- Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 9:58
- In the News, Miscellaneous, abuse of animals
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Though viewers are falling faster than bludgeoned halibuts (the show's ratings dropped by 40 percent to 3 million for Sunday's show), "Sarah Palin's Alaska" still has more than enough viewers to stir up controversy. Animal rights activists are up in arms over Palin's treatment of a halibut in the latest episode.
In Defense of Animals has called the footage of ...
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- Thursday, November 4, 2010, 12:38
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News, Elephants
- 468 views
Animal protection organization uncovers scheme to circumvent federal law
San Rafael, Calif. (November 4, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization, is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to take action against the Cole Brothers Circus for its seeming role in an elaborate scheme to circumvent federal animal welfare laws by helping Florida-based animal handler Lance Ramos Kollman exhibit his ...
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- Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 8:58
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News, Elephants
- 293 views
Circus mired in controversy over abusive treatment of elephants
Portland, Ore. (August 31, 2010) – This Thursday, Oregon members of In Defense of Animals (IDA) will join other concerned citizens to protest the opening night of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Portland. Ringling has been embroiled in controversy over its brutal treatment of elephants, including calves ripped away from their mothers for ...
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San Rafael, Calif. (August 25, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today praised the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for issuing three safety violations, including one classified as “willful,” to SeaWorld Orlando as a result of the death of Dawn Brancheau, a dolphin trainer killed at SeaWorld by Tilikum, a 17 foot male orca.
“Orcas are apex predators who suffer intensely from the confinement ...
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- Thursday, August 12, 2010, 8:14
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News, Geese
- 284 views
Rally at City Hall Calls for Humane, Non-Lethal Population Control Programs
New York, New York (August 11, 2010) – In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization, will be joined by New York City Council members Brad Lander, Stephen Levin, and Letitia James on the steps of City Hall in Manhattan on Thursday, August 12, at noon, to call for an end to the city’s ...
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- Friday, August 6, 2010, 8:26
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News, Foie Gras, Geese
- 1,025 views
Compassionate decision follows discussions with In Defense of Animals about the cruelty inherent in foie gras production
Beverly Hills, Calif. (August 5, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today congratulated the luxurious Beverly Hills Avalon Hotel for their compassionate decision to remove foie gras from their menu. The Avalon Hotel joins Spago as the second Beverly Hills establishment to remove foie gras.
“Foie gras production universally ...
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- Friday, August 6, 2010, 8:22
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 990 views
Three decapitated goats left at entrance to popular park evoke outrage from animal protection organization
San Rafael, Calif. (August 5, 2010) - In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization that operates hands-on rescue facilities in Mississippi, Africa and India, has offered a reward of $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the reprehensible be-heading of three goats, ...
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- Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 9:40
- In the News, abuse of animals
- 155 views
Former "American Idol" finalist Kristy Lee Cook has landed right in the crosshairs of an animal rights group -- over a new reality show in which she's on the hunt for a record contract ... and animals to shoot.
While promoting her new reality/hunting show "Goin' Country," Cook -- who placed 7th on "Idol" in 2008 -- recently said, "I never used to like killing animals ...
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- Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 8:22
- Featured News
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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 ...
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The circus is again coming to Anaheim, which means that also coming to the Anaheim City Council are angry animal rights activists with stories of alleged abuse suffered by the performing animals.
This ritual, which played out in Anaheim's council chambers this week, has gone on for years in city halls nationwide. But what is different this year is that the activists are armed with more ...
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- Thursday, July 22, 2010, 13:57
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 159 views
Animal protection organization seeks information leading to arrest and conviction of whomever burned “Ginger”
Milford, Conn. (July 22, 2010) – On July 11, 2010 a two-year-old female Staffordshire Terrier, dubbed “Ginger” in the media, was found roaming the streets of Milford, Connecticut with third degree burns all over her head and upper body. The international animal protection organization In Defense of Animals (IDA) has offered a ...
