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Pandemic Threats Heighten as Bird Flu Spreads & Subsidies Drive Risk

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Dog Wrapped in Plastic Left to Suffer Crated Outside in South Carolina

This #GivingTuesday Rally Your Community for Animals

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Freedom Farms

WATCH: Cultivating Compassion at Freedom Farms in 2025

Cramped Dog Meat Cage Unlocks 9 Years of Freedom

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Farmed Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Community Outcry Wins as Slaughterhouse Plan Withdrawn

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San Diego: Demand That Officials Remove Sick, Neglected Horses and Dogs Still Waiting

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Tell Poland to Ban Cruel Fur Farming!

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Cetaceans

Trump Delivers Death Blow to Last 50 Critically Endangered Whales

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Help Sweet Aging Dogs in South Korea Find Homes This Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month

Pandemic Threats Heighten as Bird Flu Spreads & Subsidies Drive Risk

Bird flu spreads fast as animal farming drives disease, cruelty, and taxpayer-funded mass killings. Urge accountability and a plant-based food system.

bird flu, chickens, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, pigs, slaughter, turkey, Vegan, ventilation shutdown

Dog Wrapped in Plastic Left to Suffer Crated Outside in South Carolina

Charges have been filed against a South Carolina woman who allegedly put a dog partially in a plastic bag and left him in a crate in the sun without food or water.

dogs, Justice for Animals, South Carolina

This #GivingTuesday Rally Your Community for Animals

Donate to In Defense of Animals for Giving Tuesday.

#GivingTuesday, animal cruelty, animal rescue, animal sanctuary

WATCH: Cultivating Compassion at Freedom Farms in 2025

Freedom Farms’ 2025 Year in Review: celebrating rescued animals, community events, and a growing movement for compassion on the Central Coast.

animal sanctuary, California, Freedom Farms, vegan community

Cramped Dog Meat Cage Unlocks 9 Years of Freedom

Rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm, Judy’s journey from cage to global adventures shows how love and adoption save lives.

Adoptions, compassion, dog meat trade, dog rescue, Guardian, International Partnerships, Jindo Love Rescue, partnerships, South Korea

MEDIA RELEASE: Community Outcry Wins as Slaughterhouse Plan Withdrawn

In Defense of Animals, Solutionary Species and Jacksonville residents scored a decisive victory as the slaughterhouse proposal was officially withdrawn following…

Farmed Animals, Jacksonville, slaughterhouses

San Diego: Demand That Officials Remove Sick, Neglected Horses and Dogs Still Waiting

Horses continue to suffer and die, and dogs are neglected, while the San Diego Board of Supervisors has refused to act.

animal cruelty, Justice for Animals, San Diego

Tell Poland to Ban Cruel Fur Farming!

In what would be a major win against the fur trade, Poland’s parliament has approved a ban on fur farming, but it still has more hurdles.

Trump Delivers Death Blow to Last 50 Critically Endangered Whales

Only about 50 Rice’s whales remain in the Gulf. Urge leaders to reinstate safeguards, finalize critical habitat, and stop new offshore drilling.

Cetaceans, environment, marine species, oceans, offshore drilling, Rice’s whale, Wildlife

Help Sweet Aging Dogs in South Korea Find Homes This Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month

Some very special dogs have been waiting years for forever homes in South Korea, and we hope to find them homes this Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month.

Angel, dog meat trade, Eunbi, Jindo Love Rescue, Raina, Sam, South Korea, Troy

California Tragedy Sparks National Wolf Disaster

The Beyem Seyo wolf pack was killed in California, leading to a huge setback for wolf recovery. Learn how to protect wolves, their families, and wild ecosystems.

California, Wild Animals, Wolves

WATCH: Rescuing a Chained, Starved Dog

Watch a chained, starving dog freed by our team, stabilized at a clinic, and begin recovery at Hope Animal Sanctuary. Share to help end chaining and neglect.

