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Governor Newsom officially signed AB 1788 into law, banning super toxic rat poison statewide! It’s a major victory for mice, owls, bobcats, mountain lions and In…

Restrictions on beluga import constitute a step in the right direction.

Elephants have evolved to roam savannahs and forests, greeting each new day with their loved ones, forever exploring their vast world while munching on greenery.

In Defense of Animals is applauding Gov. Gavin Newsom for banning the use of deadly "super-toxic rat poison" rodenticides throughout California. This legislation…

A giant crowd of 300 members of the public gathered at dairy operating inside Point Reyes National Seashore on Sunday to protest the killing of California’s wild…

In Defense of Animals applauds University of Memphis’ decision to stop trucking live mascots to games after the sudden death of its mascot tiger TOM III, yet questions…

The Trump Administration has launched yet another attack on endangered species and their habitats. Urge the Fish and Wildlife Service to protect endangered animals…

Entire packs of gray wolves are being killed in Washington state. Ranchers are ordering wolves to be killed to protect their profits. Tell the Washington Department…

Kaavan, an Asian elephant who was held in a small enclosure for over 30 years, is finally going to be freed from his cramped enclosure.

Miyoko Schinner, the founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery, stepped up in a big way to support our efforts to rescue dogs from the meat trade in South Korea with…

After ten thousand In Defense of Animals supporters wrote to the University of Memphis to stop exploiting a tiger as a live mascot over ethical, conservation and…

Greenwood Lake’s only swan family has been spared a death sentence after complaints. In Defense of Animals is calling for better protections for the swans from harassment…

Miyoko Schinner, the founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery, has stepped up to support In Defense of Animals and its partner Jindo Love Rescue’s efforts to save dogs…

Please urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 1788 into law to protect California’s wild animals, from mice to mountain lions, who are victims of deadly rodenticide poisons.

Your legacy gift will rescue dogs and cats from the Asian meat trade, provide care for animals of the rural south at our Hope Animal Sanctuary, and it will protect…

Washington just became the seventh state to enact a ban on many wild animal killing contests, which reward participants for killing the most, the largest, or even…

In Defense of Animals supporters have provided much-needed water to rare Tule elk who are dying of thirst at the Point Reyes National Seashore.

Tethering dogs is becoming more and more socially unacceptable, and in many places it’s even illegal. However, there are still people who leave their dogs tied,…

Aggressive jet skiers have harassed, chased, and attempted to drown the only family of seven swans on Greenwood Lake, a 9-mile bi-state lake in New York and New…

Fish are one of the most widely abused animals on the planet, and deserve the same consideration as other animals. That’s why we launched the first-ever Respect…

Dozens of activists produced amazing imagery during a demonstration to free Tule elk trapped in Point Reyes amid drought and wildfire conditions.

It’s been known for a long time that captivity can cause orcas chronic stress and shortened lifespans. Despite this sad reality, around 60 orcas are currently held…

Sanderson Farms has been misleading its consumers with “100% Natural” labels on the meat from chickens it raises and kills, and we’re suing to put a stop to it.