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Seeking to improve the welfare of animals everywhere: in agriculture, in commerce, in our homes and communities, in research, and in the wild.
@awionline.orgThis #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, we celebrate Denali's story of hope and healing and the recent release of "Denali's New Life," which gives families an age-appropriate, trauma-informed way to learn about and discuss these issues. Learn more: awionline.org/denali
@awionline.orgYou may know Denali as the star of AWI's newest children's book—but did you know she is also an ambassador for our Safe Havens for Pets project, which helps individuals who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness with pets locate pet-friendly sheltering services?
@awionline.orgOur next goal: We’re hoping to reach 250 SAFE Act cosponsors in honor of the US’s 250th anniversary—and the countless horses who have stood alongside Americans through the centuries.
Urge your representative to be the next to cosponsor the SAFE Act: awionline.org/actions/tell...
@awionline.orgGood news: The Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act has reached a record number of cosponsors in the US House! 🐎 This bipartisan bill would prohibit horse slaughter for human consumption in the US and outlaw the export of horses to be slaughtered for the same purpose.
@awionline.orgNew findings show that higher welfare standards for primates in laboratories are not only possible—they’re already being achieved in other countries. The US must do better.
Learn more in the AWI Quarterly: awionline.org/awi-quarterl...
@awionline.orgPrimates have complex social and emotional needs, yet US welfare standards continue to lag behind those in the UK and EU, leaving significant room for improvement in how these animals are treated in laboratories.
@awionline.orgICYMI: "Denali's New Life"—a true story of hope, healing, and one very special pit bull mix—is now available on our website at no cost! Order your copy now: awionline.org/denali
@awionline.orgThanks to everyone who joined us for the official launch of our new children’s book, “Denali’s New Life,” in Florida last weekend! Check out these happy smiles and meaningful moments from the event. 💜
@awionline.orgAnimals across the globe are facing threats to their well-being and survival—and we all have a role to play in protecting them.
This #WorldAnimalDay, make your voice heard by sending a message to decision makers about an animal issue that matters to you: awionline.org/takeaction
@awionline.orgPlease urge your OH representative to support SB 393, which would make animal sexual assault a felony and help create a kinder and safer Ohio for both animals and people!
Take action on our website: awionline.org/actions/ohio...
@awionline.orgOHIO RESIDENTS: Shockingly, animal sexual assault is still only a misdemeanor in 17 states—including Ohio, where multiple individuals have recently been investigated, charged, or pleaded guilty in cases of animal sexual abuse.
@awionline.orgYesterday, a sweeping permitting bill containing shocking giveaways to industry interests at the expense of threatened and endangered species was introduced in the Senate. If enacted, the bill would fundamentally weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Learn more: awionline.org/news/awi-str...
@awionline.orgAWI welcomes yesterday’s reintroduction of the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act, which would help strengthen enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act—the primary federal law that mandates minimum standards of care for animals used in commercial enterprises.
@awionline.orgNOW AVAILABLE: Release day is finally here for AWI's newest children's book, "Denali's New Life!" 🎉
All of us at AWI are delighted to bring this story of tail wags and triumph over adversity to children and families around the world.
Order your free copy: awionline.org/denali
@awionline.orgThis October, the Homes for Horses Coalition will host its biennial national conference in Denver, bringing together equine rescues and advocates for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and efforts to advance equine welfare.
Learn more: homesforhorses.org/conference/ 🐎
@awionline.orgEarlier this week, the Bureau of Land Management announced a historic $30 million investment in fertility control for wild horses. The announcement is a welcome—if vague—step toward a kinder future for these federally protected equines.
Read our statement: awionline.org/news/federal...
@awionline.orgThroughout 2026, we’re honoring AWI’s 75th anniversary by highlighting key moments from our history on our social media accounts. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating progress, sharing your stories, and continuing to work toward a better world for animals—together. #AWI75
@awionline.orgFor more than 70 years, AWI's Schweitzer Medal has been awarded to individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in the advancement of animal welfare.
Learn more about the medal and its storied list of recipients: awionline.org/about-us/the...
@awionline.orgAWI is appalled by the latest development in the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which would result in the removal of vital protections for threatened and endangered species.
Read our statement: awionline.org/news/trump-a...
@awionline.orgBREAKING: AWI has obtained documents from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food through a public records request that confirm the first documented bird flu outbreak on a mink farm in the United States.
Read more: awionline.org/news/records...