Adoptions, animal sanctuary, dog rescue, dogs, Hope Animal Sanctuary, neglect, Rescue, Sanctuary, welfare

Los Angeles: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals

Ban cruel rodeo practices in Los Angeles. Urge the City Council to pass the LA rodeo ban to ban calf roping, electric prods, flank straps, and more.

bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, Los Angeles, rodeo, Vegan

Coyote Brutally Mauled & Killed by Dogs

Wildlife officials in California are investigating a case of a man who sadistically encouraged his two dogs to maul a coyote and posted a video of the horrific act…

California, coyote, Justice for Animals

The Demand for Krill is Hurting & Killing Whales

Take action to protect whales from increased krill harvesting in the Southern Ocean! Whales need our help!

Cetaceans, environment, fishing, krill, ocean, Southern Ocean, whales

WATCH: Hero Vet Could Break World Record for Spaying/Neutering Animals in India

IDA India has been doing an incredible job reducing the population of homeless animals through its Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, with one veterinarian in particular…

Animal Birth Control, IDA India

Victory! Vogue Is Finally Going Fur Free

Condé Nast has adopted a fur-free policy across its publications after years of pressure. In Defense of Animals supporters helped make this happen.

Anna Wintour fur criticism, ban fur, Chloe Malle Vogue, Condé Nast fur policy, fashion industry animal cruelty, fur, Fur Free Friday, fur-free, Vanity Fair fur free, Vogue fur ban 2025

World Vegan Month

November is World Vegan Month! Coined in 1944, “vegan” means living without animal exploitation. Join our events + speak up for animal rights.

Save Hawaii’s Endangered False Killer Whales

Hawaii’s only endangered false killer whale population is vanishing at a rate of 3.5% each year. Nearly 1 in 3 are injured by fishing gear. NOAA must act now to…

Cetaceans, endangered species, false killer whales, fishing gear, Hawaii

Urge the AVMA to Reject Horrific Ventilation Shutdown & the Mass Killings

Ventilation Shutdown kills animals via slow, torturous heatstroke. Urge the AVMA to reject it as cruel and the USDA to end taxpayer support for it.

AVMA, bird flu, chickens, cruelty, Farmed Animals, pigs, slaughter, Vegan, ventilation shutdown, veterinarian

Sweet Siblings Rescued in South Korea Arrive at New Homes in the Same City

Lulu and Momo had a rough start to life after being abandoned on the side of a road with their littermates and then taken to a kill shelter in South Korea, but things…

dog rescue, Jindo Love Rescue, South Korea

WATCH: The Los Angeles Premiere of Lucy, the Stolen Lives of Elephants is a Big Hit!

In Defense of Animals hosts the premiere of the groundbreaking film, Lucy, the Stolen Lives of Elephants in Los Angeles.

10 Worst Zoos, documentary, Edmonton Valley Zoo, elephants

UPDATE: Judge Yvette Verastegui Failed Los Angeles in Animal Cruelty Sentencing

Tell California’s judicial commission to review Judge Yvette Verastegui’s sentencing in an animal-cruelty case. File a complaint now.

Politicians Are Trying to Doom North Atlantic Right Whales...Again!

Only ~370 North Atlantic right whales remain. Stop Congress from extending a moratorium that blocks lifesaving protections.

Cetaceans, endangered species, fishing regulations, North Atlantic right whales, right whale, whales, Wild Animals

Helpless Kitten Fed to a Snake by a Teacher in Front of Her Students

Animal advocates are calling for a change in Alvord, Texas, after a teacher allegedly fed a live kitten to a snake in their classroom. Demand that the school district…

Justice for Animals, snakes, Texas

WATCH: Sanctuary for All: An Inspiring Day at Freedom Farms with Miyoko Schinner

Vegan icon Miyoko Schinner visits Freedom Farms for a day of compassion, connection, and community at this healing sanctuary for all.

animal sanctuary, California, Freedom Farms, Miyoko Schinner, vegan community

WATCH: Turkish Partnerships Are Saving Lives Amid Mass Slaughter Horrors

With natural disasters and Türkiye’s horrifying mass slaughter law allowing for the roundup and killing of thousands upon thousands of dogs and cats, the country’s…

animal rescue, Türkiye

Victory! Historic Declawing Ban Signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom

