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US House of Representatives Takes Action to Protect Animals Against Cruel Traps on National Wildlife Refuges
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Today, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced legislation to end the use of brutal traps on furbearing animals within federal wildlife refuges. The Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, H.R. 2657, is intended to help to restore...
US Declares Iceland in Defiance of Global Commercial Whaling Ban
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
US Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced yesterday in a formal declaration that Iceland is undermining the effectiveness of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) by hunting whales in defiance of the IWC’s global ban...
AWI’s 60th Year Honored by Congressional Animal Protection Caucus Leaders
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Sunday will mark the 60th anniversary of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI). In honor of this, the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus co-chairmen, Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-CA) and Congressman Jim Moran (D-VA), recognized AWI with a...
AWI Asks Retailers to Consider Animal Welfare in Choosing Meat Suppliers
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is encouraging grocery store and restaurant chains to monitor the animal welfare record of their meat suppliers and refuse to deal with any company that repeatedly violates humane standards. In...
Senator Kirk Introduces Bill to End Inhumane Transport of Horses Via Double Deck Trailers
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Late Monday night, Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2011 (S. 1281) to ban double deck trailer transportation of horses in the United States. Senator...
GAO Study Wastes Time and Tax Dollars
Monday, June 27, 2011
After almost two years and tens of thousands of tax dollars, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its report, HORSE WELFARE: Action Needed to Address Unintended Consequences from Cessation of Domestic Slaughter with two...
Bill Takes Aim at Animal Dealers with "Atrocious Record of Illegal Activity"
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute is pleased to report that Reps. Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ)—in an effort to protect companion animals from illegal use in laboratory experiments—today reintroduced, H.R. 2256, the Pet Safety...
Senate Reintroduces Bill to Permanently Ban Horse Slaughter
Thursday, June 09, 2011
A bill to ban horse slaughter was reintroduced in the United States Senate today. Sponsored by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), S. 1176, the "American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011"...
House Appropriations Committee Approves Amendment Blocking Tax Dollars from Being Used to Continue Horse Slaughter
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
In yet another resounding victory for America's horses, the House Appropriations Committee voted in favor of language sponsored by Representative Jim Moran (D-VA) prohibiting the US Department of Agriculture from spending tax dollars on inspecting...
Equine Enthusiasts Energized by the 5th Annual Homes for Horses Conference
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Equine rescue owners and horse enthusiasts from around the country gathered in Orlando on May 5-7 to expand their network and share best practices at the fifth annual conference of the Homes for Horses Coalition...
Lawsuit Filed over "Penning" Facility in Which Hunting Dogs Are Set Loose on Captive Coyotes, Foxes
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
National non-profit organizations Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), Project Coyote, and Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) are filing a lawsuit today against the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its director Robert Carter Jr. over...
Bonnie-Jill Laflin, NBA's First Female Scout, Joins Animal Welfare Institute in Full Court Press to End Horse Slaughter
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to welcome television sports personality and NBA insider Bonnie-Jill Laflin to AWI’s campaign to end horse slaughter. Bonnie-Jill—the NBA’s first and only female scout—has been actively involved in...
Shun Lee West Restaurant Shuns Shark Fin Soup
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute and Humane Society International applaud Shun Lee West restaurant, of New York City, for removing shark fin soup from its menu. AWI and HSI have, for years, been campaigning for restaurants...
California Schools Leading Race to Stop Dissections
Monday, April 25, 2011
Seven California schools have accepted a challenge by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to discontinue all animal dissections and lead the way to animal-friendly science education. Rancho Verde High School, Woodside School, Valley High School...
California High School Accepts Challenge to Stop Animal Dissections
Monday, April 25, 2011
Rancho Verde High School in Moreno Valley, CA is the first school to accept a challenge by the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) to discontinue animal dissections.
Animal Welfare Institute Launches New Web Feature to Help Victims of Domestic Violence Seek Safety for Themselves and Their Pets
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
In special recognition of April as Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, the Animal Welfare Institute announces the launch of a new feature on its website. The information and resources available through the Animals and...
Illinois House Passes Bill to Toughen Penalties for Dog Fighting
Friday, April 01, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute is pleased that the Illinois State House of Representatives passed HB 1907, a bill making dog fighting an offense under the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)...
Willie & The Nelson Family Sing "Wild Horses"
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is honored to announce the exclusive release of the Rolling Stones’ classic "Wild Horses" - performed and produced by the legendary Willie Nelson and his family members. Willie & The...
AWI Welcomes Shark Protection Law in Guam
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Animal Welfare Institute congratulates Governor Eddie Baza Calvo of Guam for signing Bill 44-31 into law, prohibiting any person from possessing, selling or distributing shark fins in the territory.
Animal Protection Groups Urge Iceland to Stop Eating Whales as ‘Taste of Iceland’ Opens in Washington DC
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
As celebrations begin for "A Taste of Iceland" in the nation’s capital this week, Animal Welfare Institute, Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States do not celebrate the fact that Iceland...