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In Defense of Animals is outraged that a good Samaritan whose friendly dog was shot by a police officer after he called 911 for help has now been fined $700, and…

North Carolina has approved the killing of black bears in three of its bear sanctuaries. Please urge North Carolina legislators to oppose this disastrous rule!

In Defense of Animals, Save the Geese Bloomsburg, and outraged Bloomsburg residents protested Bloomsburg Town Council’s plan to brutally kill 40 Canada geese and…

In Defense of Animals and dozens of outraged Foster City residents protested the Council of Foster City’s plan to brutally kill 323 Canada geese and goslings.

This May, In Defense of Animals has partnered with FreeWill for Responsible Animal Guardian Month to encourage more people to plan ahead for their companion animals,…

California could be the next state to ban declawing cats. Urge the House of Representatives to pass AB 2606!

Protest to urge the Bloomsburg Town Council to cancel its plans to kill Canada geese because of goose poop on May 22.

The Bureau of Land Management is an agency out of control and must be overhauled. Wild horses and burros are being terrorized and decimated on our public lands for…

Trophy hunters continue to kill off the last of Botswana’s old tuskers. Urge CITES and the President of Botswana to protect elephants and reinstate the ban on trophy…

Thanks to the outrage that followed the horrifying case of Buddy the dog who was set on fire by a youth, Mississippi has finally passed Buddy’s Law in his honor.

Make a lasting impact by creating a legacy that won’t cost you anything today. In honor of Dr. Elliot Katz, and to express your love for animals create your free…

Protest to urge Councilmembers to cancel their plans to kill Canada Geese because of goose poop during the Foster City Council meeting on May 17.

1.76 million wild animals were brutally killed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services in 2021 with $86.8 million in government funds.

In an exciting win for cats, Maryland has become the second state in the U.S. to ban declawing.

Urge officials to ban “wild cow milking” and other cruel rodeo events in Alameda County, California.

Beautiful, formerly known as Asha the elephant at the Natural Bridge Zoo, has known suffering her entire life. Please take action on her behalf.

In February, we told you about a small dog we named Butters who was found seriously injured near our Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi.

In Defense of Animals and outraged San Diego residents returned to “eco-friendly” Hotel del Coronado for a second time on Mother’s Day to protest the hotel’s cruel…

Urge senators in Rhode Island to ban fur and foie gras, both of which are made from incredible animal suffering.

A tiny black kitten nearly became the victim of a tragic accident, but good luck and compassion saved his life, and he’ll soon have a home of his own.

Urge the District Attorney to pursue the maximum penalties in a domestic violence case that killed the victim’s beloved dog and nearly killed her.

Kering banned fur, now it must eliminate exotic skins!

The words “cows” and “cattle” do not have the same meaning. Whether used exploitively for meat or dairy, we should use the correct terms for these beings. Please…

California's Highway 101 threatens Santa Monica Mountains' lions with extinction. Donate today!