Animal Wellness Action Press Releases

Published on September 17, 2021 - 21:20 GMT

Dept. of Interior’s Bison Hunt Inside Grand Canyon National Park Stirs Opposition, Demand for Cancellation of Hunt

45,000 hunters participate in lottery to shoot tame bison used to tourists photographing them every day WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action and partner organizations called on Interior Secretary …

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Published on September 6, 2021 - 19:01 GMT

Statement on Convicted Horse Abuser Jackie McConnell Returning to Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

Less Than a Decade After World Championship Show Issues 'Lifetime' Ban, Controversial Horse Sorer Remerges at Event SHELBYVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA, September 6, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a report by BillyGoBoy.com, that convicted …

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Published on September 3, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

Live Display of Show Horse Abuse Ongoing This Weekend Perpetuated by the Humane Society of the U.S.

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Long Plagued by 'Soring' is Set to Crown its 83rd World Grand Champion on Saturday Night SHELBYVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA, September 3, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, Animal Wellness Action …

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Published on September 1, 2021 - 18:08 GMT

Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses Featured in Animal Passion Podcast Premier Launch This Week

Series Highlights Abusive Practice of Soring During Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Occurring this Week in Shelbyville NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA, September 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Alaqua Animal Refuge announced the launch of …

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Published on August 31, 2021 - 16:23 GMT

Alaqua Animal Refuge Announces Animal Passion, a New Video Podcast Series Highlighting Advocates Around the Globe

FREEPORT, FLORIDA, USA, August 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alaqua Animal Refuge, a recognized leader in animal rescue, welfare, cruelty prevention, and advocacy, announced today the launch of the Animal Passion video podcast series. Hosted by Alaqua …

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Published on August 31, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

Conservation Groups Sue Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to Stop Illegal November Wolf Hunt

MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA, August 31, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, Friends of the Wisconsin Wolf and Wildlife, and Project Coyote sued the state of Wisconsin over its reckless and politically …

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Published on August 19, 2021 - 23:17 GMT

Cockfighting Traffickers Operating in New Mexico Despite Felony Status for Staged Animal Fights and Trafficking

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Though lawmakers outlawed the practice 14 years ago, New Mexico continues to be a major hub for cockfighting, with a network of cockfighters staging fights at pits and …

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Published on August 10, 2021 - 19:59 GMT

U.S. Senate Ignores Horse Slaughter Issue as the Chamber Passes Infrastructure Bill

Senate's inaction rallies equine advocates to lobby against passage of infrastructure package if taken up by the House WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed a trillion-dollar …

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Published on July 28, 2021 - 16:10 GMT

Funding Amendment Designed to Help Lift CDC Canine Import Suspension Passes U.S. House

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Late last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment led by Reps. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, designed to fund better …

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Published on July 27, 2021 - 16:12 GMT

Bipartisan Amendment Designed to Lift CDC Canine Import Suspension Clears House Rules Committee

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Late last night, the U.S House Committee on Rules advanced an amendment led by Reps. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Kurt Schrader, D-Oregon, designed to fund better …

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Published on July 13, 2021 - 16:43 GMT

Statement on @JoeBiden’s Bureau of Land Management Postponing Onaqui Wild Horse Roundup & Court’s Denial of Injunction

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 13, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE) issued the following statement from AWA executive director Marty Irby and CHE director of campaigns Scott Beckstead, in …

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Published on July 12, 2021 - 16:33 GMT

The Spirit of the Onaqui: A Plea for President Biden to Save America’s Most Iconic Herd of Wild Horses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby and Ashley Avis Although it’s rarely seen, there is still a little magic left in the world, and it’s right here in the USA, housed on our very own public lands: the …

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Published on July 9, 2021 - 23:22 GMT

President Biden's Wild Horse Roundups Bring Furious Surge in Advocacy with White House Rally, Film, and Billboard Truck

Film by Director of Disney’s “Black Beauty," Along with Rally Led by Top Lobbyist are the Last Hope for the Onaqui horses Set to be Rounded Up by Helicopter WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action held …

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Published on July 8, 2021 - 22:52 GMT

Wild Horse Protection Leaders Release Film Urging President Biden to Stop Roundup of Onaqui Herd Ahead of D.C. Rally 7/9

Film Made by Director of Disney’s “Black Beauty," Along with Rally Led by Top D.C. Lobbyists, are the Last Hope for the Onaqui Horses Set to be Rounded Up WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Animal Wellness …

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Published on July 2, 2021 - 21:20 GMT

Katherine Heigl, Horse Advocates Take Utah Capitol by Storm in Rally to Save Iconic Onaqui Herd from Biden’s Roundups

State Capitol Event Seeks to Prevent the Roundup of Onaqui Herd by Federal Bureau of Land Management SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, July 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, actress Katherine Heigl, joined by Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane …

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Published on July 1, 2021 - 06:03 GMT

Comprehensive Anti-Horse Slaughter Transport Amendment Passes U.S. House by Voice Vote

Ending Transport of Horses Across State and National Lines Will Have the Effect of Banning the Trade, Notes Animal Wellness Action WASHINGTON, DC, USA, July 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tonight, an amendment led by U.S. Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Brian …

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Published on June 30, 2021 - 18:29 GMT

Reps. Titus & Mace Applauded by Agriculture & Animal Welfare Leaders for Introducing OFF Act to Reform USDA Checkoffs

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM), Animal Wellness Action (AWA), Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), and National Dairy Producers Organization (NDPO) applauded U.S. Reps …

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Published on June 28, 2021 - 12:52 GMT

Amendment to Bar Transport of Equines for Slaughter May See Vote in U.S. House This Week

Ending Transport of Horses Across State and National Lines Will Have the Effect of Banning the Trade, Notes Animal Wellness Action WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Brian Fitzpatrick, R- …

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Published on June 25, 2021 - 21:39 GMT

Animal Wellness-Led Amendment to Bar Transport of U.S. Equines for Slaughter to Canada and Mexico Builds Momentum

Ending Transport of Horses Across State and National Lines Will Have the Effect of Banning the Trade, Notes Animal Wellness Action WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, U.S. Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa …

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Published on June 25, 2021 - 02:07 GMT

Federal Legislation Aimed at Ending Soring Reintroduced by Sens. Mike Crapo and Mark Warner

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA, June 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Ida., and Mark Warner, D-Va., reintroduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act designed to end the horrific practice of soring Tennessee Walking, Racking …

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