AWI Awards First “Safe Havens for Pets” Grants
In connection with the launch of our Safe Havens for Pets Grant Program, AWI is pleased to announce that the first grants have been awarded. Since 2011, AWI has operated the Safe Havens for Pets...
Please see the below articles about Companion Animals from past editions of the AWI Quarterly.
Dr. Randour’s Legacy: Securing the Data to Bring Animal Cruelty into Sharper Focus
Dr. Mary Lou Randour, who served as senior policy advisor for AWI’s Animals and Interpersonal Violence program until her recent retirement, rarely shies away from a challenge—even if it involves convincing an institution as formidable...
Pet Trade Empties Reefs of Banggai Cardinalfish
The global trade in ornamental fish is a multibillion-dollar business involving the annual global export of around 2 billion fish from 2,500 freshwater and marine species. Many are captured from the wild, often via inhumane...
New Regs to Rein In Racehorse Abuse; USDA Proposes Potential HPA Upgrade
Whether they are thoroughbreds running full tilt around an outdoor track or walking horses stepping gracefully across an arena, horses bred for competition undergo extensive training and conditioning. For owners and trainers, a champion horse...
Helping Homeless People and Pets
Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Nancy Mace (R-SC) reintroduced the Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act (HR 3957). This bill would make funding available to enable service...
Update on AWI’s Support of Animal Welfare Efforts in Ukraine
With the war in Ukraine now well into its second year, the level of destruction that continues to be inflicted upon the country’s people and animals is truly staggering. Ongoing loss of life and mass...
Birds in Pet Trade and Exhibits Gain Animal Welfare Act Protections
After 20-plus years and multiple lawsuits, the protections afforded by the Animal Welfare Act will apply to birds in the pet trade and in exhibitions. The final rule is long and complicated, but our initial...
PAST Act Passes House
On November 14, by a resounding 304-111 vote, the US House of Representatives passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act. The legislation would end the barbaric practices associated with soring—the act of intentionally injuring...
Booting Cyanide Bombs off Public Lands
On July 21, Canyon’s Law (HR 4951/S 4584), a bill to outlaw the use of M-44 devices (a.k.a. cyanide bombs) on public lands, received a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans...
Horse Protection Bills Gallop Forward
On June 23, both the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (HR 3355) and the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (HR 5441) were unanimously approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Consumer Protection...