M&R: Olympic torch's S.F. route up in air Mar 26, 2008
But Michele Lagana, an animal rights activist who heard about the show from In Defense of Animals, had a different take. "Are they out of their minds?" Lagana said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Happy woof-day to you, my furry kid Mar 17, 2008
Yang and Lee, who do not have children and are both dentists in Mill Valley, were introduced to the triplets through Lee's work at In Defense of Animals. The couple found foster homes for Riley and Bam Bam, but kept Barney after their veterinarian said the dog was too unstable for a new home. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bubble Bursts on Elephant Stunt Mar 15, 2008
The animal rights group In Defense of Animals and former "Price is Right" host Bob Barker reportedly were among those who objected. The Orange County Register says "Bubblefest" will still go on and Yang will appear, giving bubble demonstrations that don't involve large animals. (Fox News)
Science center won't put elephant in bubble after all Mar 15, 2008
The animal-rights group In Defense of Animals and Bob Barker, former host of The Price is Right, were among those who objected to the show ... Others, including In Defense of Animals, said the Santa Ana show was inappropriate for a scientific institution. (AZCentral -- News)
Police: Objects Thrown At SF Zoo Rhino Mar 1, 2008
Local residents and members of In Defense of Animals (IDA) said they planned to urge the city to take action to prevent mistreatment of zoo animals by members of the public. In a statement, members of the group said animal welfare problems had "plagued the zoo for decades.". (NBC 11, CA)
Letters to the Editor (Feb 26) Feb 26, 2008
To learn about animal issues visit the websites of HSUS, Farm Sanctuary, Compassion over Killing (COK), Mercy for Animals, PETA, In Defense of Animals (IDA), Animal Protection Institute, etc. Videos are available to view or order online such as Peaceable Kingdom, Earthlings and Meat your Meat. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
S.F. Zoo's big cats return to outdoor grottos Feb 20, 2008
Last week, Mill Valley-based In Defense of Animals showed a video to San Francisco's Animal Control and Welfare Commission during a hearing at City Hall, accusing zoo officials of allowing animals to pace in their pens and swim in their own waste. E-mail Cecilia M. Vega at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Zoo experts: S.F. Zoo could be endangering animals Feb 3, 2008
Activists from the group In Defense of Animals said the experts' opinions should prompt city supervisors to investigate the conditions at the zoo and consider turning the facility into an animal-rescue center. Robert Atkinson, the former curator of the Woburn Safari Park in England, said he visited the zoo this morning. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Experts say S.F. Zoo exhibits outdated Feb 3, 2008
That's the assessment of three international zoo experts, who visited the zoo this week at the urging of the advocacy organization In Defense of Animals ... "The tiger attack is a wake-up call alerting us to fundamental problems at the San Francisco Zoo," said Suzanne Roy of In Defense of Animals ... Deniz Bolbol of In Defense of Animals said a rescue zoo would allow current occupants to remain but would take in injured wildlife - such as cougars, bears and coyotes - as well as exotic animals... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Zoo experts, activists denounce poor conditions at SF Zoo Feb 2, 2008
Three former zoo managers were asked by the group In Defense of Animals to tour the facility, which is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture following a Christmas Day tiger attack that left one dead and injured two others. After touring the zoo Thursday, the say they found more problems than expected. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Tiger attack puts focus on zoo director Jan 9, 2008
"We've asked for his termination," said Elliot Katz, president of In Defense of Animals. So far, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, which accredits the nation's zoos, and the San Francisco zoo's overseers are standing by Mollinedo. (Anchorage Daily News)
S.F. Zoo reopens; probe ongoing Jan 4, 2008
Animal rights group In Defense of Animals organized a candlelight vigil for Sousa and the tiger for Thursday afternoon in front of the zoo. Zoo officials say the tiger likely climbed out of an empty moat that separated the public from the animal's enclosure, which had a 12 -foot wall, making it 4 feet shorter than the recommended minimum height for U.S. zoos. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Trapper upsets woman Dec 29, 2007
According to the organization, In Defense of Animals, depending on the type of animal, it can take an average of 40 animals to make one fur coat. It is also estimated 10 million animals are trapped in the wild every year for their coats. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Elephant's semen stirs controversy for zoo Dec 8, 2007
