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Chimpanzee Jiminy Cricket on Island 2 of Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge Liberia
Animal testing and research
At our sanctuary in Liberia, chimps once used in experiments live out their lives with dignity

All animals should be able to live their lives in peace.

a small dog joyfully running across a grassy field
Puppy millsAnimal testing and researchHelping captive wildlifeAnimal fighting
Good news for dogs and other animals, as US agencies support stronger protections

We’ve been pushing for these reforms for years.

A group of horses in a field
What we’re thinking about ahead of Trump’s State of the Union address
We must all come together to ensure animals are protected.
a group of people standing next to a doghouse, holding dogs and treats
Access to care for pets
As temperatures dropped in Kentucky and Ohio, we gave free doghouses to pups who need them

Everyone needs a little warmth and generosity.

dark room depicting hens at a slaughter house
Farm animal welfare
Extremely fast slaughter line speeds are cruel, dangerous and about to get worse

You can help stop this disastrous move for animals, workers and the public. Tell the USDA its proposed rule is a recipe for...

two dogs peering through a fence
Puppy mills
‘Here’s what I saw at a puppy mill as an undercover investigator’

Our undercover investigator speaks out.

Several chickens confined in a small metal cage
Farm animal welfare
US Department of Justice sues Michigan over cage-free eggs
It’s time to embrace a cage-free future for farmed animals—not fight it.
a fox in a cage on a fur farm
Going fur-free
A rare look inside the harsh reality of a US fur farm

The animals go insane in their cages from stress. That’s the reality of the fur trade.

a horse laying down in a stable with their legs slathered with caustic chemicals and wrapped tightly
Protecting equines
USDA’s freeze on protections for horses is part of a more chilling, pervasive problem

We must all uphold our responsibilities toward animals.