Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 1:57 AM

Will You Help Animals by Making a Plan to Vote?

Will You Help Animals by Making a Plan to Vote?  Dear John,  The election is just around the corner, and your vote can be incredibly important for animals!  Your legislators at the federal, state, and local levels make crucial policy decisions about everything from improving welfare standards for fa…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Call on Congress to Include Animal Welfare Improvements in 2023 Farm Bill

Call on Congress to Include Animal Welfare Improvements in 2023 Farm Bill Dear John,  In 2023, Congress must pass a new Farm Bill, as it is required to do every five years. The Farm Bill is a massive piece of legislation covering a vast range of programs in agriculture and other sectors.  AWI is al…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

September 22, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Encourage the Dairy Industry to Strengthen and Enforce Their Animal Welfare Standards

Encourage the Dairy Industry to Strengthen and Enforce Their Animal Welfare Standards Dear John,    Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) is an industry program that provides audits and certifications for dairy producers and processors based on standards in five categories, including anima…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 10:04 PM

Help Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Federal Public Lands

Ban Wildlife Killing Contests on Federal Public Lands Dear John,   Every year, thousands of wild animals across the US are slaughtered in wildlife killing contests. These contests are organized events in which participants compete to kill animals within a certain timeframe. Cash or prizes are typi…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Urge the USDA to Finalize Organic Animal Welfare Standards

Support Higher Standards for Organic Animal Products by Submitting a Comment to the USDA! Dear John,   Thanks to members like you making your voices heard, the US Department of Agriculture is proposing to reinstate regulations, withdrawn by the previous administration, which would lead to significa…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Urge Indonesia's President to Protect Endangered Orangutans

Urge Indonesia's President to Protect Endangered Orangutans Dear John,   Orangutans, the only wild great ape species found in Asia, are under serious threat due to habitat loss, illegal killing, the pet trade, and wildfires used to clear land for agricultural and pulpwood production. Orangutans are…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 5:16 PM

Exotic Animals Don't Belong in Circuses

Urge Congress to Support Ban on Exotic Animals in Circuses! Dear John,  Wild animals used in traveling shows are confined, deprived, and punished for human entertainment. It's time to end this exploitative and inhumane practice, and ban the use of exotic animals in circuses.  A federal bill reintro…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Tell Congress that Whales Do Not Belong in Captivity!

Tell Congress that Whales Do Not Belong in Captivity! Dear John,  The Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act (H.R.8514/S.4740) would phase out the captivity of orcas (also known as killer whales), beluga whales, pilot whales, and false killer whales. Specifically, it would prohibit th…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 7:24 PM

Tell the Norwegian Government to Halt Cruel Research on Minke Whales!

Tell the Norwegian Government to Halt Cruel Research on Minke Whales!  Dear John,   Despite an unsuccessful testing season last year, the Norwegian government has once again approved an experiment that involves the dangerous capture and cruel handling of minke whales for auditory evoked potential…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Last Chance: Take Action to Support Strong Protections for Birds

One Week Left to Take Action for Birds! Dear John,   There's less than a week left to make your voice heard! The USDA has proposed regulations to extend Animal Welfare Act protection to birds in exhibits and the pet trade, where many have been denied basic needs and subjected to mistreatment.  How…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 9:16 AM

Deadline Extended: Tell the USDA You Support Strong Protections for Birds

Tell the USDA You Support Strong Protections for Birds Dear John,   After 20 years, two lawsuits, and prodding from Congress, the USDA has proposed regulations to extend Animal Welfare Act protection to birds in exhibits and the pet trade, where many have been denied basic needs and subjected to m…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 9:20 AM

Protect Wild Horses from Brutal Helicopter Roundups

  Protect Wild Horses from Brutal Helicopter Roundups   Dear John,    During a recent Bureau of Land Management roundup of wild horses in the Pancake Complex in Nevada, a colt broke his leg while being relentlessly chased …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 9:19 AM

Save Donkeys from the Brutal Skin Trade

  Save Donkeys from the Brutal Skin Trade   Dear John,    Donkeys are valued and trusted companions around the world, yet these animals are being slaughtered in huge numbers due to the growing demand for ejiao (pronounced …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Birds Are Entitled to Protection Under the AWA: Urge the USDA to Adopt New Regulations

  Tell the USDA You Support Strong Protections for Birds   Dear John,    After 20 years, two lawsuits, and prodding from Congress, the USDA has proposed regulations to extend Animal Welfare Act protection to birds in exhib…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Support Federal Funding for Beaver Coexistence

  Support Federal Funding for Beaver Coexistence   Dear John,    Once trapped to near extinction for their fur, beavers have recolonized streams throughout the country. They fell trees for food and building materials, and …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Urge Congress to Protect Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales

  Ask Congress to Support the Right Whale Coexistence Act   Dear John,    With fewer than 340 individuals remaining, North Atlantic right whales are in serious jeopardy of extinction, largely due to entanglement in fishing…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Ask Congress to Make USDA Do Its Job!

