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Florida Residents: Urge the Governor to Sign the Bill to Protect Animals & Children From Cruelty
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (49+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals Florida Residents: Urge the Governor to Sign the Bill to Protect Animals & Children From Cruelty ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...
California Residents: Stop AB 1722: Protect Endangered Wildlife
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (40+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals California Residents: Stop AB 1722: Protect Endangered Wildlife You can support our work by donating ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...
New York Residents: Support a Ban on Cruel Leg-Gripping Traps
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (39+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals New York Residents: Support a Ban on Cruel Leg-Gripping Traps ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...
Iceland's Vulnerable Whales Face Agonizing Deaths as Hunts Resume in 2026
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (48+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals Iceland's Vulnerable Whales Face Agonizing Deaths as Hunts Resume in 2026 You can support our work by donating ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...
URGENT: Save Endangered Species in Guam by Protecting Their Habitat
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (44+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals URGENT: Save Endangered Species in Guam by Protecting Their Habitat You can support our work by donating ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...
Victory! Bills Threatening Mexican Wolf Recovery Fail in Arizona
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (261+ words) Persecution of Mexican gray wolves has driven them to near-extinction, and the onslaught has continued with legislative efforts to see them further harmed. Thankfully, three terrible bills that would have had devastating consequences for their recovery have failed in Arizona....
Victory! Iowa Governor Signs Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (372+ words) After years of advocacy and public pressure, Iowa has finally updated its animal cruelty laws, which we join with Animal Rescue League of Iowa in celebrating. Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed legislation making severe animal cruelty a felony on the…...
MEDIA RELEASE: Florida Man Charged With Poaching 13 Alligators Sentenced
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (465+ words) VIERA, Fla. (May 14, 2026) " In Defense of Animals decries the sentencing of Jacob Latreille, who was charged with three other men for poaching 13 alligators. On May 14, Latreille withdrew his guilty plea and entered a plea of nolo contendere for 14 felony counts…...
MEDIA RELEASE: Iowa Governor Signs Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (337+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa (May 12, 2026) " In Defense of Animals joins the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in applauding Gov. Kim Reynolds for signing legislation making animal cruelty a felony on the first offense. Until now, Iowa was the last state in…...
Rhode Island Residents: Support a Ban on Fur!
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (33+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals Rhode Island Residents: Support a Ban on Fur! ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS...