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Fur-Free First Lady

Among our high hopes for the incoming administration is that Mrs. Obama chooses a fur-free inauguration. 

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Ready to Rally?

This Saturday animal advocates will gather at Petlands around the nation to urge the chain to stop supporting puppy mills. Find a rally» 

News

Boycott Bandwagon
A record number of consumers and businesses put their dollars to work in 2008 to oppose Canada's annual baby seal kill. Money talks» | What you can do»

More is More
For the first time in years, the USDA released more comprehensive information about how many animals are used in research—and the numbers are growing. Do the math» 

EU Bans Dog, Cat Fur
The European Union will enact a ban on the import, export, and trade of dog and cat fur in the new year. Fur-free» | Get the report»

A Welcome End
The nation's largest veal producer made good on its promise to phase out crates for calves, calling the structures "inhumane and archaic." Crate-free»

Seize an Opportunity to Do Good
Approximately 55 dogs and four horses were seized from an Indiana property where a woman's troubled puppy business left many of the animals in poor health and dim circumstances. More»

Blog

Talk Back: Senior Pets, Part 2
Your responses to the story of Granny Annie, a venerable 3-legged Boston Terrier, continue to roll in, with many of you sharing your own experiences with senior pets... More»
Jan. 9, 2009, 2:52 p.m.

See You at Petland
It's not often you can pencil "saving puppies" into your weekend plans, but here's an opportunity. Advocates will gather Saturday to help spread the truth about puppy mill cruelty and to ask Petland to stop selling puppies... More»
Jan. 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Now Showing: Cruelty
Adam Liptak in today’s New York Times wrote a measured piece about the legal brouhaha over a 1999 law to ban the commercial sale of videos depicting extreme and illegal acts of animal cruelty. These people should find no defense in the First Amendment... More»
Jan. 6, 2009, 5 p.m.

 Help Put an End to Trophy Hunting
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Get Crafty
Make a valentine for a chained dog»

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cruelty-free? 
Make the leap» 

Pet Tip

Financial Aid
Having trouble affording your pet's care? Look to these groups for help.
Where to turn»

Did you know?
One in four shelter dogs are purebred, and breed-specific rescue groups abound. Learn more»

Adopt a Pet
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Young Voices

Seal Savers
New York third-graders put their creativity to work to help stop Canada's commercial seal slaughter. Ready to wear» 



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