AWI Quarterly Term Archive
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Emergency Protection for Loggerheads
Marine WildlifeAn emergency rule to protect loggerhead sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico took effect on May 18 and will be upheld for at least 180 days. The National Marine...
Requests for Congressional Funding
All ProgramsThe annual appropriations process for fiscal year 2010 will begin in October, offering an avenue to improve animal welfare by directing Congress to spend—or not spend—money in certain ways. Earlier...
IWC Defers Major Decisions
Marine WildlifeCritical issues were on the agenda for the 61st International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting, held June 22 to 25 in Madeira, Portugal; but those that were addressed were principally the minor...
Strides Toward Preventing Horse Slaughter
EquinesThe Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) now has more than 140 cosponsors in the House and nearly a quarter of the Senate on board. The bill recognizes...
Making a Leatherback Comeback
Marine WildlifeThe largest known population of leatherback turtles was discovered on the beaches of Gabon, West Africa, by an international team of scientists in May, Science Daily reports. Land and aerial...
US Supreme Court to Rule on “Crush Videos”
Companion AnimalsAt the request of the Soliciter General, the Supreme Court will review a case from the US Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in Philadelphia, PA, which overturned a conviction involving...
Carol Noon
Animals in Laboratories1949-2009 The animal protection community lost a true champion for chimpanzees on May 2, when Dr. Carole Noon passed away at 59 years of age after a battle with pancreatic...
Chris Fisher
Terrestrial Wildlife1961-2009 Chris Fisher, a bright, energetic and determined individual, passed away in April. Fisher was the architect and chief lobbyist behind the European Union (EU) Cosmetics Directive and the European...
Dr. Marjorie Anchel-Rackow
Animals in Laboratories1910-2009 Member of the Scientific Committee of the Animal Welfare Institute since 1967, Dr. Marjorie Anchel-Rackow passed away on April 29, a week shy of her 99th birthday. Well known for...
Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ
All Programs1921-2009 After 40 tireless years of advocating for animals, Princess Elisabeth de Croÿ passed away on May 18. Descended from the kings of Hungary, the Princess used her celebrity to...