Critical insights at the intersection of animals and politics
Brent Easterling Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison, Tyler Easterling Gets 20 Months, for operating fight pits, illegally possessing thousands of fighting birds, and trafficking in fighting birds and implements Montgomery, Alabama — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and allied groups congratulated federal prosecutors for securing federal prison time for major cockfighting operators from Verbena, Alabama for their … Read more
Legislation Now Awaits President Biden With “Tiger King” and other cub-petting enthusiasts in jail, the Congress closes out abuse of dangerous big cats in our communities Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, today by Unanimous Consent, completing Congressional work on the subject four months after the House … Read more
Press Release LOS ANGELES, CA – The Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, and Animal Wellness Foundation commended the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks for voting to not renew its contract with the Griffiths Park Pony Rides, a controversial attraction that has been opposed by local advocates for the way its animals … Read more
Gifts in Honor / Memory Honor a loved one — including your beloved pets — by donating to help create a better life for animals. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your loss. You can honor the life and memory of your loved one or a beloved pet with a dedicated gift. It will support … Read more
Gifts from a Donor Advised Fund You can request grants to the Center for a Humane Economy directly from your DAF. What is a Donor-Advised Fund? A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. When you contribute cash, securities, or other … Read more
Gifts from Your IRA It’s easy and smart to donate from your individual retirement account. There are two easy ways you can use your individual retirement account (IRA) to support animals. 1 Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) From Your IRA If you are 70½ or older and have an IRA, you may be able … Read more
Gifts of Stock You can use stock to support Animal Wellness Action. You or your broker can transfer shares through electronic transfer using our Depository Trust Company (DTC) number and account number to ensure delivery. To receive that number, please email us using the form below. Thank you for your interest in supporting AWA with … Read more
Gifts of Cash Financial support by check or money order is a direct way to support our work. It keeps us nimble and at the ready when animals are in crisis. You are welcome to mail your donation as well. Help us know who our supporters are by printing and returning this optional downloadable form … Read more
Donate Monthly Animals are in danger. We need your support now — more than ever — to save them. Join our Animal Wellness Ambassadors Circle! Thank you for joining people across the country and around the world who are supporting our fight for change for animals. Your monthly contribution will be put to work immediately … Read more
Mobile, Ala. – This week, the University of South Alabama (USA) student organization Animal Rights Alliance received guest speaker and Mobile native Marty Irby at a special event, where Irby spoke about animal protection issues and lobbying for animals in our nation’s capital. Irby is the executive director at Animal Wellness Action and a senior … Read more