Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute Alerts

Massachusetts Residents: Elephants in Circuses Need Your Help

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:37:54 GMT

Please contact your State Senator and Representative TODAY and urge them to support S. 1870, a bill to ban the use of any implement that may result in harm to an elephant.

Help Stop Trapping on National Wildlife Refuges

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:36:30 GMT

About 54% of the refuges within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) allow trapping, in a place that conjures images of a safe space that allows wild animals to live without fear of human encroachment. H.R. 3710 will stop trapping on the NWRS.

Tell Max Mara to Go Fur Free

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:50:08 GMT

Max Mara Fashion Group, one of the biggest retail companies worldwide, sadly continues to feature real animal fur in its collections year after year. Help us by refusing to shop at all Max Mara Fashion Group brands' stores until they stop selling fur.

Stop the Trade in Bear Parts

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:06:02 GMT

Across the country, black bear carcasses have been found with gallbladders removed, paws chopped off, and bodies left to rot. Please contact your Representative and ask him/her to cosponsor the Bear Protection Act.

eNature friends: Help Stop the Trade in Bear Parts

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:04:31 GMT

100 Americans Can Stop the "Pet" Primate Trade

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:26:51 GMT

The United States Senate, 100 Americans who jointly represent all 50 states, is the last hurdle toward passing the Captive Primate Safety Act. Please ask your Senators to push for immediate passage of the Captive Primate Safety Act.

Stop the Proliferation of Invasive Species and Protect Wildlife

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:34:52 GMT

H.R. 669, the Nonnative Wildlife Invasion Prevention Act, will prevent the infiltration of non-native wildlife species that may negatively impact the economy, environment, human health, native wildlife or other animal species.

Announcing the Publication of LUCKY

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:00:57 GMT

Monica Engebretson's book gently awakens children to the plight of captive birds through the fictionalized story of Lucky, who is captured in the wild and eventually regains his freedom with the help of a young Indonesian boy.

Hawaii Importer Vows to Stop Importing Live Pigs for Slaughter

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:33:04 GMT

Thanks to the Handle with Care coalition, which includes Born Free USA, Hawaii Food Products will no longer import live pigs for slaughter.

Esprit Joins Fur Free Retailer Program

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:34 GMT

Esprit has signed on to the international fur free retailer program and joins a growing list of companies willing to take a stand against fur fashion.

Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Furs Joins Fur Free Retailer Program

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:20 GMT

Donna Salyers' Fabulous-Furs, featuring faux furs, has joined our fur free retailer program.

Urban Decay Joins Sponsorship of "fffashion"

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:13 GMT

Premier cruelty-free cosmetic company Urban Decay joins us in helping to promote fffashion, our fur free fashion competition

Become a Pet Shop Investigator This Summer

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:00:51 GMT

You can help protect animals sold in pet shops by taking the time to investigate the conditions at your local pet shop and by reporting poor conditions and abuse to your local humane law enforcement.

Help End Grueling Long Distance Transport of Cattle from Brazil

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Sun, 18 May 2008 05:00:23 GMT

Each week thousands of live cattle undertake a three-week journey from the Amazon port of Belem in Brazil to Beirut in Lebanon. Support the Public Prosecutor of Para State in his fight to ban live animal exports from Belem, Brazil.

Help Us Keep Animals Like Indy from Being Caught in Cruel Traps

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:28 GMT

In March, a dog named Indy was caught in a trap and died in his guardian's arms. Believe it or not, this happened outside the family's synagogue in Michigan. This was an unnecessary tragedy, but one that occurs all too frequently in the United States.

Be a Voice for Animals in Circuses in Your Community

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:11 GMT

Ever wish there was something more you could do to make a difference for animals in the circus and help end the suffering they are forced to endure?

Help Us Hold Zoos Accountable

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:51 GMT

With our Zoo Check Campaign, you can help us track abuses and substandard conditions suffered by animals in zoos, aquariums, circuses, or other places that exhibits animals.

Primate Adoption Program Gets a Sparkling New Look

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:00:35 GMT

With every monkey arriving at our Sanctuary there comes a sense of renewal and transformation -- a chance for that individual to begin a new and enriched life. With that in mind, we are excited to bring you our updated Primate Adoption Program.

Let TNT Know What You Think of Its Ringling Bros. Reality Show

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:00:41 GMT

Turner Network Television (TNT) announced plans for a reality show featuring Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. It is likely that the reality of the suffering of animal performers will not be portrayed in the show.

Petition: Help Stop Abuse of Farmed Animals during Transport

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:00:41 GMT

Billions of farmed animals are transported to slaughter each year in the U.S., in a journey generally accompanied by the most severe welfare problems. Please urge Congress to enact a law regulating this transport in the U.S. and across our borders.

Petition: End the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Circuses

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:00:14 GMT

The use of animals in the circus is an unnecessary and inhumane practice, harmful to both the animals and the public. Please tell Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to put a stop to such cruelty and cease using wild and exotic animals in its circuses.

Circus Animals Need Your Help in 2009

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:00:39 GMT

This year, Born Free USA united with API continues to work with concerned animal advocates across the country to bring an end to the cruelties that circus animals are forced to endure. We're counting on your help to ensure the success of our efforts.

Do You Know Where Your Entertainment Dollars Go?

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:00:53 GMT

Feld Entertainment owns Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Anyone who attends any of Feld's "family" of other shows indirectly supports Ringling's mistreatment of animals ... because the profits end up in the same place.

Make Your Community Coyote-Friendly

Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:00:39 GMT

Born Free USA united with API can help you make your city coyote-friendly too, and urges you to find out more about the resources available to you to take proactive steps for coyotes in your area.