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Iowa Residents: Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

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FINAL CHANCE: Stop Horrific Farm Bill Heading to Senate Vote

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Minister Tortured Her Dogs with Drano & Bleach

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MEDIA RELEASE: Pennsylvania Man Who Admitted to Strangling Cats in a Rage Handed Lenient Sentence

Change the World for Animals With Words This Guardian Month

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Fund An Ambulance for Virunga’s Dying Wild Animals in Africa

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WATCH: Trapped in a Crate for Years, a Tiny Dog Finally Knows Love

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MEDIA RELEASE: Sneaky City Audit Release Shows San Francisco Zoo Hid Millions in Unapproved Spending

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Minnesota Residents: Stop Pet Store Sales of Puppy Mill Puppies

Iowa Residents: Make Animal Cruelty a Felony

Lawmakers in Iowa have unanimously passed legislation that would make a first offense of animal cruelty crime a felony and increase penalties for repeat offenders;…

animals companions, felony animal cruelty, Iowa

FINAL CHANCE: Stop Horrific Farm Bill Heading to Senate Vote

The current Farm Bill that passed the House would entrench more extreme animal cruelty forever. Urge the Senate to reject the current wording of the Farm Bill.

chickens, cows, dogs, farm bill, Farmed Animals, horses, pigs, Save Our Bacon Act, slaughter

Minister Tortured Her Dogs with Drano & Bleach

A Connecticut pastor faces animal cruelty charges after dogs suffered chemical burns, seizures, fractures, and deaths. Urge serious prosecution.

Connecticut, dogs, Justice for Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Pennsylvania Man Who Admitted to Strangling Cats in a Rage Handed Lenient Sentence

In Defense of Animals is deeply disappointed at the sentencing of a Pennsylvania man who was charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty for killing two cats…

cats, Justice for Animals, Pennsylvania

Change the World for Animals With Words This Guardian Month

Find out what you can do this May for Guardian Month to make the world better for animals.

Guardian, Guardian Month

Fund An Ambulance for Virunga’s Dying Wild Animals in Africa

Animals in Virunga National Park face a wildlife crisis as hippos and crocodiles are slaughtered. Urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo to enforce protections…

Africa, crocodile, hippos, Rescue, Wild Animals

WATCH: Trapped in a Crate for Years, a Tiny Dog Finally Knows Love

Pistol survived years confined to a tiny crate before finally finding safety, healing, and love at Hope Animal Sanctuary.

adopt don’t shop, animal rescue, companion animals, development, dog rescue, dogs, Hope Animal Sanctuary, Mississippi, Rescue

Fund A Rescue Ambulance for Congo’s Animals

Fund A Rescue Ambulance for Congo’s Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Sneaky City Audit Release Shows San Francisco Zoo Hid Millions in Unapproved Spending

In Defense of Animals is calling for urgent reforms following the quiet release of a long-awaited city audit of the San Francisco Zoo, which validates whistleblower…

animals in entertainment, San Francisco Zoo

Minnesota Residents: Stop Pet Store Sales of Puppy Mill Puppies

Lawmakers in Minnesota are working to address this issue with legislation (SF 1943) that would stop new pet stores in the state from selling dogs and cats and add…

Minnesota, puppy mills

Massachusetts Residents: Support a Ban on Octopus Farming

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering legislation (H 4422) that would ban octopus farming in the state.

Massachusetts, octopus farming, Wild Animals

California Residents: Pass the Proposed Animal Abuse Registry

Urge California lawmakers to support AB 2344 and create an animal abuse registry to protect animal companions from known abusers.

animal abuse, animal cruelty, animal protection, animals companions, California, cats, dogs, Justice for Animals, legislation

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Protest FIFA Congress in Vancouver Over Mass Killing of Dogs in Morocco

In Defense of Animals, Lady Freethinker, Animal Save Movement, SPCA International, Stray Dog Support and the IAWPC gathered at the Vancouver Convention Centre during…

companion animals, dogs, FIFA World Cup

More Tule Elk Should Graze at Point Reyes National Park, Not Exploited Cows!

Tell the National Park Service and the Nature Conservancy that wild Tule elk, not privately exploited cows should be at Point Reyes National Seashore Park.

