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.

Animals in Laboratories

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

Companion Animals

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

Marine Life

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

Wildlife

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

Other Programs

Working to promote humane education and habitat conservation.

AWI Quarterly

Fall 2014 Quarterly - Cover Photo by Scott Portelli

Fall 2014
Volume 63
Number 4

Help Protect Wildlife and Public Lands, Oppose S. 405 - Photo by Valerie Ucumari

URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Join AWI in opposing S. 405, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015. If enacted, this legislation would harm wildlife and the environment, and would interfere with important laws including the Toxic Substances Control Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act. Please contact your senators today and ask them to oppose S. 405.

Latest News

AWI Now Accepting Grant Proposals for 2015 Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards

Groups Oppose Resolutions Calling for Termination of Red Wolf Recovery Program in North Carolina

Animal Welfare Groups Welcome Reps. Mike Fitzpatrick and Earl Blumenauer as New Co-Chairs of Bipartisan Congressional Animal Protection Caucus