistence Dream Comes True!
The Compassion Barn fosters coexistence between cougars and rescued farmed animals. In Defense of Animals & Kindred Spirits Care Farm celebrated this conservation…
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2022-01-24
California: Save Black Bears from Ruthless Hunters!
With wildfires, and human overpopulation, black bears already live a desperate existence. Please urge the California Fish and Game Commission to ban the hunting…
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2021-12-17
MEDIA RELEASE: California Coastal Commission Approves Poison Bait Drop on Farallones
Dr. Jane Goodall and marine sanctuary advocates oppose the California Coastal Commission’s finding that dropping a toxic rodenticide on the Farallon Islands is consistent…
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2021-12-06
Volunteer to Build a Barn & Protect Sanctuary Animals!
Volunteer with In Defense of Animals to build a barn at Kindred Spirits Care Farm to protect animal sanctuary residents and local cougars.
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2021-11-10
Urge the California Coastal Commission to Reject Massive Poison Drop!
Please urge the CCC to reject a USFWS proposal to airdrop 3,000 pounds of poison on the Farallon Islands.
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