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In Defense of Animals joined a California Coastal Commission meeting to advocate for wild animals. Speak up for wild animals in your community by attending local…

The Trump admin is auctioning off drilling rights to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is a wilderness wildlife habitat that is home to musk oxen,…

The deaths of chicks and other animals shipped via USPS are not acceptable losses. We’re calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to change the system.

We’ve joined forces with world-renowned animal advocate and celebrity Ricky Gervais for Fur Free Friday! Join our virtual demonstration!

Our recent rescue of 41 dogs and puppies highlights the danger shelter dogs face of becoming victims of South Korea’s dog meat trade. Find out how they’re doing!

Demonstrators oppose the National Park Service's cruel plan to shoot Tule elk within Point Reyes National Seashore to benefit local ranchers operating inside the…

Franklin County, Ohio, (November 24, 2020) – In Defense of Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 22-year-old…

In Defense of Animals has joined forces with world-renowned animal advocate and celebrity comedian Ricky Gervais to educate shoppers about the true cost of fur and…

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Acceligen, one of the world’s leaders in gene editing, has announced the opening of a new office in Brazil to breed genetically modified animals for meat.

Animal cruelty is sadly a global problem, but rapists of dogs and other animal abusers in India have been getting away with paying a maximum fine that amounts to…

We’re overjoyed to share the good news! Thanks to the compassionate residents of Clearlake, California and our advocacy efforts, more than 20 mute swans can continue…

Captivity can cause brain damage in whales and dolphins. Stress, boredom and lack of choice all damage the brains of captive whales and dolphins.

Begin a new tradition this Thanksgiving!

On Saturday, November 14, In Defense of Animals and Friends of Geese organized a flashmob of animal activists and concerned citizens who gathered around the launch…

Join our memorial and demonstration to protect Tule elk and stand against corruption at our National Parks.

Hold Blair County officials accountable for live-composting thousands of fish when they drained and dredged the lake at Lakemont Park and please urge them to save…

The death of Tanya leaves Tembo in solitary confinement.

After being hunted to near extinction, Coloradans have voted to reintroduce gray wolves to their historic ranges!

After a four-year absence, dogs will soon be back in the White House, including the first shelter dog to ever live there.

The U.S. Forest Service has sent 20 horses and foals to an exposed, freezing high altitude terrain in Colorado with no shelter. Act now to let the agency know this…

Voters have the power to decide the fate of endangered gray wolves! When you fill out your ballot for the 2020 General Election, vote YES on Proposition 114 to reintroduce…

Our recent rescue of 41 dogs and puppies highlights the danger shelter dogs face of becoming victims of South Korea’s dog meat trade. They're safe now, but urgently…

Policies are being drafted that would allow certain exceptions to Canada’s captivity ban. Write to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans before Nov. 18!