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Save Hawaii’s Endangered False Killer Whales

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WATCH: Turkish Partnerships Are Saving Lives Amid Mass Slaughter Horrors

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Victory! Historic Declawing Ban Signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom

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

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