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A Partial Win for Plant Milks in Schools as Dairy Cruelty Expands

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expanded dairy in schools, locking in animal cruelty, while easing plant milk access. Make school lunches vegan.

cruelty, dairy, Farmed Animals, schools, Vegan

Packed Like Cargo, Denied Everything: End the Transport Abuse of Billions of Animals

Billions of farmed animals suffer horrendously during transport. Urge Congress and USDA to pass the Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act.

chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act, pigs, sheep, slaughter, turkey, Vegan

WATCH: World Vegan Month Advances Solidarity With Action & Truth Sharing

Celebrate World Vegan Month with events, webinars, and resources to protect animals, promote veganism, and help heal the planet.

activists, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, fishes, goats, Mexico, pigs, San Francisco, sheep, Vegan, World Vegan Month

Stop Pig Wrestling & Hog Bagging Torture at Rodeos & Fairs

Terrified pigs are abused at hog-bagging and pig-wrestling events. Speak out and demand that community leaders end this violent, cruel entertainment.

bandera, county fair, entertainment, Farmed Animals, hog bagging, pig wrestling, pigs, rodeo, Texas, Wyoming

WATCH: Public Pressure Prompts Withdrawal of Developer’s Second Slaughterhouse Bid

Grassroots action stopped a second proposed Jacksonville slaughterhouse, showing that speaking up for animals and against violence can create real change.

Farmed Animals, Florida, Jacksonville, protest, slaughterhouses, Vegan

Pandemic Threats Heighten as Bird Flu Spreads & Subsidies Drive Risk

Bird flu spreads fast as animal farming drives disease, cruelty, and taxpayer-funded mass killings. Urge accountability and a plant-based food system.

bird flu, chickens, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, pigs, slaughter, turkey, Vegan, ventilation shutdown

MEDIA RELEASE: Community Outcry Wins as Slaughterhouse Plan Withdrawn

In Defense of Animals, Solutionary Species and Jacksonville residents scored a decisive victory as the slaughterhouse proposal was officially withdrawn following…

Farmed Animals, Jacksonville, slaughterhouses

Los Angeles: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals

Ban cruel rodeo practices in Los Angeles. Urge the City Council to pass the LA rodeo ban to ban calf roping, electric prods, flank straps, and more.

bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, Los Angeles, rodeo, Vegan

Urge the AVMA to Reject Horrific Ventilation Shutdown & the Mass Killings

Ventilation Shutdown kills animals via slow, torturous heatstroke. Urge the AVMA to reject it as cruel and the USDA to end taxpayer support for it.

AVMA, bird flu, chickens, cruelty, Farmed Animals, pigs, slaughter, Vegan, ventilation shutdown, veterinarian

New York City, New York Residents: Ban Rodeo Abuse of Animals

End cruel rodeo practices in NYC. Urge the City Council to pass the Rodeo Animal Protection Bill to ban calf roping, electric prods & flank straps.

bulls, calves, cows, cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, New York City, rodeo, Vegan

State Fairs Are a Nightmare for Animals

State fairs are cruel to animals, exploiting them for birthing shows, rides, contests, exhibits, all marketed as family fun. Live vegan and defend them.

animal cruelty, animal exploitation, Farmed Animals, state fair, Vegan

Halt Mega-Dairy Expansion in North Dakota to Defend Animals & Ecosystems

Stop two mega-dairies in North Dakota. They exploit and kill mothers, pollute the environment, and fuel bird flu. Speak out now.

bird flu, cows, dairy, Farmed Animals, North Dakota, slaughter, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Demand End To Miracle of Birth Center at Minnesota State Fair

Animal advocates are sounding the alarm over widespread cruelty and disturbing public health risks at the Minnesota State Fair’s Miracle of Birth Center.

Farmed Animals, Minnesota, Minnesota State Fair

WATCH: Respect for Fish Day Urges An Ethical and Environmental Reckoning

Respect for Fish Day 2025 advocates for compassion and against the consumption of marine animals every day.

California, Farmed Animals, fish, marine mammals, respect for fish, Vegan

Developer Revives Slaughterhouse Plan in Florida After Public Outcry Last Year

Stop the Jacksonville, Florida, slaughterhouse proposal! It brings cruelty, pollution & health risks. Rejected once; let’s shut it down again.