Point Reyes National Seashore, restore, rewild, Tule elk

Stop Colombia From Killing Innocent Hippos

Colombia plans to kill dozens of hippos. Urge officials to stop and choose humane, nonlethal solutions to manage their population.

animal protection, animal welfare, captive animals, hippos

Victory! Judge Throws Dog Killer In Jail for a Year

A dog killer is serving jail time, and survivor Peter Scoobert has been adopted after recovering from severe neglect.

animal cruelty, dogs, Iowa, Justice for Animals, legislation

WATCH: A Safer Sanctuary: The Fence Is Complete at Freedom Farms

Thanks to supporters, the cows at Freedom Farms now have a secure pasture. Help support their continued care and sanctuary life.

animal sanctuary, animal-friendly fencing, Freedom Farms, wildlife-friendly fencing

WATCH: Support Rescuers Risking Their Lives to Save Animals in Lebanon

Animals continue to be lost in the shuffle amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In Lebanon, one organization isn’t turning a blind eye to their suffering, and…

animal rescue, companion animal, Lebanon

MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Over Lenient Sentence for Cat Rescue Treasurer Charged With Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals is extremely disappointed in the sentence given to Pamela Curry, who faced multiple felony charges following an investigation that found Cat…

Justice for Animals, Pennsylvania

MEDIA RELEASE: FIFA Congress in Vancouver Dogged by Moroccan Dog Slaughter

Activists are targeting FIFA Congress in Vancouver to demand action over the mass killing of street dogs in Morocco ahead of the 2030 World Cup.

companion animals, dogs, FIFA World Cup

MEDIA RELEASE: $2,500 Added to Reward for Arrest and Conviction of K9 Officer’s Killer

In Defense of Animals is adding $2,500 to the reward offered for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who shot and killed 7-year-old K9 Officer…

Justice for Animals, Mississippi, reward

New Jersey Residents: Support an Octopus Farming Ban!

Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering legislation that would ban octopus farming.

New Jersey, octopus farming, Wild Animals

Hunger Shouldn’t Be Their Final Battle

Your gift today puts food directly into bowls.

Stop Trump’s Deadly Rollback of Right Whale Protections

Urge officials to reject vessel speed rollbacks that put North Atlantic right whales at greater risk of deadly ship strikes.

Canada, endangered species, NOAA, North Atlantic right whales, oceans, United States, whales

Washington Man Charged for the Violent Deaths of Two Cats

A Washington man is facing animal cruelty charges related to the deaths of his live-in girlfriend’s two young cats. Demand maximum penalties in this case.

cat, Justice for Animals, Washington

Spay/Neuter Efforts Expanding in India to Help Cats

IDA India’s Animal Birth Control (ABC) program is critical for helping street animals in Mumbai, and now it’s going to help even more cats.

IDA India, Mumbai, spay and neuter

WATCH: Celebrate International Calf & Cow Mothers’ Day Inaugural Global Event

International Calf & Cow Mothers Day is a global vegan event, May 9–10, 2026, for justice and compassion, honoring the mother–child bond across all species.

dairy, Farmed Animals, International Cow and Calf Mothers Day, Vegan

UPDATE: Jersey Shore Man Who Beheaded Seagull Gets Only 8 Months Imprisonment

A man who beheaded a seagull in public got 263 days with credit for time served, raising more concerns about weak animal cruelty sentencing in New Jersey.

animal cruelty, birds, habitat, Justice for Animals, New Jersey, Patrick's Law, Wild Animals, Wildlife

New York Residents: Support a Ban on Fur Sales!

There’s a chance to make even more of a difference in the fight against the fur trade in New York with the introduction of legislation that will ban the manufacture…

San Francisco: Join a Screening on Dog Breeding & Tackle the Overpopulation Crisis

Dog overpopulation is fueled by breeding. Learn about solutions like spay/neuter policies and join a screening of Dog$piracy in San Francisco.

advocacy, dog overpopulation, Dog$piracy, rescued animals, Roxie Theater, San Francisco, screening, shelter overcrowding, spay and neuter

Massachusetts Residents: Support the Creation of a Fisheries Conservation Gear Grant!

Urge Massachusetts legislators to support H.1059 to prevent whale entanglements and reduce suffering caused by dangerous fishing gear.

Cetaceans, fishing gear, humpback whales, marine mammals, Massachusetts, North Atlantic right whales, United States, whales, Wild Animals

Critically Endangered Vaquitas Face New Threat From Proposed Habitat Rollback

Mexico plans to shrink vaquita protections by 85%, reopening waters to deadly gill nets. Speak out to prevent the extinction of the world’s rarest porpoise.

biodiversity, Cetaceans, gill nets, marine life, marine mammals, Mexico, porpoise, vaquita, Wild Animals

Tell the National Park Service: Keep Bear Baiting Out of Alaska’s National Preserves

Urge the National Park Service to reject bear baiting in Alaska’s national preserves. This proposal threatens public safety, ecosystems, and wildlife conservation.…

Alaska, bears, National Park Service

MEDIA RELEASE: Des Moines Dog Torturer - Survivor Update!

