Archive for the ‘Animal Cruelty’ Category

San Rafael, Calif. – In Defense of Animals (IDA) says the tragic death of a trainer at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida reinforces IDA’s argument that orcas (killer whales) and other dolphins should not be held in captivity. All amusement parks that hold such animals captive are cruel, exploitative, and dangerous to the marine mammals and the people who come in direct contact with ... Full story

Animal protection organization asks Carnival to remove foie gras from their menu San Rafael, Calif. – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today launched a new campaign, “Carnival Cruise Lines Dishes Up Cruelty,” urging the world’s largest cruise line to stop serving foie gras, one of the world’s cruelest dishes. Carnival serves foie gras on their ships to exotic destinations, but there is nothing exotic about ... Full story

IDA also opposes use of high-tech killing aids like GPS Sacramento, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization with over 85,000 members, including 10,000 in California, has asked the California Fish and Game Commission to reconsider and reject  plans to expand the range of legal hunting territory and the number of bears who can be hunted in California. IDA, ... Full story

Eleven Winona, Mississippi Dogs and Cats Shot and Poisoned Winona, Mississippi - In the first week of 2010, nine dogs and one cat were poisoned, and one dog was shot, in a Winona, Mississippi neighborhood. The Mid-South Office of In Defense of Animals (IDA-Project Hope) is offering a $500 reward for Information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s). The neighborhood surrounds New Hope ... Full story

For Immediate Release Grenada, Mississippi (January 6, 2010) - On behalf of In Defense of Animals, an animal-protection organization with over 85,000 members, Debbie Young, a volunteer at IDA's Project Hope Sanctuary in Grenada, Mississippi, is filing an affidavit for each animal shot to death by Canton and Madison County, Mississippi, animal control officer, Alonzo Esco. On Tuesday, January 5, the Board of Aldermen approved the ... Full story

NFL urged to add animal fighting to “Prohibited Activities” list for players. San Diego, Calif. – Members of In Defense of Animals (IDA) and other pro-animal activists will hold a peaceful and powerful protest against Michael Vick’s San Diego appearance this Sunday. IDA’s message for the demonstration, which will be held at Dog Beach: we have not forgotten Vick’s actions, and we oppose his weak punishment, ... Full story

IDA to protest Vick in Oakland Animals rights activists dog Michael Vick Michael Vick Protesters Flock to Oakland Coliseum for Eagles-Raiders Game Animal rights group plans Vick protest in Oakland Animal rights group plans protest of Vick before Raiders game Fans Have Mixed Emotions Toward Vick Animal rights group plans Vick protest in Oakland Animal rights ... Full story

Oakland, Calif. - In Defense of Animals calls on Bay Area residents to be a peaceful and powerful presence at Michael Vick's upcoming Oakland appearance. Activists will hold signs and distribute flyers to fans. IDA's message: we have not forgotten what Vick did, we oppose his weak punishment, and we are disgusted by his lack of remorse and multi-million dollar contract with the Eagles. Full story