California bans cat declawing. Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 867, ending painful toe amputations except when medically necessary. Thank you, supporters!

advocacy, California, companion animals, declawing, legislation, victories

MEDIA RELEASE: Fresh Scrutiny Amid SF Zoo Gorilla's Preventable Death & Silverback Soirée

Newly revealed details confirm that Oscar Jonesy — the San Francisco Zoo’s longtime resident silverback gorilla — had heart disease and was anesthetized against…

animals in entertainment, captive animals, San Francisco Zoo

Pennsylvania Residents: Support Victoria’s Law to Crack Down on Puppy Mill Cruelty

Help pass Victoria’s Law, named in honor of a puppy mill survivor, which would ban pet stores in Pennsylvania from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits unless they were…

Pennsylvania, puppy mills, Victoria’s Law

Save Wolves from Cruelty & Persecution: Tell Your Legislators to Protect Them

Protect wolves from cruelty and violence. Urge your senators and representatives to ban wolf whacking, support non-lethal coexistence, and ensure these vital animals…

United States, Wild Animals, Wolves

URGENT: Trump Opens Protected Areas to Destructive Commercial Fishing

Trump opened up miles of protected ocean to commercial fishing. Demand the reversal of this decision.

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Meet the Peacocks of Freedom Farms: A Feathered Family in the Trees

Meet the charming peacocks of Freedom Farms and discover how they bring personality and peace to our animal sanctuary.

animal friendship, animal rescue, animal sanctuary, animal welfare, Freedom Farms, peacocks, Sanctuary

Victory! A Rare Orange Lobster Brought Back To Ocean Home

A rare orange lobster named Jean Clawd was rescued from a grocery store and released back into the ocean. All lobsters deserve freedom from exploitation and cruelty.

lobster, New York, Vegan, Wild Animals

UPDATE: Grayson Survived, But His Violent Abuser Escaped Justice

Grayson survived a brutal rock attack; prosecutors gave probation and a $500 fine. Tell Baltimore County to do better. Write, call, and file a complaint.!!

advocacy, animal cruelty, animals companions, companion animal, Justice for Animals, Maryland, take action

MEDIA RELEASE: CA Protects Cats — Historic Declaw Ban Signed by Gov. Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867 into law, officially banning the cruel practice of declawing cats statewide, following years of advocacy by In Defense…

California, cats, companion animals, declawing

MEDIA RELEASE: Los Angeles Man Convicted of Aggravated Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals decries the conviction and sentencing of Joeboury Coleman, who was charged with animal cruelty after he was caught on camera dropping a 7-month-old…

Justice for Animals, Los Angeles

MEDIA RELEASE: $2,000 Reward for Apprehension of Woman Who Drowned Dog in Airport Toilet

In Defense of Animals is matching the $1,000 reward the Clermont Police Department is offering for tips leading to the arrest of Alison Lawrence, who was charged…

Florida, Justice for Animals, reward

NYC Man Killed & Burned a Relative’s Service Dog

A New York City man is facing multiple charges for killing a service dog he was supposed to be watching for a relative and burning his body. Demand maximum penalties…

Justice for Animals, New York

After Baboon Bloodbath, Demand That Zoos Stop Killing Healthy Animals

The recent killings of 12 baboons at a German zoo have brought the practice of killing healthy, “surplus” captive animals back into the spotlight.

animals in entertainment, baboons, captive animals, zoos, zoothanasia

WATCH: Jackson the Dog Survived a Deliberate Burn

Found in a wire crate with a severe scald burn and heartworms, Jackson is recovering with expert care. Your compassion fuels his healing and future adoption.

