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Paul Barthel

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ALBANY - Protesters marched from West Capitol Park to Swinburne Park in Albany on Saturday to kick off a broader March to Abolish Animal Testing organized by nonprofit animal rights organization PETA.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/march-to-abolish-animal-testing-begins-in-albany","title":"March to abolish animal testing begins in Albany","summary":"ALBANY - Protesters marched from West Capitol Park to Swinburne Park in Albany on Saturday to kick off a broader March to Abolish Animal Testing organized by nonprofit animal rights organization PETA.","date_modified":"2026-09-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/1-dog-dead-15-others-without-food-and-water-rescued-during-anima","html_content":"

NEED TO KNOW

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A sweeping animal cruelty investigation at a Bandera County wildlife sanctuary uncovered dead animals and led to the seizure of more than 100 others Friday.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-cruelty-case-uncovers-over-20-dead-animals-in-bandera-coun","title":"Animal cruelty case uncovers over 20 dead animals in Bandera Coun","summary":"A sweeping animal cruelty investigation at a Bandera County wildlife sanctuary uncovered dead animals and led to the seizure of more than 100 others Friday.","date_modified":"2026-09-07T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/19-animals-rescued-from-sweltering-heat-inside-the-garage","html_content":"

On September 2, Houston SPCA cruelty investigators and law enforcement discovered 17 dogs confined in cages in a garage, along with an American alligator and an albino red-eared slider.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/19-animals-rescued-from-sweltering-heat-inside-the-garage","title":"19 Animals Rescued from Sweltering Heat Inside theGarage","summary":"On September 2, Houston SPCA cruelty investigators and law enforcement discovered 17 dogs confined in cages in a garage, along with an American alligator and an albino red-eared slider.","date_modified":"2026-09-02T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/selling-hundreds-of-puppies-puppy-boutique-sold-hundreds-of-puppi","html_content":"

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has sued Quality Canines Inc., a pet store in Brooklyn operating as Puppy Boutique, for illegally advertising and selling hundreds of puppies, i...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/selling-hundreds-of-puppies-puppy-boutique-sold-hundreds-of-puppi","title":"Selling Hundreds of PuppiesPuppy Boutique Sold Hundreds of Puppi","summary":"NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has sued Quality Canines Inc., a pet store in Brooklyn operating as Puppy Boutique, for illegally advertising and selling hundreds of puppies, i...","date_modified":"2026-07-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/beagle-from-research-lab-in-wisconsin-that-saw-break-in-protests","html_content":"

Scout – a beagle released from a controversial breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that made national headlines for being the site of animal rights protests – is now starting his new life with a family in Cary.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/beagle-from-research-lab-in-wisconsin-that-saw-break-in-protests","title":"Beagle from research lab in Wisconsin that saw break-in, protests","summary":"Scout – a beagle released from a controversial breeding and research facility in Wisconsin that made national headlines for being the site of animal rights protests – is now starting his new life with a family in Cary.","date_modified":"2026-07-22T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/ridglan-farms-closes-and-more-than-2000-beagles-get-out","html_content":"

The final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that bred dogs for biomedical research, are beginning new lives after being relocated to a Florida rescue — the last of more than 2,000 dogs released from th...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/ridglan-farms-closes-and-more-than-2000-beagles-get-out","title":"Ridglan Farms closes and more than 2,000 beagles get out","summary":"The final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin facility that bred dogs for biomedical research, are beginning new lives after being relocated to a Florida rescue — the last of more than 2,000 dogs released from th...","date_modified":"2026-07-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/32-dogs-seized-after-court-orders-access-for-usda-to-inspect-iowa","html_content":"

Yesterday afternoon, Iowa law enforcement seized 32 dogs from a dog breeder, Wuanita Swedlund, and placed them in a local animal shelter. The seizure occurred after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Io...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/32-dogs-seized-after-court-orders-access-for-usda-to-inspect-iowa","title":"32 Dogs Seized After Court Orders Access for USDA to Inspect Iowa","summary":"Yesterday afternoon, Iowa law enforcement seized 32 dogs from a dog breeder, Wuanita Swedlund, and placed them in a local animal shelter. The seizure occurred after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Io...","date_modified":"2026-07-12T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/when-animal-rights-go-wrong-from-rescued-racing-snails-to-sheepd","html_content":"

