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Demand the U.S. government arrange the immediate transport of all of the military contract working dogs and rescued animals out of Kabul to the US.

The Department of the Interior has announced the expansion of hunting across 88 national wildlife refuges and a national fish hatchery.

When we heard Kindred Spirits Care Farm was opening a sanctuary in mountain lion territory, we acted to protect animal sanctuary residents & local lions!

Three billion birds have been lost since 1970. Urge your U.S. representatives to protect them by passing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act!

Despite massive public opposition, the National Park Service (NPS) will officially expand ranching and start shooting Tule elk to death.

In Defense of Animals and the TreeSpirit Project condemn the National Park Service for expanding ranching and jeopardizing rare Tule elk, wildlife and the environment…

Take to the streets with IDA, Direct Action Everywhere, and PETA in an Animal Liberation March on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, starting at 2 pm.

The bullhook is a weapon that resembles a fireplace poker. It is used by zoos and circuses to discipline and dominate elephants.

Two severely neglected dogs and eight puppies in Mississippi are now safe, and their guardian has been charged and sentenced for animal cruelty.

We’re thrilled to report that the Biden admin has rescinded the Trump NRA / USFWS agreement, signed days before Trump left office.

Wild horses are removed from public lands as millions of private livestock are allowed to stay. We must remove livestock and protect wild equids.

Mopane, a 12-year-old lion who leaves behind four lionesses and eight children, did not deserve to die. Urge Zimparks, USFWS, and UPS to end the killing.

Thanks to generous donors, two adult dogs and a new litter of puppies are now safe in our care and will soon be ready for forever homes.

Wild horses are blamed by those who profit by removing them, but studies show wild equids improve public land and fight against the climate crisis.

Urge your elected officials to endorse the Plant Based Treaty to help combat the climate crisis, and save animals, our ecosystems, and the planet!

Urge East Bay Regional Park District’s Board of Directors to sever ties with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s animal killing Wildlife Services.

We campaign to end fish abuse in farming, overfishing and the use of fish in cruel animal experiments.

In Defense of Animals is applauding the outcome of an animal cruelty case in Mississippi that saw 10 dogs rescued, and a conviction and sentencing for their guardian.

Foie Gras is made of tortured goose or duck. It is time for Rhode Island to join this growing list of locations that have banned foie gras!

The Truth About Goose Poop and Brutal Goose Massacres

The pesticide imidacloprid was banned by the EU, and yet sources reported that Scotland was set to approve its use in salmon farms.

The outcome of a case in Ohio involving a cat who was tortured is disappointing to his guardian, us and everyone who worked to make cruelty a felony.

It is clear that the fur industry is on its way out. Please take action to urge Dolce & Gabbana to finally commit to going fur-free.