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UPDATE: No Justice for 1,000 Pigs Left to Die Slowly in Iowa

Get Active in Your Community for Fur Free Friday and Beyond!

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African Lion Safari: Conservation Lies Don’t Hide Your Abuse

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Demand Prosecution of Man Who Whipped Dog

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MEDIA RELEASE: Woman Guilty of Causing 1,000 Pigs’ Deaths Gets No Jail Time

How Do Elephants Breed

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MEDIA RELEASE: Couple Charged With Bestiality, Cruelty & Sexual Assualt Headed for Grand Jury

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MEDIA RELEASE: Heartbreaking Dog Dragging Details Emerge in Pretrial

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You Helped Our Hope Animal Sanctuary Save More Than 400 Animals This Year

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UPDATE: No Justice for 1,000 Pigs Left to Die Slowly in Iowa

A woman was arrested and charged after leaving 1,000 pigs to suffer and die in Sac County, Iowa, but isn’t facing serious consequences.

animal cruelty, Farmed Animals, Iowa, pigs

Get Active in Your Community for Fur Free Friday and Beyond!

For Fur Free Friday, we’ve launched new projects so you can take action for fur-bearing animals in your community!

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African Lion Safari: Conservation Lies Don’t Hide Your Abuse

Urge African Lion Safari to send its Asian elephants to an accredited sanctuary.

10 Worst Zoos, African Lion Safari, elephants

Demand Prosecution of Man Who Whipped Dog

Support the prosecution of a Texas man who was recorded violently whipping his dog.

animal cruelty, Justice for Animals, Texas

MEDIA RELEASE: Woman Guilty of Causing 1,000 Pigs’ Deaths Gets No Jail Time

In Defense of Animals decries the deplorable sentencing of an individual who pleaded guilty to causing the excruciating death of 1,000 sentient pigs by dehydration…

animal abuse, animal cruelty, Farmed Animals, Iowa, Justice for Animals, pigs

How Do Elephants Breed

Elephant breeding, mating and pregnancy under captive zoo management is abusive. We expose the sad reality of reproductive sexual assault behind every cute baby…

MEDIA RELEASE: Couple Charged With Bestiality, Cruelty & Sexual Assualt Headed for Grand Jury

In Defense of Animals was represented in Carroll County Justice Court today for the preliminary hearing of Michael Edward Bobbitt on charges of bestiality, sexual…

animal cruelty, Justice for Animals, Mississippi

MEDIA RELEASE: Heartbreaking Dog Dragging Details Emerge in Pretrial

In Defense of Animals commends Crystal Springs Municipal Judge Jeff Varas who today bound over Daniel Berthelette to a grand jury to face felony animal cruelty charges…

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You Helped Our Hope Animal Sanctuary Save More Than 400 Animals This Year

Thanks to your support, over the years our Hope Animal Sanctuary has been able to provide thousands of animals with a safe haven.

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Tips and Traditions for an Animal-Friendly Thanksgiving

In Defense of Animals campaigners share tips and traditions that make Thanksgiving abundant with gratitude for both animals and those they hold dear.

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WATCH: Wild Horse Herd Success Story

Brutal wild horse roundups causing mayhem and death can be avoided! TJ Holmes shows the way for successfully managing a wild horse herd in Colorado.

When Zoo Contract Ends, Giant Pandas Must Go Home to China

Giant pandas YaYa and LeLe are suffering at the Memphis Zoo and advocates are calling for their return to China, where they can recover in a specialized panda refuge…

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Ban Deadly and Destructive Salmon Farming in Tasmania

Commercial salmon farming operations in Tasmanian waters are creating inhumane conditions for the fish raised there and killing protected wildlife.

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How to Pass an Ordinance

Did you know you can pass a fur ban in your own city? Learn more about how to pass an ordinance.

MEDIA RELEASE: Fur-Bearing Animals Get Support From Those Seeking To End Recreational Trapping

In Defense of Animals and NH Citizens Against Recreational Trapping joined in the midst of New Hampshire’s trapping season to support a statewide recreational trapping…

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New Program Certifies Cruelty-Free Cosmetics in China!

The Leaping Bunny China Qualification Program will now give companies the opportunity to receive cruelty-free certification in China!

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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!

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, environment, Los Angeles, Wild Animals

VICTORY: Los Angeles Becomes Largest U.S. City to Support Plant Based Treaty

Los Angeles became the largest U.S. city to support the Plant Based Treaty following a unanimous vote by City Council and the concurrence of Mayor Eric Garcetti

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Get Justice for Dogs Abused at Louisiana Training Facility

Demand justice for Fennix and the other dogs who were abused at Cypress Arrow K9 Academy in Louisiana!

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Urge Reps To CARE for Animals Who Suffer in Labs!

Urge your U.S. Representative to support the CARE Act of 2021 (HR 5726) to give dogs, cats, and rabbits the chance to be adopted!

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New Hampshire Residents: Join our Protest in Manchester to Show Your Support for Trapping Ban

In Defense of Animals and NH Citizens Against Recreational Trapping are gathering support for a ban on cruel recreational trapping in New Hampshire.

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Demand Justice For Horse Run Down By Pennsylvania State Trooper

Urge the assistant district attorney prosecuting a state trooper for mercilessly killing a horse not to accept a plea deal.

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Cruel and Outdated Animal Testing Should Not Be Required

Please urge your representative to support the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 (S.5002) to save vulnerable animals who needlessly suffer in labs to produce new drugs.

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WATCH: Neglected Dog and Her 10 Puppies Are Finally Safe!

We’ve been worried about a dog named Trina for years, but now we’re finally able to help her and her new litter of puppies at our Hope Animal Sanctuary.

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