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Senate Passes Big Cat Public Safety Act, Sends It to President’s Desk
Press ReleaseDecember 6, 2022Terrestrial WildlifeThe US Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) today by unanimous consent. The bill, which is sponsored by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Susan Collins (R-ME),...
Animals Gain Meaningful Protections at International Wildlife Trade Conference
Press ReleaseDecember 2, 2022Marine Wildlife, Terrestrial WildlifeAs the world faces an unprecedented loss of biodiversity, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), joined by about 60 other animal protection and conservation organizations, helped secure significant progress for wildlife...
AWI Urges US Government to Stop Using Abused or Illegally Trafficked Animals in Taxpayer-Funded Research
Press ReleaseNovember 30, 2022Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is urging the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD) to halt their acquisition of research animals from...
AWI Refinement Grant Winners Seek Solutions to Improve the Welfare of Animals in Research Laboratories
Press ReleaseNovember 28, 2022Animals in LaboratoriesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) recently awarded Refinement Grants to four individuals who are developing or testing new and creative ways to improve the welfare of animals in research. Since its founding...
Help Former Lab Animals This Giving Tuesday
Press ReleaseNovember 21, 2022Animals in LaboratoriesNovember 29 is Giving Tuesday—a global day of giving that offers the perfect opportunity during the holiday season to contribute to a better world. This year, the Animal Welfare Institute...
AWI Honors Wildlife Protection Heroes at International Wildlife Trade Conference
Press ReleaseNovember 16, 2022Marine Wildlife, Terrestrial WildlifeExemplary wildlife law enforcement leaders from seven countries were recognized Tuesday with the Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Award at the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties...
House Passes PAST Act to End Equine Abuse at Horse Shows
Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2022EquinesYesterday, the US House of Representatives passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2021 (H.R. 5441), moving one step closer to enshrining the most significant protections for Tennessee...
AWI Honors Environmental Pioneer Jennifer Lonsdale with Schweitzer Medal
Press ReleaseNovember 2, 2022Marine WildlifeJennifer Lonsdale OBE, who cofounded the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) and has dedicated more than three decades to protecting the world’s oceans from environmental crimes and abuses, has received...
USDA Urged to Strengthen Farm Animal Welfare by Finalizing Long-Awaited Organic Standards
Press ReleaseOctober 27, 2022Farmed AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are leading more than 15 other organizations, farmers, and companies in urging the US Department...
Hawaii Weighs Long-Overdue Welfare Reforms in Farm Animal Transport
Press ReleaseOctober 7, 2022Farmed AnimalsFollowing years of delays, on October 11 the Hawaii Board of Agriculture will finally consider regulations to protect cattle, sheep, and goats transported via sea vessel between the Hawaiian Islands....