Press Releases

Japan’s Whale Meat Stockpiles Turned into Pet Food

Friday, May 27, 2022
This year, as Japan struggles to recover from the economic slump caused by COVID-19, its government is spending more than 5 billion yen ($39 million) to support a whaling industry so desperate for customers it...

AWI Fundraises for Animals Impacted by War in Ukraine

Wednesday, March 09, 2022
As people around the world watch in horror at the devastated communities and swelling numbers of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is committed to supporting animal welfare groups...