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Iceland Is Killing Endangered Fin Whales for Japanese Pet Treats
Press ReleaseMay 28, 2013Marine WildlifeToday the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), and the Iruka & Kujira [Dolphin & Whale] Action Network (IKAN), expressed dismay at the...
Merchandise Partnership to Benefit the Animal Welfare Institute and the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance
Press ReleaseMay 22, 2013All ProgramsWHO: "The Family Nelson & Willie", including Willie Nelson, Paula Nelson Band (Willie's daughter), Raelyn Nelson Band (Willie's granddaughter) Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, featuring Willie Nelson...
Celebrities, School Children, Advocates Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 15, 2013EquinesAs part of the “Horses on the Hill” event, celebrities, local school children, young equestrians and advocates joined Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., and Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., sponsors of the Safeguard...
US Rep. Meehan, National Animal Welfare Groups Urge Philadelphians to Support Federal Legislation to Ban Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 10, 2013EquinesThe Philadelphia Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit was joined at its headquarters by US Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), the ASPCA (The American Society for the...
Groups Call for US Action as Iceland Violates International Whaling Law
Press ReleaseMay 8, 2013Marine WildlifeA coalition of international animal welfare and conservation groups is calling on the Obama Administration to impose economic sanctions against Iceland after Iceland´s whaling company Hvalur hf announced it will...
Animal Welfare Groups to Call on Congress to Ban Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 7, 2013EquinesCongressman Patrick Meehan (PA-07) will join representatives from animal welfare organizations on Friday (5/10) at the headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department's Mounted Unit to call on Congress to pass...
Illinois Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Bill to Address Tethering Abuses
Press ReleaseMay 1, 2013Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to report that HB 83, a bill before the Illinois State Senate that would put restrictions on the tethering of dogs, was approved...
Hard Rock Celebrates Willie Nelson’s 80th Birthday with the Announcement of a new Partnership
Press ReleaseApril 29, 2013All ProgramsWillie Nelson and Hard Rock International announce the launch of the limited-edition Willie Nelson Artist Spotlight merchandise program today, benefiting Animal Welfare Institute and the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance. The line,...
Whale advocates ask fish buyers: Is your seafood tainted by the blood of whales?
Press ReleaseApril 24, 2013Marine WildlifeAnimal welfare and conservation groups are advising major seafood buyers attending the 2013 European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe Convention in Brussels this week to be aware that there...
Illinois House Votes to Clean Up Cruel Dog Tethering Practices
Press ReleaseApril 16, 2013Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce that HB 83, a bill that would prevent some of the most inhumane forms of tethering, passed out of the Illinois...