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ALDF(dot)org Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund in celebrating National Justice for Animals Week, February 22 - 28! Watch Adam's StoryALDF is dedicated to raising public awareness nationwide about how to report animal abuse and how to work within your community to create stronger laws and assure tough enforcement. Join us, and take a stand ag… read more

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One week ago today, a pet chimpanzee critically injured a woman -- all but tearing off her hands and face -- and the chimp was killed by police. It's a tragedy for the human and non-human victims, and Congress is scheduled to vote today on a bill that will prevent these attacks from happening in the future. Chimpanzees and other primates belong in … read more

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The current U.S. financial crisis has the potential to grow into a serious animal welfare issue, warns Executive Vice President of ASPCA Programs, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski. As households across the country are caught in the economic downturn, an estimated 500,000 to one million cats and dogs are at risk of becoming homeless. “According to natio… read more

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Check out idausa(dot)org!!!!!! “The question we ask today is not whether our government is too big or too small, but whether it works… Where the answer is no, programs will end.” President Barack Obama Inaugural Address—January 20, 2009 animals leavingIt is said that opportun… read more

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Support IDA's Guardian Campaign By Assisting Community Spay/Neuter Efforts Throughout The Month of February, And Especially On Spay Day USA, February 24 In Defense of Animals is all about promoting responsible animal guardianship, and nothing says "I'm a responsible guardian" better than a spayed or neutered companion animal, with tags and microch… read more