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 Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office for Swift Action Against Illegal Cockfighting Operation Read More » June 2, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office for Breaking Up Suspected Cockfighting Operation Near Lodi Read More » May 29, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Nye County Authorities for Major Cockfighting Bust Involving Weapons, Cockfighting blades and Hundreds of Birds Read More » May 28, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Connecticut Law Enforcement for Cockfighting Raid in Tolland Read More » May 18, 2026
Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action reacts to the decision to send the Farm Bill back to the Rules Committee for further work Read More » April 29, 2026
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Federal Sentencing in Indiana Dogfighting Ring, Calls for Passage of FIGHT Act to Restrict Animal Fighting Networks Read More » April 14, 2026