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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…

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March 29, 2021 at 11:22 AM

Tell Congress to End the Cruel Bycatch of Whales, Dolphins, and Sea Turtles from Drift Gillnets

  Tell Congress to End the Cruel Bycatch of Whales, Dolphins, and Sea Turtles from Drift Gillnets Dear John,    During the previous Congress, the Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act (H.R. 404/ S. 273), introdu…

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March 24, 2021 at 8:16 PM

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…

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February 23, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Less Than One Week Left to Submit Comments for Right Whales!

  Less Than One Week Left to Submit Comments for Right Whales! Dear John,    North Atlantic right whales are cherished gentle giants who traverse the busy waters of the US East Coast. Many of these docile creatures wear th…

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February 16, 2021 at 9:19 PM

Help Stop Cruel Transport of Horses

  Help Stop Cruel Transport of Horses Dear John,    The bipartisan Horse Transportation Safety Act (H.R. 921) has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. Led by Reps. Steve Cohen (D-TN), Dina Titus (D-NV), an…

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February 11, 2021 at 11:20 PM

Tell the National Marine Fisheries Services: Step Up for Right Whales!

  Tell the National Marine Fisheries Services: Step Up for Right Whales! Dear John,    North Atlantic right whales are cherished gentle giants who traverse the busy waters of the US East Coast. Many of these docile creatur…

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January 28, 2021 at 10:18 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 …

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December 10, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Protect Farm Animals from Extreme Weather!

  Protect Farm Animals from Extreme Weather! Dear John,    As winter approaches, we can expect plunging temperatures, bone-chilling winds, and massive snowstorms that will likely endanger the lives of millions of America…

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December 1, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Urgent Action Needed for Big Cats

  Urgent Action Needed for Big Cats Dear John,    Today is Giving Tuesday, and we know that you are likely being asked for support by a number of groups. We are not emailing you here to ask for a donation, though we grea…

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November 24, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Ask Lawmakers to Halt the BLM's Brutal Sterilization Surgeries on Wild Horses

  Ask Lawmakers to Halt the BLM's Brutal Sterilization Surgeries on Wild Horses Dear John,    The Bureau of Land Management--which manages the vast majority of our nation's wild horses--recently announced plans to surgic…

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November 12, 2020 at 10:22 PM

Demand Truth in Turkey Labeling

  Demand Truth in Turkey Labeling Dear John,    Each year, millions of turkeys are raised and slaughtered for Thanksgiving. Many people try to support higher-welfare farming by selecting "free range" or "pasture raised" …

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October 29, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Congress Must Act to Protect Wildlife and Public Health

  Congress Must Act to Protect Wildlife and Public Health Dear John,    COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the world, causing more than 1 million deaths and impacting all our lives. As we navigate our current crisis, we must …

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October 24, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Help Stop Use of Cruel Poisons to Kill Wildlife

  Help Stop Use of Cruel Poisons to Kill Wildlife Dear John,    More than 2.2 million animals, including 1.2 million native animals, were killed in 2019 by the US Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services program. Th…

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October 22, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Take Action for Birds Today!

  Take Action for Birds Today! Dear John,    For the last 50 years, birds have been excluded from protections afforded other animals under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA). Now, 20 years after the animal welfare comm…

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October 20, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Tell Congress to Protect Wild Horses from Inhumane Sterilization Surgeries

  Tell Congress to Protect Wild Horses from Inhumane Sterilization Surgeries Dear John,    The Bureau of Land Management--which manages the vast majority of our nation's wild horses--recently announced plans to surgicall…

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October 15, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Take Action for Brown Bears in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

  Take Action for Brown Bears in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Dear John,    The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is continuing its anti-wildlife agenda by trying to reduce protections for brown bears and eliminate …

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October 13, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Speak Out Against Norwegian Whaling

  Speak Out Against Norwegian Whaling Dear John,    The 2020 Norwegian whaling season is now over, and has proven to be the deadliest in years. This year, more than 500 minke whales were killed, the highest number since …

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October 8, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Help Save Farm Animals During Fire Prevention Week

