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National Animal Welfare Groups, Veterinarians and Horse Owners Applaud Federal Efforts to Protect Horses and the Public
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), The Humane Society...
Secretary of Agriculture Calls for Alternatives to Horse Slaughter
The Animal Welfare Institute applauds Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for joining AWI and the majority of Americans who feel...
National Park Service Betrays Public with Unannounced Deer Slaughter in Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park, situated in the center of an urban forest, provides a much needed respite from the hectic pace...
Norway Defies International Trade Ban, Exports Tons of Whale Products to Japan
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is calling on the United States to take Norway to task over an unexpected export...
White House Recommends Removal of Horse Slaughter Funding in Proposed 2014 Budget
Congress could once again ban the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter plants in the United States if...
Illinois House Votes to Clean Up Cruel Dog Tethering Practices
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce that HB 83, a bill that would prevent some of the...
Whale advocates ask fish buyers: Is your seafood tainted by the blood of whales?
Animal welfare and conservation groups are advising major seafood buyers attending the 2013 European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe...
Hard Rock Celebrates Willie Nelson’s 80th Birthday with the Announcement of a new Partnership
Willie Nelson and Hard Rock International announce the launch of the limited-edition Willie Nelson Artist Spotlight merchandise program today, benefiting ...
Illinois Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Address Tethering Abuses
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to report that HB 83, a bill before the Illinois State Senate that...
Animal Welfare Groups to Call on Congress to Ban Horse Slaughter
Congressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) will join representatives from animal welfare organizations on Friday (5/10) at the headquarters of the Philadelphia...
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