Friends of Animals

TAKE ACTION - The BLM announced a plan to fell Oregon's last great forests. Submit comments to help put a stop to this catastrophic plan: friendsofanimals.org/oregon/

Another reason to rescue one of over 5 million dogs or cats from a shelter! ❤️https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/well/pet-longevity-health-benefits.html?unlocked_article_code=1.QVA.g42O.i8QV-1mTZqUG&smid=url-share

We agree that it would still be lenient, we were just referring to the article linked that says 2 years and a $5k fine were the maximum he could have received for his charge! Far better than no jail time and a slap on the wrist.

Did you know we're currently in the thick of skunk mating season? Read more here! friendsofanimals.org/skunk-mating...

Cody Roberts agrees to unexpected plea deal in Sublette County wolf cruelty case The man accused of bringing a leashed, muzzled and injured wolf into a Sublette County bar has reached a plea agreement less than two weeks before his trial.

Jeers to wolf killer Robert’s plea deal. 2 yrs in jail/$5,000 fine is more fitting punishment for this sadist. www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/politics-gov...

Our government is giving polluters a free pass, but we don’t have to. You can govern your own behavior! Follow our tips on how to take steps to reduce your carbon footprint in the weeks leading up to Earth Day! See step one at the link! friendsofanimals.org/takesteps/

CHICAGO📢 Mark your calendars...To help combat the pet homelessness crisis, we're giving away 70 free spay/neuter certificates on March 16th + 17th (or until we run out) to Chicago residents in need. Click the link for more details! friendsofanimals.org/chicago/

Our CT office is closed today due to the weather so our phone lines will not be operational. If you need to reach us, call and leave a message or fill out a contact form at the link below and we will get back to you as soon as we reopen. Stay safe!❄️❄️❄️ friendsofanimals.org/contact-us/

A win for animals and humans alike - but we must keep fighting! The EAB found that the EPA failed to exercise considered judgment in concluding that microplastics and pathogens would not cause an unreasonable degradation to the environment. Read more: friendsofanimals.org/oceaneras/

New York City is Poisoning its Wild Celebrities. Will Romeo and Juliet Be Next? A bonded pair of coyotes is surviving in Central Park, which has become a poisonous minefield.

FoA has worked to educate the public and participate in programs which protect wildlife from the dangers of SGAR's - check out the mention by NY City News Service here. www.nycitynewsservice.com/2026/02/13/n...

URGENT: Take action to help us halt destructive deep sea mining. Learn about it here friendsofanimals.org/deepseamining/

It's the Lunar year of the Fire Horse and FoA is exposing the horrors of the U.S. horse industry - read about it here friendsofanimals.org/horseindustry/

Urgent- take action now to protect wolves! friendsofanimals.org/protectwolves/

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Surprise, surprise - another decision by the administration that ignores the environmental ramifications completely. Read more about what you can do here: friendsofanimals.org/fishingjeers/

Looking for a February break activity for you and the kids? Help birds make it through winter with homemade suet! Check out the recipes here: friendsofanimals.org/vegansuet/

A plant-powered athlete from CT is set to compete in the Winter Olympics🌱💪 Read more: friendsofanimals.org/speedskater

Catalina Island Conservancy : what did the deer ever do to you😭 Take action here! friendsofanimals.org/jeers-to-the...

Disappointed is an understatement...it's 2026 and someone STILL thought using a live animal during a Grammys performance was a good idea?! Jeers all around friendsofanimals.org/jeers-sabrina/

A step in the right direction: We are applauding the Newtown Conservation Commission for voting to restrict the use of anticoagulant rodenticides on town-owned properties at their meeting on Jan. 27.
Read more here! friendsofanimals.org/newtown/

Despite all evidence that the US is losing its interest in hunting and that wildlife refuges are critical, US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgham is pushing to expand hunting into previously protected areas. Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/wildlife-ref...

North Atlantic right whales are on the up 👏 friendsofanimals.org/rightwhale/

Great horned owls thrive in these chilly winter months! Learn more here - friendsofanimals.org/great-horned...

Horseshoe crabs to be protected across Long Island Sound as NY follows CT ban "We're so proud that Connecticut can be a role model for these other states," one advocate said.

Check out this CT Insider article which quotes FoA in celebration of NY passing a ban on the killing of horseshoe crabs! www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...

Questionable choice mainly driven by social media: slathering byproducts from a slaughterhouse on your face🙄 friendsofanimals.org/tallow/
#beeftallow

FoA filed a lawsuit to get Atlantic horseshoe crabs the protections they need, read more here: friendsofanimals.org/foa-files-la...

JEERS to Sec. Kennedy for this flip of the food pyramid 🙄
friendsofanimals.org/jeerskennedy/

beaver in shallow water

Read about nature's architects and how we're protecting them here: friendsofanimals.org/beavers/

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THIS Satursday I will be kicking off my second annual No Pause for a Good Cause Charity Stream benefiting @foaorg.bsky.social! There will be donation incentives for milestones, and for the top gifters. Every 2 hours will have a game give away! Please come by! #twitch
www.twitch.tv/altruisticnico