  Ask Congress to Make USDA Do Its Job!   Dear John,    For too long, the US Department of Agriculture has failed the animals Congress intended to protect under the Animal Welfare Act.   Due to loopholes and lackluster en…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 10:18 AM

Urge Your Legislators to Support Marine Mammal Stranding Response Efforts

  Act Now to Ensure Congress Provides Funding for Marine Mammal Rescue and Incident Response Research   Dear John,    Marine mammals face many threats, including chemical and noise pollution, habitat degradation, harassmen…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Join Petition to Halt Devastating Wild Horse Roundup

  Join Petition to Halt Devastating Wild Horse Roundup   Dear John,    The largest roundup in US history is presently underway in Wyoming. The Bureau of Land Management--the federal agency that manages the vast majority of…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 10:19 AM

COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act

  COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act Dear John,    Last week, AWI and its allies petitioned the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to list American mink in trade as an injuri…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 9:19 AM

It's Time for Congress to Pass the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act

  It's Time for Congress to Pass the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Dear John,    Sharks are often sensationalized and portrayed as super-predators we should fear. In reality, sharks are not monsters, but apex predators t…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Primates Don't Belong in People's Houses

  Primates Don't Belong in People's Houses   Dear John,    Since the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) was introduced in May, it has acquired support from dozens of members of Congress. It also received a hear…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 9:17 AM

Urge Congress to End the Abusive Practice of Soring Horses

  Urge Congress to End the Abusive Practice of Soring Horses   Dear John,    "Soring," which involves intentionally inflicting pain on a horse's hooves and front limbs to produce an exaggerated high-stepping gait known as …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Speak Out Against Norwegian Whaling

  Speak Out Against Norwegian Whaling Dear John,    The 2021 Norwegian whaling season was the deadliest in five years, with 575 minke whales killed. Despite this, Norway has seen a continuous drop in domestic demand for wh…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 7, 2021 at 10:19 AM

Tell Secretary Vilsack - Tokitae Needs Help NOW!

  Tell Secretary Vilsack - Tokitae Needs Help NOW!   Dear John,    Toki (also known as Tokitae or Lolita) has been languishing in a tiny tank at Miami Seaquarium (MSQ) for over 50 years. She is one of two captive orcas in …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 6, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Join Petition to Halt Devastating Wild Horse Roundup

  Join Petition to Halt Devastating Wild Horse Roundup   Dear John,    The Bureau of Land Management--the federal agency that manages the vast majority of America's wild horses--is gearing up for what would likely be the l…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

October 4, 2021 at 8:38 PM

Take Action For Farm Animals During Fire Prevention Week

  Take Action For Farm Animals During Fire Prevention Week   Dear John,    This Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded of the millions of farm animals that have tragically lost their lives in barn fires. Trapped inside burn…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

September 16, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Call on Congress to Stop the Slaughter of American Horses

  Call on Congress to Stop the Slaughter of American Horses   Dear John,    The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 3355 and S. 2732, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Jan Schakowsk…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 26, 2021 at 10:52 AM

Gray Wolves Are Being Slaughtered - Please Ask Interior Secretary Haaland to Protect Them

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Gray Wolves Are Being Slaughtered - Please Ask Interior Secretary Haaland to Protect Them   Dear John,    Despite the opposition of scientists, tribes, and other…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Keep Wildlife Refuges Safe for All Animals

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Keep Wildlife Refuges Safe for All Animals   Dear John,    The stated mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) is to conserve land and water for the…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Help Stop the Use of a Cruel Poison to Kill Wildlife

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Help Stop the Use of a Cruel Poison to Kill Wildlife   Dear John,    Over 1.5 million animals were reportedly killed by the USDA's Wildlife Services program last…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

July 22, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Act Now to Protect Primates from the Cruel Pet Trade

  Act Now to Protect Primates from the Cruel Pet Trade   Dear John,    Nonhuman primates are not pets. They are highly intelligent and typically social wild animals whose basic needs cannot be met when kept in a home. To b…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

July 15, 2021 at 10:20 PM

Ask Congress to Put an End to Large Factory Farms!

