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New House Bill Aims to Protect and Preserve Wild Horses
Press ReleaseOctober 7, 2022EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) applaud today’s introduction of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Protection Act of 2022, which—if passed—would represent the...
New Report: Largest Counties Lack Adequate Shelters for Pets of Domestic Violence Victims
Press ReleaseOctober 3, 2022Companion AnimalsIn recognition of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has released new research that identifies a lack of sheltering services around the country—including in some of the...
Norwegian Whalers Slaughter 580 Whales During 2022 Season, Highest Number in Six Years
Press ReleaseSeptember 30, 2022Marine WildlifeIn defiance of a 40-year-old international agreement to protect whales, Norway slaughtered at least 580 whales during the 2022 whaling season—the highest number in six years. Norway continues to kill far...
Lawmakers, Advocates Celebrate 50 Years of the Marine Mammal Protection Act
Press ReleaseSeptember 21, 2022Marine WildlifeToday, a coalition of more than 20 animal and environmental protection organizations gathered alongside scientists, agency officials, and legislators to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the US Marine Mammal Protection...
Puppy Mill Restrictions Introduced in Ohio; Animal Advocates Honor Rep. Laura Lanese
Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2022Companion AnimalsReps. Laura Lanese (R-Grove City) and James Hoops (R-Napoleon) will introduce legislation Wednesday to ban puppy mills and other commercial dog breeders from performing painful procedures such as cutting off...
Lawmakers Urge Federal Agency to Protect Public Health and Wildlife from Dangerous Mink Trade
Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2022Farmed Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeUS Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife, was joined by 20 colleagues today on a letter urging the US Fish and Wildlife Service...
AVERT Future Violence Act Introduced to Further Investigate Link Between Animal Cruelty and Interpersonal Violence and Help Rehabilitate Offenders
Press ReleaseAugust 25, 2022Companion AnimalsTime and time again, we learn that individuals who have committed violent acts against others—whether it be a spouse, a parent, or the 21 schoolchildren and teachers gunned down this...
“A Voice for Animals” Essay Contest Winners Demonstrate Ingenuity in Promoting Human-Animal Coexistence
Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2022Terrestrial WildlifeFrom documenting the plight of city pigeons to describing how the barn owl is harmed by folklore and superstition, the winners of the 2022 “A Voice for Animals” contest use their voices...
AWI Recommends Higher Welfare Standards for Dairy Cattle Under FARM Certification
Press ReleaseAugust 4, 2022Farmed AnimalsIn a letter delivered today to the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) urged the industry group to improve its welfare standards for dairy cattle to better meet...
Faroe Islanders Slaughter an Estimated 100 Bottlenose Dolphins
Press ReleaseAugust 1, 2022Marine WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is gravely disappointed to learn that an estimated 100 bottlenose dolphins were slaughtered Friday in the latest Faroe Islands drive hunt. The victims reportedly included a pregnant...