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Stop Massive Poison Dump on Farallon Island Owls & Mice

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Don’t Let Malicious Cat Killing Maintenance Worker Walk Free

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VICTORY! Saks Fifth Avenue Finally Commits to Fur-Free Future!

MEDIA RELEASE: Obituary: Dr. Elliot Katz, DVM, Animal Rights Champion

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This Earth Day, Go Vegan For the Animals

National Volunteer Week: Thank You for Your Contributions!

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Florida Residents: Protect Dogs & Cats From Being Cruelly Tethered!

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MEDIA RELEASE: Deadly Fence Kills 152 Rare Tule Elk at National Park & Sparks 120-Strong Rally

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Threatened Turtles to Be Crushed to Death!

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Elon Musk: Stop Brain Experiments on Pigs and Monkeys!

Victory! Justice is Served for Animal Abuser Posing as Rescuer in Mississippi

Justice has been served in one of the first animal cruelty cases prosecuted following the enactment of SB 2658 in Mississippi.

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Prevent Animals from Suffering and Dying in Hot Cars!

Every year, hundreds of dogs, other animals, and human children needlessly suffer and many die after being left in parked vehicles.

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Dogs in Hot Cars: What You Need to Know

Dogs can die of heatstroke in as little as 15 minutes inside a hot car. Learn more about the dangers, the laws in your state and how to help a dog in distress.

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VIDEO: Do You Have Respect For Fish?

Did you know Earth’s most abused animals have little protection under the law? That’s about to change!

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Stop the Burning, Crushing, and Sexual Abuse of Farmed Animals!

Most people would would assume that abhorrent practices such as are already illegal, but they're not!

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Victory! One of the Worst States for Animal Protection Passes Law to Crack Down on Cruelty

Thanks to all of you who spoke up for animals and signed our alert, we’re celebrating a historic victory in Mississippi!

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Historic Law to Protect Dogs and Cats from Animal Cruelty in Mississippi Signed by Gov. Reeves

Dogs and cats in Mississippi just won historic new legal protections after years of campaigning by In Defense of Animals!

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Good Riddance to Steve King – Animal Cruelty Incarnate!

We are thrilled to share the news that Representative Steve King of Iowa, known in the animal protection world as the “King” of cruelty, has finally been ousted…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Warren County Man Who Violently Abused Dog & Terrorized His Pregnant Partner Convicted of Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals representative Doll Stanley was in court to witness justice for violently abused dog.

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Stop Koala Killings for Meat in Australia!

Heartbreaking video and pictures show how koalas are being ruthlessly slaughtered.

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UPDATE: Hunters Who Tortured Deer Receive Slap on the Wrist

Two Pennsylvania hunters filmed themselves laughing, kicking, punching and tearing an antler off of a terrified, wounded deer

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MEDIA RELEASE: 11,000 Call on Sheriff’s Department to Investigate Animal Cruelty at Koch Foods

Thousands call for cruelty investigation into chicken factory farm.

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Shut Down Law Enforcement’s Animal Fight Club in Kentucky

Governor Beshear must act against animal fighting ring in Harlan County, Kentucky

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Australia: Racing is a Blood Sport — Stop the Killing of Gentle Greyhounds!

Please take a stand against this archaic industry and help us stop this injustice!

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New Jersey Residents: Crack Down on Pig Torture Devices

A new bill has been introduced to crack down on the immense cruelty...

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Save Chickens Who Survived Tornado From Being Heartlessly Bulldozed

Chickens who survived a tornado in Georgia deserve to be saved, not bulldozed!

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Stop Pandemics: Ban the Dog Meat Trade and Live Animal Markets in South Korea

We must stop future pandemics by banning the dog meat trade in South Korea.

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Demand Prosecution of Animal Abusers Who Glued Hats on Birds

Dating back to December, animal abusers have glued hats to the heads of birds.

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Teens Charged with Felonies for Documented Torture of Deer

Pennsylvania teens charged with felonies in deer torture video.

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Tell Congress to End Factory Farming in the United States!

An extraordinary bill to phase out horrifically cruel factory farms has been...

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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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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 for Protecting Killers Who Beat Duck with Baseball Bat

Alabama judge sides with men who beat duck with baseball bat

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