"Unless and until the zoo can definitively determine that the semen from this bull will not transmit [the virus], the zoo should not proceed," argues a report issued by the U.S.-based group In Defense of Animals. Bruce Upchurch, the elephant curator at the Seattle zoo, told CanWest News Service yesterday there's "no scientific evidence" to suggest Rex's semen poses a risk of transmitting the virus. (Canada.com)
Elephant news triple bill Dec 6, 2007
According to animal rights group In Defense of Animals says beasts in Springfield, Missouri are living in an elephant herpes hotspot (). The group also wants Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle to stop breeding elephants after a death from the virus earlier this year (, ). (Nature News Service)
Skinned dogs dominate Humane meeting Nov 28, 2007
In Defense of Animals is contributing $2,500. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a $1,000 reward. (Scranton Times, PA)
Cops ready for anything at Union Square during holiday shopping Nov 27, 2007
The group In Defense of Animals has an anti-fur display set up near the Christmas tree, and others hand out flyers in front of Neiman Marcus, the store they detest because fur is sold there. The protesters there are separated from the store by a phalanx of uniformed officers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rallying Animal Activists: Change Cat Policy At JFK! Nov 22, 2007
Cats do very well alone in the environment, said Valerie Sicignano, the east coast director of In Defense of Animals, another rally organizer. They ll keep breeding. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Experts: Skinned dog cases are rare Nov 21, 2007
PETA contributed $1,000 and In Defense of Animals offered $2,500, bringing the total reward to $6,100. If a suspect is convicted of the crimes, Mr. Mersereau said the punishment will be far less than what the killer would get in other regions of the country. (Scranton Times, PA)
Vegan Vixens flash some skin in fight against meat Nov 19, 2007
Sunday, November 18, 2007. Thanksgiving morning: Slip from between the sheets and into an organic cotton string bikini of your own design. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cat traps at N.Y. airport spur protest Nov 19, 2007
Animal advocates, from Neighborhood Cats and In Defense of Animals, rally for an end to John F. Kennedy International Airport's cat exterminations outside Port Authority in Manhattan. By Jennifer S. Altman for USA TODAY. (USA Today)
Talking with a philosopher about cats Nov 16, 2007
ROME, Nov. 14 (UPI) The Italian Association in Defense of Animals and the Environment has set Saturday as the nation s first Black Cat Day, ANSA reported Tuesday. The group is encouraging owners of black cats to bring their pets to Rome and Milan for outdoor picnics. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
FDA petition would protect public from dangerous drugs Nov 15, 2007
Nonprofit organization members of the MAP coalition are the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection, In Defense of Animals, the New England Anti-Vivisection Society, and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. . (EurekAlert!)
Model behaviour Nov 2, 2007
Mary Beth Sweetland, Director of Research & Investigations, In Defense of Animals, San Rafael, Calif. 02 Nov, 2007. (Nature News Service)
Two elephants and a ton of controversy Oct 5, 2007
In a video shot in July by an organization called In Defense of Animals, elephants are seen in a 20-by-20 space surrounded by little more than an electric fence. Davenport said they are in good standing with the USDA. To be certain, Davenport has since made improvements to the facility, and the USDA now says he s in compliance, which means he meets minimum standards. (KHOU.com, TX)
Maggie's bound for California elephant refuge Sep 15, 2007
-based In Defense of Animals. "I'm so happy. Kudos to the Alaska Zoo for having done the right thing for Maggie.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Group Demands Federal Probe Of Six Flags Giraffe Death Sep 7, 2007
In Defense of Animals (IDA) has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking for a probe into the death of the 2-year-old male giraffe named Makonnen at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. SLIDESHOW. (NBC 11, CA)
Bob Barker says price is right to move Maggie Aug 29, 2007
Last week, a group called In Defense of Animals criticized the Elephants of Africa Rescue Society for its use of the tool. Sammut said the tool can be necessary to protect handlers. (Anchorage Daily News)
Zoos, activists debate elephant living spaces Aug 26, 2007
"The zoos are knowingly acting irresponsibly in keeping the elephants on surfaces and spaces totally inadequate for them because they don't want to lose their biggest attractions," said veterinarian Elliot M. Katz, president of In Defense of Animals ... In Defense of Animals conducted a study of member medical records for the Association of Zoos and Aquarium and found more than 60% of elephants in zoos suffer from foot problems. (USA Today)
