Landmark corporate shift follows yearslong animal welfare campaign; advocates now push for federal ban on kangaroo imports WASHINGTON, D.C – The Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action today announced a landmark achievement in animal welfare advocacy: as of Jan. 1, 2026, Adidas, New Balance, and ASICS have officially ceased using kangaroo leather in … Read more
Press Release HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Animal Wellness Action applauds the Harris County Sheriff’s Office for its rapid and decisive response to a report from Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) of alleged rooster fighting in Crosby, Texas, resulting in the discovery of hundreds of live roosters and numerous deceased birds at a property where … Read more
Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Showing that illegal animal fighting operations can be uncovered and dismantled anywhere in the United States, investigators with Animal Wellness Action and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) worked this weekend with law enforcement officials in Roosevelt County, N.M., and South Haven, Mich., to expose and shut down cockfighting operations in … Read more
Lawmakers cite planned animal testing phaseouts at FDA and other agencies as basis for reevaluating federal funding priorities across all federal health agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – A group of 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, led by senior members of the Energy and Commerce Committee Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) and Nanette Barragán … Read more
Napa, Calif. — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy commended the Napa County Board of Supervisors for its unanimous passage of a new ordinance that will significantly tighten rooster ownership regulations across unincorporated areas of the county. The ordinance is designed to curb public nuisances, deter illegal cockfighting activity, and protect community … Read more
Bipartisan coalition launches renewed effort to ban intentional use of snowmobiles and other vehicles to run down wolves, coyotes, and wildlife on federal lands WASHINGTON — In a bipartisan effort to curb extreme cruelty to wildlife on federal lands, Reps. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., today introduced the … Read more
House can now complete Congressional directive requiring FDA to implement the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Republicans and Democrats have united to pass the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, S.355, reaffirming strong bipartisan support for the government-wide shift toward modern, human-relevant technologies. The bill was introduced by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., … Read more
The new law will allow schools to offer plant-based milks to all kids and to require plant-based options for kids who formally request it Washington, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Switch4Good today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of S. 222, a bipartisan bill that incorporates core provisions … Read more
ANTIGO, WI — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today announced a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the poacher responsible for shooting an American white pelican now in recovery at the Raptor Education Group, Inc. (REGI) in Antigo, Wisconsin. Earlier this month, REGI admitted a severely … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action today applauded the MSPCA-Angell Law Enforcement and the Massachusetts State Police for executing a warrant as part of a successful investigation that led to the seizure of more than 60 birds from a suspected cockfighting operation in Springfield, Mass. “The MSPCA action sends a clear message that the Commonwealth will … Read more