  Ask Congress to Put an End to Large Factory Farms!   Dear John,    Each year, over 9 billion farm animals are slaughtered in the United States for food. The vast majority of these animals are raised in concentrated anima…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

July 7, 2021 at 11:17 AM

COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act

  COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act Dear John,    COVID-19 has not only hit humanity hard; it has also devastated mink confined on fur farms across the globe; millions have di…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 28, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Urge Congress to Include Anti-Horse Slaughter Language in Transportation Bill

  Urge Congress to Include Anti-Horse Slaughter Language in Transportation Bill Dear John,    Reps. Troy Carter (D-LA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Dina Titus (D-NV), John Katko (R-NY), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Vern Buchanan (R-F…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 24, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Urge the United Kingdom to End Its Fur Trade

  Urge the United Kingdom to End Its Fur Trade Dear John,    In a welcome move, the United Kingdom is evaluating how to further strengthen its animal welfare standards. As part of the process, it is seeking input from the …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 23, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Keep Pets From Winding Up in Labs

  Keep Pets From Winding Up in Labs Dear John,    US Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) have reintroduced the Pet Safety and Protection Act (PSPA), H.R. 3187, which would permanently end the ability o…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 10, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Tell the USDA Not to Speed Up Pig Slaughter Lines

  Tell the USDA Not to Speed Up Pig Slaughter Lines Dear John,    No animal should be made to suffer at the slaughterhouse. Federal law dictates that animals such as pigs be handled humanely at slaughter. But a 2019 rule a…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 8, 2021 at 12:18 PM

Let's Make the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law This Year

  Let's Make the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law This Year Dear John,    The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed the US House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan majority in late 2020, thanks in large part to the efforts …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 5, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Revive Animal Welfare Standards in the Organic Program!

  Revive Animal Welfare Standards in the Organic Program! Dear John,    In 2018, the Trump administration withdrew a regulation meant to establish welfare standards for animals on organic farms. Among the improvements that…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 10:18 AM

Congress Must Act to Protect Wildlife and Avert Future Pandemics

  Congress Must Act to Protect Wildlife and Avert Future Pandemics Dear John,    As the world continues to struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers are not only responding to the toll of the current crisis--the…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Call on Congress to Stop the Slaughter of American Horses

  Call on Congress to Stop the Slaughter of American Horses Dear John,    The Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act, H.R. 3355, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and V…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 29, 2021 at 9:19 PM

Revive Animal Welfare Standards in the Organic Program!

  Revive Animal Welfare Standards in the Organic Program! Dear John,    In 2018, the Trump administration withdrew a regulation meant to establish welfare standards for animals on organic farms. Among the improvements that…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 27, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Save Wild Horses from Devastating Government Roundup

  Save Wild Horses from Devastating Government Roundup Dear John,    The Bureau of Land Management--the federal agency that manages most of America's wild horses--is proposing to dramatically reduce the number of iconic wi…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 24, 2021 at 11:20 AM

It's Time for Congress to Pass the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act

  It's Time for Congress to Pass the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act Dear John,    Sharks are often sensationalized--portrayed as super-predators we should fear. In reality, sharks are not monsters, but apex predators that…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Let's Make the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law This Year

  Let's Make the Big Cat Public Safety Act Law This Year Dear John,    The Big Cat Public Safety Act passed the US House of Representatives by a strong bipartisan majority in late 2020, thanks in large part to the efforts …

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 12, 2021 at 10:21 AM

Tell Norwegian Government Not to Experiment on Minke Whales!

  Tell Norwegian Government Not to Experiment on Minke Whales!   Dear John,    Mattilsynet--the Norwegian Food Safety Authority--has approved noise experiments on wild minke whales. The experiments are due to start soon an…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 11:19 PM

Bill to Address Child/Animal Abuse Needs Your Help!

  Bill to Address Child/Animal Abuse Needs Your Help!   Dear John,    The link between animal abuse and the abuse of spouses and partners, children, and the elderly is well established. In a violent household, companion an…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 8:19 PM

COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act

  COVID Outbreaks on Mink Farms Threaten Animals and People: Urge Congress to Act Dear John,    COVID-19 has not only hit humanity hard; it has also devastated mink confined on fur farms across the globe; millions have di…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute

  Animal Welfare Institute · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 10:20 AM

Urge USDA to Finalize Rule to Protect Horses from Abuse

  Urge USDA to Finalize Rule to Protect Horses from Abuse Dear John,    In January 2017, shortly before President Obama left office, the US Department of Agriculture, under Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, issued a ru…

See More from Animal Welfare Institute