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A bill that would prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards and ban the possession of these animals as pets was swiftly reintroduced in the U.S. House today, suggesting that the measure is poised for early action in Congress.

It is a sad reality that human beings always seem to be inventing new ways to exploit, mistreat and profit from animals, but people can also help correct such harms and point the way to a better and more humane world.

We’ve known “Joe Exotic” (Joe Schreibvogel) for a long while, and we know him well.

The U.S. House has just passed a bill to prohibit public contact with big cats like tigers, lions and leopards as well as ban the possession of these animals as pets.

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Nevada, one of the last remaining states without a ban on the ownership of exotic wild animals as pets, is now moving to pass a law to do exactly that.

Last week, the Oklahoma roadside zoo where Joe Exotic bred tiger

Last week, in an alarming incident at the Syria Shrine Circus in Pittsburgh, a frightened camel sent six injured childr

An Indiana roadside zoo whose owner’s federal license was revoked for numerous violations of the Animal Welfare Act, including beating a leopard to death with a baseball bat and swinging monkeys around by their tails, has closed its doors.

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson

Many people are drawn to animal attractions out of a love for animals but end up inadvertently supporting cruelty. Here's how to avoid exploitative wildlife attractions.

In the most remote regions of Romania, economic hardship means that resources and opportunities of many kinds are scarce. And yet, the bond between humans and companion animals is as strong here as it is anywhere.

In yet another twist in the continuing saga of J

Animal welfare advocates advise everyone to have a plan for how their pet will be cared for in case of death, sickness or disability. It’s important to include pets in your will and to have a rehoming plan in place.

All eyes may be on Paris for the Summer Games, as the world’s greatest athletes gather to compete for the most prestigious honors. Some of us, however, are also attuned to Texas, where our animal sanctuary residents at Black Beauty Ranch are always engaged in feats of strength—strength and resilience.

Update: We are delighted to report that the U.S. House passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, by a strong bipartisan vote of 278 to 134. Thank you for helping us achieve this win by advocating for the bill to your Representative.