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California: Ban Cruel Rodenticides by Urging Governor Newsom to Sign AB 1788

Remember Animals in Your Will

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Victory! Washington Bans Brutal Wild Animal Killing Contests

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VIDEO: Rare Tule Elk Receive Life-Giving Water Thanks to You

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Demand Justice for Chained Dog Who Died After Hanging for Three Days!

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Demand Protection for Swans Targeted by Jet Skiers and Teens with Paintball Guns & Air Horns

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Why Fish Welfare Matters

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MEDIA RELEASE: Dramatic Portrait to Save Dying Tule Elk on Point Reyes' 58th Anniversary

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Stop Dairy Ranchers from Killing Rare Tule Elk

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Orca Suffering Revealed: End Cruel Captivity Forever!

Demand Justice for Chained Dog Who Died After Hanging for Three Days!

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,…

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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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Kind Man Saves Tiny Dog’s Life After She Was Abandoned in the Brutal Heat of Summer

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.

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2020-08-13

MEDIA RELEASE: Retired Veterinarian Convicted of Killing Neighbor’s Dogs

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

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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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Adopted Dog Meat Survivors Arrive in the U.S. as Boknal Days Begin in South Korea

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

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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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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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China Just Took a Major Step Towards Banning the Dog Meat Trade

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

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Dogs Are Companions! End the Yulin Dog Meat Festival!

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

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South Korean Dog Adoption: Save a Dog From the Dog Meat Trade

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

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Coronavirus in Dogs & Cats Remains Extremely Uncommon

Keep your animals safe to stop your cats and dogs getting coronavirus

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VIDEO: Meet Neko, a Dog Meat Survivor

Meet Neko, one of the dog meat survivors you helped save!

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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 Justice for Dog & Kids Sexually Abused by Police Officer & Teacher

Sexually abusing children and animals of other species can never be tolerated

West Virginia: Act Now to Halt Greyhound Abuse!

End Cruel Greyhound Racing in West Virginia

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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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VIDEO: 36 Years of Powerful, Positive Change

Please consider making a life-changing donation to help animals

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2019-12-26

MEDIA RELEASE: District Attorney Pledges to Fully Prosecute Violent Women Who Sawed Off Dog’s Legs

IDA and 12,000 supporters demand justice for a dog whose legs were sawed off.

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Urgent: Tortured Dogs & Cats Must Get Second Chance

After subjecting innocent animals to torturous laboratory experiments

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New Shelter to Help Mississippi Animals

It’s a very exciting time for cats, dogs, and animal advocates in Grenada, Ms

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MEDIA RELEASE: First Felony Conviction for Dog Fighting Under Strengthened Mississippi Statute

In Defense of Animals has welcomed a historic ruling for animals in Mississippi

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Abandoned and Starving Dog Makes Full Recovery

Even though it was September, the temperatures hovered near 100 degrees...

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Simple Tips to Keep Animals Safe This Halloween!

Halloween is fraught with dangers for both animal companions and wild animals.

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