Action Alerts:
"Think Globally, Act Locally" applies to activities on behalf of nonhuman, as well as human, animals. Working at the local level, individual animal advocates can have a significant impact on how animals are treated in our society.
Born Free USA united with API keeps track of significant events that have the potential to harm or benefit animals. Our Action Alerts provide specifics on how you can get involved. Below you'll find our current Action Alerts. On the right you can even go to the campaigns of special interest to you to see Action Alerts for a specific issue.
Help End the Grueling Long Distance Transport of Cattle from Brazil to Lebanon
Each week thousands of live cattle undertake a three-week journey from the Amazon port of Belem in Brazil to Beirut in Lebanon. The cattle are crammed into trucks in the burning Amazon heat. For four days they are unable to move or lie down and receive no food or water. Those who fall are trapped and injured. Then they are roughly loaded onto a ship to endure a 17-day voyage to Lebanon. All of this, only to be slaughtered at journey’s end, and often in inhumane ways.
New York Residents: Protect Animals from Cruel Traps
Your help is needed to defeat Senate Bill 2639 (SB 2639). If passed by the state legislature, this bill would modify the state Constitution to prohibit cities and counties from adopting local laws within their jurisdiction that impact the right to hunt, trap, or fish.
Help Us Keep Animals Like Indy from Being Caught in Cruel Traps
In March, a dog named Indy was caught in a trap and died in his guardian’s arms. You might have thought they were somewhere deep in the wilderness when this occurred. But believe it or not, this happened outside the family’s synagogue in Michigan.
SuperLuckyCat Joins Consumers for a Fur Free Society
Born Free USA united with API is pleased to welcome fashion label SuperLuckyCat to Consumers for a Fur Free Society — part of the international fur free retailer program which recognizes retailers who make a written commitment not to sell fur.
Be a Voice for Animals in Circuses in Your Community
Ever wish there was something more you could do to make a difference for animals in the circus and help end the suffering they are forced to endure? How about working with us to enact protective legislation in your city?
Help Us Hold Zoos Accountable
With our Zoo Check Campaign, you can help us track abuses and substandard conditions suffered by animals in zoos, aquariums, circuses, or other places that exhibits animals.
H&M Joins the International Fur Free Retailer Program
Swedish clothing company H&M is the newest retailer to join the international Fur Free Retailer Program.
Congress to Vote On Bear and Primate Bills Wednesday, April 23
Urgent: If you have not yet contacted your legislators about these bills, please act now. You can still take action up through Wednesday morning EST, April 23.
Recently we asked for your support on two vital bills that have been spearheaded by Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute and are currently pending in the Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans. These are H.R. 5534 (formerly H.R. 3029), the Bear Protection Act and H.R. 2964, the Captive Primate Safety Act.