From a farmer reported to the RSPCA for allowing his sheepdog to herd his sheep to rescuing snails from a family race, humanity's interventions for the noble cause of animal rights aren't always for the best.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/when-animal-rights-go-wrong-from-rescued-racing-snails-to-sheepd","title":"When animal rights go wrong: From rescued racing snails to sheepd","summary":"From a farmer reported to the RSPCA for allowing his sheepdog to herd his sheep to rescuing snails from a family race, humanity's interventions for the noble cause of animal rights aren't always for the best.","date_modified":"2026-06-18T17:47:36Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/las-year-of-the-dog-why-pratt-and-other-candidates-campaigned","html_content":"

The lunar calendar may say it’s the Year of the Horse, but for Los Angeles politics it’s been more like the Year of the Dog.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/las-year-of-the-dog-why-pratt-and-other-candidates-campaigned","title":"LA.'s year of the dog: Why Pratt and other candidates campaigned ","summary":"The lunar calendar may say it’s the Year of the Horse, but for Los Angeles politics it’s been more like the Year of the Dog.","date_modified":"2026-06-17T22:19:27Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/advocates-push-animal-welfare-measure-backed-by-hochman","html_content":"

LINCOLN HEIGHTS (CNS) - San Francisco Assemblyman Matt Haney and other animal welfare advocates gathered at a Lincoln Heights animal shelter Monday to promote a bill to streamline the adoption process for animals rescued...

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The Senate is readying to strip the controversial Save Our Bacon provision from a farm bill that would've barred states from setting animal housing requirements for farmers to participate in interstate commerce. For now,...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/senate-ag-committee-set-to-spare-this-animal-welfare-law-for-now","title":"Senate Ag Committee set to spare this animal welfare law, for now","summary":"The Senate is readying to strip the controversial Save Our Bacon provision from a farm bill that would've barred states from setting animal housing requirements for farmers to participate in interstate commerce. For now,...","date_modified":"2026-06-09T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/a-person-or-a-thing-inside-the-fight-for-animal-personhood-1","html_content":"

The monorail glides past outdoor exhibits displaying a red panda named Linus, a Malayan tiger named Suhana, and Penny the rhino (wearing sunscreen for her sensitive skin, our tour guide points out). Then we come to Happy...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/a-person-or-a-thing-inside-the-fight-for-animal-personhood-1","title":"A person or a thing? Inside the fight for animal personhood","summary":"The monorail glides past outdoor exhibits displaying a red panda named Linus, a Malayan tiger named Suhana, and Penny the rhino (wearing sunscreen for her sensitive skin, our tour guide points out). Then we come to Happy...","date_modified":"2026-06-03T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-group-condemns-labours-indefensible-surge-of-bea","html_content":"

Peta has condemned the Government's handling of bearskin cap procurement, describing the surge in orders as \"indefensible\" given Labour's previous commitments on animal welfare.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-group-condemns-labours-indefensible-surge-of-bea","title":"Animal rights group condemns Labour's 'indefensible' surge of bea","summary":"Peta has condemned the Government's handling of bearskin cap procurement, describing the surge in orders as \"indefensible\" given Labour's previous commitments on animal welfare.","date_modified":"2026-05-19T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-group-files-federal-complaint-against-uc-davis-over","html_content":"

An animal rights group has filed a federal complaint against UC Davis, alleging violations of animal welfare laws at the California National Primate Research Center.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-group-files-federal-complaint-against-uc-davis-over","title":"Animal rights group files federal complaint against UC Davis over","summary":"An animal rights group has filed a federal complaint against UC Davis, alleging violations of animal welfare laws at the California National Primate Research Center.","date_modified":"2026-05-08T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-welfare-how-to-make-a-difference","html_content":"

Why Every Action Counts in Protecting Animal Lives

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-welfare-how-to-make-a-difference","title":"Animal Welfare: How to Make a Difference","summary":"Why Every Action Counts in Protecting Animal Lives","date_modified":"2026-05-03T14:03:22Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/court-overturns-animal-welfare-activist-wayne-hsiung%E2%80%99s-conviction","html_content":"

Two of the three counts on which animal rights activist Wayne Hsiung was convicted in November 2023, including the lone felony charge, were overturned Thursday by a three-member appellate court panel.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/court-overturns-animal-welfare-activist-wayne-hsiung%E2%80%99s-conviction","title":"Court overturns animal welfare activist Wayne Hsiung’s conviction","summary":"Two of the three counts on which animal rights activist Wayne Hsiung was convicted in November 2023, including the lone felony charge, were overturned Thursday by a three-member appellate court panel.","date_modified":"2026-05-02T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-activists-crash-petaluma%E2%80%99s-butter-egg-days-parade","html_content":"

