[ad_1] By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Earlier this week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review a challenge to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, which was signed into law in 2020 in an effort to better ensure the safety of horses used in racing in the U.S. Prior to the […]
Help stop ‘fix’ in Farm Bill that would undercut strongest farm animal welfare law in U.S.
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block We now know for certain that the Farm Bill to be considered by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee contains language that seeks to undo more than a dozen state laws on humane treatment of farm animals including California’s Proposition 12, widely considered the nation’s strongest law on farm […]
What you need to know about new dog import rule that bans puppies coming into the U.S.
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block A soldier seeking to bring home a dog they’d befriended while serving abroad. The diplomatic or military family leaving for or returning home at the conclusion of an overseas assignment. The traveler who fell in love with a dog in an animal shelter or rescue station in another […]
As hippos disappear, U.S. drags its feet on endangered species protections
[ad_1] By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson So much of our work to give imperiled animals the protections they deserve is a long game, and we’ve been going to the proverbial bat to preserve the hippopotamus for years. Just recently, we, along with one of our allies, sent notice of our intent to sue the […]
Breaking: Threat to nation’s strongest farm animal law deepens in U.S. Congress
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Whatever doubt there may have been before, the situation is now crystal clear. The battle over California’s Proposition 12 and the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (or some other approach to blocking Proposition 12 through the Farm Bill) has been joined, and we’re in the thick of […]
The number of U.S. mink fur farms plummets as consumers reject cruelty
[ad_1] By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson Fur production in the U.S. is plummeting, and that’s good news for animals. Every five years, as part of the U.S. Census, the U.S. Department of Agriculture releases data on mink farms in the country. The newly released numbers show that in 2017, 236 mink fur farms existed […]
These legislators stood up for animals and against dangerous EATS Act in U.S. Congress
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every year, our Humane Awards recognize elected officials who help animals through public policy efforts in the U.S. Congress. As sponsors of positive legislation, and as champions of strong regulatory reforms, these legislators are in the vanguard of the fight for creating more protections for animals. In addition […]
How animals would be impacted by U.S. federal funding package
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Ahead of a looming U.S. government shutdown, congressional leaders have unveiled the first of two packages of bills to keep federal government funded through September 30 (the end of fiscal year 2024). This first package of funding and directives for several agencies contains many key items with positive […]
Breaking: U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes to protect native carnivores on national wildlife refuges
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be proposing a rule that would ban predator control on the National Wildlife Refuge System. When finalized, this rule will be a huge victory for countless wildlife living on refuges. The National Wildlife Refuge System is home to […]
Inside a U.S. Foie Gras Farm: Ducks Force-Fed for Diseased Livers
[ad_1] Step inside a U.S. duck farm with Animal Equality’s International Director for Investigations. Here, you’ll discover how the foie gras industry force-feeds and slaughters animals for their fatty, diseased livers. My name is Sean, and I am the International Director of Investigations for Animal Equality. Today, I want to tell you about my first […]