|  |  URGENT: Block Abusive Octopus Farming Before It Is Too Late The announcement that the Spanish multinational corporation Nueva Pescanova plans to launch the world's first octopus farm has rightly been met with outrage among scientists, conservationists, and caring people the world over. The European Food Safety Authority and the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition must ban octopus farming before it is too late.  Memphis Zoo: Love Doesn't Live In Captivity Gina, Asali, Daisy, and Bambi are stunning African elephants who have known lives of tragedy. Bonding between elephants is an integral part of their nature, but they have all known the loss of makeshift family members and lifelong friends through transfer abuse as they've been uprooted and relocated many times. Gina, Asali, Daisy, and Bambi must be sent to an accredited elephant sanctuary where their bonds will never again be unnaturally broken.  U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Ban on Cockfighting in U.S. Territories In a victory for birds used in cockfights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit just affirmed a ruling that Congress has the authority to ban animal fighting in U.S. territories, where this cruel bloodsport is still common.  More Than 5,000 Cranes Die in Israel as Victims of Animal Agriculture As we continue to face the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, birds are suffering from a similar scenario amid the spread of avian flu as outbreaks continue to be reported around the world. This virus has caused the deaths of thousands upon thousands of birds, including more than 5,000 migratory cranes who have just died in Israel, and points to the urgent need to end animal agriculture before it gets worse.  15 New Puppies at Our Sanctuary Highlight Need to Spay and Neuter We recently took in 15 puppies at our Hope Animal Sanctuary in Mississippi, and while they'll soon be on their way to forever homes, their story highlights the need to increase spay and neuter efforts. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT   Become an Animal Advocate for just $20 a month! |  Make In Defense of Animals part of your estate plans. | | | | 3010 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901 | Tel: 415.448.0048 In Defense of Animals © 2021 All rights reserved. | |
