BINGHAMPTON, NY – Today Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY-22, in recognition of her solid advocacy for horses, dogs, wildlife, and other animals at risk of cruelty. She’s one of the leaders on animal welfare in the U.S. House. She also was a leader on efforts to emerging viruses spawned at … Read more
BRADENTON, FL – Today Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., because of his outstanding advocacy on animal welfare issues, including his efforts to end horse slaughter and repeal animal testing mandates at the FDA. “Congressman Buchanan takes on the biggest animal welfare problems in the nation and typically he gets his … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today Animal Wellness Action announced its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-PA-1st, because of his outstanding advocacy on animal welfare issues, including his efforts to crack down on puppy mills, to halt the trade in kangaroo skins for athletic shoes, and the abuse of big cats and primates for the pet trade. “Congressman … Read more
DOTHAN, AL – Today, Animal Wellness Action, a Washington, D.C. non-profit focused on promoting legal standards to halt cruelty and to enforce those laws, formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., for re-election to Alabama’s Second Congressional District seat. “We are proud to endorse Barry Moore for Congress and applaud his tireless work for animals … Read more
Euthanasia of famed NYC carriage horse completes tragic saga of abuse and neglect, calling entire industry into further shame New York – As New York City mourns the loss of Ryder, a beloved carriage horse, with a public protest today of his alleged abuse and death, leaders from two animal groups are expressing deep sadness … Read more
Pittsburgh, PA — This week, Animal Wellness Action, a nonpartisan animal welfare organization committed to promoting legal protections for animals and enforcing anti-cruelty laws, announced a $250,000 advertising campaign highlighting cruel animal experiments Dr. Oz and his research team conducted between 1989 and 2010 at the University of Columbia. The mistreatment was severe enough to … Read more
Needless and cruel animal testing and extreme hog confinement
can no longer withstand scrutiny
New Haven, CT – Today, Animal Wellness Action, a Washington, D.C. non-profit focused on promoting legal standards to halt cruelty and to enforce those laws, formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., the chair of the House Appropriations Committee, for re-election to the U.S House of Representatives. “Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro is one of the leading … Read more
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Today, Animal Wellness Action, a Washington, D.C. non-profit focused on promoting legal standards to halt cruelty and to enforce those laws, formally endorsed U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., for re-election to the U.S House of Representatives. “The animals have no stronger ally and advocate than Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky,” said Wayne Pacelle, president at … Read more
KNOXVILLE, TN – Today, Animal Wellness Action, a Washington, D.C. non-profit focused on promoting legal standards to halt cruelty and to enforce those laws, formally endorsed U.S. Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Knoxville, and Diana Harshbarger, R-Kingsport, for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. “We are proud to endorse Tim Burchett and Diana Harshbarger for Congress and … Read more