Animal Welfare Institute

Since 1951, the Animal Welfare Institute has been dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people.

We seek better treatment of animals everywhere - in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home,
and in the wild.

Farm Animals

Working to end factory farms, support high-welfare family farms & achieve humane transport and slaughter for animals.

Marine Life

Working to end commercial whaling, shark-finning & dolphin captures, and combating destructive noise & fishing practices.

Animals in Laboratories

Working to refine the housing and handling of laboratory animals and to encourage the development and use of alternatives.

Other Programs

Working to promote humane education and habitat conservation.

Companion Animals

Working to protect companion animals in the home and prohibit harmful practices in the pet trade.

Wildlife

Working to ban the use of cruel traps, halt the illegal trade in wildlife and encourage humane wildlife management.

AWI Quarterly

AWI Spring 2012 Quarterly Cover - Photo by Eric Sambol

Spring 2012
Volume 61
Number 2

A cotton-top tamarin - Photo by Willem van de Kerkhof

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