IDA - In Defense of Animals

Fighting for animals, people and the environment... since 1983

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Working to protect the rights, welfare and habitats of animals

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What we do

In Defense of Animals makes a difference for animals all over the world through our hard-hitting campaigns, direct rescue, and sanctuary care.

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Mt Barker Misery

Mt Barker Free Range Chicken sells its brand as an idyllic image of happy, fluffy…

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We Saved Her Eye!

Drishti came to In Defense of Animals India’s Panvel center more than a month ago…

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In Defense of Animals Joins Massive Demonstrations Against Yulin

The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is set to begin next week on June 21. In Defense of Animals…

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What You Should Know About "Right to Farm" Laws

Today, Right to Farm laws are being abused by Big Ag to shield mega factory farms…

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Don't Let Texan Supermarket Kill Pups

Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B is planning to kill puppies and dogs who live…

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Don't Let Wisconsin Throw Baby Birds Into Gas Chamber

Three Wisconsin towns are planning to kill some of their residents.

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Support from people like you has enabled us to set animals free from zoos and laboratories, stop hunters and circuses, and make the world more compassionate.

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Dog Meat Activists Witness Horror When Rescue Fails

Animal activism can be rewarding when animals are saved, but devastating when they…

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Don't Let Animal Abusers Hide Behind USDA Blackout

In early February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) removed all inspection…

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Fight the Dog Meat Trade

The Yulin Dog Meat Festival is less than two weeks away and multiple organizations…

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Shot in the Face by Poachers, but Now She Laughs

Seven-year-old Margot was confiscated during the arrest of her captor in February…

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No One Likes SeaWorld’s New Show – Especially the Orcas

SeaWorld has debuted its much anticipated “natural orca encounter” show intended…

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Protect NY Cats from Cruel Mutilations!

Landmark twin bills making their way through the New York state legislature seek…

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Pittsburg Zoo and Its International Elephant Center Set to Jail Infant Elephant

While the Pittsburgh Zoo is ready to celebrate the June delivery of their first elephant…

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Stop Corruption in Dairy, Egg and Meat Marketing

We have two golden opportunities to break the strangle-hold of multi-million dollar…

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Join Us for Two Activist Support Events in June!

We're offering two events to provide the preventative medicine we need to continue…

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Dog Poisoning Suspect Captured Following IDA Reward

MEDIA RELEASE: A suspected dog poisoner has been captured just four days after…

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