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When Cheeto the kitten came to Hope Animal Sanctuary with his feline siblings, he was severely underweight & had a horrible upper respiratory infection. He also…

cat, Hope Animal Sanctuary, kittens, Mississippi, paralyzed, Rescue

2025-01-10

UPDATE: Butchered Dogs Lose As Morocco Wins Soccer’s 2030 World Cup Bid

FIFA awarded the 2030 World Cup to Morocco, Spain, & Portugal despite widespread protests over Morocco’s ongoing mass killing of 3 million dogs by poisoning them…

dogs, poison, shooting, soccer, World Cup

2025-01-09

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Heroic Animal Rescue Efforts Amid Palisades Fire

As the devastating Palisades Fire and others continue to ravage communities in Los Angeles, In Defense of Animals is taking decisive action to support animal rescuers…

Los Angeles, wildfires

2025-01-09

MEDIA RELEASE: Historic Victory: Ranching to End at Point Reyes National Seashore

In Defense of Animals and local activists are celebrating a historic lawsuit settlement agreement to phase out all dairies and most beef ranches at Point Reyes National…

National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore, Tule elk, Tule Elk Reserve

2025-01-09

Government Response To Bird Flu Is Inadequate To Prevent A Pandemic

Demand the meat, dairy, and egg industries are held accountable, not taxpayers, for bird flu spread and pandemic risk.

bird flu, California, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pandemic, pigs, Vegan

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2025-01-08

MEDIA RELEASE: Hollywood Stars Demand Freedom for Elephants: LA Named #1 Worst Zoo for 2nd Year

Actors Mayim Bialik and James Roday Rodriguez call for elderly zoo elephants to be retired to sanctuaries in support of In Defense of Animals' annual 10 Worst Zoos…

10 Worst Zoos, elephants

2025-01-07

MEDIA RELEASE: Phoenix Zoo to Shut Elephant Exhibit After Placing #10 on Worst Zoos List

In Defense of Animals welcomes a long-overdue announcement in an interview with 91.5 KJZZ that the Phoenix Zoo will shut its elephant exhibit once Indu passes; she's…

10 Worst Zoos, elephants

2025-01-07

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoo Elephants Age Rapidly, Die Slowly: LA Zoo Named #1 Worst Zoo for 2 Years Running

For the second consecutive year and ninth time overall, the Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens has been named #1 worst on In Defense of Animals’ renowned annual…

10 Worst Zoos, elephants, Los Angeles Zoo

2025-01-06

Victory! Dangerous EATS Act, Farm Bill, & Nonprofit Killer Bill Fail in Congress

The dangerous EATS Act and a bad version of the FARM Bill that would strip away farmed animal protection and other laws failed in Congress as did a bill to kill…

animal, animal cruelty, EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, legislation

2024-12-30

Vegan Wake Up Call

Veganuary is your Vegan Wake Up Call! Learn about veganism, and speciesism, discover new resources and get support. Start today.

2024-12-20

Animals Tortured To Death in Mississippi Bestiality Case Cry For Justice

Demand justice for animals tortured and killed in Mississippi bestiality case.

animal abuse, animal cruelty, bestiality, dogs, Justice for Animals, livestock, Mississippi

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2024-12-20

Save Wolves from Trapping, Hunting, & Cruelty Worldwide

Take action to protect wolves from global threats like killing contests, cruel practices, and weakened protections. Wolves need your voice now!

Canada, United States, Wild Animals, wolf

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2024-12-20

WATCH: Another Year of Groundbreaking Animal Victories in 2024!

2024 has been an incredible year for animals including Tule elk in California, dogs and cats in Mongolia, and elephants freed from U.S. zoos.

cat, dogs, elephants, Farmed Animals, Sanctuary, Tule elk, Victory, Wild Animals, zoos

2024-12-20

Sweet Mom & Her Pups in South Korea All Get Their Christmas Wishes Granted

Exciting news! This sweet dog family from South Korea got a second chance and they’ll all be able to experience new adventures as beloved members of their new families.

adopt, dog meat, dogs, foster, Rescue, South Korea

2024-12-20

Victory! Babysitter Who Killed Family Dog To Spend 9 Months In Jail

In Defense of Animals celebrates a victory in the sentencing of Kielee Sonnemann, who was charged with animal cruelty for killing Batman, a dog belonging to a family…

dogs, justice, Justice for Animals

2024-12-13

MEDIA RELEASE: Pentagon Official Sentenced for Role in Dogfighting Ring

In Defense of Animals applauds the sentencing of Frederick Douglas Moorefield, Jr., who pleaded guilty last summer to federal animal fighting charges and interstate…

dogfighting, Justice for Animals

2024-12-13

Support NPS Decision To Free Tule Elk & Oppose Cattlemen's Opposition

National Park Service frees Tule elk from fenced Reserve at Point Reyes National Seashore. California Cattlemen’s Association sues NPS for freeing elk.

National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore, Tomales Bay State Park, Tule elk, Tule Elk Reserve

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2024-12-13

LA & California Must Help End the Brutal Killing of Millions of Dogs & Cats In Vietnam

We can end the brutal dog and cat meat trade in Vietnam with a Sister City agreement from Los Angeles and California.

animals companions, California, cats, dog meat, dogs, Vietnam

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2024-12-13

Success In Sabah: Saving Elephants In The Wild In Malaysia

Conservationists in Malaysia are using ingenious methods to lure elephants away from palm oil plantations by planting acres of grass outside of the plantations.

Borneo pygmy elephants, elephant-human conflict, Malaysia, palm oil plantations, saving elephants in the wild

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Beloved Dog Thrown From 14th Floor Balcony

WATCH: Kitten Who Can’t Walk Finds Forever Home

UPDATE: Butchered Dogs Lose As Morocco Wins Soccer’s 2030 World Cup Bid

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Heroic Animal Rescue Efforts Amid Palisades Fire

MEDIA RELEASE: Historic Victory: Ranching to End at Point Reyes National Seashore

Government Response To Bird Flu Is Inadequate To Prevent A Pandemic

MEDIA RELEASE: Hollywood Stars Demand Freedom for Elephants: LA Named #1 Worst Zoo for 2nd Year

MEDIA RELEASE: Phoenix Zoo to Shut Elephant Exhibit After Placing #10 on Worst Zoos List

MEDIA RELEASE: Zoo Elephants Age Rapidly, Die Slowly: LA Zoo Named #1 Worst Zoo for 2 Years Running

Los Angeles, California: Protest the Reptile Super Show in Pomona on Saturday

End Cruel & Unsafe Captive Animal Expos in Los Angeles County

Free Argentina’s Forgotten Orca Kshamenk

Victory! Pentagon Official Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Dogfighting Ring

Victory! Dangerous EATS Act, Farm Bill, & Nonprofit Killer Bill Fail in Congress

Vegan Wake Up Call

Animals Tortured To Death in Mississippi Bestiality Case Cry For Justice

Save Wolves from Trapping, Hunting, & Cruelty Worldwide

WATCH: Another Year of Groundbreaking Animal Victories in 2024!

Sweet Mom & Her Pups in South Korea All Get Their Christmas Wishes Granted

Victory! Babysitter Who Killed Family Dog To Spend 9 Months In Jail

MEDIA RELEASE: Pentagon Official Sentenced for Role in Dogfighting Ring

Support NPS Decision To Free Tule Elk & Oppose Cattlemen's Opposition

LA & California Must Help End the Brutal Killing of Millions of Dogs & Cats In Vietnam

Success In Sabah: Saving Elephants In The Wild In Malaysia