News & Alerts

As much of the South is hit with severe weather, many animals have been left in desperate need of assistance — especially dogs who have been chained outdoors.

Two city employees in Humboldt, Tennessee, are facing animal cruelty charges after witnesses allege they beat a dog to death. Join us in calling for justice for…

The Deep South is freezing right now… but unchaining dogs make our hearts so warm. Thanks to our Animal Advocates who have supported us to shelter and unchain so…

Cubby and Dion may not have had the best start to life, but not only have they found safety and love with our rescue partners in South Korea, they found each other.

In Defense of Animals is championing Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week this February 7-14 to expose the misery and suffering chained dogs endure, and the risks…

Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi recently rescued Robbie - a small dog with a broken leg. Help us rescue more dogs from cruelty.

In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization operating Hope Animal Sanctuary and the Justice for Animal Campaign in Carroll County, is…

Franklin County, Ohio, (November 24, 2020) – In Defense of Animals is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 22-year-old…

When a female dog gave birth and then fell extremely ill, it rendered  her unable to feed her 3-day old puppies. Her guardians took to social media begging for help…

California just closed the loophole that let pet stores keep selling puppy mill dogs by passing Bella’s Act!

Our animal sanctuary in India is rising to the challenge and helping as many animals as they can amid a global pandemic and, now, record-breaking monsoons hitting…

Miyoko Schinner, the founder and CEO of Miyoko’s Creamery, has stepped up to support In Defense of Animals and its partner Jindo Love Rescue’s efforts to save dogs…

Tethering dogs is becoming more and more socially unacceptable, and in many places it’s even illegal. However, there are still people who leave their dogs tied,…

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

The heat index was hovering around 105 degrees in Mississippi when an elderly man was surprised to find a tiny black dog in his yard.

A retired veterinarian from Louisiana was today convicted of killing two of his neighbor’s dogs, Cardi and Max.

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.

Two adopted dog meat survivors arrived safely in the U.S., but many more are still at risk of being slaughtered.

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

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

China just took a major step towards banning the dog meat trade forever!

A historic policy change in China reclassifying dogs as companions has created the perfect opportunity to end the Yulin dog meat festival forever.

Learn how to adopt a dog from South Korea's dog meat trade.

Learn how to adopt a dog from South Korea's dog meat trade.