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Help Save Farm Animals During Fire Prevention Week Dear John,    During this year's Fire Prevention Week we are reminded of the millions of farm animals that h…

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October 6, 2020 at 10:20 PM

Two Days Left to Defend Endangered Species

  Two Days Left to Defend Endangered Species Dear John,    Last month, we let you know about a new rule proposed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that would undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by making…

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October 1, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Help Stop Harmful Drugging of Race Horses

  Help Stop Harmful Drugging of Race Horses Dear John,    The recent spate of horse deaths--23 in the span of three months--at the famous Santa Anita racetrack outside of Los Angeles has put a national spotlight on serio…

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September 29, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Help Animals by Making a Plan to Vote

  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 p…

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September 24, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Endangered Species Act Attacks Keep Coming but We Can't Give Up

  Endangered Species Act Attacks Keep Coming but We Can't Give Up Dear John,    Last month, we let you know about a new rule proposed by the Trump administration that would undermine the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by m…

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September 17, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Speak Up for Birds Today

  Speak Up for Birds Today Dear John,    A recent review of USDA enforcement records has revealed that tens of thousands of birds annually suffer painful deaths caused by faulty equipment, neglect, and mistreatment at sl…

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September 15, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Protect Polar Bear Cubs in the Arctic from Oil and Gas Drilling

  Protect Polar Bear Cubs in the Arctic from Oil and Gas Drilling Dear John,    Polar bears are a federally protected species facing numerous threats, including climate change, habitat loss, and most recently, oil and ga…

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September 8, 2020 at 9:21 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…

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September 3, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Deadline Tomorrow: Speak Up for Endangered Species!

  Deadline Tomorrow: Speak Up for Endangered Species! Dear John,    The attempts to undermine the Endangered Species Act just keep coming. Earlier this month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that would harm …

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August 26, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Yet Another Attack on the Endangered Species Act

  Yet Another Attack on the Endangered Species Act Dear John,    The attempts to undermine the Endangered Species Act just keep coming. Earlier this month, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that would harm thr…

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August 18, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Urge USDA to Stop the Neglect and Abuse of Birds at Slaughter!

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Urge USDA to Stop the Neglect and Abuse of Birds at Slaughter! Dear John,    A recent review of USDA enforcement records has revealed that tens of thousands of…

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August 11, 2020 at 8:08 PM

This Shark Week, Ask Your Senators to Protect Sharks!

  This Shark Week, Ask Your Senators to Protect Sharks! Dear John,    When shark attacks occur, media coverage is vast and unforgiving. Last month, a woman in Maine was tragically killed in the state's first fatal shark …

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August 6, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Members of Congress Are Back Home. Ask Them to Support Animal Welfare!

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Members of Congress Are Back Home. Ask Them to Support Animal Welfare! Dear John,    With a full agenda awaiting them in September, members of Congress will sp…

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July 30, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Brown Bears in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Need Our Help

  Brown Bears in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Need Our Help Dear John,    The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is continuing its anti-wildlife agenda by trying to reduce protections for brown bears and eliminate fe…

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July 16, 2020 at 8:49 PM

Don't Let Congress Hand Over Protected Land to the Air Force!

  Don't Let Congress Hand Over Protected Land to the Air Force! Dear John,    In a surprising and alarming development, the current House version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes language that wo…

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July 14, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Urge Congress to SAVE Right Whales

  Urge Congress to SAVE Right Whales Dear John,    In late June, a six-month-old North Atlantic right whale calf was found dead. Upon investigation, it was discovered the calf had been struck twice by vessels and had sus…

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June 23, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Take Action for Primates Before This Week's Congressional Hearing

  Take Action for Primates Before This Week's Congressional Hearing   Dear John,    We're excited to see progress in our fight to end the sale of primates as pets. The Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee of the Hou…

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May 19, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Tell Congress to Protect Wild Horses from the BLM's Reckless Management Plan

  Tell Congress to Protect Wild Horses from the BLM's Reckless Management Plan   Dear John,    Last year, Congress appropriated an additional $21 million in funding to the Bureau of Land Management in the hopes that that…

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May 5, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Help Feed Animals in Need on #GivingTuesdayNow

