News & Alerts

In Defense of Animals and more than 250 organizations across the nation are celebrating the second annual Respect for Fish Day on August 1, to raise awareness about…

Thanks to brave local residents and our partners Jindo Love Rescue, an illegal dog meat farm has been shut down forever, and the dogs are safe!

CA SB 790 would incentivize the state to construct life-saving wildlife crossings. Please urge the CA State Assembly to protect innocent animals!

Our second annual Respect for Fish Day is almost here and we need you to help make it a success! On August 1, over 250 organizations and animal advocates from around…

Petco sells fish online and sends them directly to customers. Fish suffer injury and death during this process. Urge Petco to stop the cruel online sale and shipment…

Even though most South Koreans don’t eat dog meat, thousands of dogs die every year in the country’s dog meat trade. Urge President Moon Jae-in to ban it.

Efforts to save the Onaqui have failed and the bureau of land management has brutally removed the Onaqui wild horses from their Utah home range.

We are pleased to report that a disturbing noise experiment on juvenile minke whales has been, temporarily, canceled.

In Defense of Animals is condemning the sentencing of former Rockland Police Officers Mike Rolerson and Addison Cox, who beat 11 porcupines to death with retractable…

For IDA’ 2nd Respect for Fish Day, we are calling our supporters to denounce the animal welfare violations taking place at SeaQuest.

The NPS has expanded Tule elk-killing, water and soil degradation at Point Reyes, by expanding for-profit cattle ranching.

In Defense of Animals and The Spiritual Forum present a Vegan Spirituality Forum and Retreat at Unity Village in Missouri.

Thousands were outraged after hearing the story of Korra, a small puppy who was set on fire. Korra survived and has since been adopted.

Virginia’s Natural Bridge Zoo wants you to forget their history of abusing Asha the elephant by renaming her "Beautiful." We will never forget.

Plans are underway to build a wildlife crossing at Liberty Canyon, near LA. This would allow animals to cross 101 safely! Click here to learn more.

The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal. Urge CITES, UNESCO, IUCN & NOAA Fisheries to ensure Mexico prevents their extinction.

On June 24th Canada Goose committed to going fur-free by 2023! Let’s keep the momentum going by urging Canada Goose to ditch cruel goose down!

Last week we asked you to sign our alert to implement goose protections at The Meadows in Gloucester, New Jersey. This week, all 30 geese were rescued!

Texas lawmakers recently passed a bill that would have protected dogs from cruelty and neglect. Unfortunately, it was just vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

In Defense of Animals is announcing justice served for a puppy named Korra, who was set alight in a Columbus city park last year.

We are pleased to report that your support has led to some very significant wins this spring.

4VAC15-20-260 would ban animal killing contests in Virginia that pay out cash prizes. These contests have nothing to do with wildlife management.

While we might enjoy a brilliant fireworks display, the loud noise is often terrifying for our beloved companion animals.

In Defense of Animals’ Interfaith Vegan Coalition announces its first-ever Sermon/Spiritual Presentation Contest on the topic of compassion for all beings.