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New Report Exposes Pattern of Animal Mistreatment in Some US Poultry Plants

Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2017Farmed Animals

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) today released a new report describing the poultry industry’s level of compliance with humane handling regulations and guidelines. The report covers activities related to the treatment of...

This #GivingTuesday, Help AWI’s #PlaneCampaign Take Flight!

Press ReleaseNovember 2, 2017Terrestrial Wildlife

Giving Tuesday, celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. For many, Giving Tuesday (on November 28 this...

California Wildlife Win Protections from Federal Trapping, Gunning

Press ReleaseNovember 1, 2017Terrestrial Wildlife

In response to a lawsuit filed by wildlife advocacy groups, a San Francisco federal court today approved a settlement requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services to implement numerous protections for...

Organizations Seek Details of Dolphin’s Death at Arizona’s Dolphinaris

Press ReleaseOctober 27, 2017Marine Wildlife

Animal Defense League of Arizona, the Animal Welfare Institute, and Plea for the Sea have learned of the death of Bodie, a young dolphin at Dolphinaris Arizona. The seven-year-old bottlenose dolphin reportedly died...

Leading Animal Protection Groups Urge USDA to Stop Practice That Keeps Animal Abusers in Business

Press ReleaseOctober 16, 2017Companion Animals, Terrestrial Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF)...

Animal Welfare Institute Announces 2017 Christine Stevens Wildlife Award Winners

Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2017Marine Wildlife, Terrestrial Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 2017 winners of its Christine Stevens Wildlife Award. Established in 2006, the Christine Stevens Wildlife Award provides grants of up to $10,000 to...

Vaquita Advocates Welcome Trader Joe’s Decision to Stop Buying Mexican Shrimp

Press ReleaseOctober 11, 2017Marine Wildlife

Conservation organizations announced today that Trader Joe’s has declared it will stop buying shrimp from Mexico. The popular grocery store chain’s decision follows pressure from organizations behind the Boycott Mexican Shrimp campaign, launched earlier...