Adoptions, animal cruelty, companion animals, dog rescue, Hope Animal Sanctuary, Mississippi, veterinarian

UPDATE: Free Spay & Neuter Clinics Snip Off the Dog Meat Supply in Siargao, Philippines

This is how we stop dog meat in the Philippines. Support SPAR Philippines' free spay/neuter kapon clinics to reduce cruelty & protect cats and dogs.

cats, dog meat trade, dogs, Philippines, Sanctuary, spay and neuter

UPDATE: No Justice for Rabbit Violently Killed at a Party

Probation for a violent rabbit killing in Westfield, MA. The DA proposed the plea and the court accepted it. Learn facts and how to file complaints.

advocacy, animal cruelty, companion animal, Justice for Animals, Massachusetts, plea deals, rabbit, take action

Last Chance for Gray Whales: Stop Their Extinction!

The eastern North Pacific gray whale population has plummeted from 27,000 to just 13,000. Urge NOAA to re-list gray whales as endangered under the Endangered Species…

Cetaceans, endangered species, gray whales, NOAA, The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, whales

Transform the Crumbling San Francisco Zoo Into a Rescue Center!

Join In Defense of Animals in urging Mayor Lurie to stop new animal intakes and transform the San Francisco Zoo into a sanctuary for compassion and conservation.

captive animals, giant panda, San Francisco Zoo

WATCH: Building Compassionate Communities in Petersburg, Virginia

In Defense of Animals sponsored summer events in Petersburg to introduce 300+ people to vegan food, culture, and compassionate living.

Sustainable Activism, Vegan, vegan cooking, Virginia

Dogs in Critical Condition Get Special Care in India

IDA India takes in injured and ill dogs every day, but the intensive care unit (ICU) and specialized staff at its Deonar Center in Mumbai are vital in saving the…

UPDATE: Evie Deserved Better: Minnesota Jury Acquits Dog Trainer in Asphyxiation Death

A Minnesota jury acquits a dog trainer in Evie’s awful asphyxiation death.

animal cruelty, animal cruelty laws, dog abuse, legal, Minnesota

MEDIA RELEASE: Minnesota Trainer Who Tortured and Killed Dog Acquitted

In Defense of Animals decries the acquittal of Edward Erickson, trainer and owner of Autumn Breeze Kennel, who faced a felony charge for killing Evie, a dog he asphyxiated…

Justice for Animals, Minnesota

California Residents: Urge Gov. Newsom to Sign the Declawing Ban

Assembly Bill 867 to ban cat declawing has passed both houses of the California Legislature and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. Declawing is a cruel surgery…

animal cruelty, animal rights, California, declaw, Governor Newsom, scientific ethics

MEDIA RELEASE: Paltry Sentence for Man who Killed Rabbit at Party

In Defense of Animals is denouncing the sentencing of Alexey Dimoglo, who was charged with animal cruelty for brutally killing a rabbit who belonged to the host…

Justice for Animals, Massachusetts

A Giant Tidal Turbine Will Doom Endangered Orcas

A tidal energy project threatens endangered Southern Resident killer whales. In Defense of Animals urges that this project not be allowed in their critical habitat.

Cetaceans, killer whale, marine mammals, orcas, Wild Animals, Wildlife

No Leniency for Cat Torturer in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts man is facing two counts of animal cruelty after being caught abusing a cat named Sage. Demand justice.

cat, Justice for Animals, Massachusetts

WATCH: Another Sweet Mom Saved From a Dog Meat Farm is Finally Home

We’re celebrating an incredible plot twist for Aurora, who was living on a chain in deplorable conditions at a South Korean dog meat farm, but is now safely in her…

dog meat trade, Jindo Love Rescue, South Korea

UPDATE: Judge Denies Justice for Animals Mutilated on YouTube for Likes

Anigar Monsee was convicted of 4 counts of felony aggravated animal cruelty after filming and sharing brutal killings of animals online. Despite the severity of…

Anigar Monsee, animal cruelty, Judge Mary Alice Brennan, YouTube animal abuse

MEDIA RELEASE: Anaheim Residents Protest Reptile Show as West Hollywood Passes Historic Ban

Anaheim residents, inspired by West Hollywood’s historic pet sales ban adopted on Monday, have intensified their call for Anaheim to stop hosting the Reptile Super…

Anaheim, companion animals, reptile super show

MEDIA RELEASE: West Hollywood Officially Adopts Nation’s Most Comprehensive Animal Sales Ban

