Improving the lives of animals everywhere

For 75 years, the Animal Welfare Institute has been dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people. We envision a world where the treatment of animals is rooted in dignity and compassion.

Celebrating 25 Years of Advocacy

1951-2026

Betsy Beaver Christine Stevens and Major Hume Schweitzer Factory Farms Protest Susan and Cathy at Dolphin Protest Susan at Vaquita Rally

Animal Programs

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Animals in Laboratories
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Companion Animals
herd of wild horses running

Equines
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Farmed Animals
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Marine Wildlife
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Terrestrial Wildlife

What You Can Do

From contacting elected officials to making more compassionate shopping choices to donating to AWI, there are numerous ways you can help protect animals and alleviate animal suffering.

Featured Actions

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Defend the Big Cat Public Safety Act!

Terrestrial Wildlife
A donkey standing in a grassy field.
Save Donkeys from the Brutal Skin Trade

Equines
A seal on a beach trapped in discarded green netting.
Stop Congress from Gutting the Marine Mammal Protection Act

Marine Wildlife

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