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Help Feed Animals in Need on #GivingTuesdayNow   Dear John,    For many years, AWI has participated in Giving Tuesday--a global day of giving on the Tuesday af…

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April 27, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Act Now: Save Wild Horses from BLM's Cruel Management Plan

  Act Now: Save Wild Horses from BLM's Cruel Management Plan   Dear John,    Under a misguided and precedent-setting plan, the Bureau of Land Management--the federal agency that manages most of America's wild horses--is …

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April 22, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Help Wildlife and Prevent Future Pandemics This Earth Day

  Help Wildlife and Prevent Future Pandemics This Earth Day   Dear John,    As we observe Earth Day this year from home, we are facing a situation that is unpredictable, scary, and--for the vast majority of us--unprecede…

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March 10, 2020 at 7:57 PM

Save Farm Animals from Deadly Barn Fires!

  Save Farm Animals from Deadly Barn Fires!   Dear John,   Since 2013, over 4 million farm animals have been tragically killed in at least 680 barn fires in the United States. AWI's analysis indicates that 98 percent of …

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March 4, 2020 at 8:33 PM

Don't Let the Trump Administration Silence Our Voices

  Don't Let the Trump Administration Silence Our Voices   Dear John,   The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures that the public has a voice in federal agency decisions that may impact the environment. This cr…

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March 4, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Don't Let the Trump Administration Silence Our Voices

  Don't Let the Trump Administration Silence Our Voices   Dear John,   The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) ensures that the public has a voice in federal agency decisions that may impact the environment. This cr…

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February 6, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Help Stop Deceptive Labeling

  Help Stop Deceptive Labeling   Dear John,   What image comes to mind when you see "free range" or "pasture raised" on the label of a meat or poultry product? Cows contentedly grazing in an open field? Pigs basking in t…

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December 12, 2019 at 8:51 PM

AWI eAlert: Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Bill to Protect Captive Primates

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Bill to Protect Captive Primates   Dear John,   This fall, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Captive Primate Safe…

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December 5, 2019 at 9:35 PM

AWI eAlert: By Dec. 26, Tell USDA to Restore Transparency and Accountability

  By Dec. 26, Tell USDA to Restore Transparency and Accountability   Dear John,   In the last two years, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has significantly cut back on its enforcement of both the Animal Welfare Ac…

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December 3, 2019 at 7:38 PM

Empower Future Leaders of the Animal Welfare Movement on #GivingTuesday

  Empower Future Leaders of the Animal Welfare Movement on #GivingTuesday   Dear John,   Today is Giving Tuesday--a global day of giving and a perfect opportunity during the holiday season to contribute toward a better w…

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November 19, 2019 at 4:27 PM

AWI eAlert: Tell NMFS to Deny Mystic Aquarium's Request to Import Beluga Whales from Canada

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Tell NMFS to Deny Mystic Aquarium's Request to Import Beluga Whales from Canada   Dear John,   In a move that threatens to undermine a host of legal protection…

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November 13, 2019 at 10:47 PM

AWI eAlert: Act Now on New Bill to Restore Crucial Protections for At-Risk Species

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Act Now on New Bill to Restore Crucial Protections for At-Risk Species   Dear John,   In August, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries…

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October 30, 2019 at 8:14 PM

AWI eAlert: Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Bill to Protect Big Cats

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Urge Your Lawmakers to Support Bill to Protect Big Cats   Dear John,   Congress has recently taken some very promising actions on the Big Cat Public Safety Act…

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October 23, 2019 at 4:16 PM

AWI eAlert: Tell NMFS to Reject Proposed Slaughter of Sea Lions

  Tell NMFS to Reject Proposed Slaughter of Sea Lions   Dear John,    The states of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, as well as several Native American tribes, have applied to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) t…

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October 15, 2019 at 9:18 PM

AWI eAlert: Speak Out Against Gruesome Surgical Sterilization Experiments on Wild Horses

Are you having trouble viewing this message? Click here     Speak Out Against Gruesome Surgical Sterilization Experiments on Wild Horses   Dear John,   The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board is meeting later th…

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