On September 15, West Hollywood made history by adopting the nation’s most comprehensive ban on animal sales at pet stores.

companion animals, pet stores, West Hollywood

New York City, New York Residents: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals

End cruel rodeo practices in NYC. Urge the City Council to pass the Rodeo Animal Protection Bill to ban calf roping, electric prods & flank straps.

bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, New York City, rodeo, Vegan

Blondie’s Legacy: Ban Collared Lion Trophy Hunting in Zimbabwe

Blondie, a collared lion in Zimbabwe, was killed by a trophy hunter. Take action now to urge Zimbabwe to ban lion hunting and phase out trophy hunting entirely.

Africa, lion, trophy hunting, Wild Animals, Zimbabwe

URGENT: Lynx, Bears, & Wolves Are About to Lose Everything

The U.S. Forest Service is moving to repeal the Roadless Rule, threatening 58 million acres of forest and the lives of hundreds of wild animal species. Submit your…

endangered species, forests, legislation, logging, protect, Wild Animals

State Fairs Are a Nightmare for Animals

State fairs are cruel to animals, exploiting them for birthing shows, rides, contests, exhibits, all marketed as family fun. Live vegan and defend them.

animal cruelty, animal exploitation, Farmed Animals, state fair, Vegan

WATCH: Delivering Housing & Care, One Dog at a Time

Watch how In Defense of Animals helped a beloved dog stay with her guardian and delivered shelter to others in need. Every dog deserves care.

companion animals, dog houses, dog rescue, emergency aid, Guardian, Mississippi

WATCH: Meet the Cows of Freedom Farms

Explore the lives of cows at Freedom Farms in California. Learn how In Defense of Animals is making a difference for these gentle giants!

animal friendship, animal rescue, animal sanctuary, animal welfare, companion animal, companion animals, Freedom Farms, humane living, rescued animals, Sanctuary, second chances

Orange County, California Residents: Ban the Sale of Exotic Animals in Anaheim

Help stop the Reptile Super Show! Urge Anaheim to ban the sale of exotic animals and protect animal welfare, public health, and biodiversity.

Anaheim, animals in entertainment, California, reptile super show, reptiles, Wild Animals

California Residents: Miyoko Schinner Speaking at Freedom Farms & Vegan Chef Challenge

Join vegan icon Miyoko Schinner for a book signing, sanctuary tour, and fundraiser at Freedom Farms in Creston, CA, on Sept 21, 2025. Limited tickets available!

California, Freedom Farms, Miyoko Schinner book signing, Miyoko’s Creamery, vegan event

Halt Mega-Dairy Expansion in North Dakota to Defend Animals & Ecosystems

Stop two mega-dairies in North Dakota. They exploit and kill mothers, pollute the environment, and fuel bird flu. Speak out now.

bird flu, cows, dairy, Farmed Animals, North Dakota, slaughter, Vegan

Dog Locked & Spray Foam-Sealed in Closet to Die in New York

Anaiya Harris of Utica has been indicted on aggravated cruelty to animals (felony) and torturing an animal (misdemeanor) after locking a dog in a sealed closet.…

abuse, animal abuse, animal cruelty, animal welfare, cruelty, dog abuse, Justice for Animals

WATCH: Chained, Hit by a Car, & Now Loved: Tuttle’s Journey Home

Tuttle’s life began chained in a lonely yard, but he never stopped searching for freedom. One daring escape changed everything and set him on a journey that would…

Adoptions, animal rescue, animal welfare, Carroll County, dog rescue, dogs, Hope Animal Sanctuary, recovery

Forgotten Elephant Mary Endured a Heartless Hanging

Forgotten elephant Mary was a circus star who met a cruel ending when she was heartlessly hanged.

circus, elephants, hanging of elephant, honoring forgotten elephants, Mary

UPDATE: Alaska Resumes Aerial Gunning of Bears After Brief Reprieve

After a brief victory, Alaska has resumed the Mulchatna aerial gunning program. Bears are once again being chased and killed from helicopters. Learn more about efforts…

Alaska, bears, hunting, Wild Animals

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