Switzerland Adopts a Historic Law to Label Cruelty in Animal Products

Switzerland’s new law requires labels for animal mutilations without pain relief, exposing cruelty, but the underlying cause remains unchallenged.

animal law, Farmed Animals, foie gras, mutilations, Switzerland

Reject Cruel & Dangerous School Dairy Bill

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act harms children, animals, and the planet. Congress must reject it and promote a plant-based food system instead.

children, dairy, Farmed Animals, plant based, Vegan, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

End Horrific Birthing Shows at the Minnesota State Fair

Animals are forced to give birth in public and separated from their babies at the Minnesota State Fair. Stop birthing shows and all animal exploitation.

birthing shows, cows, Farmed Animals, lambs, Minnesota State Fair, Miracle of Birth Center, pigs, sheep, Vegan

Fish, Seals, Crabs, & Billions More Killed in Deadly Bottom Trawling Nets in Alaska’s Waters

Bottom trawling in Alaska is killing countless marine animals and destroying fragile habitats. Urge decision makers to end this cruelty.

Alaska, bottom trawling, fishing, marine mammals, Vegan

WATCH: National Animal Rights Day Unites Global Movement for Liberation

Activists marked National Animal Rights Day in 150+ cities, honoring animals and demanding justice, and an end to speciesism and animal exploitation.

animal liberation, animal rights, Farmed Animals, speciesism, Vegan

WATCH: Is Vegan a Diet?

Vegan is not a diet—it’s a rejection of animal exploitation. Animals aren't ours to use. They're someones, not somethings. Choose justice and compassion.

animal exploitation, animal rights, Farmed Animals, plant based, Vegan

Save Prop 12 — But Reject the Humane Myth

Congress must reject the bill attacking Prop 12. Animals deserve real protection. It's time to shift subsidies to a plant-based food system.

calves, chickens, congress, eggs, Farmed Animals, pigs, prop 12, subsidies, USDA, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: June Dairy Month: 1000s Demand Congress Cut Animal Ag Subsidies

In anticipation of National Dairy Month this June, In Defense of Animals' supporters have inundated Congress and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture with over 10,000 emails…

animal agriculture, Farmed Animals

WATCH: No Mercy Shown for Mothers in Animal Farming

No animal farming is “humane.” It destroys the mother-child bond, exploits their bodies, and kills them for products we don’t need. Live vegan for Mother’s Day and…

animal rights, Farmed Animals, humanewashing, Mother's Day, Vegan

Tell Congress to End the Killing of Mothers & Their Babies in Animal Farming

Demand that Congress and the USDA stop funding the killing of mothers and their babies in animal farming.

babies, chickens, congress, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pigs, USDA, Vegan

PRESIDENT’S VIEW: Meat Consumption Hastens the Climate Crisis

In Defense of Animals President Dr. Marilyn Kroplick tells environmentalists that animal agriculture is driving the climate crisis.

cows, Dr. Marilyn Kroplick, Farmed Animals, Los Angeles

WATCH: Fixating on Factory Farms Limits True Reform for Animals & the Environment

Factory farms are not the real problem with using animals for food. All animal farms, small or large, are cruel exploitation and killing. There is no humane way…

animal rights, factory farms, Farmed Animals, humanewashing, Vegan, welfare

Tell Future Farmers of America to Stop Encouraging Violence Against Animals

The killing of a baby goat by a teen in Future Farmers of America highlights the cruelty of teaching kids to raise animals for slaughter. Urge FFA to stop.

chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pigs, Texas, Vegan

Urge Musk & DOGE to Cut Subsidies for Destructive & Cruel Animal Agriculture

Demand that government officials end subsidies to animal farming that torments animals, fuels bird flu and pandemic risk, and worsens the climate crisis.

animal exploitation, animal farms, bird flu, climate crisis, Farmed Animals, pandemic, U.S. Government, Washington D.C.

WATCH: Amplifying Animal Advocacy Through the Lens of Censored Landscapes

In Defense of Animals welcomed Isabella La Rocca González in Berkeley, CA for a presentation of her powerful photographic work, Censored Landscapes: The Hidden…

animal rights, Berkeley, California, Farmed Animals, humane scam, veganism

Berkeley: Author Event for Censored Landscapes: The Hidden Reality of Farming Animals

Join Isabella La Rocca González in Berkeley for a presentation, Q&A, and book signing of “Censored Landscapes: The Hidden Reality of Animal Farming.”

Berkeley, book, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pigs

PRESIDENT’S VIEW: Animal Agriculture & California’s Inferno

Animal agriculture fuels wildfires, deforestation and climate change. Learn how factory farming drives disasters and why a plant-based future is essential.

