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Farmed Animals

URGENT: Stop Horrific Hog Bagging Events in Texas

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Freedom Farms

WATCH: Wonderful Moos! Cows Are Safe Forever at Our New California Sanctuary

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Justice for Animals

WATCH: After Being Nearly Starved to Death, Sophia is Finally Home

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Hope Animal Sanctuary

After Being Dumped, Sad Puppies Get Rescued & Treated for Mange

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Wild and Free

Massacre of Birds by Wildlife Services Imminent in Tennessee

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Justice for Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Mounting Over Shooting of Impounded Dogs in Mississippi

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Wild and Free

MEDIA RELEASE: Coyote Missing: Justice For Rocky Campaign Intensifies

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Wild Horses & Burros

Stop the Out of Control Bureau of Land Management

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Elephants

Keep Elephants in Africa Where They Belong

MEDIA RELEASE: Actress Richa Moorjani Urges LA to End Suffering of Geriatric Ponies

Actress Richa Moorjani has joined In Defense of Animals in urging the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti to eliminate pony ride concession contracts…

activism, celebrity, Los Angeles, pony rides

MEDIA RELEASE: Moby & Ricky Gervais Urge Elephant Release from 10 Worst Zoos

In Defense of Animals’ respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America has exposed suffering and markers of captivity-caused brain damage.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: McCartneys, Phoenix & Gandhi Urge COP26 to Adopt the Plant Based Treaty

Paul McCartney and his daughters Mary and Stella McCartney, actors Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara, and Ela Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter) are urging the…

celebrity, climate, climate crisis, environment, Farmed Animals, plant based, Vegan

Our Second Annual Respect for Fish Day was a Huge Success!

Our second annual Respect for Fish Day was a huge success! Over 250 organizations, alongside many dedicated individuals, joined together to raise awareness for the…

celebrity, fish, Petco, respect for fish, SeaQuest

WATCH: Thanks Fur Your Support, Ricky Gervais!

In Defense of Animals recently announced a fur-free victory at Saks Fifth Avenue! Thanks to Ricky Gervais for helping with our annual Fur Free Friday.

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