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President Trump’s proposed budget abandons wild horses to slaughter

President Trump’s proposed FY27 budget cuts the Wild Horse and Burro Program’s funding and eliminates a crucial prohibition...

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‘How I helped ban wild animals in circuses in my small Michigan town’

Across the U.S., 200 localities and more than a dozen states now restrict the use of wild animals in circuses. Policy...

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Access to care for pets
Announcing the 2026 community hero for our More Than a Pet campaign

Nominated by Partnership With Native Americans, Chantal Wadsworth has dedicated her life to animal welfare in a community...

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Animal testing and research
Why is outdated animal research still being used when better science exists?

Let’s create a world where scientific progress is based on innovation, not animal suffering.

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Wildlife protection
How to help wildlife during extreme spring weather

It can be as simple as putting out a dish of clean water.

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Helping captive wildlife
This US law did wonders to protect big cats and cubs. Now it’s in danger.

You can help stop this cruel and calculated attack on big cats.

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Puppy mills
You can tell the US government you support stronger protections for dogs

Dogs in puppy mills should not be forced to breed until they collapse. They deserve better. It’s as simple as that.

Nanette, a rhesus macaque.
Animal testing and research
Good news: NIH invests $150 million in non-animal research
U.S. government agency NIH announced that it is investing more than $150 million to develop cutting edge nonanimal research...
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Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide
Video of dogs in China sparks viral concern about China’s dog meat trade

It’s time to end the dog meat trade for good.

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Farm animal welfare
Big promise for animals from Food Lion, Giant and Stop & Shop parent company
Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of well-known grocery store chains, including Food Lion, Giant, Hannaford and Stop &...

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