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Tule Elk and Animals at Ballona Wetlands Represented at California Coastal Commission Meeting

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Bears, Caribou, Wolves and Birds Threatened by Push to Drill in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Justice for Animals

Tell the USPS Chicks, and Other Animals Dying in the Mail is Unacceptable

VIDEO: Join Ricky Gervais in Urging Retailers to Ditch Cruel & Outdated Animal Fur!

Update on One of Our Biggest Dog Meat Rescues Yet

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MEDIA RELEASE: Demonstrators Mourn the Death of a National Park at Point Reyes

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MEDIA RELEASE: $1,000 Reward Offered for Man Who Set Puppy on Fire in Columbus

MEDIA RELEASE: Ricky Gervais Slams “Disgusting” Fur with In Defense of Animals for Fur Free Friday

Save a Life. Feel the Joy on Giving Tuesday

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Farmed Animals

Brazil: Stop Breeding Mutant Animals for Meat!

VICTORY: Clearlake Mute Swans Saved from Extermination Plan

We’re overjoyed to share the good news! Thanks to the compassionate residents of Clearlake, California and our advocacy efforts, more than 20 mute swans can continue…

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Get Justice for Illegally Trapped Coyote Who Was Shot Over 13 Times

Lowell Miller, owner of Lowell’s Wildlife Removal, trapped a coyote using a leghold trap and proceeded to shoot the terrified animal over 13 times, primarily in…

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Tell Judge Woman Who Sawed Dog’s Legs Off Should Be in Jail

Thousands of you were outraged and joined us in calling for justice when we shared the heartbreaking story of Buddy, a little dog whose back legs were sawed off.

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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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Tell YouTube to Ban Videos Showing Torturing and Eating Live Animals

Most people around the world condemn blatant cruelty to animals

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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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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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Teens Charged with Felonies for Documented Torture of Deer

Pennsylvania teens charged with felonies in deer torture video.

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Tackling Baby Pigs & Throwing Chickens from Rooftops Must End

For over 30 years, the town of Ridgeland, WI with a population of about 300 people

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Never Again! No More Mass Killings of Camels in Australia

Mass camel killing in Australia always ends with the same result: more camels.

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Tell Bull Riding Sponsors: Don’t Support Animal Cruelty!

Help us stop the Professional Bull Rider's Iron Cowboy bull riding competition

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Stop Mass Animal Trapping at Terranea Resort!

Terranea Resort and Spa has engaged in a animal trapping and killing campaign

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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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In Defense of Animals Offers $2,000 Reward For Information on Monkey Killing

$2,000 reward offered for information on monkey killing at the Wright Park Zoo

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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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WATCH: Illegal Cockfighters Caught in the Act!

We are delighted to announce a new campaign to expose illegal cockfighters.

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