The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds recent announcements by the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and ...

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and an international coalition of animal protection and environmental groups are calling ...

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is deeply concerned that the administration's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget omits ...

Disclaimer: AWI publishes online those restaurants that offer shark fin products for sale, either by menu or by "special order." Where a restaurant makes a claim on its menu or to AWI that its shark ...

This database, created in 2000, is updated every four months with newly published scientific articles, books, and other publications related to improving or safeguarding the welfare of animals used in ...

Some countries/jurisdictions have enacted full or partial bans on the practice of shark finning—slicing off the fins of the shark at sea (often while the shark is still alive) and discarding the ...

As the unsurpassed leader in obtaining laws to benefit animals in need, AWI’s Government Affairs division provides information to Members of Congress and their staffs. We send action alerts to ...

According to the 2023–2024 National Pet Owners Survey, approximately two thirds of all US households include a companion animal. While the majority of pets are cats or dogs, millions of US households ...

The vast majority of animals are used for research purposes, whereas a much smaller percentage are used in testing. It is common for people to use the shorthand “animal research” or “animal testing” ...

Guidance for Advocates and Attorneys for Domestic Violence Survivors 1 This guide is intended to serve as a resource 2 to help advocates and attorneys get pets of domestic violence (DV) survivors ...

AWI works to influence policies and welfare standards that govern the way animals are treated during each phase of production. Welfare concerns vary based on species. Information about specific ...