Last weekend’s Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival in downtown Petaluma went off without a hitch — unless you count the brief protest stunt by Direct Action Everywhere.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-rights-activists-crash-petaluma%E2%80%99s-butter-egg-days-parade","title":"Animal rights activists crash Petaluma’s Butter & Egg Days parade","summary":"Last weekend’s Butter & Egg Days Parade and Festival in downtown Petaluma went off without a hitch — unless you count the brief protest stunt by Direct Action Everywhere.","date_modified":"2026-04-29T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/annual-congressional-humane-awards-honor-lawmakers-who-advance-an","html_content":"

Members of Congress and canine friends join Humane World for Animals at Capitol Hill reception

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/annual-congressional-humane-awards-honor-lawmakers-who-advance-an","title":"Annual Congressional Humane Awards honor lawmakers who advance an","summary":"Members of Congress and canine friends join Humane World for Animals at Capitol Hill reception","date_modified":"2026-04-07T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/endangered-species-win-in-court-yesterday-gulf-oil-exemption-app","html_content":"

A major legal challenge over the Endangered Species Act reached a turning point this week when a federal court in California struck down rules that had weakened vital wildlife protections. On March 30, the Northern Distr...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/endangered-species-win-in-court-yesterday-gulf-oil-exemption-app","title":"Endangered Species Win In Court Yesterday; Gulf Oil Exemption App","summary":"A major legal challenge over the Endangered Species Act reached a turning point this week when a federal court in California struck down rules that had weakened vital wildlife protections. On March 30, the Northern Distr...","date_modified":"2026-03-24T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/baywatch-star-arrested-as-part-of-animal-rights-group-that-freed","html_content":"

A former star of the hit TV show Baywatch has been arrested in connection with a break in at a farm to free several animals.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/baywatch-star-arrested-as-part-of-animal-rights-group-that-freed","title":"Baywatch star arrested as part of animal rights group that freed ","summary":"A former star of the hit TV show Baywatch has been arrested in connection with a break in at a farm to free several animals.","date_modified":"2026-03-18T12:05:30Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/baywatch-actress-alexandra-paul-arrested-for-freeing-beagles-in","html_content":"

“Baywatch” actress Alexandra Paul was arrested in Wisconsin over the weekend for allegedly taking part in a caught-on-camera animal rights sting to free beagles from a controversial breeding facility.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/baywatch-actress-alexandra-paul-arrested-for-freeing-beagles-in","title":"'Baywatch' actress Alexandra Paul arrested for freeing beagles in","summary":"“Baywatch” actress Alexandra Paul was arrested in Wisconsin over the weekend for allegedly taking part in a caught-on-camera animal rights sting to free beagles from a controversial breeding facility.","date_modified":"2026-03-17T21:28:02Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/why-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-animal-rights-group-is-praising-tr","html_content":"

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eats steak for breakfast, and has been accused by family members of blending up mice and chickens to feed his hawks and cutting off a dead whale’s head to bring it home. But he has nonetheless found...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/why-one-of-the-worlds-biggest-animal-rights-group-is-praising-tr","title":"Why one of the world's biggest animal rights group is praising Tr","summary":"Robert F. Kennedy Jr. eats steak for breakfast, and has been accused by family members of blending up mice and chickens to feed his hawks and cutting off a dead whale’s head to bring it home. But he has nonetheless found...","date_modified":"2026-03-16T12:24:04Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/activists-say-dogs-taken-from-ridglan-farms-sheriff-says-arrests","html_content":"

Sunday in Madison WI:

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/activists-say-dogs-taken-from-ridglan-farms-sheriff-says-arrests","title":"Activists say dogs taken from Ridglan Farms; sheriff says arrests","summary":"Sunday in Madison WI:","date_modified":"2026-03-16T12:16:41Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/ann-arbor-animal-rights-activist-joins-others-to-rescue-beagles-f","html_content":"

Multiple people broke the doors down of a facility in Wisconsin, with the help of an Ann Arbor man who was arrested during it all. Animal rights activist Doug Moeller said 3,000 beagles are bred and sold for animal testi...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/ann-arbor-animal-rights-activist-joins-others-to-rescue-beagles-f","title":"Ann Arbor animal rights activist joins others to rescue beagles f","summary":"Multiple people broke the doors down of a facility in Wisconsin, with the help of an Ann Arbor man who was arrested during it all. Animal rights activist Doug Moeller said 3,000 beagles are bred and sold for animal testi...","date_modified":"2026-03-15T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/indonesia-bans-elephant-riding-in-landmark-welfare-move","html_content":"

