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Urge World Banks to Stop Fueling the Climate Crisis & Animal Cruelty
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Demand Justice for Puppy Who Suffered Ongoing Abuse in Colorado!
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MEDIA RELEASE: WATCH: Big Ag Confronted Over Bird Flu Cash Cow
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UPDATE: Goose Denied Justice After Brutal Attack by Man Wielding a Golf Club
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UPDATE: Osh the Elephant's Sanctuary Arrival Highlights Stunning Zoo Admission
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Three Abandoned Kittens Highlight the Need for Sterilization in Mississippi
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MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Nurse Sentenced for Bestiality
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Protect Manatees in Florida & Puerto Rico!
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Dead & Dying Cats Seized From Failed Rescue Facility in Pennsylvania
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Two More Dogs Rescued in South Korea Find Perfect Forever Homes!
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URGENT: Save Wild Horses With 2022 Budget Bill
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WATCH: The Tule Elk Video the Park Service Doesn’t Want You to See
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2024-11-08
Urge World Banks to Stop Fueling the Climate Crisis & Animal Cruelty
Demand that world banks cease financing the animal cruelty, slaughter, and environmental destruction of animal agribusiness, which worsens the climate crisis and…
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2024-11-08
Demand Justice for Puppy Who Suffered Ongoing Abuse in Colorado!
A Colorado man has been arrested and charged for the ongoing abuse of his mother’s 3-month-old puppy. Demand maximum sentencing!
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2024-11-08
MEDIA RELEASE: WATCH: Big Ag Confronted Over Bird Flu Cash Cow
In Defense of Animals and Free from Harm confronted top officials at a high-profile CDFA Cattle Health Advisory Task Force Meeting, demanding an end to policies…
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2024-11-08
UPDATE: Goose Denied Justice After Brutal Attack by Man Wielding a Golf Club
When a Canada goose was beaten to death on a golf course in Putnam County, New York in August 2023, it looked like Enrico Sarli would be held accountable for his…
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2024-11-08
UPDATE: Osh the Elephant's Sanctuary Arrival Highlights Stunning Zoo Admission
Osh the African elephant arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, a pivotal moment not just for Oakland Zoo, but for all zoos housing elephants.
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2024-11-08
Three Abandoned Kittens Highlight the Need for Sterilization in Mississippi
Three abandoned kittens are safe at Hope Animal Sanctuary, which is working to address the number of unwanted animals through a low-cost spay and neuter program.
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2024-11-06
MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Nurse Sentenced for Bestiality
In Defense of Animals applauds the conviction of Joely Keen who was arrested on a charge of bestiality following an investigation into her husband, but encourages…
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Texas
2024-11-01
Protect Manatees in Florida & Puerto Rico!
Urge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect manatees by approving a proposed rule that would update critical habitat for them.
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2024-11-01
Dead & Dying Cats Seized From Failed Rescue Facility in Pennsylvania
Support maximum sentencing for the two women responsible for over 200 cats suffering severe neglect, torture, and aggravated cruelty at supposed “rescue.”
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2024-10-31
Two More Dogs Rescued in South Korea Find Perfect Forever Homes!
Hash and Cosmo escaped the dog meat trade in South Korea, and just arrived in the U.S. to meet their new families.
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2024-10-31
WATCH: Mobilizing for World Vegan Month
Join us for World Vegan Month which includes a webinar as well as an alert with Dr. Faraz Harsini to urge colleges to adopt vegan and plant-based education.
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2024-10-29
MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Amplify World Vegan Month With Impactful Events to Spark Change
For World Vegan Month this November, In Defense of Animals is launching new initiatives and partnerships to support activism and compassionate living and will be…
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2024-10-25
Chronic Animal Suffering at SeaQuest Calls For Shutdown, Not Extended Probation
In Defense of Animals is urging the state of New Jersey to revoke Woodbridge Seaquest’s license and close the facility due to critical animal welfare issues, immense…
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2024-10-25
Dozens of Dead & Starving Dogs in Mississippi Cry For Justice
Demand justice for dead and dying dogs discovered at a property in Lafayette County, Mississippi!
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2024-10-25
3 Incredibly Ambitious Ballot Initiatives for Animals
Discover three incredible ballot initiatives for animals to ban factory farms, slaughter, and all animal exploitation.
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2024-10-25
Animal Hurricane Victims Still at Risk in Devastated North Carolina
Hurricane Helene left animals terrified, stranded, and fighting for their lives. In Defense of Animals’ work must continue to help animals who lost their homes and…
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2024-10-25
Victory! Poison-Free Wildlife Act Signed into Law in California
Victory for animals! California’s Poison-Free Wildlife Act, signed into law, limits deadly rodenticides, protecting rats, mice, and other wild animals.
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2024-10-24
MEDIA RELEASE: Hospice Care Inadequate for Cruelly Confined Buttonwood Park Zoo Elephant
In Defense of Animals urges Buttonwood Park Zoo to immediately send its ailing and elderly elephant Ruth to a true sanctuary, following the zoo’s announcement it…
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10 Worst Zoos
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2024-10-22
MEDIA RELEASE: Osh the Elephant's Sanctuary Arrival Highlights Stunning Zoo Admission
In Defense of Animals is celebrating the arrival of Osh the African elephant at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, a pivotal moment not just for Oakland Zoo, but…
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10 Worst Zoos
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elephants
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Los Angeles Zoo
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Oakland Zoo
2024-10-18
Cat Knifed, Hit With Brass Knuckles, & Smashed With Bowling Ball
In Defense of Animals is calling for maximum sentencing for Carmello Roberts, 18, of Meriden, Connecticut, for viciously murdering a kitten with a knife, brass knuckles,…
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2024-10-18
Boiling is Brutal: Save 2,000 Lobsters Doomed by Church Fundraiser
St. Thomas Episcopal Church plans to kill 2,000 lobsters for its Lobsterfest, causing immense suffering. It's time for compassionate alternatives.
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Alabama
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2024-10-18
Paralyzed Dog Makes Miraculous Recovery in India
Paralyzed dog who was brought to IDA India for help makes a remarkable recovery.
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dogs
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IDA India
2024-10-18
Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer
All charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary, who had faced legal action for rescuing two cows who wandered…
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2024-10-18
WATCH: 3 Little Black Dogs Were Dumped, But Got Lucky!
Three little black puppies had been dumped to fend for themselves in Mississippi. Hope Animal Sanctuary came to their rescue.
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