Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Government of China Expands Its List of Protected Species
A total of 517 species have been added to the Chinese government's list.
ExxonMobil Ends Its Sponsorship of the Iditarod
Concerns about "the health and safety of the dogs" prompted the withdrawal.
Fortnum & Mason Ends Its Sales of Foie Gras
The department store chain has joined many other retailers in ending such sales.
Hass Avocado Board Ends Its Support of Testing Involving Animals
The Board announced it will no longer “support, fund or conduct animal research.”

Wildlife

Dolphins
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Pets

Dogs
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Farm Animals

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Laboratory Animals

Rabbits
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