In Defense of Animals and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa are celebrating the adoption of a dog rescued from a horrific abuse case, and applauding the maximum sentence…

Iowa, Justice for Animals

2 Dogs Rescued From Dog Meat Farm Are Still Waiting for Forever Homes

Pluto and Akela, who were rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea, are still waiting to be adopted.

dog meat, Jindo Love Rescue, South Korea

UPDATE: Judge Allows Sadistic Wolf Torturer To Dodge Prison

A wolf torture case ends in no prison time. Take action by filing a complaint against the judge who failed to deliver justice.

animal cruelty, fur, Justice for Animals, United States, Wild Animals, Wildlife, Wolves, Wyoming

Forgotten Elephant Pregolya: A Trail of Incest, Isolation & Death

Forgotten elephant Pregolya’s life was tragic from beginning to end. She lived all alone for 26 years, was bred with her father over and over, and all 5 of her offspring…

captivity, forgotten elephants, inbreeding, infanticide, Pregolya, zoos

California Residents: Support the California Wildlife Coexistence Act to Save Wild Animals

Urge California lawmakers to pass the Wildlife Coexistence Act and protect wild animals through humane, nonlethal coexistence strategies.

bears, California, coexistence, legislation

Rhode Island Residents: Close Deadly Gambling Loophole Hurting Greyhounds!

Rhode Island banned greyhound racing in 2010, which should have been a huge win for dogs, but residents can still bet on races taking place elsewhere.

animals in entertainment, greyhounds, Rhode Island

New York Residents: End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts

Support A.5850/S.3629-A to ban the use of bears, big cats, primates, kangaroos, and wallabies in traveling shows across New York.

captive animals, New York, Wild Animals

North Carolina Woman Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty for Torturing Dog

A North Carolina woman is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after being caught abusing a dog.

dogs, Justice for Animals, North Carolina

San Francisco: No! Artificial Turf Burns Paws & Destroys Habitats

Protect wildlife and animal companions from harmful artificial turf. Urge San Francisco to preserve natural grass and trees at Crocker Amazon Park.

animal protection, animal welfare, artificial grass, artificial turf, companion animals, dogs, environmental impact, habitat loss, urban parks, urban wildlife, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection

Upcoming Events at Freedom Farms in Creston, California

Find upcoming events at Freedom Farms, hosted by In Defense of Animals. Join us on California’s Central Coast for sanctuary tours and community gatherings.

adopt, Animal adoption, dog meat, dogs, Rescue, South Korea

WATCH: Ranchers Lobby To Put Thousands More Cows Back Into Point Reyes National Park

Ranchers push to bring cows back to Point Reyes, risking wildlife, water, and climate. Speak out to protect the Tule elk and this national park.

California, cattle grazing, climate crisis, habitat, national parks, Point Reyes National Seashore, Tule elk, wildlife protection

UPDATE: Etsy Bans Fur — A Major Win for Animals & Compassionate Shoppers

Etsy bans fur after sustained advocacy. A major win for animals as pressure grows on remaining retailers to end fur sales.

animal protection, campaigns, Coalition to Abolish the Fur Trade, corporate policy, ethical shopping, fashion, fur, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Cody Roberts Dodges Prison for Sadistic Wolf Torture

In Defense of Animals is utterly disgusted by the sentencing of Cody Roberts, who got probation for sadistic wolf torture in Wyoming.

Wild Animals, Wolves, Wyoming

California Residents: Protect Nesting Birds: Stop Fireworks at Ballona Wetlands

Tell California officials to ban Ballona Wetlands fireworks and protect wild animals with safer drone shows on the Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve.

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, Los Angeles, Pacific Flyway, Wild Animals

Pennsylvania Residents: Tell Senators 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

End Mill Misery. Save Lives.

Donate now to save dogs from the dog meat trade!

Faster Slaughter Lines Will Cause More Suffering for Pigs & Birds

The USDA wants to speed up slaughter lines, inflicting more animal cruelty and endangering workers. Take action and submit your comment today.

chickens, cruelty, Farmed Animals, pigs, slaughter, slaughterhouses, turkey

Save Survivors of Washington State University’s Horse-Killing Lab

Following fierce backlash, Washington State University canceled a lethal equine surgery lab, but the survivors are still in limbo and deserve to go to a sanctuary…

horses, vivisection, Washington State University

Donate to Fuel The Journey Home

Abused, neglected, and starved animals in America’s rural south are waiting right now for a way out.

