State Legislation /
The 2024 Illinois Humane Scorecard is here, and your legislators’ results are in!
This November, every State House seat and 23 out of 59 State Senate seats are on the ballot in Illinois. Every election has profound impacts on animal protection, and as such, it has never been more important to head to the ballot box fully equipped with the facts. In the 2024 legislative session, did your legislators stand up for animals?
Farm Animals, Ballot Measures /
In significant win, court upholds Massachusetts farm animal protection law
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
Solidarity at D.C. animal advocacy conference shows the power of our cause
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
This past weekend we held our Taking Action for Animals conference just outside of Washington, D.C., with over 450 advocates who came from all over the country to attend. At a time that may feel divisive and politically uncertain, this event was a testament to the dedication and steadfast unity that the cause of animal protection rallies.
Wildlife /
Some progress for protecting animals on Alaska’s national preserves—but not nearly enough
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Update: On January 20, 2025, President Trump ordered the National Park Service to rescind this rule via executive order.
The U.S. National Park Service has finalized a rule that bans using bait such as piles of donuts, dog food and meat scraps to attract and subsequently kill brown and black bears on Alaska’s national preserves.
Equines, Federal Legislation /
In a win for animals, U.S. Supreme Court leaves Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act intact
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Wildlife /
Inside Alaska’s scapegoat killing of grizzly bears
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Under the guise of conservation, Alaska wildlife officials have recently killed 175 grizzly bears, including at least 20 cubs, as well as 19 wolves and five black bears. The method of choice has largely been to shoot them from helicopters and airplanes.
Animals in Research, Equines, Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Wildlife, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
A game-changing Taking Action for Animals conference is coming up. Register now.
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
We all make decisions every day that impact animals, from the food we eat to the products we purchase to our entertainment choices. Often, the first step toward changing the world for animals is to recognize the importance of our individual decisions. The very next step is becoming savvy about saving animals through systemic reform, learning how to protect the animals in our larger communities.
Farm Animals /
Breaking: We’re asking the SEC to investigate world's largest meat company's animal welfare promises
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Federal Legislation, State Legislation /
USDA Secretary’s support for factory farming cruelty is an insult to animals and voters
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Animals in Research, Federal Legislation, In the News /
Breaking: Inotiv to pay historic $35 million in case involving thousands of beagles
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
Farm Animals, Pets & Cruelty, Action Alerts, Federal Legislation /
Breaking: Proposed Farm Bill would create a nightmare for animals
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
The Farm Bill, a legislative package the U.S. Congress approves every five years or so to govern agricultural and food programs, has the potential to instill animal welfare and sustainability into food practices for years to come. Instead, the 2024 Farm Bill just approved in the House Agriculture Committee would undo so much progress made for animal welfare, threaten public health and create a nightmare for countless animals.
Animals in Research, Action Alerts /
We’re calling on the FDA to save animals by modernizing drug testing
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block
