Farm Animals /
Major U.S. Supreme Court ruling expected any day on animal welfare
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife /
This is no time to strip endangered species protections from grizzly bears
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
After teetering on the brink of extinction, the grizzly bear population in the United States finally began to recover, thanks to the Endangered Species Act. Currently, grizzly bears are classified as “threatened” with extinction. But now that could change for some of them.
This week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that certain populations of grizzly bears warrant a status review. This means that the federal government will consider removing Endangered Species Act protections from these grizzly bears.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation /
2022 in review: How did your Members of Congress score on animal protection issues?
Today, I’m pleased to share our Humane Scorecard for the second session of the 117th Congress, a strong reflection of the success of our animal protection agenda in 2022. The scorecard tracks key co-sponsorships, votes and other animal-friendly actions by federal lawmakers. It’s more than just an accountability tool, however. It creates greater awareness and incentives for further commitment, and we’re heartened that so many legislators work hard to achieve a high score.
Equines, Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
As Biden delivers State of the Union address, we’re urging 6 priorities for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech marks a midway point in his term, and for us, an opportunity to assess the administration’s animal protection priorities.
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Life or death for wolves hinges on state management plans
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, Action Alerts /
Europe’s largest hunting fair opens, despite dangers faced by wildlife worldwide
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Despite ecological devastation, habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and all the other threats that undermine the ability of wild animals to survive in their natural habitats, Europe’s largest hunting fair opened this week in Dortmund, Germany.
Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
You can help pass state laws to create a more humane world for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation /
Judge rules that NIH’s refusal to move chimps from a New Mexico laboratory to Chimp Haven sanctuary violates federal law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Pets & Cruelty, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, Issue Areas /
New Animal Welfare Act regulations would improve the lives of so many animals in need
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: Big step forward in fight to ban extremely cruel hunting methods
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
In 2022, we kept working to create a kinder world for farmed animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We were nervous and excited as we gathered outside the Supreme Court of the United States on the morning of a day we won't ever forget, Oct. 11, 2022. The court was about to hear arguments about Proposition 12, a landmark law passed by California voters in 2018 to improve the treatment of pigs, calves and chickens raised for food and now being challenged by the pork industry. We had worked hard to pass the law.
