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Heroes’ Hayden Panettiere to Cheer for Whales in the Nation’s Capital

Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2008Marine Wildlife

Actress Hayden Panettiere, who plays cheerleader Claire Bennet on NBC's hit series Heroes, will lead a rally against a resumption of commercial whaling at 1 p.m. this Sunday, January 27, in...

American Veterinary Medical Association Hurting, Not Helping, Horses

Press ReleaseJanuary 17, 2008Equines

Amid claims that animal welfare advocates are to blame for the steep increase in horses going to Mexico for slaughter, the Washington, DC-based Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) today fired back....

Representative and Mrs. Tom Lantos Leaving Congress

Press ReleaseJanuary 4, 2008All Programs

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) wishes to recognize US Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA) with its "Profiles in Compassion" award for his uncompromising leadership on animal welfare issues throughout his 14...

Illinois Legislation Banning Double Deckers

Press ReleaseNovember 5, 2007Equines

In response to the recent death of 18 young Belgian draft horses, Illinois State Reps. Bob Molaro and JoAnn Osmond have introduced legislation to ban the use of double-decker trucks...

Bison Protection Advocates Ask Agencies to Suspend Bison Hunt

Press ReleaseSeptember 18, 2007Terrestrial Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC), and Mr. Walt Farmer, a Jackson, WY area resident have asked the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and Wyoming Game...

Animal Welfare Institute Condemns Illegal Whale Hunt by Makah Tribal Members

Press ReleaseSeptember 10, 2007Marine Wildlife

The Animal Welfare Institute is outraged by the killing of a gray whale in the Strait of Juan de Fuca by members of the Makah Tribe, condemning it as an...

Michael Vick, NFL and Atlanta Falcons Must Do the Right Thing National Animal Protection Group Calls for Establishment of Humane Education Fund

Press ReleaseSeptember 4, 2007Companion Animals

In light of his recent indictment and guilty plea for charges related to dog fighting, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) calls on National Football League (NFL) quarterback Michael Vick to...