Senators Introduce FIGHT Act to Enhance Enforcement and Crack Down on Dogfighting, Cockfighting, and Other Closely Associated Crimes Read More » May 10, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Says Derby Deaths Are ‘Wake Call’ and Require ‘Reset’ for American Horseracing Read More » May 9, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Calls on Churchill Downs to Scratch Lord Miles from Derby Because His Trainer Has Already Lost Two Horses This Week Read More » May 4, 2023
Escobar Introduces Landmark Federal Legislation to Ban Extreme Confinement of Pigs in Gestation Crates Read More » May 2, 2023
Animal Wellness Action and Center for a Humane Economy Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Recognition of Natalie Ahwesh Read More » April 26, 2023
House Lawmakers Introduce FIGHT Act to Crack Down on Rampant and Illegal Dogfighting and Cockfighting Throughout the U.S. Read More » April 20, 2023
Animal Groups Call on Governor to Stop Tolerating Organized Crimes Conducted at Cockfighting Complexes Throughout Kentucky Read More » April 20, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office for Making Arrests in Cockfighting Case Read More » April 18, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Says Mass Shooting at Cockfight Was Inevitable Outcome of Inattention by Political Leaders and Law Enforcement to the Violent, Widespread Practice in Hawaii Read More » April 16, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Statement on Reinstatement of Job and Pay for Guam Law Enforcement Officer Captured on Videos Committing Felony Animal Fighting Offenses Under Federal Law Read More » April 14, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Statement on Fiery Deaths of 18,000 Dairy Cows Inside Factory Farm Read More » April 14, 2023
Animal Wellness Action Applauds St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for Cockfighting Bust, Notes Link Between Animal Fighting and Drug Crimes Read More » June 23, 2026
Statement from Wayne Pacelle, President of Animal Wellness Action, on the Death of a Teenager During a Horse Carriage Ride in Central Park Read More » June 18, 2026
Statement from Wayne Pacelle, President, Animal Wellness Action, on the fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel harness racing facility Read More » June 17, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Oklahoma City Police Department for Cockfighting Arrest and Felony Charges Read More » June 15, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Urges Felony Animal Cruelty Charges After Alleged Abandonment of Hundreds of Fighting Roosters in North Carolina Read More » June 12, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office for Cockfighting Bust In Edinburg, Texas Read More » June 11, 2026