California, climate, cows, crisis, disaster, environment, Farmed Animals, Freedom Farms, President

Government Response To Bird Flu Is Inadequate To Prevent A Pandemic

Demand the meat, dairy, and egg industries are held accountable, not taxpayers, for bird flu spread and pandemic risk.

bird flu, California, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, goats, pandemic, pigs, Vegan

Victory! Dangerous EATS Act, Farm Bill, & Nonprofit Killer Bill Fail in Congress

The dangerous EATS Act and a bad version of the FARM Bill that would strip away farmed animal protection and other laws failed in Congress as did a bill to kill…

animal, animal cruelty, EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, legislation

WATCH: Activists Confront California Farm Bureau Over Animal Abuse & Pandemic Threat

Activists confront officials at CA Farm Bureau over animal cruelty and bird flu pandemic risk - demand transition to a slaughter-free, plant-based food system.

bird flu, California, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs, turkey

Tough Election Results Highlight the Long Road to Justice for Animals

Denver, Sonoma County, and Colorado rejected key animal rights measures. Despite setbacks, these votes signal growing awareness.

California, Colorado, Farmed Animals, fur, Wild Animals

WATCH: Honor Turkeys & Celebrate Thanksgiving with Non-Violence & Compassion

Honor turkeys, celebrate Thanksgiving with compassion and non-violence, and go vegan.

Farmed Animals, plant based, turkey, Vegan

Urge Universities To Go 100% Plant-Based & Educate on Plant-Based Nutrition

Urge universities to adopt a plant-based food system to end animal exploitation and promote health, protect the environment, and reduce pandemic risks.

Animal Advocates, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs, turkey, Vegan

Urge World Banks to Stop Fueling the Climate Crisis & Animal Cruelty

Demand that world banks cease financing the animal cruelty, slaughter, and environmental destruction of animal agribusiness, which worsens the climate crisis and…

climate crisis, cows, dairy cows, environment, Farmed Animals, plant based

MEDIA RELEASE: WATCH: Big Ag Confronted Over Bird Flu Cash Cow

In Defense of Animals and Free from Harm confronted top officials at a high-profile CDFA Cattle Health Advisory Task Force Meeting, demanding an end to policies…

Animal Activism, bird flu, Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action

WATCH: Mobilizing for World Vegan Month

Join us for World Vegan Month which includes a webinar as well as an alert with Dr. Faraz Harsini to urge colleges to adopt vegan and plant-based education.

chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, mice, pigs, rabbits, turkey

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Amplify World Vegan Month With Impactful Events to Spark Change

For World Vegan Month this November, In Defense of Animals is launching new initiatives and partnerships to support activism and compassionate living and will be…

activism, Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Community Outreach, Vegan

3 Incredibly Ambitious Ballot Initiatives for Animals

Discover three incredible ballot initiatives for animals to ban factory farms, slaughter, and all animal exploitation.

California, chickens, Colorado, cows, Farmed Animals, Oregon, pigs, turkey, Wild Animals

Dairy Industry Must Comply with Bird Flu Testing to Prevent a Pandemic

Demand mandatory nationwide bulk milk tank testing of bird flu in the dairy industry to prevent the H5N1 virus from escalating into a pandemic.

bird flu, California, dairy cows, Farmed Animals, H5N1, pandemic, Vegan, zoonotic disease

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Case Dismissed Against Cow Rescuer

In a significant victory for animal rights and compassion, all charges have been dismissed against Tracy Murphy, the Founder and President of Asha's Farm Sanctuary,…

Animal Cruelty at Pitman Family Farms Must Result in Criminal Charges

Stop Pitman Farms’ animal cruelty, gross misuse of animal agriculture bailouts, promoting the humane scam, and spreading bird flu.

bird flu, California, chickens, Farmed Animals, free range, humane scam, Pitman Farms, slaughterhouses

Sonoma County: End Large Factory Farms & Stand Against All Animal Farming

End the largest factory farms in Sonoma County with Measure J. Stand against all animal exploitation and slaughter, no matter the size of the farm.

animal farms, California, factory farms, Measure J, Sonoma County, Vegan

WATCH: Victory! Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

Victory! In Defense of Animals, Plant Based Treaty, Solutionary Species, and community residents are celebrating a win after joining forces to oppose the building…

activists, construction, Farmed Animals, Florida, slaughterhouses

Celebrate Fish Sentience on Respect for Fish Day

The 5th annual Respect for Fish Day will focus on fish sentience with two awesome events: A Fish Tales Outreach event, and a virtual Panel Discussion.