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- Monday, July 12, 2010, 16:03
- Breaking News, Horses
- 242 views
Seven Deaths on First Day of Roundup Makes This Deadliest Roundup of the Year
Tuscarora, NV (July 12, 2010) – Today, In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection and rescue organization, is calling for a summer moratorium of all roundups and is blasting the Department of Interior which, despite a federal lawsuit and legal appeal, began a controversial roundup of wild horses in Northeastern ...
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- Saturday, July 10, 2010, 13:16
- Breaking News, Horses
- 92 views
1,200 Wild Horses To Be Stampeded For Miles in Desert Heat Creates Unnecessary Fatality
Risk for Young Foals, Weak and Older Horses
Washington, DC (July 9, 2010) – Yesterday, In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization, and ecologist Craig Downer, represented by Advocates For the West, a leading conservation group, filed an Appeal and Petition to Stay with the Interior Board of Land Appeals ...
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- Friday, May 21, 2010, 9:27
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 420 views
Demonstration will highlight restaurant's sale of diseased livers from mistreated ducks
Sacramento, Calif. (May 21, 2010) - Activists with In Defense of Animals (IDA), the Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL), and Sacramento Animal Rights will be protesting outside of Firehouse Restaurant in Sacramento today at 6:00 p.m. against the sale of foie gras - diseased, enlarged livers from mistreated, force-fed ducks.
The activists will be displaying ...
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- Thursday, May 20, 2010, 11:20
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 721 views
In Defense of Animals adds $500 to raise reward fund to $1,500
Van Meter, Iowa (May 20, 2010) – An epidemic of missing dogs in south central Iowa has many families desperately searching for their beloved companions. In Defense of Animals (IDA) today added $500 to the $1,000 reward pledged by one victimized family for information leading to the location of the missing dogs and their ...
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- Monday, May 17, 2010, 8:29
- Breaking News, Marine Mammals
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San Francisco, Calif. (May 15, 2010) – Today, In Defense of Animals (IDA) will be leafleting at Pier 39 to build public support in urging Congress to create and enforce stricter regulations to protect marine mammals held in aquaria for public display. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations and IDA staff and volunteers will ...
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- Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 13:35
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 3,602 views
Animal protection organization says cruel videos already returning to internet thanks to Court
San Rafael, Calif. (April 20, 2010) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today denounced the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to legalize the sale of videos depicting animal cruelty as entertainment. IDA also urged Congress to immediately craft a replacement bill that can pass the Supreme Court's First Amendment analysis.
The case throws out the ...
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- Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 8:42
- Animal Testing, Breaking News
- 638 views
Rats Vaginally Stimulated, Monkeys Losing Weight by Exercising Just Tip of the Iceberg, Says IDA
Washington, DC (April 14, 2010) – Today, as April 15 fast approaches for American taxpayers, In Defense of Animals (IDA) is unveiling its “Top 10 Reasons Why Animal Research is a Cruel Joke” in recognition of ridiculous and wasteful experiments funded by your tax dollars.
“With unemployment sky-high and our economy still ...
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- Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 12:55
- Animal Cruelty, Breaking News
- 377 views
Actress Elaine Hendrix, a Tennessee native, urges public to help catch criminal.
Rogersville, Tenn. – A series of East Tennessee crimes against cats may not be connected, but actress Elaine Hendrix and In Defense of Animals (IDA) fear a serial abuser may be roaming the streets, and IDA is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s).
Ms. Hendrix, who ...
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- Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 13:32
- Animal Testing, Breaking News
- 4,310 views
Woody Harrelson, Zachary Quinto, Alicia Silverstone, James Cromwell, Allison Janney, Kristen Bell, Emily Deschanel, and Elizabeth Perkins, join IDA’s effort to save monkeys
San Rafael, Calif. - In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization with over 85,000 members, today released letters from celebrities opposed to NASA-funded experiments. The experiments, which NASA wants conducted at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), involve irradiating squirrel monkeys. IDA ...
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