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AWI Commends Bipartisan Effort to Stop Horse Slaughter
Thursday, April 04, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) commends the 111 members of the US House of Representatives who recently signed a bipartisan letter in support of defunding federal inspections of horse slaughter facilities. Blocking the US Department...
Scientists Declare Red Wolf to be Valid Species
Thursday, March 28, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute commends today’s announcement by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics that the red wolf is a “distinct species.” As detailed in the National Academies’ report, “Evaluating the Taxonomic Status...
AWI Opposes Nomination of Oil Lobbyist to Lead Department of the Interior
Thursday, March 28, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) strongly opposes President Trump’s nomination of former oil and gas lobbyist David Bernhardt to be the next secretary of the interior.
34 Marine Mammal Biologists Urge Putin to Release Orcas and Belugas
Monday, March 18, 2019
Today, a group of prominent marine mammal biologists from across the globe, including Dr. Naomi Rose of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), sent a second letter requesting that Russia release the remaining 80+ beluga whales...
BLM Bucks Controversial Policy for Wild Horse Sale
Friday, March 15, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is gratified to learn that the Bureau of Land Management has rescinded a controversial sales policy for wild horses and burros in the United States that could have resulted in...
Massive Naples Barn Fire Highlights Need for Improved Fire Safety Precautions
Friday, March 15, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is dismayed to learn that 4,000 pigs perished Wednesday at Holden Farms in Naples, Wisconsin. While we are relieved that no humans were injured in this fire, the horrible manner...
Animal Welfare Institute Supports Bill to Keep Primates Out of Pet Trade
Thursday, March 14, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) supports the reintroduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act (CPSA), which addresses the cruel and dangerous problem of pet primate ownership in the United States. Sponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer...
Report: Only 10 Vaquita Remain, May Not Survive President Obrador’s Tenure
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Scientists announced today that only 10 vaquita porpoises likely remain in the world and that the animal's extinction is virtually assured without bold and immediate action. The vaquita, the world's smallest and most endangered cetacean...
Law Enforcement Leader Receives Prestigious Albert Schweitzer Medal
Friday, March 08, 2019
John Thompson, a seasoned public safety leader who has brought the hidden atrocity of animal cruelty to the forefront of law enforcement, was honored Thursday with the Albert Schweitzer Medal. This prestigious award, established in...
Latest Report on Exploitation of Captive Marine Mammals: Situation Improving in West, Deteriorating in East
Friday, March 08, 2019
The tide is turning in the West for captive marine mammals, yet live capture operations, traveling dolphin shows, polluted sea pens and needless deaths of animals continue to mar the captivity industry around the globe...
AWI Statement on House Bill to Protect North Atlantic Right Whale
Thursday, March 07, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and John Rutherford (R-FL) for introducing the bipartisan Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered (SAVE) Right Whales Act. This legislation would provide sustained funding opportunities through...
AWI Condemns Gray Wolf Delisting
Wednesday, March 06, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) condemns a proposed rule, announced today by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), to eliminate Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves across the contiguous United States.
Animal Welfare Advocates Applaud Congressional Action to Restrict Possession of Dangerous Big Cats
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Today, the Animal Welfare Institute, Big Cat Rescue, Born Free USA, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Performing Animal Welfare Society celebrate the...
AWI Statement on Iceland Whaling Quota
Thursday, February 21, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) strongly opposes Iceland’s decision Tuesday to establish a base whaling quota of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales annually from 2019 to 2023. Due to this misguided regulation, Iceland’s...
AWI Statement on Transfer of Dolphins from Dolphinaris Arizona
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has confirmed from contacts on the ground that the last four remaining bottlenose dolphins at Dolphinaris Arizona were transferred out of the facility late last night. It is our understanding...
BLM Drops Wild Horse Sterilization Experiments, Plans to Return Some Horses & Burros to the Range
Monday, February 18, 2019
Wild horse advocacy groups are hailing an announcement Friday by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to officially abandon any plans to use mares rounded up from Oregon’s Warm Springs Herd Management Area (HMA) for...
National Park Service Sued to Stop Deer Kill on Fire Island
Monday, February 18, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Wildlife Preserves, Inc. (WPI) filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Friday against Kelly Fellner, acting superintendent of the Fire Island National Seashore (FINS), and the National...
PREPARED Act Aims to Save Animals from Natural, Man-Made Disasters
Thursday, February 07, 2019
Fires, floods and earthquakes can cause intense suffering and death to the millions of animals trapped in commercial and research facilities. Today, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Peter King (R-NY) introduced the “Providing Responsible Emergency...
AWI Urges APHIS to Investigate Dolphinaris after Fourth Dolphin Death
Friday, February 01, 2019
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is urging the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA to conduct a full investigation of Dolphinaris in Arizona after a fourth bottlenose dolphin died there in...
Garamendi and Young Introduce Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) and Congressman Don Young (R-AK) today introduced the Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019, which would strengthen the enforcement powers of federal agencies tasked with fighting poaching and wildlife trafficking...