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Save Whales from Being Lethally Entangled by Fishing Gear!

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Cats Beheaded & Their Heads Boxed Up & Placed on Neighbor’s Mailbox

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WATCH: One Puppy Still Waiting for Home After Latest Dog Meat Farm Rescue

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PRESIDENT’S VIEW: Meat Consumption Hastens the Climate Crisis

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Man Who Burned Trapped Raccoon Alive Gets Just 6 Months in Jail

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Rally to Free Lonely Elephant Indu from Phoenix Zoo

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Stop Drax! Millions of Animal Forest Homes Slated for Wood Pellets

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Yellowstone’s Bison: Gunned Down & Sent to Bloody Slaughterhouses

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Massachusetts: Stand Against Cruel Animal Experimentation at the University of Massachusetts

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Tucson: Protest Animal Torture at University of Arizona

Save Whales from Being Lethally Entangled by Fishing Gear!

Tell NOAA Fisheries to help save North Atlantic right whales by supporting the widespread adoption of ropeless fishing gear!

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Cats Beheaded & Their Heads Boxed Up & Placed on Neighbor’s Mailbox

Demand maximum sentencing for a Florida man who was arrested for allegedly killing and beheading two cats and leaving their heads in a box on a neighbor’s mailbox.

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WATCH: One Puppy Still Waiting for Home After Latest Dog Meat Farm Rescue

Three of four puppies rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea have been adopted, but one special one still needs a home.

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PRESIDENT’S VIEW: Meat Consumption Hastens the Climate Crisis

In Defense of Animals President Dr. Marilyn Kroplick tells environmentalists that animal agriculture is driving the climate crisis.

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Man Who Burned Trapped Raccoon Alive Gets Just 6 Months in Jail

A Massachusetts man who slowly burned a trapped raccoon alive was sentenced to just 6 months. Andrew Chieu faced up to 7 years — but he’ll walk free on probation.…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Rally to Free Lonely Elephant Indu from Phoenix Zoo

On April 12, passionate protestors rallied at Phoenix Zoo to encourage it to retire Indu, its only elephant, to a reputable sanctuary.

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Stop Drax! Millions of Animal Forest Homes Slated for Wood Pellets

Say NO to the Drax Biomass project, which will destroy California and Oregon forests. The wood pellet industry pollutes air, water, and communities more than burning…

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Yellowstone’s Bison: Gunned Down & Sent to Bloody Slaughterhouses

Montana is killing wild bison to protect the cattle industry. Urge officials to end the slaughter and protect Yellowstone’s wild herds now.

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Massachusetts: Stand Against Cruel Animal Experimentation at the University of Massachusetts

Take action against animal experimentation at the University of Massachusetts for World Week for Animal In Labs (WWAIL).

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Tucson: Protest Animal Torture at University of Arizona

Join In Defense of Animals and Tucson animal rights group SPEAK (Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom) as we support World Week for Animal In Labs…

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Victory! Texas Shelter Employee Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Dozens of Kittens

Gabriel Caswell, a former technician at the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter in Texas, was convicted of animal cruelty for the brutal killing of many dozens…

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WATCH: Sick & Tiny Puppy Goes from Barely Surviving to Thriving

Pip Squeak was part of a litter Hope Animal Sanctuary was asked to take when her mom and puppies were found alone with no one to care for them.

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WATCH: Fixating on Factory Farms Limits True Reform for Animals & the Environment

Factory farms are not the real problem with using animals for food. All animal farms, small or large, are cruel exploitation and killing. There is no humane way…

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MEDIA RELEASE: LA To Vote on Hanoi Sister City Motion With Cat & Dog Meat Condition

In Defense of Animals’ Global Anti-Dog Meat Coalition applauds the Los Angeles City Council for introducing motion 25-0193 that would create a Sister City relationship…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Billboard Urges Michigan Governor to Stop Goose Slaughter at THURS Meeting

In Defense of Animals’ National Goose Protection Coalition is calling on Michiganders to speak out at a meeting on April 10, where officials will continue approving…

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Michigan Residents: Prevent Geese from Being Gassed

Michigan’s geese face mass killings under false claims. Speak up for humane solutions—contact officials & attend the April 10 meeting!

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Florida Residents: Urge Lawmakers to Pass Dexter’s Law to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

Florida lawmakers are considering legislation named after Dexter, a dog who was killed just four days after being adopted, to crack down on animal cruelty.

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End the Orca Suffering at Loro Parque!

Morgan, the last female orca at Loro Parque, gave birth to her new baby in prison. It’s time to end cetacean captivity at Loro Parque!

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Two Cats Viciously Drowned by Arkansas Pastor

An Arkansas pastor has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty for allegedly trapping and then cruelly drowning two cats. Demand maximum penalties and a permanent…

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UPDATE: Mississippi Man Sentenced for Brutally Dragging Dog to Death

Daniel Berthelette of Copiah County, Mississippi, was finally sentenced for aggravated animal cruelty after he dragged a neighbor’s dog, George, to death.

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Flow: A Wordless Masterpiece That Speaks for Animals & the Planet

In a cinematic landscape flooded with talking animals, anthropomorphic storylines, and human-centric plots, Flow stands as a stunning, soul-stirring departure. Make…

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UPDATE: Pressure Escalates for San Francisco Zoo Reform

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch, and Panda Voices continue to expose San Francisco Zoo for its issues and failures and work to prevent its panda acquisition…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Shelter Employee Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Killing Kittens

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Gabriel Caswell, a former technician at the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter, who was convicted of animal…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Texas Man Convicted of Possession of Child Porn and Lewd Behavior

In Defense of Animals, applauds the conviction and sentencing of William Mitchell Keen, who was charged with indecent exposure and possession of child pornography.

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