Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Government of Vermont Prohibits Commercial Wildlife Trade
Banned is trade of products made with and body parts taken from wild animals.
California Government Mandates Microchipping of Pet Cats and Dogs
All animal shelters and control agencies are now required to microchip the animals.
More than One Million Minks Culled in Denmark
The animals were killed in order to contain outbreaks of Covid-19 on fur farms.
Dole Ends Funding of Tests Involving Animals at the Mayo Clinic
The company had funded such tests at the Clinic for approximately 30 years.

Wildlife

Elephants
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News About Wildlife

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Pets

Dogs
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Farm Animals

Pigs
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Laboratory Animals

Guinea Pigs
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News About Laboratory Animals

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