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New Jersey Residents: Help Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests

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Dairy Industry Must Comply with Bird Flu Testing to Prevent a Pandemic

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80-Year-Old Dog Walker & Her Dog Killed by Carjacker

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UPDATE: Brutal Swan Killers Escape Justice in New York

WATCH: Frustration Arises In Captive Elephants Over Foraging

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Victory! Octopus Farming & Farmed Octopus Flesh Sales Banned in California

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Illinois Residents: Next Step Needed to Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests

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MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

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Keep Octopuses Wild: Help Ban Octopus Farming in the US with Federal Legislation

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URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay

New Jersey Residents: Help Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests

New Jersey residents are urged to contact their state senator and two state representatives and ask them to support A.1142/S.2754, banning cruel wild animal killing…

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Dairy Industry Must Comply with Bird Flu Testing to Prevent a Pandemic

Demand mandatory nationwide bulk milk tank testing of bird flu in the dairy industry to prevent the H5N1 virus from escalating into a pandemic.

bird flu, California, dairy cows, Farmed Animals, H5N1, pandemic, Vegan, zoonotic disease

80-Year-Old Dog Walker & Her Dog Killed by Carjacker

Demand justice for a beloved dogwalker & her dog who were killed in broad daylight by a carjacker in Seattle.

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UPDATE: Brutal Swan Killers Escape Justice in New York

Last year, a group of three teens brutally killed a beloved swan named Faye in Syracuse, New York. The court outcome was extremely disappointing & inadequate.

Justice for Animals, New York, swans, Wild Animals

WATCH: Frustration Arises In Captive Elephants Over Foraging

Elephants suffer so many deprivations in captivity, including the inability to forage on the rich array of plants, roots, and trees available to them in the wild.

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Victory! Octopus Farming & Farmed Octopus Flesh Sales Banned in California

California is now the second state to ban the practice of octopus farming on land and in water and the sale of farmed octopus flesh within California.

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Illinois Residents: Next Step Needed to Ban Wild Animal Killing Contests

Illinois residents are urged to contact their state senator and ask them to support HB 2900, banning cruel wild animal killing contests.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

In a significant victory for animal rights and compassion, all charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, the Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary,…

Keep Octopuses Wild: Help Ban Octopus Farming in the US with Federal Legislation

The OCTOPUS Act would ban octopus farming nationally and also the importation of farmed octopuses into the United States.

Farmed Animals, octopus farming, Wild Animals

URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay

Tell the California Coastal Commissioners to say no to CalParks herbicides, chainsaws, & chippers in Tomales Bay State Park. Industrial forest “thinning” increases…

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Abandoned Persian Cat Makes Remarkable Recovery in India

Snow was in heartbreaking condition when he was rescued, and he’s sadly among many Persian cats who continue to be abandoned in India.

WATCH: A Baby Pig Recovers From Being Stepped On

Wilbur the piglet got the very best care from his forever guardians David and Josie after being stepped on and within a few days, he was feeling much better.

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Victory! North America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

McCormick Place Lakeside Center has taken a crucial step in safeguarding migratory birds by installing bird safe window film on its iconic glass walls.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Shelter Receives Help for Abandoned Animals

In a show of community support for abandoned cats and dogs, In Defense of Animals' President Dr. Marilyn Kroplick presented $2,000 worth of essential supplies to…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Outrage Over Animal Replacement for Abusive Pony Rides at Griffith Park

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks introduced animal models to replace pony rides at Griffith Park. Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered…

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MEDIA RELEASE: America’s Largest Convention Center Installs Life-Saving Bird-Safe Window Film

After receiving nearly 50,000 emails from In Defense of Animals supporters, McCormick Place Lakeside Center has taken a crucial step in safeguarding migratory birds…

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Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

Stop Pitman Farms’ animal cruelty, gross misuse of animal agriculture bailouts, promoting the humane scam, and spreading bird flu.

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Tell Disney to Retire Epcot Dolphins to Sanctuary!

Disney said that it will retire the dolphins at its Epcot theme park in Bay Lake, Florida, but sadly the dolphins are being moved to another marine park where they…

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Make Your Halloween Animal-Friendly!

We might love the costumes, candy and commotion at Halloween, but it can be a very scary holiday filled with hazards for wild and companion animals. Find out how…

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UPDATE: Outrageous! Dog Starving Official Gets Plea Deal & Avoids Jail in Pennsylvania

April Sloane will avoid jail time after being charged with animal cruelty for starving her dog Thor to death after using him as a photo prop to win her election…

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Victory! Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In a major win for rabbit advocates and rescue groups nationwide, Petco has announced the immediate end of its pilot program to sell rabbits in select stores, and…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Finland’s Red Flag for San Francisco Zoo’s $70 Million Panda Gamble

In Defense of Animals, SF Zoo Watch, and Panda Voices are calling on Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Zoo to immediately abandon their reckless and costly…

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Have Compassion for Lobsters

Lobsters are intelligent and fascinating animals, capable of living over 100 years in their natural habitats.

MEDIA RELEASE: Petco Halts Rabbit Sales Following Massive Public Outcry

In Defense of Animals applauds Petco for stopping rabbit sales following major public outcry.

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