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Breaking: U.S. Congress has new chance to stop horse soring

In 1970, the U.S. Congress passed the Horse Protection Act to end the cruel practice of horse soring, which is the use of...

Protecting equines
For horses in the Kentucky Derby, change can’t come soon enough

Update 5/8/23: A total of seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the days leading up to and on the day of the Kentucky Derby...

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Breaking: New anti-doping program is good news for racehorses

Today marks a critical turning point for thoroughbred racehorse safety, and it comes just in time for the upcoming Triple...

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Exploring the rich, overlooked history of Black animal activism

I recently wrote about how all people, no matter their circumstances, have an inherent connection with animals. The...

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2023 federal spending package reflects solid commitment to animal welfare

Update 12/29/22: President Biden has signed the fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations package into law—a big win for...

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As the House votes to stop soring of horses, it’s PAST time

On the House floor Monday night, the House of Representatives voted 304 to 111 to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST)...

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How we work to save animals (part 1): Behind-the-scenes

If you follow our stories here on this blog or on our social platforms or email lists, you are probably familiar with the...

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Animal-friendly ways to celebrate July 4 (Hint: It’s not fireworks)

Anyone with pets knows that our furry family members can become so frightened by exploding fireworks that they do anything to...

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‘Aggressive’ horse from Assateague Island arrives at our sanctuary

Our sanctuary in Texas, Black Beauty Ranch, plays an extremely important and inspiring role for animals who have nowhere left...