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The truth Gov. Noem’s puppy-killing scandal reveals about us all

Every now and then an individual animal’s story captures worldwide attention and brings the pains and paradoxes of our...

Farmed animal welfare
Help stop ‘fix’ in Farm Bill that would undercut strongest farm animal welfare law in US

We now know for certain that the Farm Bill to be considered by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee contains language that...

Animal rescue and response
What you need to know about new dog import rule that bans puppies coming into the U.S.

A soldier seeking to bring home a dog they’d befriended while serving abroad. The diplomatic or military family leaving for...

Farmed animal welfare
We rated food companies on their efforts to save animals. See who makes the grade.

In light of the urgent need to address climate change and promote sustainable practices in agriculture and other sectors...

Animal testing Helping captive wildlife
Chimps await sanctuary, while NIH still refuses to move them despite judge’s ruling

Despite a recent court ruling and the animal welfare benefits of sanctuary retirement, media reports indicate the National...

Protecting equines
In a huge win for horses, USDA announces final rule seeking to end horse soring

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a final rule to stop a strange, persistent and deeply disturbing cruelty...

Puppy mills
Breaking: ‘Horrible Hundred’ report exposes American Kennel Club as complicit in puppy mills

Some of the findings of our latest Horrible Hundred report sound like scenes from horror films. A puppy mill operator in Iowa...

Wildlife protection Wildlife killing contests
In a win for animals, cruel raccoon bounty bill fails in Iowa

As a result of strong opposition from our team and wildlife advocates, a bill was recently defeated in Iowa’s state...

Wildlife protection Banning trophy hunting
Outcry over wolf’s torment and killing in Wyoming continues, rightly so

Earlier this month, we reported on a gut-wrenching story out of Wyoming, about a man who injured a wolf by running her down...