In a major victory for elephants, Indonesia has ended elephant rides, strengthening animal welfare and ethical wildlife tourism.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/indonesia-bans-elephant-riding-in-landmark-welfare-move","title":"Indonesia bans elephant riding in landmark welfare move","summary":"In a major victory for elephants, Indonesia has ended elephant rides, strengthening animal welfare and ethical wildlife tourism.","date_modified":"2026-03-08T14:15:04Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/china-halts-brutal-macaque-execution-performance-after-public-bac","html_content":"

A tourist venue in Hebei province, China, has scrapped a disturbing live performance in which macaques were staged to re-enact an execution scene.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/china-halts-brutal-macaque-execution-performance-after-public-bac","title":"China halts brutal macaque execution performance after public bac","summary":"A tourist venue in Hebei province, China, has scrapped a disturbing live performance in which macaques were staged to re-enact an execution scene.","date_modified":"2026-03-02T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/share-protecting-pets-and-people-the-rise-of-animal-abuser-regis","html_content":"

In January 2026, Florida implemented a statewide animal-abuser registry under what is commonly known as “Dexter’s Law.” The law created a publicly searchable database of individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty of...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/share-protecting-pets-and-people-the-rise-of-animal-abuser-regis","title":"Share Protecting Pets and People: The Rise of Animal-Abuser Regis","summary":"In January 2026, Florida implemented a statewide animal-abuser registry under what is commonly known as “Dexter’s Law.” The law created a publicly searchable database of individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty of...","date_modified":"2026-02-24T21:26:55Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/understanding-animal-rights-today","html_content":"

Unveiling the Philosophy Behind Animal Rights

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/understanding-animal-rights-today","title":"Understanding Animal Rights Today","summary":"Unveiling the Philosophy Behind Animal Rights","date_modified":"2026-02-24T21:24:47Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/beef-quality-assurance-program-enlists-ne-veterinarians-to-boost","html_content":"

LINCOLN, Neb. — Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a key part of how the beef industry works to ensure products are raised with animal welf...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/beef-quality-assurance-program-enlists-ne-veterinarians-to-boost","title":"Beef Quality Assurance program enlists NE veterinarians to boost ","summary":"LINCOLN, Neb. — Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a key part of how the beef industry works to ensure products are raised with animal welf...","date_modified":"2026-02-24T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/multiple-us-agencies-join-forces-to-crack-down-on-chronic-dog-wel","html_content":"

US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are working together to ac...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/multiple-us-agencies-join-forces-to-crack-down-on-chronic-dog-wel","title":"Multiple US agencies join forces to crack down on chronic dog wel","summary":"US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are working together to ac...","date_modified":"2026-02-12T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/vermont-works-to-close-gaps-in-animal-welfare-enforcement","html_content":"

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont has many gaps when it comes to covering animal abuse cases. The state in 2024 created the new Animal Welfare Division, and a new report shows efforts continue to try to improve animal wel...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/vermont-works-to-close-gaps-in-animal-welfare-enforcement","title":"Vermont works to close gaps in animal welfare enforcement","summary":"MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont has many gaps when it comes to covering animal abuse cases. The state in 2024 created the new Animal Welfare Division, and a new report shows efforts continue to try to improve animal wel...","date_modified":"2026-01-28T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/brigitte-bardot-1960s-sultry-sex-symbol-turned-militant-animal-r","html_content":"

PARIS -- Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/brigitte-bardot-1960s-sultry-sex-symbol-turned-militant-animal-r","title":"Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal r","summary":"PARIS -- Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.","date_modified":"2025-12-27T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/rethinking-the-pet-welfare-crisis-in-the-united-states---more-law","html_content":"

Crisis Rinse & Repeat

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/rethinking-the-pet-welfare-crisis-in-the-united-states---more-law","title":"Rethinking the Pet Welfare Crisis in the United States - More law","summary":"Crisis Rinse & Repeat","date_modified":"2025-12-27T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/how-to-support-animal-welfare-in-your-community","html_content":"

The Call for Compassion

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/how-to-support-animal-welfare-in-your-community","title":"How to Support Animal Welfare in Your Community","summary":"The Call for Compassion","date_modified":"2025-12-14T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/east-bay-animal-rights-activist-zoe-rosenberg-released-from-sonom","html_content":"

Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg was released from the Sonoma County jail Wednesday and will serve the rest of her felony sentence under house arrest, according to Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/east-bay-animal-rights-activist-zoe-rosenberg-released-from-sonom","title":"East Bay animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg released from Sonom","summary":"Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg was released from the Sonoma County jail Wednesday and will serve the rest of her felony sentence under house arrest, according to Berkeley-based Direct Action Everywhere.","date_modified":"2025-12-11T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/improving-animal-welfare-through-community-advocacy","html_content":"

