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2026-09-26
California Residents: Tell Governor Newsom to Protect Rodenticide Regulations
Urge Governor Newsom to protect California's rodenticide regulations. Take action to defend animals and support humane solutions.
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2026-09-25
The Largest Private Wild Animal Nature Reserve in Ireland is Facing Destruction
Protect hundreds of wild animals in Dunsany Nature Reserve in County Meath, Ireland, by re-routing the Dublin to Navan Rail Line.
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2026-09-25
Endangered Gorillas, Elephants, Hippos, & Other Animals at Risk in Virunga National Park
Speak out to protect Virunga National Park and Lake Edward, home to endangered mountain gorillas and countless wild animals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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2026-09-19
Pennsylvania Residents: Support Bill to Protect Pollinators & Native Habitats
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering the Native Habitats at Commonwealth Facilities Act (HB 426), which would protect pollinators and native habitats.
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2026-09-18
The Bloody Deer Slaughter on Catalina Island Has Begun
Tell Governor Newsom to stop the Catalina Island deer slaughter extermination program by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
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2026-09-14
California Residents: Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign the Wildlife Coexistence Act
California lawmakers have passed the Wildlife Coexistence Act (SB 1135), which will ensure a number of measures are enacted to prioritize coexistence. Now it’s on…
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2026-09-09
MEDIA RELEASE: Catalina Island’s Deer Slaughter Moves Forward Stirring Outrage
In Defense of Animals is appalled the Catalina Island Conservancy has moved forward with its plan to kill mule deer, targeting the first 200 this September and October.
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2026-09-07
Michigan Residents: Oppose Bill Legalizing Deer Baiting in the Lower Peninsula
Baiting deer is currently banned in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, but lawmakers are considering a bill (HB 4445) that could change that.
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2026-08-30
California Residents: Tell Gov. Newsom to Veto Deadly Wildlife Bill
California lawmakers have unfortunately passed AB 1722, which would create a deadly loophole for killing species protected under the California Endangered Species…
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2026-08-30
Ohio Residents: Stop the Expansion of Silencers for Hunting
Urge Ohio lawmakers to oppose SB 214, a dangerous bill that would deregulate firearm suppressors and put people and animals at risk.
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2026-08-28
Keep Florida’s Black Bears Out of Hunters’ Crosshairs
Florida’s black bears need protection, not hunting. Urge officials to end Florida’s newly reinstated bear hunt and protect recovering bears.
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2026-08-24
California Residents: 2nd Stage: Support the California Wildlife Coexistence Act
Urge California lawmakers to support SB 1135 while removing a provision that could put protected wolves at risk.
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2026-08-24
New York Residents: Urge Gov. Hochul to Ban Octopus Farming
Urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign S.7421B/A.8043C and ban commercial octopus farming in New York before this cruel industry takes hold.
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2026-08-17
New Jersey Residents: Oppose Sunday Deer Hunting With Firearms
Deer in New Jersey can already be widely hunted, but they’re at least protected from being killed with firearms on Sundays. Unfortunately, legislation under consideration…
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2026-08-14
Yellowstone Wolf Family at Risk as Wyoming Hunting Season Nears
Protect Yellowstone’s legendary Mollie’s Pack from wolf hunting. Urge Wyoming to close Wolf Hunt Area 1 and keep this historic wolf family safe.
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2026-08-10
California Residents: Oppose Bill Encouraging Sick Kids to Kill Animals Again!
A bill to expand hunting and fishing opportunities for kids with life-threatening illnesses passed the Senate, and now it’s in the Assembly. While it’s been placed…
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2026-08-10
Michigan Residents: Protect Gray Wolves From Slaughter!
Michigan lawmakers want to force a gray wolf hunting season. Urge your representative to vote NO on HB 6008 and protect wolves.
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2026-08-03
Ohio Residents: Stop a Constitutional Right to Hunt & Kill Wild Animals
Urge Ohio senators to oppose S.J.R. 8, which would create a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and kill wild animals.
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2026-08-03
California Residents: Help Bring Grizzly Bears Back!
Urge your California assemblymember to support SB 1305 and assess whether and how grizzly bears could responsibly return.
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2026-07-31
Will 475,000 Owls Be Massacred for the Timber Industry?
Tell U.S. senators & House reps to end brutal slaughter of ½-million barred & spotted owls. Nullify “BOMS” killing campaign w. Congressional legislation.
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2026-07-31
Victory! Plans for the World’s First Octopus Farm Are Scrapped
The world’s first octopus farm has been stopped. Learn why octopus farming threatens animal welfare, ocean ecosystems, and intelligent animals.
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2026-07-27
Indiana Residents: Stop Expanded Bobcat Trapping & Trophy Hunting
Indiana residents: Urge Gov. Mike Braun to reverse expanded bobcat killing and stop the rule from becoming permanent.
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2026-07-27
Massachusetts Residents: Stop Expanded Hunting in the MassReady Act
Massachusetts lawmakers may expand Sunday hunting, crossbow use and hunting closer to homes. Urge them to remove these provisions.
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2026-07-27
Delaware Residents: Urge Gov. Meyer to Veto Dangerous Teen Hunting Bill
Delaware bill HS 1 for HB 427 would let teens hunt and practice shooting without direct adult supervision. Urge Gov. Matt Meyer to veto it.
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