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Minnesota Law Enforcement Urged to Investigate Butterball, Jennie-O for Animal Cruelty
Washington, DC—Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) sent letters to two county sheriffs in Minnesota, urging them to investigate and consider filing charges against Butterfield...
Judge Rules Humane Handling Lawsuit Against USDA Must Move Forward
Rochester, NY—In a potential victory for billions of birds, a federal judge ruled yesterday that a lawsuit filed against the US Department of Agriculture for...
Judge Permanently Revokes License of Notorious Chinchilla Supplier, Calls Violations “Absolutely Astounding”
Washington, DC—Citing a pattern of chronic Animal Welfare Act (AWA) violations, an administrative law judge on Friday permanently revoked the dealer license of Dan Moulton...
Safe Haven Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets Vary Markedly by State
Washington, DC—In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) released new research today that ranks states according to the number...
On the Heels of Walking Horse Celebration, House Revives Legislation to End Brutal Practice of Horse Soring
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes Friday’s reintroduction in the US House of Representatives of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act to combat...