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 …
List of Endangered Species - Animal Welfare Institute
The Earth is currently experiencing its sixth major animal extinction event. One out of four of the world’s mammals and over 40 percent of amphibians are threatened with extinction due to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Horse-Drawn Carriages - Animal Welfare Institute
In many cities, horse-drawn carriages are seen as tourist attractions, evoking nostalgic images of days gone by. Yet, underlying these quaint notions is the reality for the horses: daily exposure …
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.
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, …
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.