Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Illinois Government Expands Its Ban on Wildlife in Circuses
The new restrictions build upon legislation enacted by the government in 2017.
Pet Food Pantry Program Created in New York City
The City government is going to provide $750,000 in initial funding.
Last Horse Racing Track in New York City Shut Down
The Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens had been in use for more than 130 years.
European Commission Addresses Chemical Testing
The Commission is seeking an end to use of animals in the testing,

Wildlife

Elephants
Learn about poaching, habitat destruction, mass extinction of species and other wildlife-related issues.

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News About Wildlife

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Pets

Horses
Learn about overpopulation, dogfighting, 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

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