SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (July 25, 2022) — More than 250 organizations are joining In Defense of Animals on August 1 to celebrate the third annual Respect for Fish Day. The awareness day highlights the issues fish face and spreads compassion for them. This year’s focus is the harmful impact of fishing and ghost gear on fish and other wild […]
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U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Ban on Cockfighting in U.S. Territories
In a victory for birds used in cockfights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just affirmed a ruling that Congress has the authority to ban animal fighting in U.S. territories, where this cruel bloodsport is still common. It’s a felony in the U.S. to be directly involved in animal fighting, and a […]
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Popular Flea Collar Linked to Hundreds of Deaths and Thousands of Injuries, according to IDAUSA
March 11, 2021 – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is under fire for its failure to warn people about the risks and potentially deadly dangers associated with Seresto’s flea and tick collars, which are available for dogs and cats. Hundreds of animals have died, and thousands upon thousands have been injured, and humans have been […]