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MEDIA RELEASE: MISSING: Copper Grove’s 100+ Muscovy Ducks Vanish
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US Pharmacopeia: Use Synthetic Proteins to Test Vaccines, Not Horseshoe Crabs
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Urge Colombian Agency to Pursue a Nonlethal Solution to Escobar's Hippos
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UPDATE: Parks Department Defends Option of Gunning Down Homeless Cats
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Hunters Kill 1/5 of Wisconsin's Entire Wolf Population In Just 3 Days
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MEDIA RELEASE: 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants Revealed by In Defense of Animals for 2020
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Justice for Regan: Animal Activist Killed by Slaughterhouse Industry
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2021-02-25
Severe Storms in the South Have Left Many Animals in Desperate Need of Help
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.
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2021-02-19
Dog Beaten to Death by Animal Control Officers Deserves Justice
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…
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2021-02-18
VIDEO: Chained Dogs Helped By You!
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…
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2021-02-18
Dynamic Duo Rescued From Dog Meat Trade Looking for Forever Home Together
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.
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2021-02-10
MEDIA RELEASE: In Defense of Animals Champions “Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week"
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…
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2021-01-28
Help Arrives for Injured Little Dog, Just in the Nick of Time
Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi recently rescued Robbie - a small dog with a broken leg. Help us rescue more dogs from cruelty.
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2020-12-07
MEDIA RELEASE: $1,000 Reward Issued for Information on Fatal Dog Dragging in Attala County
In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization operating Hope Animal Sanctuary and the Justice for Animal Campaign in Carroll County, is…
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2020-11-24
MEDIA RELEASE: $1,000 Reward Offered for Man Who Set Puppy on Fire in Columbus
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…
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2020-10-29
Cosmetics Tool Saves Newborn Puppies in Peril!
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…
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2020-10-15
Victory! New Law Tightens Loophole That Let California Pet Stores Keep Selling Puppy Mill Dogs
California just closed the loophole that let pet stores keep selling puppy mill dogs by passing Bella’s Act!
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2020-10-08
Hero Caretakers Step Up for Animals in India as Odds Continue to Stack Against Them
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…
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2020-09-21
MEDIA RELEASE: Dog Meat Survivor Flies to Freedom with Miyoko’s Creamery Founder
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…
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2020-09-17
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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2020-08-14
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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2020-08-13
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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2020-07-31
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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2020-07-16
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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2020-07-01
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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2020-06-17
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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2020-06-12
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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2020-06-05
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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2020-05-21
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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2020-05-21
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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