Report: Hanson will meet with authorities Oct 19, 2009
A few protesters were visible outside the stadium, holding signs made by In Defense of Animals. A plane flew over the stadium with a sign that read: "Dog fighter, go home!". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bay Area animal group planning Vick protest Oct 16, 2009
The group In Defense of Animals says it will protest outside Oakland Coliseum before Vick plays his first road game for the since being reinstated to the NFL following an 18-month prison sentence for his involvement in a dogfighting ring. The group says Vick has not shown proper remorse. (ESPN -- Football)
Judge asks for additional briefs in landmark pet custody case Jul 30, 2009
The Animal Legal Defense Fund and Lawyers in Defense of Animals have also been pushing for more sensitivity to such cases. Dare's attorney, James M. Carter, has said he thinks family-court judges have better things to do, such as dealing with custody of children. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Group says LA Zoo was fined in elephant's death Jul 21, 2009
Catherine Doyle, campaign director for In Defense of Animals, says she learned of the fine Friday, and described it as a "slap on the wrist" for the zoo. She says a letter from the agency indicated the penalty was issued sometime in 2008. (Anchorage Daily News)
Worldwide Demonstrations June 20 Will Highlight Elephant-Sized Controversy at Zoos Jun 19, 2009
June 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Saturday, In Defense of Animals (IDA) and activists in over 30 cities will educate the public about the plight of elephants in zoos ... In Defense of Animals is an international animal rescue and protection organization based in California ... SOURCE In Defense of Animals. (PR Newswire)
Monkeys first to inherit genetic modifications May 28, 2009
"Why aren't scientists harnessing the power of the human genome or any of the other technology that has exploded over the last 10 years?" said Eric Kleiman of In Defense of Animals, an international organization based in San Rafael. "This is a step backward, not a step forward.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Glowing monkeys raise ethics concerns May 28, 2009
"These nonhuman primates already suffer in laboratories when we infect them with diseases and when we use them in toxicology tests," said Eric Kleiman of In Defense of Animals. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Wild horse facilities debate May 11, 2009
-based animal rights group In Defense of Animals. "It's tragic. It's not the right solution," Rossell said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Letter: Time to rethink funds for animal research Apr 6, 2009
The result: a vast amount of antiquated, unnecessary and patently ridiculous experiments like those identified recently by In Defense of Animals. These include tax-supported studies of cocaine-addicted quail, nipple preference in nursing infant monkeys, toy preference in young monkeys, and effect of high-fat diets on mice (it made them fat and sleepy). (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Six more sea lions captured at Beonneville Dam Apr 2, 2009
As these predatory sea lions face euthanization, activist organization In Defense of Animals has taken to naming the Columbia River sea lions ... In Defense of Animals is pushing to end the trapping until more humane methods can be found to protect the endangered salmon. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
