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MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

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Keep Octopuses Wild: Help Ban Octopus Farming in the US with Federal Legislation

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URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay

Abandoned Persian Cat Makes Remarkable Recovery in India

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WATCH: A Baby Pig Recovers From Being Stepped On

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Victory! North America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

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MEDIA RELEASE: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Shelter Receives Help for Abandoned Animals

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MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Over Animal Replacement for Abusive Pony Rides at Griffith Park

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MEDIA RELEASE: America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

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Farmed Animals

Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

In a significant victory for animal rights and compassion, all charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, the Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary,…

Keep Octopuses Wild: Help Ban Octopus Farming in the US with Federal Legislation

The OCTOPUS Act would ban octopus farming nationally and also the importation of farmed octopuses into the United States.

Farmed Animals, octopus farming, Wild Animals

URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay

Tell the California Coastal Commissioners to say no to CalParks herbicides, chainsaws, & chippers in Tomales Bay State Park. Industrial forest “thinning” increases…

Tomales Bay State Park, Wild Animals

Abandoned Persian Cat Makes Remarkable Recovery in India

Snow was in heartbreaking condition when he was rescued, and he’s sadly among many Persian cats who continue to be abandoned in India.

WATCH: A Baby Pig Recovers From Being Stepped On

Wilbur the piglet got the very best care from his forever guardians David and Josie after being stepped on and within a few days, he was feeling much better.

Hope Animal Sanctuary, injury, Mississippi, pigs, veterinarian, Wilbur

Victory! North America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

McCormick Place Lakeside Center has taken a crucial step in safeguarding migratory birds by installing bird safe window film on its iconic glass walls.

bird collisions, bird safe, bird strikes, bird-safe buildings, birds, Chicago, McCormick Place, migratory birds

MEDIA RELEASE: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Shelter Receives Help for Abandoned Animals

In a show of community support for abandoned cats and dogs, In Defense of Animals' President Dr. Marilyn Kroplick presented $2,000 worth of essential supplies to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Over Animal Replacement for Abusive Pony Rides at Griffith Park

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks introduced animal models to replace pony rides at Griffith Park. Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered…

animals in entertainment, California, horses, Los Angeles, pony rides

MEDIA RELEASE: America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

After receiving nearly 50,000 emails from In Defense of Animals supporters, McCormick Place Lakeside Center has taken a crucial step in safeguarding migratory birds…

bird-safe buildings, birds, Chicago, migratory birds, Victory, Wild Animals

Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

Stop Pitman Farms’ animal cruelty, gross misuse of animal agriculture bailouts, promoting the humane scam, and spreading bird flu.

bird flu, California, chickens, Farmed Animals, free range, humane scam, Pitman Farms, slaughterhouses

Tell Disney to Retire Epcot Dolphins to Sanctuary!

Disney said that it will retire the dolphins at its Epcot theme park in Bay Lake, Florida, but sadly the dolphins are being moved to another marine park where they…

captive dolphins, Cetaceans, Disney, dolphins

Make Your Halloween Animal-Friendly!

We might love the costumes, candy and commotion at Halloween, but it can be a very scary holiday filled with hazards for wild and companion animals. Find out how…

Animals, Halloween, Holiday, Wild Animals

UPDATE: Outrageous! Dog Starving Official Gets Plea Deal & Avoids Jail in Pennsylvania

April Sloane will avoid jail time after being charged with animal cruelty for starving her dog Thor to death after using him as a photo prop to win her election…

April Sloane, dogs, Justice for Animals, neglected, Pennsylvania, starved, Thor

Victory! Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In a major win for rabbit advocates and rescue groups nationwide, Petco has announced the immediate end of its pilot program to sell rabbits in select stores, and…

animals companions, Petco, rabbits

MEDIA RELEASE: Finland’s Red Flag for San Francisco Zoo’s $70 Million Panda Gamble

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch, and Panda Voices are calling on Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Zoo to immediately abandon their reckless and costly…

giant panda, San Francisco, Wild Animals

Have Compassion for Lobsters

Lobsters are intelligent and fascinating animals, capable of living over 100 years in their natural habitats.

MEDIA RELEASE: Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In Defense of Animals applauds Petco for stopping rabbit sales following major public outcry.

companion animals, Petco, rabbits

MEDIA RELEASE: National Lobster Day Hijacked by Vegans

In Defense of Animals is reclaiming National Lobster Day to highlight these special animals, promote compassion, and urge the public to choose cruelty-free, plant-based…

National Lobster Day, Wild Animals

California Residents: Ask Governor Newsom to Sign the Rodenticide Ban Into Law

Contact Gov. Newsom today to ask him to sign AB 2552 into law to ban rodenticides and protect the state’s wild animals.

California, cougars, mountain lions, raptors, rodenticide, rodents

MEDIA RELEASE: San Francisco Zoo Fails to Address Staff & Animal Welfare Concerns

In Defense of Animals, Panda Voices, SF Zoo Watch, and Bay Area animal rights advocates are deeply disappointed by the conclusion of the San Francisco Zoo’s internal…

California, giant panda, San Francisco, zoos

Cat Brutally Shot by Kern County Deputies in California

Call for legal repercussions against Kern County, California deputies for cruelly using a cat as target practice.

Bakersfield, California, cat, Justice for Animals, Kern County, law enforcement

End the Cruelty: Demand Grocery Stores Stop Selling Live Lobsters!

It is time for grocery stores to end the cruel sale of live lobsters from their stores. The suffering in barren, crowded tanks needs to end.

Farmed Animals, lobster, right whale, United States, Vegan, Wild Animals

WATCH: Dog Rescued in South Korea Gets the Best Surprise in His Forever Home!

A dog whose mom was rescued from a meat farm in South Korea gets the best surprise at his forever home in the U.S.

Jindo Love Rescue, South Korea

5 Best Animal-Free Circuses

The circus is in town and no animals are harmed. Showstopping human-powered circuses are gaining popularity and acclaim.

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