Animal Wellness Action Press Releases

Published on March 4, 2021 - 22:31 GMT

Animal Wellness Action Applauds Bryan County Sheriff for Raiding Major Cockfighting Pit in Texoma Region

Dozens of major cockfighting kingpins continue to operate in the Sooner State. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oklahoma City — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) applauded Bryan County Sheriff Johnny Christian and …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 20:01 GMT

Clark County Commission Approves Resolution to Condemn Wildlife Killing Contests

LAS VEGAS , NEVADA , USA , March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the Clark County Commission voted to approve a resolution to condemn Wildlife Killing Contests in Nevada. The resolution, brought forth by Commissioner Justin Jones, passed by a …

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Published on March 2, 2021 - 17:48 GMT

Charles Town Horse Death Toll Climbs to Seven in 2021, Two More Added to the Body Count on Saturday

CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA , UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the latest two horse deaths that occurred on February 27th of “Lanesborough” and “Nicaloe” who both “suffered fatal injury” and were “euthanized on track” at …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 18:09 GMT

Clark County Commission to Vote on Resolution to Condemn Wildlife Killing Contests

On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark County Commission will vote on a resolution to condemn Wildlife Killing Contests in Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Clark County …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 16:31 GMT

11 Horse Deaths At New York Race Tracks in 2021 Underscore Need for Reforms

ELMONT, NEW YORK , USA , February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Even though a new federal anti-doping law has been enacted, there has been a rash of racehorse deaths in recent weeks, reminding the industry and the American public that the law has not …

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Published on February 25, 2021 - 15:22 GMT

Oregon Bill to End Mink Farming, Compensate State’s Few Remaining Producers

Oregon state Sen. Floyd Prozanski introduced a bill this session to phase out mink farming in the state by the end of the year. SALEM, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SALEM, Ore.— Oregon state Sen. Floyd Prozanski …

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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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