Critics oppose proposed new home for Maggie Aug 24, 2007
-based In Defense of Animals ... In Defense of Animals called the zoo's consideration of the facility one of the "final betrayals" of Maggie ... He called the charges made by In Defense of Animals baseless. (Anchorage Daily News)
Animal Group Increases Reward In Poisoned Dogs Case Aug 14, 2007
In Defense of Animals on Monday added $2,500 to the reward leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the deaths of three dogs ... "Anyone who is going to be that vicious is really a danger not to just other (animal) species but to children (as well)," said Dr. Elliot Katz, a veterinarian for In Defense of Animals, an international animal rights group ... Anyone with information concerning the dogs' deaths is urged to call the Marin Humane Society at 415-883-4621 or In... (NBC 11, CA)
Elephants benefit from fight between zoos and activists Jul 22, 2007
"The zoos are knowingly acting irresponsibly in keeping the elephants on surfaces and spaces totally inadequate for them because they don't want to lose their biggest attractions," said Elliot M. Katz, President of In Defense of Animals ... According to an In Defense of Animals study of Association of Zoos and Aquarium member medical records, more than 60 percent of elephants in zoos suffer from foot problems ... In Defense of Animals. (North County Times)
Denver Zoo enlarges elephant exhibit; other zoos shut theirs down Jul 10, 2007
"To really do what's best for Mimi and Dolly would be for them to live in a sanctuary with space, fresh vegetation, access to other elephants where they can choose their companions," said Doyle, elephant campaign director for the group In Defense of Animals. . (NEPA News, PA)
Captivity versus extinction: Is wildlife served by zoos? Jul 1, 2007
Elliot Katz, a veterinarian and founder of the San Rafael-based In Defense of Animals that had protested the decision to euthanize Carol, said elephants need more space than the animal park and most zoos provide. "They're the largest mammal, and their feet and their legs are designed to be moving, to be on different kinds of surfaces," Katz said. (North County Times)
1 comment(s) Elephant euthanized at Wild Animal Park Jun 20, 2007
In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization based in San Rafael, also released a statement Tuesday blaming the elephant's death on poor conditions at the animal park. Andrews said the chains may have had a health impact but that "it's really impossible to say.". (North County Times)
Wild Animal Park Elephant Euthanized Due To Disease Jun 20, 2007
"The type of severe foot disease from which Carol reportedly suffers involves painful and chronic abscesses and infection that eventually invades the bone," said Elliot M. Katz, president of In Defense of Animals. "This excruciating condition afflicts more than 60 percent of elephants in zoos and is directly caused by the cramped and unnatural exhibits zoos force these magnificent animals to live in," he said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Furrier's suit against animal rights groups thrown out Jun 20, 2007
Schumacher Furs filed the lawsuit against In Defense of Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals for protests that eventually drove the store out of downtown Portland. KGW photo. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Zoo board agrees to send Maggie south with conditions Jun 8, 2007
In Defense of Animals, a California-based animals rights group that has been lobbying to move Maggie, applauded the decision Wednesday but continued to criticize the zoo, saying it was long overdue. "My hope is that it's not too late and that there can still be a successful transfer," said Dr. Elliot Katz, the group's president. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska Zoo board to relocate elephant Jun 8, 2007
Groups advocating for a relocation include In Defense of Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ... -based In Defense of Animals. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Zoo board agrees to let Maggie go Jun 7, 2007
In Defense of Animals, a California-based animals rights group that has been lobbying to move Maggie, applauded the decision Wednesday but continued to criticize the zoo, saying it was a long overdue decision. "My hope is that it's not too late and that there can still be a successful transfer," said Dr. Elliot Katz, the groups president. (Anchorage Daily News)
Problems mount at animal shelter Jun 1, 2007
In Defense of Animals (IDA) sanctuary is in a state of crisis, according to its caregiver Doll Stanley ... All donations can be sent to In Defense of Animals, 52 County Road 241, Grenada. (Grenada Daily Star, MS)
Zoo board postpones decision on Maggie May 31, 2007
The California-based group In Defense of Animals obtained the 2004 report, which the zoo had not previously made public. The 2004 report was written by a five-member committee formed to advise the board on what to do with Maggie. (Anchorage Daily News)
