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Bird flu cases soar as longest US government shutdown drags on
It’s been over 35 days since the U.S. federal government shut down; many federal workers are still furloughed, and some...
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Animal rescue and response
Sending help to animals in disaster zones across Mexico, Alaska and the Caribbean

As Gaia Bonini, a member of our Animal Rescue Team and director of international disaster response, was finishing up her...

a pig in a small gestation crate
Farmed animal welfare
Huge pork price-fixing scandal—not Proposition 12—is the industry’s real problem

A scandal in the pork industry is suggesting the true motives behind the attack on voter-supported farmed animal welfare laws...

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Banning trophy hunting Wildlife protection
Americans love grizzly bears—so why do elected officials keep failing to protect them?

Most Americans value grizzly bears and want them federally protected, a 2025 survey shows.

US Extreme Weather Alaska Typhoon Aftermath
Animal rescue and response
Breaking: Our Animal Rescue Team arrives in typhoon-stricken Alaska

In normal circumstances, the only animal shelter in Bethel, Alaska, is run by two full-time staff members with the help of...

Wild wolf at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting
Most Americans don’t believe in the big bad wolf, new survey shows
Every year, people flock to places like Yellowstone National Park just to try to catch a glimpse of wolves in the wild...
Teddy, an 18 month old beagle, has fun at his new home
Animal testing and research
Beagle’s life story shows real change is possible for animals in laboratories
Teddy was never meant to have a name. When he was born, he was given only a number, just like the tens of thousands of dogs...
a person with a dog
Access to care for pets
Everyone deserves the joy and companionship of having a pet

Pets for Life takes a comprehensive, community-based approach, providing veterinary care, pet supplies and services at no...

a black bear and a baby bear
Banning trophy hunting Wildlife protection
Wake-up call: Over 1 million American black bears killed by trophy hunters in 25 years

Right now, across the U.S. and Canada, black bears are preparing for hibernation by consuming 20,000 calories each day. This...

Chimpanzees previously used in experiments at Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) who were moved to Chimp Haven sanctuary in February 2025.
Animal testing and research
Animal testing is out. Better science is in.
Earlier this year, a 51-year-old chimp named Montessa arrived at Chimp Haven, a lush 200-acre sanctuary in Louisiana. For...