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California called “cockfighting mecca” in U.S., with organizers raising tens of thousands of birds for fights in and out of the U.S., according to a new investigative report Read More » November 23, 2021
British Columbia’s Action to Shut Down Dangerous Mink Farms Applauded by Animal Wellness Groups Read More » November 5, 2021
Groups Offer $5,000 Reward for Arrest of Cockfighters Following Federal Indictments in Alabama Friday Read More » November 1, 2021
U.S. Department of Justice Arrests Alabama Cockfighter Brent Easterling and Six Other Family Members for Involvement in A Range of Illegal Fighting Ventures Read More » October 29, 2021
State Judge Issues “Dramatic Decision” in Striking Down Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Read More » October 22, 2021
Animal Wellness Action’s Lobbying Yields Record Breaking Funding for Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act Read More » October 20, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Petition from Puerto Rico Political Leaders to Hear Appeal Challenging Federal Anti-Cockfighting Law Read More » October 13, 2021
Wildlife Conservationists Ask Court to Issue Immediate Injunction Against November Wisconsin Wolf Hunt and Deny Hunting Group Intervention Read More » October 13, 2021
Paul, Booker, Braun, Lujan, and Kennedy Introduce FDA Modernization Act to Eliminate Animal Testing Requirement for All New Drug Development Protocols Read More » October 7, 2021
Sens. Lee, Booker, Paul, Warren, and Gillibrand Applauded for Introducing OFF Act to Reform USDA’s Runaway Checkoff Programs Read More » September 28, 2021
More than 50 Members of Congress Call on CDC to Lift Dog Import Suspension from 113 Countries Read More » September 27, 2021
Broad Coalition of Maine-Based Organizations Urges Voters to Reject Question 3 Read More » September 27, 2021
Animal Wellness Action Endorses Federal Legislation to Protect Law Enforcement Animals Read More » June 26, 2026
Wayne Pacelle Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman for Omitting Repeal of Prop 12, Question 3 from Draft Farm bill Read More » June 23, 2026
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
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office for Swift Action Against Illegal Cockfighting Operation Read More » June 2, 2026