MEDIA RELEASE/BREAKING: Etsy to Ban All Fur Sales

In a decisive move signaling the continued collapse of the fur industry, global marketplace Etsy has announced a total ban on the sale of animal fur products across…

WATCH: Hope Animal Sanctuary’s New Transport Van is Already Saving Animals’ Lives

Hope Animal Sanctuary’s new Hope Northbound transport van is already saving lives by bringing dogs and cats from rural Mississippi to rescue partners in the Northeast…

UPDATE: Serial Cat Killer Faced 40 Years, But the Judge Let Him Walk Free Instead

A man convicted of torturing and killing cats could have faced 40 years in prison. Instead, he walked free. Demand accountability now.

animal cruelty, animals companions, cats, companion animal, Edwin Sanabia, judicial accountability, justice, legislation, New Jersey

Samuel L. Jackson & a 10-Year-Old Boy Unite to Speak Up for Elephants Billy & Tina

Samuel L. Jackson and 10 year-old Nick Wilson urge the Tulsa Zoo to release elephants Billy & Tina to sanctuary.

advocacy, Billy, Captive elephants, captivity, celebrity, elephant sanctuary, elephants, Los Angeles Zoo, Oklahoma, Tina, Tulsa Zoo, Wild Animals

MEDIA RELEASE: Public Health and Animal Welfare Hazards Exposed at Del Mar Reptile Expo

Following a highly visible weekend protest featuring giant inflatable reptiles, In Defense of Animals, Rescue Not Retail and local advocates have released new undercover…

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California Residents: Support Vital Bill to Expand Spay/Neuter Programs!

California’s shelters are in crisis mode, and thousands upon thousands of animals are suffering and dying as a result. However, a new bill could address the overpopulation…

AB 2010, California, companion animals, spay and neuter

New York Residents: Protect Whales in New York Waters

Tell Governor Hochul to sign New York’s Whale Awareness Act to help prevent vessel strikes and protect whales feeding in New York.

humpback whales, marine life, New York, ocean, right whale, sei whales, sperm whales, vessel strikes, whale protection, whales, Wild Animals

Arizona Residents: Protect Endangered Mexican Wolves From Legislative Assault

Despite decades of protection under the Endangered Species Act, Mexican gray wolves in the Southwest are still far from recovered. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped…

Arizona, Mexican Wolves, Rep. Lupe Diaz , Wild Animals

Animals at Ballona Wetlands Need Federal Protection Before Bulldozing Resumes

Tell the National Park Service to recommend full protection for Ballona Wetlands, a rare Los Angeles coastal habitat vital for wild animals.

Ballona Wetlands, California, endangered species, Los Angeles, National Park Service, wild and free, Wild Animals

4 Florida Men Arrested for Illegally Killing 13 Alligators

Four Florida men are facing multiple felony charges after being caught poaching American alligators. Demand maximum penalties in this case.

alligator, David Landry, Florida, Justice for Animals, Luke David Michael Landry, Robert Martin, Wyatt Lowe

Two New Ambulances Are Saving Animals’ Lives in India

IDA India’s rescue centers are always busy, but our fleet of ambulances is also essential to the lifesaving work we do. Last year, we put out a plea for help to…

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WATCH: Sustainable Activism in Action: 10 Years of Support for Animal Advocates

Thank you for celebrating In Defense of Animals’ 10th annual Activist Appreciation Month with webinars, support groups, and Lobby Day.

Activist Appreciation Month, Animal Advocates, Devi Daly, Lobby Day, Omnivores Deception, Paul White, Sustainable Activism, Vegan Mental Health

WATCH: Led by Mothers: The Matriarchs of Killer Whale Families

Killer whales are led by matriarchs whose knowledge and bonds are vital to survival. Learn how grief, captivity, and family separation harm orcas.

Cetaceans, killer whale, marine mammals, matriarchy, ocean conservation, orca captivity, orcas, Wild Animals

Save the Ballona Wetlands: A Sanctuary on the Brink

Save the Ballona Wetlands: A Sanctuary on the Brink

MEDIA RELEASE: Reward to Catch Florida Woman Who Drowned Dog in Airport Toilet Climbs to $3,500

Six months after a warrant was issued for her arrest, In Defense of Animals is adding $2,500 to a $1,000 reward offered by the Clermont Police Department — bringing…

Florida, Justice for Animals, reward

MEDIA RELEASE: Samuel L. Jackson Urges Tulsa Zoo to Release LA Elephants Billy & Tina

Hollywood titan Samuel L. Jackson is stepping in to help bring elephants Billy and Tina to the sanctuary they deserve

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California Residents: Tell Del Mar Fairgrounds to End Cruel Exotic Expos

Urge Del Mar Fairgrounds to stop hosting reptile expos, where animals are sold as products despite welfare and environmental concerns.

biodiversity loss, Del Mar Fairgrounds pet and reptile show expo, exotic pet trade California, reptile expo, reptile expo animal welfare concerns, reptile show expo

Wisconsin Residents: Support the Wisconsin Humane Cosmetics Act!

Animal testing for cosmetics is cruel, outdated, and unnecessary, but a new bill could make Wisconsin the 13th state to take a stand against it.

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