Program Term Archive
Companion Animals
Safe Havens for Pets: Unique Models, Unified Mission
Companion AnimalsAWI’s Safe Havens for Pets Mapping Project aims to provide an accurate listing of the nation’s available safe havens for pets—i.e., sheltering services that assist individuals experiencing domestic violence in...
Ohio: Efforts to Curtail Cruel Puppy Mill Practices
Companion AnimalsIn the last eight years, the number of puppy mills in Ohio has increased fourfold—a consequence of the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) relaxing its regulation of these entities. To...
Japan’s Whale Meat Stockpiles Turned into Pet Food
Press ReleaseMay 27, 2022Companion Animals, Marine WildlifeThis 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...
Update: AWI Fundraises for Animals and Their Families Impacted by War in Ukraine
Press ReleaseMay 12, 2022Companion AnimalsAs people around the world continue to watch in horror at the devastated communities and swelling numbers of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI)...
AWI Partners with FOUR PAWS to Provide Crucial Aid for Animals in Ukraine
Press ReleaseMay 12, 2022Companion AnimalsAs the devastating war in Ukraine continues to upend the lives of millions of people and untold numbers of animals, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has partnered with FOUR PAWS International to...
Update: AWI Fundraises for Animals and Their Families Impacted by War in Ukraine
Press ReleaseMarch 29, 2022Companion AnimalsAs people around the world continue to watch in horror at the devastated communities and swelling numbers of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI)...
AWI Scholarship Winners Lead Grassroots Efforts to Improve Animals’ Lives
Press ReleaseMarch 18, 2022Companion Animals, Equines, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 15 winners of a scholarship designed to support high school seniors who are pursuing a post-secondary education intended to better the lives...
AWI Fundraises for Animals Impacted by War in Ukraine
Press ReleaseMarch 9, 2022Companion AnimalsAs 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...
Progress for Animals Achieved in State Legislatures
Companion Animals, Terrestrial WildlifeTwo AWI-supported state bills recently became law and another is on the cusp. In March, Governor Eric Holcomb of Indiana signed HB 1248 into law, prohibiting public contact with lions,...
AWI Aids Animals Impacted by War in Ukraine
Companion AnimalsThe Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered a monumental humanitarian crisis. It has had devastating impacts on animals, as well, which is why AWI is committed to supporting animal welfare...