Horrifying images caught on Ring camera and turned over to authorities; publicity and reward led to identification of perpetrator Washington D.C. — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy are proud to announce rewarding an Oklahoma woman $2,000 for definitive information that led to the identification of the individual seen in a video published … Read more
National Law Enforcement Council compels prosecution of Cody Roberts for high-level crime Washington, D.C. — The National Law Enforcement Council of Animal Wellness Action and the Animal Wellness Foundation called on Sublette County Sheriff K.C. Lehr and County Attorney Clayton Melinkovich to collaborate and advance a case of felony animal cruelty against a Wyoming man … Read more
Bust shines light on much-needed FIGHT Act in Congress to crack down on barbaric crime Turlock, CA — Animal Wellness Action praised the Turlock Police Department for arresting two people for multiple charges, including possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen loaded firearm, felons in possession of ammunition, possession of a controlled substance with a loaded … Read more
Press Release U.K. company joins Nike, Puma, New Balance, Diadora in shedding skins of wildlife Washington, D.C. — Citing concerns over “kangaroo population management practices, and population count discrepancies” in a commercial kill managed by the Australian government, soccer cleat maker Sokito announced today it will no longer use kangaroo leather in the production of its shoes. … Read more
Press Release Key bill provisions include giving Vermonters who do not hunt, fish, or trap a seat at the table when making wildlife policy decisions and banning use of dogs to hunt coyotes. Montpelier, VT — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, leading voices for animals in the United States, hosted … Read more
Condemnations of Cody Roberts must be backed up with common-sense policies Washington, D.C. — While animal-welfare groups today applauded Gov. Mark Gordon for expressing “outrage” about “reckless, thoughtless and heinous actions” from one individual, it is essential that the follow-up include practical legal reforms to prevent a recurrence of this kind of savagery. The governor … Read more
No exemption protects Daniel man who bound, tortured an adolescent wolf, including parading injured animal at area bar before killing it. Pinedale, WY — A legal analysis by the general counsel for two national animal-welfare groups says that contrary to news reports, no legal exemption shields Daniel, Wyo., resident and trucking-company owner Cody Roberts from … Read more
Animal Wellness Action says latest raid in New Jersey demonstrates underscores value for passage of new, sweeping federal FIGHT ACT led by New Jersey’s Cory Booker. New York — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded state and federal authorities for their collaborative work on the latest crackdown in New Jersey … Read more
Animal Wellness Action urges Sublette County Attorney and Sheriff to bring felony-level animal cruelty charges against perpetrator. Pinedale, WY — Animal welfare groups expressed revulsion and outrage in the wake of news concerning a Wyoming man who ran over a wolf with his snowmobile, taped its mouth shut, tormented it, and paraded the injured animal … Read more
Congress also considering landmark legislation to allow citizens to supplement federal law enforcement actions against criminal syndicates involved in staged animal fighting. Birmingham, AL — Animal Wellness Action today applauded officials for charging an Alabama man in connection to an illegal dogfighting ring he allegedly ran at three properties across the state. This is the … Read more
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