Brook: Cesar Chvez, Rights May 31, 2007
(upon acceptance of a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992 from In Defense of Animals). . (Zmag.org)
Leaked memo says Alaska Zoo board ignored advice on Maggie May 30, 2007
With the zoo s board of directors scheduled to meet today to discuss whether to send the state s only elephant to a sanctuary in the Lower 48, has a story based on what it describes as an internal board memo that has been obtained and released by a California group called In Defense of Animals. The network s report says seven of eight experts consulted by the board in 2004 recommended moving the elephant to a warmer climate and the company of other elephants. (Anchorage Daily News)
$13,500 reward in goat deaths May 27, 2007
OAKLAND / Reward at $13,500 to find who killed goats (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Judge orders fur protester to stay away from Schumacher's owners May 20, 2007
The Schumachers included in their filing a motion for a preliminary injunction against the activists and two major animal-rights groups: In Defense of Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Mosman, however, said he heard no evidence to support an order barring the two groups or their workers from protesting lawfully outside the store. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Maggie's in a sling until zoo finds out what's ailing her May 19, 2007
Dr. Elliot Katz, a veterinarian with In Defense of Animals, a California-based group that wants to see Maggie moved, is calling for the zoo to make Maggie's medical files public. He wonders if the animal is suffering from foot or joint problems, as 60 percent of captive zoo elephants do because of lack of exercise and the hard surfaces they live on, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Alaska elephant's fall renews concerns May 18, 2007
-based In Defense of Animals want to see Maggie transferred to a sanctuary, where she would be with other elephants in a large, natural setting. In the meantime, the organization is among those calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the Alaska Zoo and assess Maggie's condition. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Elephant ache draws attention from beyond Alaska May 16, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. " Zoo officials said the 7,500-pound elephant seemed fine Monday and is walking around and eating normally. Blood tests are under way to determine what led to the incident, said zoo director Pat Lampi. He said concerns are now focused on ensuring Maggie is OK, not on responding to criticism from animal groups. "We'll leave that up to the blood results, veterinarians and people who really know," he said. Zookeepers also are keeping a round-the-clock watch on Maggie, who... (Anchorage Daily News)
Firefighters Lift Maggie The Elephant May 16, 2007
"It's time to get her out of Alaska," veterinarian Elliot Katz, president of the California-based group In Defense of Animals, said Monday. "The longer the wait, the more this unnatural and abusive environment will cause severe damage to her feet and joints, until it becomes irreversible.". (WTKR.com, VA)
Zoo elephant makes exit to animal sanctuary May 16, 2007
Elliot Katz, president of In Defense of Animals, said the group was happy that Ruby "finally will have a permanent, stable home.". Ruby arrived at the Los Angeles Zoo in 1987 after being obtained from Circus Vargas. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Exotic invaders besiege U.S. parks Apr 30, 2007
But it is opposed by many local residents, naturalist Jane Goodall, the Marin Humane Society and In Defense of Animals ... "Parks are not static things. They're constantly changing," said veterinarian Elliot Katz, president of In Defense of Animals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schumacher Furs sues animal rights groups Apr 24, 2007
Schumacher Furs filed the lawsuit against In Defense of Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, both prominent national groups in the animal rights movement. It charges them with a vulgar pattern of harassment that included public nudity, insults, obscene gestures and threats of physical harm. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Zipperer: Inmates vs. Animals Apr 21, 2007
An official from In Defense of Animals writes elsewhere that the event provides inmates with "the right to torment and abuse frightened animals in front of a cheering audience." Moral questions don't arise about the propriety of cheering while bulls pummel convicts. Prison rodeos may be rare, but it shouldn't be surprising that the mainstream toleration they receive stems from the willingness of the United States to incarcerate 2. (Zmag.org)
Man held on child sexual assault charges from Illinois Apr 13, 2007