California, Farmed Animals, fish, respect for fish day, Wild Animals

WATCH: Activists Disrupt Animal Agribusiness Over Bird Flu Bail-Outs, Cruelty, & Killing

Protestors go to Sacramento! Confronting the power holders of animal agribusiness to advocate for a slaughter-free, plant-based food system.

activism, bird flu, California, Farmed Animals

WATCH: Los Angeles Supporters Unite for Ocean Conservation at Tides of Change Luncheon

Los Angelenos celebrated community and ocean conservation at In Defense of Animals’ Tides of Change Luncheon at Ma-Kin Vegan Sushi.

California, dolphins, events, lobster, octopus, respect for fish, whales

National Dairy Month’s Sinister Deception

Since 1939, the month of June has been pushed by the industry as National Dairy Month, but have you ever wondered why humans think it’s perfectly normal to consume…

dairy, Farmed Animals

URGENT: Congress Must Reject Animal Ag Cruelty & Corruption in the Farm Bill

Protect farmed animals, help stop animal cruelty and corruption in the Farm Bill.

bird flu, chickens, cows, EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, pigs, plant based, prop 12, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Disrupt Ag Summit Over Bird Flu, Animal Cruelty & Corruption

On June 4, activists from Free from Harm and In Defense of Animals disrupted a California State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting demanding an end to billion-dollar…

Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action

WATCH: Busy Bulls Thwart Cow Contraception: 5 Baby Bovines Welcomed!

We were delighted when Noah was born, but we were resolved he would be the last baby cow born at Freedom Farms. Little did we know the cows already had their own…

California, cows, Freedom Farms, Sanctuary

MEDIA RELEASE: Plans for Jacksonville Slaughterhouse Withdrawn Following Public Outcry

New Slaughterhouse in Jacksonville Halted by Citizen Action

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Confront USDA Official Demanding Change to Controversial Bird Flu Bailout

On March 18, activists from Free from Harm and In Defense of Animals publicly confronted USDA acting Deputy Administrator Jeffrey Silverstein at the Animal AgTech…

Farmed Animals, USDA

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Activists Protest Tucson Rodeo Animal Cruelty on Finals Day

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on finals day…

Arizona, rodeo, Tucson

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Activists Protest Tucson Rodeo Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on its opening…

Arizona, Farmed Animals, rodeo

Foie Gras Update: California Prevails, But Will The Ban Be Upheld In New York City?

In Defense of Animals is working to ban foie gras! New York City is still facing legal challenges to the ban while California has upheld theirs.

California, duck, Farmed Animals, foie gras, goose, New York

Los Angeles Residents: No More Animal Exploitation at Griffith Park! Insist On Non-Animal Model

Urge Los Angeles decision makers to choose a non-animal model and prevent further animal exploitation at the former site of the pony rides and petting zoo at Griffith…

animal exploitation, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, non-animal model, pony rides

WATCH: Thousands of Signatures Delivered Opposing Future Animal Abuse at Griffith Park

In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered a letter signed by thousands to the L.A Department of Rec and Parks urging a non-animal model…

Farmed Animals, Griffith Park, Los Angeles

MEDIA RELEASE: Thousands of Signatures Delivered Opposing Animal Exploitation in Griffith Park

On November 2, In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals delivered a letter with nearly 12,000 signatures to the Los Angeles Department of Recreation…

Farmed Animals, Griffith Park, Los Angeles

WATCH: Eggciting Giveaway Celebrates World Farmed Animals Day All Month!

Celebrate Farmed Animals Day by making a regular donation to In Defense of Animals through October, and you could win a Yo! Egg gift pack.

chickens, Farmed Animals, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: In Defense of Animals & Yo! Egg Partner for Plant-Based Egg Giveaway!

In Defense of Animals has teamed up with Yo! Egg for an eggciting giveaway to honor World Farmed Animals Day on Oct. 2 through the entire month!

chickens, Farmed Animals, giveaway

Victory! New Jersey Bans Gestation and Veal Crates

New Jersey just became the latest state to improve farmed animal welfare protecting pigs and calves by banning gestation and veal crates.

