Animal Welfare Institute
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has been dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people since its founding in 1951.
Winter 2024 | Animal Welfare Institute
AWI reports from the 69th meeting of the International Whaling Commission. The outlook for animal welfare and the environment during a second Trump administration. Helping Mountain West communities become “Bear Smart.” USDA fails to clear confusion on animal welfare label claims. Horse advocates gather in DC and talk some horse sense into Congress.
China Overtakes US in Captive Orca Numbers
Dec 19, 2024 · Investigators have confirmed that, for the first time, China has overtaken the United States as holder of the highest number of captive orcas (22). A report released today by the China Cetacean Alliance (CCA) — a coalition of international and Chinese animal welfare organizations — indicates that most of these orcas are on …
Internships at AWI - Animal Welfare Institute
Advance your career and learn from experts! Are you interested in making a difference for animals in your career? AWI is offering a limited number of paid summer, fall, and spring internships to students and recent graduates who demonstrate commitment to AWI’s mission. Internships can be remote or at our DC offices. Summer interns are …
Animal Cruelty - Animal Welfare Institute
Animal cruelty involves gratuitously inflicting harm, injuring, or killing an animal. The cruelty can be intentional, such as kicking, burning, stabbing, beating, or shooting; or it can involve neglect, such as depriving an animal of water, shelter, food, and necessary medical treatment. Animal fighting, in which animals are trained or forced to attack each other in violent confrontations at ...
People and Pets in Crisis - Animal Welfare Institute
In most cases, companion animals are cherished members of the family. However, there are situations in which pets are mistreated—in the home and in the community. Surveys of domestic violence survivors reveal that up to 89% report that their pets were threatened, harmed, or killed by their abuser. Research also indicates that animal abuse and other forms of family violence, such as child ...
21 Rotate your rat so you are looking at the ventral view (put your rat on their back), zoom in as needed. After mechanical and chemical digestion in the mouth, the chewed food
TWENTY-EIGHT HOUR LAW The main federal statute that provides minimal protection for animals during transport is 49 U.S.C. § 80502, known as the Twenty-Eight Hour Law.
Who We Are - Animal Welfare Institute
The Animal Welfare Institute is dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people. We seek to improve the welfare of animals everywhere: in agriculture, in commerce, in our homes and communities, in research, and in the wild. Since 1951, AWI …
Action Center - Animal Welfare Institute
Use AWI's Action Center to take action on critical animal welfare issues and legislation, sign up for email alerts, find your elected officials, and more.