Doll Stanley, director of investigations for Mid-South In Defense of Animals, filed the criminal affidavit against Popovich alleging that he killed his dog on March 13. Stanley said the owner of property that Popovich had been renting on Highway 403 (Wood College Road) outside Mathiston found the dog dead in the back yard after he had moved out without notice. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
Man pleads guilty to killing dog, fined maximum amount Mar 30, 2007
According to a statement issued by Doll Stanley, director of investigations for Mid-South In Defense of Animals, evidence showed that Parker set a steel-jaw trap on neighboring property, trapped the dog and then shot her at close range with a shotgun. Parker claimed the dog may have killed one of his ducks, Stanley stated. (Webster Progress-Times, MS)
L.A. Zoo to retire elephant to sanctuary Mar 12, 2007
"I am very pleased that the city and the zoo recognize that it's best to send Ruby to a sanctuary, which unlike a zoo can provide the vast space and natural conditions that elephants need," Catherine Doyle, elephant campaign director for In Defense of Animals, said Sunday night. Activists have made the zoo's elephant habitat a rallying cry, long arguing that the giant land animals, which roam miles in the wild and form social bonds, simply do not have enough space at the L.A. Zoo. (Los Angeles Times)
Ruby, The Elephant, Packing Her Trunk, Retiring Mar 12, 2007
Zoo officials and a spokesperson for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa were not immediately available to comment, but Catherine Doyle of In Defense of Animals said she has received confirmation of the report, which she first heard in broadcast news reports. She would not reveal her sources. (CBS2.com, CA)
Forgotten felines Mar 3, 2007
One local group, Sarasota in Defense of Animals, which operates a spay/neuter clinic made possible by a grant from the sale of the Florida Animal Friend license plate, refused to speak about this issue for fear of being fined. Dr. Laurie Walmsley, the medical director of Animal Rescue Coalition, was more outspoken: "Put my name in the paper. Let them (the county) come talk to me.". (Herald-Tribune)
Paula Abdul Hosts a Star Studded Benefit Concert for In Defense of Animals' Fund for Animal Victims of Katrina and Other Disasters Jan 24, 2007
Source: In Defense of Animals ... This In Defense of Animals (IDA) special event will help the animals still affected by Hurricane Katrina as well as launch IDA's Disaster Relief Fund to help animals in future disasters and other IDA rescue operations throughout the world ... All proceeds benefit In Defense of Animals, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What's best for Maggie? Jan 20, 2007
The California-based In Defense of Animals put the Alaska Zoo at the top of its list of the 10 worst U.S. zoos for elephants in 2006, saying Maggie is living alone in a cramped enclosure that is bad for her ... "While the zoo touts Maggie as a major attraction in the summertime, she is essentially warehoused during the harsh Alaskan winters," according to the report from In Defense of Animals ... "The treadmill is their one last try but they are not achieving quality of life, and it's tragic,"... (Anchorage Daily News)
Letter to Editor: Trying to correct shameful deeds; help needed Jan 20, 2007
Anyone wishing to aid may leave donations at Veterinary Associates, or mail donations to In Defense of Animals at our new address, 52 County Road 241, Grenada, MS. 38901. DOLL STANLEY Director. (Grenada Daily Star, MS)
Zoo Commission Endorses Idea Of Sending Elephant To Sanctuary Jan 17, 2007
Efforts to transfer Ruby to the 150-acre PAWS wildlife sanctuary in San Andreas would give the 45-year-old pachyderm about 500 times the space of her current enclosure at the Los Angeles Zoo, according to Catherine Doyle, a representative with In Defense of Animals. "I think it was very important that the zoo commissioners came out in such strong support," Doyle said. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Around the Nation Jan 17, 2007
The California-based In Defense of Animals placed the Birmingham Zoo atop its list of the 10 worst U.S. zoos for elephants because the 7,900-pound Mona lives alone in an indoor/outdoor enclosure roughly the size of two basketball courts ... Catherine Doyle, director of the elephant campaign for In Defense of Animals, said elephants are highly social animals that live in herds in the wild, and keeping one in a pen by itself "is cruel and unusual punishment.". (Washington Times, DC)
Serial killer unique to 'new' Wild West Jan 11, 2007
A press release issued by an organization called In Defense of Animals describes what some of the killing grounds looked like: "Two wild horses lay dead after being shot in the head. A neighboring resident found a third horse that met the same fate. Three additional horses have been discovered dead from gunshots in the last week, including a pregnant mare and a yearling. Two of the horses were reportedly beheaded.". Catching the shooter in the vast Mogollon Rim area isn't an easy task. (AZCentral -- News)
