Archive: News
Willie & The Nelson Family Sing “Wild Horses”
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is honored to announce the exclusive release of the Rolling Stones’ classic "Wild Horses" - performed and...
Illinois House Passes Bill to Toughen Penalties for Dog Fighting
The Animal Welfare Institute is pleased that the Illinois State House of Representatives passed HB 1907, a bill making dog...
Animal Welfare Institute Launches New Web Feature to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Seek Safety for Themselves and Their Pets
In special recognition of April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, the Animal Welfare Institute announces the launch of...
California High School Accepts Challenge to Stop Animal Dissections
Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, CA is the first school to accept a challenge by the Animal Welfare...
California Schools Leading Race to Stop Dissections
Seven California schools have accepted a challenge by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to discontinue all animal dissections and lead...
Shun Lee West Restaurant Shuns Shark Fin Soup
The Animal Welfare Institute and Humane Society International applaud Shun Lee West restaurant, of New York City, for removing shark...
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, NBA’s First Female Scout, Joins Animal Welfare Institute in Full Court Press to End Horse Slaughter
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to welcome television sports personality and NBA insider Bonnie-Jill Laflin to AWI’s campaign...
Lawsuit Filed over “Penning” Facility in Which Hunting Dogs Are Set Loose on Captive Coyotes, Foxes
National non-profit organizations Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), Project Coyote, and Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) are filing a lawsuit today...
Equine Enthusiasts Energized by the 5th Annual Homes for Horses Conference
Equine rescue owners and horse enthusiasts from around the country gathered in Orlando on May 5-7 to expand their network...
House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment Blocking Tax Dollars from Being Used to Continue Horse Slaughter
In yet another resounding victory for America's horses, the House Appropriations Committee voted in favor of language sponsored by Representative...