Marty Irby Press Releases

Published on November 29, 2021 - 17:18 GMT

Center for a Humane Economy, Animal Wellness Action, The Cloud Foundation and TMR Rescue Partner to Save 14 Burros

The animals were all placed for adoption by the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption programs, which put federally protected equines at risk of slaughter PLANTERSVILLE, TEXAS, USA, November 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for a Humane Economy, …

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Published on November 24, 2021 - 06:22 GMT

California called “cockfighting mecca” in U.S., with organizers raising tens of thousands of gamecocks for fights

Cockfighters illegally shipped 1781 fighting birds to the small U.S. territory of Guam, with two Bay Area cockfighters accounting for the bulk of the shipments LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA, November 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Despite state and …

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Published on November 19, 2021 - 16:53 GMT

36 Members of Congress Call on U.S. Postal Inspector to Crackdown on Illegal Animal Fighting Shipments

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, November 19, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Animal Wellness Foundation, and the Center for a Humane Economy today applauded Members of Congress for pressing the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), …

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Published on November 18, 2021 - 18:24 GMT

San Francisco’s Factory Farm Moratorium Applauded by Animal Wellness Brands

SAN FRANCISCO , CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution that supports a moratorium on the construction and expansion of animal feeding operations, factory …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 22:12 GMT

British Columbia’s Action to Shut Down Dangerous Mink Farms Applauded by Animal Wellness Groups

WASHINGTON, DC, USA , November 5, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Animal Wellness Foundation applaud the announcement by the provincial government of British Columbia that it would bring mink …

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Published on November 1, 2021 - 16:05 GMT

Groups Offer $5,000 Reward for Arrest of Cockfighters Following Federal Indictments in Alabama Friday

Animal Wellness Action and the Animal Wellness Foundation will Pay for Info that Leads to Animal Fighting Arrests, Convictions BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA, November 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After applauding federal authorities for cracking down a …

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Published on October 30, 2021 - 00:50 GMT

U.S. DOJ Arrests Alabama Cockfighter & Six Other Family Members for Involvement in A Range of Illegal Fighting Ventures

Federal action comes 16 months after Animal Wellness Action released a report featuring Brent Easterling and others involved in trafficking of fighting animals BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, USA, October 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) …

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Published on October 29, 2021 - 18:00 GMT

The Animal Wellness Podcast: Biden Administration Ignores Animal Welfare Issues

Episode 32 of the Animal Wellness Podcast hones in on Joe Biden's massive failure to address animal protection WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action: …

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Published on October 22, 2021 - 23:55 GMT

State Judge Issues “Dramatic Decision” in Striking Down Wisconsin Wolf Hunt

Decision could spare hundreds of wolves targeted for killing MADISON, WISCONSIN , USA, October 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the biggest news so far for wolf protection in the United States in 2021, a court in Wisconsin issued an injunction today …

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Published on October 20, 2021 - 20:00 GMT

Animal Wellness Action’s Lobbying Yields Record Breaking Funding for Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act

New HPA Funding Provides USDA with Resources to Crackdown Against Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, USA , October 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Washington-based non-profit political …

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Published on October 18, 2021 - 15:46 GMT

Congresswoman Nancy Mace: A Tireless Champion for Animal Welfare

Since elected to the U.S. House Mace has become one of the leading Republican voices for the voiceless we care so deeply about CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, October 18, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- By Marty Irby, Animal Wellness Action When the …

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Published on October 7, 2021 - 16:10 GMT

Paul, Booker, Braun, Lujan and Kennedy Introduce FDA Modernization Act to Eliminate Animal Testing Requirements

Legislation Aims to Get Safer, Cheaper Drugs to Patients More Quickly, Kick-Starting Innovation, Reducing Animal Testing, and Putting Best Test Methods to Work WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 14:03 GMT

Sens. Lee, Booker, Paul, Warren, and Gillibrand Applauded for Introducing OFF Act to Reform USDA’s Runaway Checkoffs

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF), the Center for a Humane Economy (CHE), and Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) applauded U.S. Sens. Mike Lee, …

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Published on September 28, 2021 - 13:35 GMT

More than 50 Members of Congress Call on CDC to Lift Dog Import Suspension from 113 Countries

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, 57 bipartisan Members of the U.S House of Representatives, including 35 Democrats and 22 Republicans, sent a letter to leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

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Published on September 27, 2021 - 16:51 GMT

Broad Coalition of Maine-Based Organizations Urges Voters to Reject Question 3

Groups Say Vague Ballot Measure Won’t Ease Hunger or Help Family Farms, But Will Sow Confusion and Litigation PORTLAND, MAINE, USA, September 27, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A broad coalition opposing Question 3 – the so-called “Right to Food” …

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Published on September 21, 2021 - 17:38 GMT

Land Conservation Group Offers to Take Bison, Subverting Need for Park Service to Permit Imminent Hunt in Grand Canyon

Governor Jared Polis asks National Park Service to relocate the animals to Colorado prairie preserve, and not to allow hunters to shoot tame bison. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Washington, D.C.) – Animal …

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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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