Archive for September, 2010

In Defense of Animals Offers a One-Time $2000 Reward for Information Leading to the Arrest and Conviction of a Deer Poacher

Deer Defender’s anti-poaching program introduced to combat increasing numbers of illegally killed deer Cuyahoga County, OH (September 24, 2010) - In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal-protection organization, is offering a $2000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any individual(s) who has illegally harmed or killed white-tailed deer in Cuyahoga County. Local citizens have spotted deer wandering through urban areas, wounded with ... Full story

Brookfield Zoo Elephant Transfer Shows Zoos Are Failing Elephants

San Rafael, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) is citing the recent transfer of the African elephant Joyce from the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to a Six Flags theme park in New Jersey as just one more example of how zoos are failing elephants and causing them great suffering. Joyce was the zoo’s only elephant. Female elephants naturally live in large, stable ... Full story

Dead Southwick’s Zoo Elephant Had Tuberculosis

Zoo urged to release autopsy report due to serious public health concerns San Rafael, Calif. (Sept. 13, 2010) – In light of the alarming news that an elephant who gave rides at the Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts died from tuberculosis, In Defense of Animals (IDA) sent an urgent letter to the zoo today, demanding the immediate release of the elephant’s necropsy report. According to an article ... Full story

In Defense Of Animals Rebukes SeaWorld For Deadly Captive Breeding Programs And Public Display of Orcas

Following premature death of young orca Sumar, IDA renews call for government action San Rafael, Calif. (September 9, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today blasted SeaWorld for the death of Sumar, a young 12-year old male orca who lived a tragic and completely unnatural existence as a circus animal at SeaWorld in San Diego. A victim of SeaWorld’s ruthless and continuing attempts to breed ... Full story

In Defense of Animals Partners With Rescue Chocolate To Help Animals In September

San Rafael, Calif. (September 2, 2010) – Chocolate is not good for dogs, but during the month of September it just may be the sweetest way to help animals. Rescue Chocolate is donating 100% of its profits for September to In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization. The vegan, kosher, and dark chocolate products raise awareness about companion animal overpopulation, ... Full story

In Defense of Animals In Oregon Appellate Court Today To Free Sea Lion “Willy”

IDA to argue that Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) captured “Willy”below the Bonneville Dam without proper authority Salem Ore. (September 2, 2010) - A California sea lion held captive in Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas is unaware that his fate will be decided today in court. In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization, will represent Willy at a 1:30 p.m. ... Full story

In Defense Of Animals Applauds Cruelty Conviction

Grenada, Miss. (September 1, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today applauded the animal cruelty conviction of Annie Ruth Sanders. IDA’s Hope Animal Sanctuary (HAS, formerly Project Hope) and the Charleston, Mississippi Police Department worked together in July to rescue six starving, chained dogs from Sanders’ property on West Main Street in Charleston. Videotape of the dogs’ conditions and the rescues may be seen at ... Full story
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