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Act for All Animals. And, like you, we envision a day when all animals are free to live their lives free from unnecessary harm and suffering. Who are we?
At CompassionWorks International, we believe....
...in kindness, respect, unity, dialogue, community, commitment, strategic action, one world for all beings, neighbors talking to neighbors, and friends sharing with friends. But change for animals will not happen unassisted. The animals enslaved by the entertainment industry, used for medical testing, and slaughtered for their fur, skins, and fle
06/20/2026
The Alaska Zoo is not accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. While no animal belongs in a zoo, the AZA maintains some standards that zoos must uphold. The Alaska Zoo opts not to participate in that program.
U.S. Zoo Responds to Concern Over 'Upsetting' Viral Fight Between Resident Brown Bears that Required Zookeeper Intervention A male brown bear attacked a smaller female bear at the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage on June 13, causing panic among visitors. The zoo issued a statement about the incident on June 15 after footage of the altercation went viral.
06/20/2026
Tell Mercer County Fairgrounds NOT to use wild animals, including an elderly tiger, for the sake of human entertainment. 🐅
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Did you know: tigers are still being forced to perform in circuses and at other events, like county fairs. Tell Mercer County Fairgrounds in Ohio NOT to exploit wild animals -- including an elderly tiger! Sign and share: https://bit.ly/brunostigers
06/14/2026
Betty the elephant might not be on the road currently, but we worry that her suffering continues out of the public eye.
Betty's body condition appears concerning and we feel she needs humane sanctuary retirement urgently.
Please complete this important action alert today: https://bit.ly/usdaforbetty
Betty might not still be on the road...but her suffering continues. Her current condition appears poor, and she needs sanctuary now. The USDA MUST intervene. Sign and share: https://bit.ly/usdaforbetty
06/13/2026
Globally, what do you think is the most critical animal rights issue currently?
Camels: NOT A FAIRGROUND RIDE. Say no, don't go.
06/12/2026
We are HORRIFIED that the Republican Party of Texas chose to make ANIMAL ABUSE part of its convention. FIFTY-TWO year old Paige deserves sanctuary — NOT exploitation by a political party or by anyone else. If you are a member of the Texas GOP, please take a moment to SPEAK OUT against this!
https://www.chron.com/culture/article/elephant-gop-convention-houston-22303184.php
06/12/2026
Great news!
Within days of the death of a NYC carriage horse, Philadelphia has passed a ban on horse carriages.
Philly’s last carriage company closed operations in 2023, but advocates have pushed for a law that would make sure the practice never returns.
Animal rights advocates also pushed for an amendment that would ban both commercial and non-commercial horse-drawn carriages before voting. The amendment passed unanimously.
06/11/2026
Rest peacefully, Deniz.
Deniz was a 16-year-old horse exploited to pull carriages for the sake of tourist entertainment downtown New York City. This beautiful horse collapsed and died yesterday while pulling a carriage in Central Park.
We support Ryder's Law, important, compassionate proposed legislation would phase out horse-drawn carriages in New York City and relocate horses to sanctuaries, while offering training to the drivers to find other work.
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