WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy expressed deep sadness over the loss of one of history’s greatest moral voices for animals. Dr. Jane Goodall passed away at age 91 after a lifetime devoted to promoting better understanding of animals. “Jane Goodall taught us first to understand animals,” … Read more
At a time when FDA and NIH are seeking to phase out testing on beagles and other animals, the Ridglan Farm operation is archaic, supplying beagles to laboratories BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. – Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today commended the Wisconsin State Veterinary Examining Board for unanimously voting to suspend the … Read more
Press Statement EXPERT INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE KENDALL COUNTY, Ill. — Animal Wellness Action and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK) commended the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office for executing a major operation that resulted in the recovery of more than 400 fighting birds and the arrest of three individuals in connection with an alleged cockfighting enterprise in Little … Read more
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — Animal Wellness Action, along with the Center for a Humane Economy, today applauds the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office and its partners for successfully dismantling a criminal cockfighting operation in Piñon Hills, seizing dozens of birds, weapons, and other evidence of illegal activity. This enforcement action underscores the continuing commitment of … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy will host a free, one-night-only online screening and discussion of the documentary Chasing Roo on Thursday, Sept. 25, 8–9:30 p.m. ET, as part of their ongoing campaign to end the commercial killing of kangaroos for their skins. The exclusive event comes as global athletic-wear giants—including Adidas, Nike, … Read more
Organization notes that Texas is a hot spot for cockfighting with its border with Mexico and three states (LA, NM, OK) that were the last states to outlaw the practice WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today commended the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Laredo Police Department Special Operations … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) announced today that the organizations have been granted intervenor status in the lawsuit recently filed by the Trump administration to gut a series of immensely popular hen-welfare laws. Not only do animal welfare groups unanimously oppose this outrageous legal action, but … Read more
Tigers are not pets or performers, and the probabilities are not in your favor if you have long-running interactions with tigers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy today expressed condolences to the family of Ryan Easley, who died while working at his Growler Pines Tiger Preserve in Choctaw … Read more
WASHINGTON, D.c. – Animal Wellness Action today commended the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association for formally endorsing the bipartisan FIGHT Act (Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Animal Trafficking Act, H.R. 3946 / S.1454)—landmark legislation designed to give law enforcement the tools it needs to dismantle organized dogfighting and cockfighting operations nationwide. In a letter to Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, the Association spotlighted … Read more
Animal Wellness Action applauds Oklahoma Ethics Commission for disbanding DeVore-created pro-cockfighting organization and fines the group $10,000 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oklahoma’s leading public advocate for cockfighting has run into legal trouble with two Oklahoma enforcement entities — with the McIntosh County District Attorney filing charges against Anthony DeVore for illegal cockfighting activities and the Oklahoma Ethics Commission meting out … Read more