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Founded by LCA in 1988 to raise awareness for the issue of pet theft and educate the public on how best to protect their companion animals from the hands of unscrupulous thieves, National Pet Theft Awareness Day (PTAD) is observed annually on Valentine's Day—a day that often sees a considerable spike in pet thefts.

On Saturday, February 8, 2020, the Professional Bull Riders' (PBR) Unleash the Beast tour will bring its exhibition of animal cruelty to the Staples Center once again for the Iron Cowboy bull riding competition.

A message from our friends at GREY2K USA Worldwide:

According to state records, a greyhound dies every ten days at West Virginia dog tracks. Even worse, this cruelty is subsidized with $15 million each year that could instead be used for vital services like fixing roads, investing in health care, or funding substance abuse treatment.

LCA has filed a complaint with the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General against Marineland Canada based on performances of cetaceans (i.e., whale, dolphin, or porpoise).

LCA has released the results of an undercover investigation into the practices at Escarpment's Edge Dairy (EED), a goat farm in Caledon, Ontario.

LCA's investigator witnessed goats being dragged and pulled by their legs, goats crawling on their knees with overgrown hooves, and goats with lesions and infections.

LCA and S. Korean sister organization, Animal Liberation Wave, have filed a lawsuit against a Kyungpook National University (KNU) professor after a whistleblower exposed live experiments on dogs obtained from a dog meat market.

Dear Friend,

In the midst of the holiday season, we find ourselves at the end of another year. Looking back, we know that supporters like you make it possible for us to continue our vital work to end animal suffering, and we thank you.

Your help is urgently needed to STOP the Ontario government from passing freedom-crushing legislation that would make it a crime to EXPOSE animal abuse!

On Friday, Novembe 29, 2019, LCA—along with a coalition of animal rights organizations and activists—led the 33rd Annual Fur-Free Friday protest in Beverly Hills.

Today is #GivingTuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a global giving moment to support the causes you love—like LCA's work to end animal cruelty!

Your help is urgently needed to STOP Marineland of Canada from exporting five, captive-born beluga whales to the United States!

On Monday, November 25, 2019, President Trump signed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act into law, making animal cruelty a felony nationwide.

On Monday, November 25, 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a landmark package of animal protection measures into law, promoting animal welfare throughout the five boroughs.

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for peace and gratitude—but for 46 million turkeys in the U.S. alone, Thanksgiving means suffering and pain. 

An estimated 46 million turkeys are brutally slaughtered in the United States each year so that they can be consumed for Thanksgiving dinner.

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act to make animal cruelty a federal felony.

Stand up for animals on December 3, 2019 for #GivingTuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a global giving moment to support the causes you love—like LCA's work to end animal cruelty!

UPDATE: On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the PACT Act. The bill now goes to the desk of the president to be signed into law.

On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. A companion bill has now been introduced in the Senate for consideration.

Happy Halloween!

Please remember to keep your companion animals safe on Halloween night!

On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, the New York City Council passed a landmark package of measures that will spare countless animals from suffering each year—including Intro 1378A, a bill that bans the sale of cruel force-fed foie gras in NYC.