Farmed Animals, New Jersey

MEDIA RELEASE: Gov. Murphy Ends Severe Pig & Calf Confinement in New Jersey

In Defense of Animals applauds the passage of legislation that bans intensive confinement of mother pigs and calves raised for veal in New Jersey with Gov. Phil…

Farmed Animals, New Jersey

New Jersey Residents: Ask Governor Murphy to End The Cruel Confinement of Pigs

A.1970 is awaiting the governor's signature and will become law to ban the use of confining gestation and veal crates in New Jersey.

calves, Farmed Animals, New Jersey, pigs, sows

URGENT: Stop the EATS Act, a Dangerous Bill That Would Strip Away Animal Cruelty Laws

Urge legislators to oppose the dangerous EATS Act and protect farmed animals.

EATS Act, farm bill, Farmed Animals, legislators, protect

WATCH: Saving Animals and Nourishing Compassion in Los Angeles

In Defense of Animals’ vegan food giveaway in Los Angeles made a huge impact for animals!

Farmed Animals, Sustainable Activism, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: College National Finals Rodeo Slammed for Slamming Goats

In Defense of Animals is calling for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) to put an end to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Wyoming,…

animals in entertainment, college rodeo, Farmed Animals, rodeo

Stop Cruel Goat Tying at College Rodeo and Tell ESPN Not to Air It

Call on the NIRA to drop goat tying from its CNFR event and urge ESPN to cancel airing the abusive CNFR event.

animal abuse, CNFR, college rodeo, ESPN, goat tying, NIRA, rodeo, Wyoming

Victory: California’s Prop 12 Upheld by Supreme Court

Proposition 12, a law in CA prohibiting the sale of meat from animals kept in confined pens, was upheld by the Supreme Court on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

California, chickens, cows, egg-laying hens, Farmed Animals, pigs

Burned, Frozen, or Drowned to Death! Tell Congress to Protect Farmed Animals

Urge Congress to protect farmed animals by passing the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for Farm Animals Act.

WATCH: Message of Mercy To King Charles Delivered

We are asking King Charles III to send cows and other farmed animals of the Royal Estates to sanctuary or to transition the farms to sanctuaries

celebrity, chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs, Sanctuary, UK

MEDIA RELEASE: Shocking Animal Cruelty at Ham Rodeo in Bandera To Benefit Children

In Defense of Animals and Unparalleled Suffering reveal shocking undercover video of “hog-sacking” or “hog rodeo” contests that will take place at the Ham Rodeo…

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Shocking Animal Cruelty at Sabinal Wild Hog Festival & Craft Fair

In Defense of Animals and Unparalleled Suffering reveal shocking undercover videos of “hog-sacking” or “hog rodeo” contests that will take place again at the Wild…

Farmed Animals, pigs, Texas

MEDIA RELEASE: Octopus Farming: New Report Predicts Industrial-Scale Cruelty, Environmental Harms

In Defense of Animals supports Eurogroup For Animals’ and Compassion In World Farming’s renewed call to stop the world’s first octopus factory farm in the Canary…

Farmed Animals, octopus, octopus farming

Stop Horrific Hog Bagging Events in Texas

Join In Defense of Animals to stop barbaric hog bagging events in Texas and replace them with humane, animal-free alternatives.

Farmed Animals, pigs, Texas

From Candy to Kale, New “Food Compass” Study Shows Plant-Based Foods Reign Nutritionally Supreme

A new study is ruffling feathers comparing meat and other animal products to items considered junk food, showing how harmful animal-based foods can be to the human…

MEDIA RELEASE: VIDEO: Electric Shocks & Animal Cruelty at Tucson Rodeo Protested

In Defense of Animals and Tucson-based Supporting and Promoting Ethics for the Animal Kingdom (SPEAK) protested animal cruelty at the Tucson Rodeo on its opening…

Arizona, rodeo, Tucson

New Jersey Residents: End The Cruel Confinement of Mother Pigs and Baby Cattle

A.1970 and S.1298 would ban the cruel confinement of mother pigs and baby cows gestation and veal crates in New Jersey if they are posted for a vote and passed.

cows, Farmed Animals, New Jersey, pigs, sows

A Final Pig Vigil Held at Farmer John’s Slaughterhouse

Animal activists celebrate a partial victory as Farmer John’s slaughterhouse closes its doors and moves to a new location out of state.

