Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

New Report Reveals 'Catastrophic Decline' of Wildlife
The number of wild animals in the world has decreased by two-thirds since 1970.
Retail Sales of Pets from Breeders Banned in County in Florida
Only animals from shelters or rescue groups may now be offered in Pasco County.
Approximately 2,000 Pigs Killed in Barn Fire in Northern Ireland
The fire has prompted calls for sprinkler systems to be required in all barns.
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

Dolphins
Learn about poaching, habitat destruction, climate change, extinction and other wildlife-related issues.

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News About Wildlife

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Pets

Dogs
Learn about overpopulation, dogfighting, declawing, companion animal theft and other pet-related issues.

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News About Pets

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Farm Animals

Cows
Learn about factory farming, cockfighting, so-called “ag-gag” laws and other farm animal-related issues.

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News About Farm Animals

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Laboratory Animals

Rabbits
Learn about vivisection, xenotransplantation, cloning and other laboratory animal-related issues.

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News About Laboratory Animals

Read quotes about laboratory animals from Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Barker, Charles Magel and others.

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