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Adopten-No-Compren-Fix-Sobrepoblacion

Posted on March 1, 2015 1 Comment

¿Sabía usted que más de la mitad de los animales que entran en los refugios de nuestro país son sacrificados cada año. Esto equivale a millones perros y gatos adoptables siendo asesinados debido al problema de la sobrepoblación en nuestro país. Demasiados perros y gatos se les permite tener camadas, pero no hay suficiente casas… Read More

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Animals Today Radio, hosted by Dr. Lori Kirshner. New shows now on YouTube!

Posted on November 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

Here is an update on Animals Today Radio, “Your home for serious talk about animals.” We are excited to announce that Animals Today Radio, AIA’s nationally syndicated animal advocacy show, added major new cities this year to its broadcast coverage, including Atlanta, Palm Springs, San Francisco/ San Jose, Boston, Mobile, Spokane and Tampa! Animals Today… Read More

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Animals Today March 23, 2014: Ending the Canadian seal hunt. Exotic animals as pets.

Posted on April 13, 2014 Leave a Comment

On this show, Lori Peter was joined by Rebecca Aldworth, Executive Director, Humane Society International/Canada. Aldworth has witnessed the seal hunt for the past 15 years and believes the end of the hunt is near, despite the Canadian government’s support of it. We explored the practice and problems with owning exotic pets. From small rodents like… Read More

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Animals Today on YouTube

Posted on November 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

AIA is pleased to announce its Animals Today YouTube initiative! Prior Animals Today shows from 2010 to present are in the process of being uploaded to YouTube. Each show will be made into a unique “video” consisting of a still image with the show summary and the entire audio of the broadcast. Being on YouTube… Read More

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Plant-based diet improves cardiovascular health

Posted on May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

Please click on the link to read an article written by Drs. Kirshner and Spiegel published in the Desert Health News about how a plant-based diet improves cardiovascular health. http://deserthealthnews.com/stories/cardiovascular-benefits-of-a-plant-based-diet/You may also listen to recent Animals Today interviews with Dr. Michael Greger on the latest evidence supporting the health benefits of a vegan diet. http://animalstodayradio.com/audio/042813.mp3 http://animalstodayradio.com/audio/020313.mp3  

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Response to Indio City Council Re: Animal Services

Posted on March 6, 2013 1 Comment

By Dr. Lori Kirshner:   (links to the original Desert Sun article and Dr. Kirshner’s response are below)   In a recent Desert Sun article concerning the fate of the City of Indio Animal Shelter, a proposal to award the contract for animal services to Riverside County was described. Unmanageable costs in keeping the current… Read More

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Ellen…Have You Forsaken Us?

Posted on December 1, 2012 Leave a Comment

By: Marilyn Ramos What the hell happened? Ellen! Ellen! Did we really hear you say on your show recently that you are now eating eggs because those eggs come from “happy” chickens that your neighbors keep? From Wikipedia: Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, as well… Read More

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AIA files suit against Indio claiming deplorable and substandard conditions at animal shelter

Posted on October 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

Advancing the Interests of Animals filed a lawsuit on Friday, October 19  with the Superior Court of Riverside of California against the City of Indio claiming deplorable  and  substandard conditions at its city animal shelter, as well as numerous  violations of both state and county ordinances regarding the treatment of animals in the shelter. In… Read More

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Carpe Diem

Posted on October 28, 2012 Leave a Comment

   By: Marilyn Ramos     Carpe Diem = Seize the moment (or seize the day). With 24 hours in a day, those of us who are animal activists have a unique opportunity to speak up for them each and every day, each and every hour. We should seize those special moments and opportunities throughout the… Read More

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Politics, Politics, Politics

Posted on October 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

By: Marilyn Ramos With the Presidential campaigns in full swing, I often think, “Which party is more animal friendly?”  Which party regularly votes for the betterment of animals’ lives? The answer may be obvious but I don’t think it is necessarily a simple answer. I recall attending an animal rights conference in July 2004. During… Read More

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  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • About AIA
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  • News & Events
    • News & Events
    • Lectures and Presentations
  • Campaigns
    • Happy and Safe Dogs and Cats™
    • ANIMALS TODAY RADIO™
    • COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
    • HUMANE EDUCATION
  • Other Projects
    • INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS’ DAY 2014
    • 2011 INT. HOMELESS ANIMALS’ DAY
    • 2010 INT. HOMELESS ANIMALS’ DAY
    • ADVOCATING FOR HUMANE CARE FOR SHELTER ANIMALS
    • COURAGEOUS HEART AWARDS
    • OPPOSING THE RODEO
    • SEMINAR ON HUMANE CARE OF COMMUNITY CATS
    • PROMOTING A PLANT-BASED DIET
    • RESPONSIBLE PET GUARDIANSHIP
    • ITS HOTTER THAN YOU THINK SIGNS
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Animal Kill Counter

3,312,999 marine animals
1,689,446 chickens
83,267 ducks
45,793 pigs
31,547 rabbits
25,436 turkeys
19,620 geese
18,958 sheep
12,700 goats
10,749 cows and calves
2,393 rodents
2,319 pigeons and other birds
847 buffaloes
589 dogs
147 cats
147 horses
110 donkeys and mules
74 camels and other camelids

Number of animals killed in the world by the meat, dairy and egg industries, since you opened this webpage. This does not include the billions of fish and other aquatic animals killed annually.

Based on 2007 statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' Global Livestock Production and Health Atlas.

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