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"Would you like a side of animal abuse with that?"
Animal welfare groups “shocked” by recent partnership between Denny’s restaurants and embattled Ringling Bros. circus
Sacramento, CA — The Animal Protection Institute (API), a national non-profit animal advocacy group, today sent a letter to Denny’s Corporation CEO Nelson Marchiloi asking him to re-think Denny’s recent partnership with Ringling Bros. circus due to concerns about the welfare of animals in Ringling’s care.
Reminder: As the weather heats up, leave pets home, not in cars!
Sacramento, CA — The Animal Protection Institute (API), a national non-profit animal welfare group, today reminds Sacramento residents about the dangers of leaving animals in cars during warm weather.
As the weather heats up, so does national initiative to stop dogs from dying in hot cars
Sacramento, CA — The Animal Protection Institute (API), a national non-profit animal welfare group, today launched its summer initiative, “My Dog is Cool”, to save dogs and other animals from dying in hot cars during warm-weather months.
Burbank student’s design chosen for national campaign to keep dogs from dying in hot cars
Burbank, CA — The Animal Protection Institute (API), a national non-profit animal welfare group, has chosen a poster by Woodbury University student Simon Majarian, to launch its summer initiative “My Dog is Cool.” This program aims to save dogs from dying in hot cars during warm-weather months.
Investigation unearths cruel and inhumane treatment of rabbits used in fur fashion
Consumer group urges U.S. retailers and designers to sign fur-free pledge
Sacramento, CA — Recent investigations have exposed a worldwide lack of regulation of animal welfare and trade standards for fur products. In the U.S., consumers already angered by recent exposés, including the mislabeling of products containing the fur of canines, and the intentional mislabeling of fur products as “faux,” are speaking out against the substandard care and treatment of rabbits raised on European farms and whose fur can be sold in the U.S.
Washington bans wild animals as pets
Gov. Gregoire signs historic bill after seven-year effort by animal and public safety advocates
Olympia, WA — After seven years of debate, Gov. Christine Gregoire will today sign HB 1418, the “Dangerous Wild Animal Bill,” into law. The Animal Protection Institute (API) and The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) commend state lawmakers for passage of the bill which prohibits the private possession of dangerous wild animals such as cougars, tigers, bears, monkeys, and dangerous reptiles.
Former Ringling employee joins legislator and elephant experts to rally for humane legislation
New evidence of circus elephant abuse brought to light by federal lawsuit against Ringling
WHO:
- Assemblymember Lloyd Levine, sponsor of AB 777, the California Elephant Protection Act
- Archele Hundley, former Ringling animal-care provider and whistleblower
- Kim Haddad, California veterinarian and elephant expert
- Nicole G. Paquette, Esq., Director of Legal and Government Affairs, Animal Protection Institute
Wildlife Protection Groups File Suit to Stop Delisting of Gray Wolves in Great Lakes Region
Washington, DC — Today, wildlife protection groups filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its decision to remove the protections of the Endangered Species Act from gray wolves living in the western Great Lakes region. The groups include The Humane Society of the United States, Help Our Wolves Live, and the Animal Protection Institute.
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