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.

Companion Animals

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

Other Programs

Working to promote humane education and habitat conservation.

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.

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.

AWI Quarterly

Fall 20111
Volume 60
Number 4

Spotlight On

Some politicians in Washington feel that restarting a horse slaughter industry on American soil is a good idea. We’d like to offer a window into how the industry currently operates, as shady players make deals amongst themselves while duping innocent people into giving up their horses to be butchered.