Archive: News
More than 700 Sea Lions to Be Killed, Despite Widespread Opposition
In an ill-conceived attempt to save endangered salmon, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on Friday issued a permit for...
A Voice for Animals Contest Winners Step Up Advocacy During Pandemic
From documenting how a hungry sea turtle might mistake a plastic bag in the ocean for a jellyfish, to employing...
Norway’s 2020 Whaling Season is Deadliest in Years
Norwegian whalers slaughtered more whales in 2020 than in each of the last three years, according to statistics released today...
NOAA Imposes Strong Restrictions on Aquariums’ Import of Captive Belugas for Research
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and other animal and environmental protection groups applaud the Department of Commerce’s decision to prohibit...
AWI Offers Free Animal-Friendly Lesson Plans, Publications for Virtual Back to School
As many teachers virtually welcome their students back to school this month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) offers a variety...
After Santa Anita Deaths, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Passes House to Protect Thoroughbreds
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the US House of Representatives for passing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R....
AWI Lauds New Legislation to Curb Wildlife-Human Disease Transmission
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses legislation introduced today, the Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020, which seeks to prevent...
New Website Offers Shelter Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) unveiled today a comprehensive website that aims to help domestic violence survivors and their pets...
Trump Administration Strips Protections from Gray Wolves
Today, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) finalized a rule removing protections for all gray wolves in the lower 48 states...
Shopping for a Thanksgiving Turkey? Beware of These Downright Deceptive Labels
American consumers are increasingly concerned about how animals raised for food are treated. But those wishing to purchase a higher-welfare turkey for...