Ignite Change with Community Advocacy

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/improving-animal-welfare-through-community-advocacy","title":"Improving Animal Welfare Through Community Advocacy","summary":"Ignite Change with Community Advocacy","date_modified":"2025-12-03T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/indian-court%E2%80%99s-stray-dog-order-mostly-bark-animal-rights-groups","html_content":"

The Supreme Court of India issued an order directing all states and union territories to remove stray dogs from public spaces -- including schools, universities, hospitals, and transport hubs -- sparking a debate about a...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/indian-court%E2%80%99s-stray-dog-order-mostly-bark-animal-rights-groups","title":"Indian court’s stray dog order mostly bark, animal rights groups ","summary":"The Supreme Court of India issued an order directing all states and union territories to remove stray dogs from public spaces -- including schools, universities, hospitals, and transport hubs -- sparking a debate about a...","date_modified":"2025-11-22T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/trump%E2%80%99s-animal-research-plan-has-a-missing-step","html_content":"

Animal-rights groups have long been at odds with the U.S. government, which subsidizes meat and dairy production and spends billions of dollars on animal research every year. But in some ways, they’ve found themselves s...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/trump%E2%80%99s-animal-research-plan-has-a-missing-step","title":"Trump’s Animal-Research Plan Has a Missing Step","summary":" Animal-rights groups have long been at odds with the U.S. government, which subsidizes meat and dairy production and spends billions of dollars on animal research every year. But in some ways, they’ve found themselves s...","date_modified":"2025-11-15T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-humane-advocacy-founder-sets-latest-novel-release-date","html_content":"

Animal Humane Advocacy is proud to share exciting news from our founder, Paul Barthel. The novel, Greatest Canines, is set for release on January 12th, 2026.

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/animal-humane-advocacy-founder-sets-latest-novel-release-date","title":"Animal Humane Advocacy Founder sets latest novel release date.","summary":"Animal Humane Advocacy is proud to share exciting news from our founder, Paul Barthel. The novel, Greatest Canines, is set for release on January 12th, 2026. ","date_modified":"2025-10-25T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/gene-edited-pigs-resistant-to-swine-fever-could-boost-animal-welf","html_content":"

A tiny genetic tweak can make pigs completely resistant to classical swine fever, a major problem for farmers around the world. The same gene edit should also make cattle and sheep resistant to related viruses that plagu...

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has added another issue to his Make America Healthy agenda: limiting reliance on animal research.

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Animal welfare activist Zoe Rosenberg leads a protest march to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in Santa Rosa, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Moments later Rosenberg and two others were arrested on warrants. The protesters ...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/prosecutors-challenge-witness%E2%80%99-impartiality-in-zoe-rosenberg-anim","title":"Prosecutors challenge witness’ impartiality in Zoe Rosenberg anim","summary":" Animal welfare activist Zoe Rosenberg leads a protest march to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in Santa Rosa, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. Moments later Rosenberg and two others were arrested on warrants. The protesters ...","date_modified":"2025-10-17T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/canada-publishes-final-strategy-on-animal-testing-%E2%80%93-but-gaps-rema","html_content":"

We welcome the release of Canada’s final Strategy to Replace, Reduce or Refine Vertebrate Animal Testing under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California's Proposition 12, a voter-approved measure aimed at improving animal welfare standards in farming. The lawsuit threatens the implementation of stricter a...

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/californias-proposition-12-faces-legal-challenge","title":"California's Proposition 12 Faces Legal Challenge","summary":" The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against California's Proposition 12, a voter-approved measure aimed at improving animal welfare standards in farming. The lawsuit threatens the implementation of stricter a...","date_modified":"2025-09-19T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/arizona-enacts-jerrys-law-to-strengthen-animal-cruelty-penalti","html_content":"

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed 'Jerry's Law' into effect, expanding penalties for animal cruelty offenses. The law aims to provide stronger protections for animals and deter potential abusers.

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Introduction

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The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescued over 200 dogs from one home. 

","url":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/humane-society-of-missouri-rescues-over-200-dogs-in-largest-rescu","title":"Humane Society of Missouri Rescues Over 200 Dogs in Largest Rescu","summary":"The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescued over 200 dogs from one home. ","date_modified":"2025-08-21T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://animalhumaneadvocacy.org/action/f/west-hollywood-adopts-%E2%80%9Cmost-comprehensive-animal-sales-ban%E2%80%9D-in-u","html_content":"

In Defense of Animals shares the exciting news that West Hollywood has adopted a groundbreaking ban on the sale of animals, a move that will hopefully inspire similar action elsewhere and help shift our culture away fro...

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