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Horse Sense Prevails: House Committee Approves Bill with Ban on Double-Deck Trailer Transport
Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2012EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to report that the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H.R. 7, approved earlier today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes...
The Face of American Horse Slaughter: Shady Dealer Shifts Species but Modus Operandi Remains Unchanged
Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2012Companion Animals, EquinesSome politicians in Washington feel that restarting a horse slaughter industry on American soil is a good idea. We’d like to offer a small window into how the horse slaughter...
Animal Welfare Institute Honors Prosecutors with Schweitzer Medal
Press ReleaseNovember 29, 2011Companion AnimalsOn Monday, November 14, 2011, US Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson, who heads the US Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Animal Welfare Institute’s (AWI) Albert Schweitzer...
Animal Welfare Institute Urges Nationwide Action on We the People Petition to Save Bats!
Press ReleaseNovember 16, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeOver one million dead animals. A disease that is affecting 9 species in 19 states. Nearly 100 percent mortality at some sites. Time is running out for the bats—and for...
Handful of Legislators Condemn Horses to USDA Approved Abuse
Press ReleaseNovember 15, 2011EquinesIt would appear that some in Congress are all talk when it comes to seriously reducing federal spending and decreasing the size of government. Despite overwhelming objections from the American...
Animal Welfare Institute Announces 2011 Schweitzer Awards
Press ReleaseNovember 9, 2011Animals in Laboratories, Companion AnimalsOn Monday, November 14, 2011, US Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson, who heads the US Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, will present the Animal Welfare institute’s (AWI) Albert...
Illegal Trade in Whale Meat from Iceland’s International Airport Exposed
Press ReleaseOctober 26, 2011Marine WildlifeDefying a worldwide ban on trade in whale products, Iceland is openly selling whale meat packaged for export in the departure area at Keflavik airport to travelers who, if they...
Victory! California City Votes to End Coyote Trapping
Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeThe City Council of Calabasas, California, voted unanimously on Wednesday to prohibit any city funds from being spent on coyote trapping and to instead adopt a coyote management plan that...
Thousands Urge California City to End Coyote Trapping
Press ReleaseOctober 11, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeMore than 8,800 people have joined a popular campaign on Change.org calling on the city council of Calabasas, California, to adopt a coyote management plan that favors coexistence instead of killing. Camilla Fox, executive...
AWI Helps Domestic Violence Victims Get Pets to Safety
Press ReleaseOctober 3, 2011Companion AnimalsIn special recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Animal Welfare Institute announces the launch of the National Safe Havens for Pets Mapping Project, an online listing by state...