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Industry support for Humane Cosmetics Act grows, with 900 companies supporting an end to animal testing

Momentum for passing a federal law against animal testing for cosmetics continues to grow, with some of the strongest support...

Farmed animal welfare
Bills introduced in Congress to stop faster speeds at slaughterhouses

Slaughterhouses have emerged as hotspots for the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, with more than 37,000 cases tied...

Missouri moves to close down a puppy mill that appeared five times in our Horrible Hundred report

Missouri has finally moved to close down a puppy mill owner who’s been on the radar of federal and state inspectors for more...

Protecting equines Banning trophy hunting
Breaking news: U.S. House approves key animal reforms, including combating wildlife trafficking, preventing cruel hunting practices and enforcing animal cruelty laws

The U.S. House today approved many key animal protection reforms, including measures designed to rein in horse soring, combat...

Vietnam cracks down on wildlife trade in wake of pandemic

Vietnam’s prime minister has issued a directive that will ban most wildlife imports into the country and crack down on the...

Ending the dog and cat meat trade
More than 100 dogs rescued from Korean dog meat farms arrive in the U.S. for adoption

When Winkie, a Boston terrier, landed at Dulles airport in Virginia last week, he had a life filled with hope to look forward...

Banning trophy hunting
Florida black bear cub poaching incident is a reminder of the need to coexist with wildlife

Last month, so many Floridians were shocked when the decaying body of a yearling bear cub, fondly nicknamed Bailey by members...

Pup paralyzed after brutal beating demonstrates urgency for Iowa to make animal torture a felony

Earlier this month, Drax, a four-month-old puppy, was rushed to an Iowa emergency room with what appeared to be intense pain...

Indiana woman who shared videos of herself torturing, killing cats and dogs charged under federal PACT Act

An Indiana woman, who shared images and videos on social media that showed her torturing and graphically killing cats and...