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Published on February 23, 2021 - 21:23 GMT

The Body Count Continues to Climb: More Dead Race Horses at Golden Gate Fields

ALBANY, CALIFORNIA , USA, February 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the death of two racehorses at Golden Gate Fields, "Sweet Boy" and "My Three Kids," Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby, who testified …

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Published on February 22, 2021 - 16:26 GMT

Niky’s Sports, California’s largest soccer retailer, finally halts illegal sales of shoes made from kangaroos

State’s largest violator of ban on selling kangaroo parts changes course after law enforcement pays a visit LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Niky’s Sports, California’s largest soccer goods retailer, has stopped …

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Published on February 21, 2021 - 20:48 GMT

Hollywood Casino's Charles Town Race Course Sees More Horse Deaths in West Virginia

CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA , USA, February 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the death of Paul’s Plunder who “was fatally injured past the eighth pole and was euthanized on the track” on February 20th at Hollywood Casino's Charles Town Race …

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Published on February 21, 2021 - 20:13 GMT

Statement on 113 Horse Racing Deaths Reported at Gulfstream Park in Florida

HALLANDALE BEACH , FLORIDA , USA, February 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the report of 113 horse racing related deaths at Gulfstream Park by the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Susannah Bryan, Animal Wellness Action executive director Marty Irby, …

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Published on February 20, 2021 - 17:48 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Decries Plan to Kill More than 20 Percent of Wisconsin Wolves by Especially Inhumane Means

Today, Animal Wellness Action expressed grief over the decision to grant the opening of a trophy hunting season on wolves, now set to begin on Monday. MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness …

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Published on February 17, 2021 - 16:40 GMT

Neguse, Joyce, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

Last week, Reps. Joe Neguse, David Joyce, and Steve Cohen introduced the Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act, forged in cooperation with Animal Wellness Action. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major federal …

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Published on February 16, 2021 - 22:03 GMT

Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals Decision in Alleged Tennessee Walking Horse Abuse Case

Decision Sticks with Trend of Perpetuating Tennessee Walking Horse Abuse WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia remanded a case back to the United States …

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Published on February 15, 2021 - 17:22 GMT

State Lawmakers Should Bring Tennessee Law Against Cockfighting into the 21st Century

Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauds TN State Senator Jon Lundberg for announcing legislation to crack down on the barbaric practice of cockfighting. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, leaders at Animal …

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Published on February 12, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

$5,000 Reward Offered in Nevada by Animal Wellness Groups for Info that Leads to Cockfighting Arrests, Convictions

Today, Animal Wellness Action announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the prosecution of any individual engaging in animal fighting. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action ( …

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Published on February 9, 2021 - 18:14 GMT

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Kangaroo Protection Act to Blunt the World’s ‘Largest Wildlife Slaughter’

Congressmen Salud Carbajal and Brian Fitzpatrick Say ‘No More Killing Kangaroos for Athletic Shoes’ WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 9, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., this …

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Published on February 8, 2021 - 23:56 GMT

Horse Protection Groups Applaud Cohen, Titus, and Fitzpatrick for Reintroduction of Horse Transportation Safety Act

AWA applauded Reps. Steve Cohen, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dina Titus, and more than 100 Members for the reintroduction of the Horse Transportation Safety Act. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action …

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Published on February 8, 2021 - 17:06 GMT

$5,000 Reward Offered by Animal Wellness Group for Info that Leads to Animal Fighting Arrests, Convictions

Animal Wellness Action announced a $5,000 reward for information to help the successful prosecution of any individual engaged in animal fighting. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) …

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Published on February 4, 2021 - 16:49 GMT

Short Film from Hollywood Moviemakers Exposes Nike’s Role in Kangaroo Slaughter

Film to shine light on midnight massacre of two million animals for soccer cleats LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An innovative and disturbing short film by Hollywood producer Gavin Polone and director Derek …

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Published on January 28, 2021 - 16:22 GMT

Guam Passes Landmark Anti-Cruelty Law, but Politicians Play Fast & Loose with Cockfighting Prohibition

There’s been progress against animal cruelty in Guam and Puerto Rico, but there are still troubling actions by some political leaders in both U.S. territories. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 28, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There’s been progress …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 21:03 GMT

Wisconsin Board Rejects Effort to Open Up 2021 Wolf Hunting Season

Today, Animal Wellness Action issued a statement in response to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Board rejecting a reckless February trophy hunt. MADISON, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Scott …

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Published on January 16, 2021 - 18:32 GMT

Oklahoma Court Orders “Tiger King” Huckster Jeff Lowe Must Relinquish All Tiger Cubs to the United States

Animal Wellness Action Leaders React to Court Order Directing Seizure of Tiger Cubs from Jeff Lowe’s Unlicensed “Tiger King Park” in Thackerville, Okla. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last night, U.S. District …

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Published on January 15, 2021 - 21:24 GMT

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Puerto Rico’s Challenge to Anti-Animal Fighting Law

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed the constitutionality of the federal law against animal fighting as applied to Puerto Rico. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the …

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Published on January 14, 2021 - 19:14 GMT

Investigation Reveals North Carolina Cockfighters Among Top Traffickers of Animals to Guam, Other Far-Flung Destinations

Groups allege North Carolina retains an extensive network of illegal cockfighting operations WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Wellness Action (AWA) and the Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) today asked North …

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Published on January 11, 2021 - 17:59 GMT

Reps. Quigley and Fitzpatrick Applauded for Reintroduction of Big Cat Public Safety Act Featured in “Tiger King”

Today, Animal Wellness Action applauded Reps. Mike Quigley and Brian Fitzpatrick for reintroducing the Big Cat Public Safety Act. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 11, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action and its affiliates …

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Published on January 4, 2021 - 20:40 GMT

Animal Wellness Groups Applaud Quigley and Upton Legislation to Shutter Commercial Wildlife Markets that Led to COVID-19

COVID-19 is the most recent in a long line of epidemics caused by disease that have jumped the species barrier from wildlife to humans. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, and …

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