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Dr. Elliot Katz, D.V.M. — founder of In Defense of Animals, one of the nation’s foremost animal advocacy organizations — passed away on March 24, 2021, at the age…

Tethering dogs and cats is cruel, but Florida has an opportunity to end this practice and keep both animals and communities safe. Urge lawmakers to pass Dylan’s…

120-strong rally highlights mass killing of rare Tule elk by National Park Service & plans to kill more at Point Reyes National Seashore

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an Incidental Take Permit to a mining company to allow itto kill a threatened turtle species.…

Elon Musk has created innovations to benefit society and the environment. However, his newest venture involves implanting devices into animals’ brains. Urge Elon…

Colorado was planning to kill many mountain lions and black bears for the sake of hunters, so that the mule deer population would increase to benefit hunters. The…

For National Wildlife Week, we mourn the death of cougar P-78 and celebrate new plans for the Highway 101 Wildlife Crossing to save local mountain lions and reconnect…

It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of In Defense of Animals Founder and President Emeritus Dr. Elliot Katz, D.V.M. Amid declining…

The second mass killing of rare Point Reyes’ Tule elk in a decade has happened. Join our mass rally on Saturday, April 10th to save hundreds of Tule elk trapped…

Crabbing gear includes ropes that entangle, trap and injure whales, sea turtles and other marine animals. California’s Whale Entanglement Prevention Act would require…

Hilltop Lake Park in Richmond, California, provides a vital habitat for wildlife, and an oasis for people who want to enjoy nature. Don’t let it get turned into…

With only 850 wolves in Montana, SB 314 would cause immense suffering and would almost certainly lead to the extinction of gray wolves in the state. Urge your state…

Wildlife corridors in western states protect certain wildlife from becoming roadkill. Human encroachment into wild horse and burro areas has caused many equines…

Montana has ten bills that are about to pass that wage war on the state’s beloved bison, grizzly bears, and wolves, including those living in Yellowstone and Glacier…

For National Frog Month, please pledge to never dissect frogs and to utilize cruelty-free dissections alternatives!

Did the NPS just announce Tule elk burgers at Point Reyes National Seashore?

Civil rights hero Cesar Chavez advocated for animal rights! He said, “The basis for peace is respecting all creatures.” Find out how you can honor Cesar Chavez Day…

Please urge the Biden-Harris Administration to enact much-need legislation on behalf of animals and the environment.

In the last week of the Trump administration, the USFWS signed a partnership agreement with the NRA. Join us in asking the USFWS, now led by a Biden appointee, to…

In Defense of Animals and Animals & Media have been joined by 80+ respected leaders in animal advocacy and conservation, including Dr. Jane Goodall, urging AP Stylebook…

The Department of the Interior in the Biden administration quickly rescinded a last minute grazing permit approval by former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to…

Animal cruelty cases are tough, but the victories make it all worthwhile — especially when we see how things turn out for the dogs we save like Sugar and Blueberry,…

Oregon residents, please urge your state representative to support HB 2728 to ban barbaric coyote killing contests statewide.

Every year, Colombian cocaine production leads to the deaths of hundreds of activists and thousands of endemic animals.