Animal Welfare Institute
WEBConservation and animal protection groups sued several federal officials and departments today in the US Court of International Trade over their failure to implement the... Read More. The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has been dedicated to alleviating animal suffering caused by people since its founding in 1951.
Fall 2024 | Animal Welfare Institute
WEB6 days ago · AWI reports from the CITES Animals Committee meeting in Geneva and its implications for wildlife protections in international trade. We press the USDA to help state officials clamp down on animal abuse in US slaughter plants. A new AWI initiative helps researchers and policymakers access valuable FBI data to study and address animal cruelty crimes. Supporting efforts to establish marine mammal ...
Who We Are - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBHow We Work. Since 1951, AWI has advanced its mission through strategically crafted policy and legal advocacy, educational programs, research and analysis, and engagement with policymakers, scientists, industry, educators, other NGOs, the media, and the public. We seek scientifically grounded protections for animals in all settings, and robust ...
Action Center - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBUse 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.
AWI Quarterly - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBThe AWI Quarterly is the magazine of the Animal Welfare Institute. This full-color periodical examines issues regarding animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commercial trade, at home, and in the wild. It is distributed to over 46,000 individuals and organizations, including public libraries, deans of medical and veterinary schools, laboratory technicians, scientists, farmers ...
Fall 2021 - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBAWI seeks to improve the lives of animals everywhere, including animals raised for food. We promote farming systems that allow animals to live outdoors and engage in natural behaviors, and we fight against inhumane methods of slaughter. “Custom-exempt” slaughter—conducted at small plants catering mostly to hunters and individuals ...
Annual Report - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBJul 1, 2020 · AWI's Annual Report highlights our activities over the past fiscal year to improve animal welfare and prevent needless suffering through our major program areas—farm animals, companion animals, terrestrial wildlife, marine life, and animals in research—as well as our efforts in Congress and across the country to pass, strengthen, and defend laws to protect animals. View the 72nd Annual ...
Terrestrial Wildlife - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBTerrestrial Wildlife. AWI seeks to reduce the detrimental impacts of human activities on wild terrestrial animals. We work to foster humane, nonlethal, science-based solutions to conflicts with wildlife, protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats, and restrict global wildlife trade.
Our Programs - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBSince 1951, the Animal Welfare Institute has been dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people. We seek better treatment of animals everywhere—in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home, and in the wild.
Companion Animals - Animal Welfare Institute
WEBAWI champions the mutually beneficial relationship between people and pets and promotes responsible care of companion animals. We seek strong legal protections for companion animals and develop tools and trainings to help law enforcement, social service providers, and other professionals address the link between animal abuse and interpersonal violence—including resources for domestic ...