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Senate Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Ban Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseJune 9, 2011EquinesA bill to ban horse slaughter was reintroduced in the United States Senate today. Sponsored by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), S. 1176, the "American Horse Slaughter...
House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment Blocking Tax Dollars from Being Used to Continue Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 31, 2011EquinesIn yet another resounding victory for America's horses, the House Appropriations Committee voted in favor of language sponsored by Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) prohibiting the US Department of Agriculture from...
Equine Enthusiasts Energized by the 5th Annual Homes for Horses Conference
Press ReleaseMay 17, 2011EquinesEquine rescue owners and horse enthusiasts from around the country gathered in Orlando on May 5-7 to expand their network and share best practices at the fifth annual conference of...
Lawsuit Filed over “Penning” Facility in Which Hunting Dogs Are Set Loose on Captive Coyotes, Foxes
Press ReleaseMay 10, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeNational non-profit organizations Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), Project Coyote, and Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) are filing a lawsuit today against the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its...
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, NBA’s First Female Scout, Joins Animal Welfare Institute in Full Court Press to End Horse Slaughter
Press ReleaseMay 5, 2011EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to welcome television sports personality and NBA insider Bonnie-Jill Laflin to AWI’s campaign to end horse slaughter. Bonnie-Jill—the NBA’s first and only female...
Shun Lee West Restaurant Shuns Shark Fin Soup
Press ReleaseApril 27, 2011Marine WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute and Humane Society International applaud Shun Lee West restaurant, of New York City, for removing shark fin soup from its menu. AWI and HSI have, for...
California Schools Leading Race to Stop Dissections
Press ReleaseApril 25, 2011Animals in Laboratories, Terrestrial WildlifeSeven California schools have accepted a challenge by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to discontinue all animal dissections and lead the way to animal-friendly science education. Rancho Verde High School,...
California High School Accepts Challenge to Stop Animal Dissections
Press ReleaseApril 25, 2011Animals in Laboratories, Terrestrial WildlifeRancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, CA is the first school to accept a challenge by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to discontinue animal dissections. In conjunction with the...
Animal Welfare Institute Launches New Web Feature to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Seek Safety for Themselves and Their Pets
Press ReleaseApril 12, 2011Companion AnimalsIn special recognition of April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, the Animal Welfare Institute announces the launch of a new feature on its website. The information and resources...
Illinois House Passes Bill to Toughen Penalties for Dog Fighting
Press ReleaseApril 1, 2011Companion AnimalsThe Animal Welfare Institute is pleased that the Illinois State House of Representatives passed HB 1907, a bill making dog fighting an offense under the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer...