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California Residents: Urgent Action Needed for Wild Horses

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Stop the Meat Industry From Killing Cruelty-Free Choices!

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Help Us Catch an Animal Serial Killer in Tacoma, Washington!

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Burned Alive: Another Reason Not to Eat Animals

Florida’s Dolphins at Risk of Superbugs Due to Human Activity

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Judge’s Sentencing of Former MLB Player Reflects Outcry from Our Supporters

Together, Let’s End Animal Suffering!

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Demand Justice for Dog & Kids Sexually Abused by Police Officer & Teacher

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Sephora: Drop Mink Lashes and Go Cruelty-Free!

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoos’ Cruel Plan to Separate Elephants After Decades-Long Companionship Put on Hold

Help Us Catch an Animal Serial Killer in Tacoma, Washington!

An animal serial killer has been terrorizing a neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington.

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Demand Justice for Dog & Kids Sexually Abused by Police Officer & Teacher

Sexually abusing children and animals of other species can never be tolerated

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Tell the NFL to Drop Dog Killer Vick!

Please join us in urging the NFL to #DropVick!

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Demand Maximum Sentencing of Man Who Evaded 9 Felony Animal Cruelty Charges

For the past four years, a man has been walking around free from the consequences

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2019-12-26

MEDIA RELEASE: District Attorney Pledges to Fully Prosecute Violent Women Who Sawed Off Dog’s Legs

IDA and 12,000 supporters demand justice for a dog whose legs were sawed off.

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Punish Teens Who Tortured Wounded Deer on Social Media

Pennsylvania teens cause social media uproar posting video of them torturing deer

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Call Out Judge Who Let Kitten Decapitator Walk Free

Yet another infuriating sentence has been handed down for a violent act of animal

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Call Out Judge for Protecting Killers Who Beat Duck with Baseball Bat

Alabama judge sides with men who beat duck with baseball bat

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Woman Convicted of Extreme Neglect of Horse

On July 12, 2019, a man spotted a horse in a ditch in Carrol County, Mississippi,

Punish Children’s Cat Torturing Father

New York man killed his children's cat by brutally hanging the cat by the neck

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When the Criminal System Fails, Sexual Predators Walk Free

A homeless mother dog named Athena was repeatedly sexually assaulted.

Decry Louisiana Judge for Serial Animal Starvers Getting Away with Murder

What would you consider a “just” sentence for a pair who starved 14 animals

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Kentucky Law Enforcement’s Illegal Cockfighting Ring Exposed

SHARK and IDA launch a campaign to expose cock fighters.

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Hold YouTube Star Accountable for Appalling Dog Abuse

YouTuber Brooke Houts uploaded a video to her channel of her abusing her Doberman.

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Measure of Justice Served for Brutal Neglect of Four Horses

Man has been sentenced for the extreme deprivation three of his four horses.

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Victory: Eight Years for Louisiana Woman Who Torched Dog

Notorious Facebook killer, Madison M. Gautreaux, has been sentenced for burning

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Justice for Helpless Duck Beaten With Baseball Bat

Alabama teens beat helpless duck to death with bat

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Shriners International: Stop Abusing Elephants in Circuses!

Shriners shouldn't abuse elephants in circuses.

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Dog Discarded to Die on Trash Heap: Starvation Deserves Maximum Sentencing!

A man who didn’t even know the sex or age of his dog stands trial for starving

Calf-Roping Kills: We’re Going to Ban the Cruelest Show on Dirt

We’ve launched an exciting new campaign to ban rodeo!

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‘CALF-ROPING KILLS,’ PROCLAIMS NEW BILLBOARD NOW UP NEAR RODEO

In Defense of Animals Exposes Rodeo as the Cruelest Show On Dirt via Billboard.

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Demand Harsher Sentences: Sexual Abusers of Dog Walk Free

A Louisiana judge has delivered a shockingly weak sentence.

Cop Charged With Bestiality Arrested for Child Porn

Over 21,000 of you signed our alert!

MEDIA RELEASE: Officer Accused of Dog Sex Abuse Sparks 20,000 Animal Advocates to Call for Justice

20,000 signatures supporting the prosecution of Patrolman Terry Yetman

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