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Lily Tomlin Joins Effort To Stop Hope, Maine Elephant Facility

Lily Tomlin is our newest ally in the fight to stop an unsafe and inhumane elephant facility in Hope, Maine. She’s written to Maine Governor LePage expressing opposition to the plan, and we now need Maine citizens to back her up by telling your elected officials that this plan is not good for the elephant or for the ... Full story

Parma, Ohio Adds Term “Guardian” To Animal-related Ordinances

In Defense of Animals applauds progressive move led by high school student Parma, Ohio (July 6, 2011)– In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal-protection organization with over 100,000 members, applauds the Parma, Ohio City Council for voting unanimously yesterday to replace the term “owner” with “owner/guardian” in its animal-related ordinances. Parma joins 17 other cities in officially recognizing the value ... Full story
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In Defense Of Animals Mourns Loss Of Peter Falk, A Great Friend To Animals

San Rafael, Calif. (June 24, 2011) – In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization with over 100,000 members, today expressed deep sadness at news of the death of legendary actor Peter Falk. Mr. Falk generously donated his time to help animals by supporting IDA’s Guardian Campaign, appearing in one of IDA’s educational public service announcements (PSA). The Guardian Campaign is IDA’s effort ... Full story
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In Defense Of Animals Applauds Historic McClatchy Chimpanzee Expose

Medical records are next phase in fight to end chimpanzee experimentation In Defense of Animals applauds the three-part "Special Report" on chimpanzee experimentation by McClatchy Newspapers investigative reporter Chris Adams, which has been featured in papers nationwide including the Sacramento Bee, San Jose Mercury News, Kansas City Star, Miami Herald, Arizona Republic, and Charlotte Observer; high-profile blogs such as the Huffington Post and DailyKos; ... Full story

Federal Court Gives Green Light To Wild Horse Lawsuit

District Judge Rejects Interior Dept. Motion to Dismiss Case Sacramento, Calif. (April 20, 2011) - In a precedent-setting decision, issued today in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Judge Morrison C. England, Jr. rejected the U.S. Department of Interior’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the roundup and removal of nearly 1,579 wild horses and 159 burros from the Twin Peaks Herd Management ... Full story

Portland Activists Speak Out Against Animal Experimentation

Wednesday demonstration to highlight World Week for Animals in Laboratories Portland, Ore. (April 19, 2011) - Millions of Americans are filing their taxes this week, unaware that their tax dollars support "cash cow" scientists, some of whom receive millions of dollars in grants each year, as well as a large population of chimpanzees growing old in laboratories. But some people are aware of this waste, and this ... 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
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Hope Bohanec interview on Vegan World Radio

Hope Bohanec interview on Vegan World Radio from August 25, 2010. Full story

Run/Walk For Animals This Saturday In Duluth

St. Marlo Country Club 5K to raise funds for In Defense of Animals Duluth, Ga. (August 25, 2010) – Georgia members of the international animal protection organization In Defense of Animals (IDA) have organized a 5K Run/Walk to benefit IDA’s worldwide campaigns for animals. The event will take place Saturday, August 28, at 7:30 a.m.at the St. Marlo Country Club, 7765 St. Marlo Country Club Parkway, ... Full story
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In Defense of Animals Urges Feds To End Dangerous Elephant Management Practice

Toledo Zoo attack spurs call for changes to federal animal protection policy San Rafael, Calif. (July 28, 2010) – The July 7th attack by a young African elephant on his keeper at the Toledo Zoo has reignited controversy over the use of circus-style training and the abusive device known as a bullhook. In Defense of Animals (IDA) today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of ... Full story
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Canada’s Annual Seal Hunt Set To Begin Despite Worst Ice Conditions In Decades

Demos around the U.S. today call for cancellation of seal slaughter San Rafael, Calif. – Northwest Atlantic harp seals are returning to their birthing and mating grounds in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador coasts. This year, global climate change has significantly decreased the formation of stable ice platforms necessary for courtship and for females to give birth and nurse their young.  Stable ice ... Full story

World Go Vegan Week in the Press

Check out IDA's World Go Vegan Week news stories: Lynn Pauly: Good time to try a vegan lifestyle Free vegan lunch in Pioneer Square today World Go Vegan Week Means Wine, Too Vegan week salutes animal-free diet Meatless Mouthful: Woody Harrelson “World Go Vegan Week” And blogs: Kickoff World Go Vegan Week at Blue ... Full story

Meat vs. Carbon

There's one simple thing an individual can do to greatly reduce their carbon footprint: eat less meat. Another current trend in the efforts to counter industrial agriculture is grass fed beef and cage free poultry. That may result in healthier and tastier animals, but Hope Bohanec is not persuaded that it's a practical response to the need to feed the planet.... Full story

IDA's Foie Gras campaign director Hope Bohanec speaks out against Foia Gras on KPFA Radio Station (mp3)

You can hear Hope discuss foie gras on KPFA here:  IDA's Foie Gras campaign director Hope Bohanec speaks out against Foie Gras on KPFA Radio Station (mp3). Full story

Rescuing a Baby Chimpanzee

Rescuing a Baby Chimpanzee
September 30, 5:28 PM Pet Rescue Examiner Sharon Seltzer "In the United States most news stories about animal rescue, refer to cats and dogs. But if you travel to other parts of the world, the animals in need of rescue tend to be more exotic beings. This is the case in Cameroon, Africa where young, defenseless chimpanzees like Kenza are often orphaned and left ... Full story
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