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Illinois Residents: Next Step Needed to Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests
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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
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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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2024-10-07
Illinois Residents: Next Step Needed to Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests
Illinois residents are urged to contact their state senator and ask them to support HB 2900, banning cruel wild animal killing contests.
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2024-10-04
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,…
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2024-10-04
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.
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2024-10-04
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…
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2024-10-04
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.
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2024-10-04
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.
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2024-10-04
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.
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2024-10-03
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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2024-09-30
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…
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2024-09-27
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…
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2024-09-27
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.
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2024-09-27
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…
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2024-09-27
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…
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2024-09-26
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…
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2024-09-26
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…
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2024-09-25
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…
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2024-09-25
Have Compassion for Lobsters
Lobsters are intelligent and fascinating animals, capable of living over 100 years in their natural habitats.
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2024-09-24
MEDIA RELEASE: Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry
In Defense of Animals applauds Petco for stopping rabbit sales following major public outcry.
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2024-09-24
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…
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2024-09-22
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.
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2024-09-20
UPDATE: Tule Elk Fence Removal Plan For Point Reyes Approved By California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission’s speedy approval of the National Park Service’s proposal to dismantle the deadly, infamous, 8-foot-tall, 2-3-mile long fence will…
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2024-09-20
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…
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2024-09-20
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.
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2024-09-20
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.
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