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New Website Offers Shelter Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) unveiled today a comprehensive website that aims to help domestic violence survivors and their pets escape abusive situations. Launched...
AWI Lauds New Legislation to Curb Wildlife-Human Disease Transmission
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) endorses legislation introduced today, the Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020, which seeks to prevent future pandemics by addressing...
After Santa Anita Deaths, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act Passes House to Protect Thoroughbreds
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754) today. This bill...
AWI Offers Free Animal-Friendly Lesson Plans, Publications for Virtual Back to School
Washington, DC—As many teachers virtually welcome their students back to school this month, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) offers a variety of free digital educational...
NOAA Imposes Strong Restrictions on Aquariums’ Import of Captive Belugas for Research
Washington, DC—The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and other animal and environmental protection groups applaud the Department of Commerce’s decision to prohibit Mystic Aquarium from breeding...