California, Farmed Animals, Farmer John’s slaughterhouse, Los Angeles, pig vigil, pigs, Vernon

Animal Farming and Its Exploitation of Female Bodies

Female farmed animals are exploited by the industrial agriculture industry for profit. Let's bring these females into the reproductive rights conversation.

chickens, cows, Farmed Animals, pigs

MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Urge Los Angeles to Investigate Griffith Park Pony Rides for Animal Cruelty

In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals urged Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate Stephen Weeks of Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting…

Griffith Park, Los Angeles, pony rides

Victory! Los Angeles Ends Suffering of Geriatric Ponies at Griffith Park

Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo closes its doors for good on December 22, marking the end of 74 years of animal suffering in the park.

animal cruelty, Farmed Animals, horses, Los Angeles, petting zoo, pony, pony rides

MEDIA RELEASE: Victory! Los Angeles Ends Suffering of Geriatric Ponies at Griffith Park

In Defense of Animals and Los Angeles Alliance for Animals claim a decisive victory for animals as Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo will be forced to stop…

Los Angeles, pony, pony rides

How Biogas is Created From Farmed Animal Suffering

Biogas production is a popular scheme among mega-farms that capitalizes on the suffering of farmed animals and their waste while posing serious environmental hazards.

biofuel, biogas, CAFO, climate crisis, concentrated feeding operation, Farmed Animals, global warming, greenhouse gasses, methane, microorganisms

Tips and Traditions for an Animal-Friendly Thanksgiving

In Defense of Animals campaigners share tips and traditions that make Thanksgiving abundant with gratitude for both animals and those they hold dear.

animal-friendly, Holiday, plant based, Thanksgiving, tradition, turkey, Vegan

Ban Deadly and Destructive Salmon Farming in Tasmania

Commercial salmon farming operations in Tasmanian waters are creating inhumane conditions for the fish raised there and killing protected wildlife.

respect for fish, salmon, seals

VICTORY: Los Angeles Becomes Largest U.S. City to Support Plant Based Treaty

Los Angeles became the largest U.S. city to support the Plant Based Treaty following a unanimous vote by City Council and the concurrence of Mayor Eric Garcetti

animal agriculture, biodiversity, climate crisis, Farmed Animals, Los Angeles, plant based, Plant Based Treaty, Vegan

MEDIA RELEASE: Actress Richa Moorjani Urges LA to End Suffering of Geriatric Ponies

Actress Richa Moorjani has joined In Defense of Animals in urging the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti to eliminate pony ride concession contracts…

activism, celebrity, Los Angeles, pony rides

You Helped Give Sanctuary to Pigs Rescued from Shabby New Jersey Petting Zoo

Cosmo and Newman are two very special pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate conditions at a petting zoo in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

housewarming, new home, petting zoo, pigs, pot-bellied pigs, Rescue, Sanctuary, Victory

Commissioners Ban Bunny Sales in Pasco County, Florida

Pasco County Commissioners unanimously voted to ban the retail sale of rabbits, giving bunnies the same protection from pet stores as dogs and cats.

bunny, Florida, Pasco County, rabbit, Rescue, Tampa Bay Humane Society

MEDIA RELEASE: Housewarming Party for Rescued Pigs

In Defense of Animals sponsored a housewarming party on Saturday, Oct. 15, hosted by Fluffy Butt Rescue for two pot-bellied pigs who suffered for years in desperate…

animal rescue, animal sanctuary, Farmed Animals, pigs, Sanctuary

How to Host a Happy Vegan, Climate-Friendly Halloween

Throwing a climate- and animal-friendly Halloween party is easy and affordable with some simple tricks and a little planning!

animal-friendly, climate-friendly, costumes, Halloween, spooky, trick-or-treat, Vegan, vegan health, vegan party

VICTORY: Supervisors Ban Wild Cow Milking in Unincorporated Alameda County Rodeos

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted to ban wild cow milking in rodeo events.

California, Farmed Animals, rodeo

MEDIA RELEASE: LA City Council Supports the Plant Based Treaty Through Resolution Adoption

In Defense of Animals, PawPAC, and the Animal Alliance Network happily welcome a unanimous vote by the Los Angeles City Council to adopt a resolution in support…

Farmed Animals, Farmed Animals Political Action, Los Angeles, plant based

MEDIA RELEASE: Alameda Bans Wild Cow Milking at Rodeos

In Defense of Animals welcomes an ordinance amendment that bans the wild cow milking rodeo event in unincorporated Alameda County.

cows, Farmed Animals, rodeo

Victory! Court Spares the Lives of Over 100 Pigs at Rome Sanctuary

In Defense of Animals celebrates an Italian court’s decision to spare over 100 healthy rescue pigs and urban boars at a roman sanctuary.

animal sanctuary, Farmed Animals, pigs, Rescue, Rome, Sanctuary

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