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2026-09-26

California Residents: Tell Governor Newsom to Protect Rodenticide Regulations

Urge Governor Newsom to protect California's rodenticide regulations. Take action to defend animals and support humane solutions.
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animal advocacy, animal protection, California, California legislation, Department of Pesticide Regulation, Governor Gavin Newsom, humane wildlife policy, pesticides, public policy, rats, rodenticide, secondary poisoning, take action, wildlife protection
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2026-09-25

The Largest Private Wild Animal Nature Reserve in Ireland is Facing Destruction

Protect hundreds of wild animals in Dunsany Nature Reserve in County Meath, Ireland, by re-routing the Dublin to Navan Rail Line.
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take action, wild and free, wild animals and habitats
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2026-09-25

Endangered Gorillas, Elephants, Hippos, & Other Animals at Risk in Virunga National Park

Speak out to protect Virunga National Park and Lake Edward, home to endangered mountain gorillas and countless wild animals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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gorillas, Virunga, Wild Animals
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2026-09-24

Ohio Residents: Stop Financing the Sale of Dogs & Cats

Ohio HB 620 would prohibit installment sales and loans used to purchase dogs and cats. Urge your state representative to support the bill.
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animal companions, cats, dogs, legislation, Ohio
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2026-09-19

Pennsylvania Residents: Support Bill to Protect Pollinators & Native Habitats

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering the Native Habitats at Commonwealth Facilities Act (HB 426), which would protect pollinators and native habitats.
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Pennsylvania, pollinators, Wild Animals
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2026-09-19

Ohio Residents: Support Felony Penalties for Sexually Abusing Animals

Bestiality is a vile and violent crime, but lawmakers in Ohio are taking legislative action to increase penalties for perpetrators with SB 393.
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animal companions, Ohio, SB 393
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2026-09-19

New Jersey Residents: Support the Compassion for Community Cats Law

Many communities in New Jersey already implement Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs to help community cats, but pending legislation would establish statewide standards…
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community cats, Compassion for Community Cats Law, New Jersey
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2026-09-18

Struggling Dog Abandoned in Trash Bag in Front of Child Later Dies

A dog named Boogie was found alive in a trash bag after a child sought help, but later died. Urge Georgia prosecutors to seek strong penalties.
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animal abuse, animal cruelty, Coweta County, cruelty to children, dogs, Georgia, Justice for Animals
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2026-09-18

The Bloody Deer Slaughter on Catalina Island Has Begun

Tell Governor Newsom to stop the Catalina Island deer slaughter extermination program by the Catalina Island Conservancy.
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animal protection, California, Catalina Island, Catalina Island Conservancy, CEQA, deer, deer slaughter, environmental review, Governor Gavin Newsom, habitat, mule deer, Wild Animals
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2026-09-14

San Luis Obispo: Urge Mayor & Council to Endorse the Plant Based Treaty

Urge San Luis Obispo leaders to endorse the Plant Based Treaty to save animals, protect the environment, and promote public health.
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chickens, cows, fish, goats, pigs, plant based, Plant Based Treaty, San Luis Obispo, sheep, Vegan San Luis Obispo
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2026-09-14

Michigan Residents: Save Ore Lake’s Mute Swans From Harassment & Death

Swan advocates are sounding the alarm over resolutions that have been passed by Green Oak and Hamburg Township Boards approving lethal control for mute swans on…
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geese, Michigan, mute swans, Wild Animals
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2026-09-14

California Residents: Urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to Sign the Wildlife Coexistence Act

California lawmakers have passed the Wildlife Coexistence Act (SB 1135), which will ensure a number of measures are enacted to prioritize coexistence. Now it’s on…
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California, California Wildlife Coexistence Act, Wild Animals
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2026-09-11

Extinction Draws Closer for Right Whales After Devastating House Vote

Tell your U.S. senators to vote NO on H.R. 9436 and stop further delays to protections for endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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endangered species, North Atlantic right whales, ocean conservation, whales
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2026-09-11

Bonded Senior Lions at San Francisco Zoo Deserve Sanctuary

Urge the San Francisco Zoo to send bonded senior lions Jasiri and Marvella to a reputable sanctuary where they can retire together.
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African lions, animal rights, animal sanctuary, animal welfare, California, Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, Jasiri, lion sanctuary, lions, Marvella, Mayor Daniel Lurie, San Francisco, San Francisco Zoo, Supervisor Myrna Melgar, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, Wildlife, zoo animals
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2026-09-07

New Jersey Residents: Support Bills to Create an Animal Abuser Registry

Lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced legislation (A3699/S599), which would create a registry of animal abusers and stop them from buying, adopting, or breeding…
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Animal Abuser Registry, animal companions, New Jersey
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2026-09-07

Michigan Residents: Oppose Bill Legalizing Deer Baiting in the Lower Peninsula

Baiting deer is currently banned in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, but lawmakers are considering a bill (HB 4445) that could change that.
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deer, Michigan, Wild Animals
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2026-09-04

NYC Banned Foie Gras Cruelty — Don’t Let It Be Overturned

Urge NY Attorney General Letitia James to stop fighting NYC’s foie gras ban and allow this critical animal protection law to take effect.
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birds, ducks, Farmed Animals, foie gras, geese, New York City
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2026-09-04

Horse Repeatedly Stabbed & Whipped in Front of Child in Florida

A Florida woman faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly stabbing and whipping a horse while other horses were found wounded and underweight.
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animal cruelty, Brevard County, Florida, horses, Justice for Animals
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2026-08-30

Ohio Residents: Stop the Expansion of Silencers for Hunting

Urge Ohio lawmakers to oppose SB 214, a dangerous bill that would deregulate firearm suppressors and put people and animals at risk.
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animal protection, Animals, firearms, gun laws, hunting, Ohio, Public Safety, suppressors, Wild Animals, Wildlife
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2026-08-30

New Jersey Residents: Support a Ban on Fur Farming!

Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering legislation (A5060/S4227), which would ban fur farming in the state. Urge them to pass these bills!
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fur, fur farming, New Jersey, Wild Animals
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2026-08-28

Shut Down Andgar Pig Farms & Expose the Hidden Horrors of Animal Farming

Pigs at Andgar endured horrific cruelty. Charges aren’t enough. Urge SA officials to shut it down and expose animal farming’s hidden cruelty.
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animal cruelty, Farm Transparency Project, Farmed Animals, pigs, South Australia, Vegan
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2026-08-28

Keep Florida’s Black Bears Out of Hunters’ Crosshairs

Florida’s black bears need protection, not hunting. Urge officials to end Florida’s newly reinstated bear hunt and protect recovering bears.
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black bears, Florida, Wild Animals
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2026-08-24

Ohio Residents: Help Crack Down on Puppy Mills!

Ohio lawmakers are considering SB 232, which would close loopholes in current law and establish more comprehensive care standards at high-volume breeders.
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Ohio, puppy mills
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2026-08-24

New York Residents: Urge Gov. Hochul to Ban Octopus Farming

Urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign S.7421B/A.8043C and ban commercial octopus farming in New York before this cruel industry takes hold.
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A.8043C, animal protection, aquatic animals, factory farms, Kathy Hochul, New York, octopus farming, octopuses, S.7421B
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