Since 1951, the Animal Welfare Institute has been dedicated to reducing animal suffering caused by people.

We seek better treatment of animals everywhere - in the laboratory, on the farm, in commerce, at home,
and in the wild.

Other Programs

Working to promote humane education and habitat conservation.

Marine Life

Working to end commercial whaling, shark-finning & dolphin captures, and combating destructive noise & fishing practices.

Wildlife

Working to ban the use of cruel traps, halt the illegal trade in wildlife and encourage humane wildlife management.

Farm Animals

Working to end factory farms, support high-welfare family farms & achieve humane transport and slaughter for animals.

Animals in Laboratories

Working to refine the housing and handling of laboratory animals and to encourage the development and use of alternatives.

Companion Animals

Working to protect companion animals in the home and prohibit harmful practices in the pet trade.

AWI Quarterly

Fall 2011
Volume 60
Number 4

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Spotlight On

On Monday, November 14, 2011, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson, who heads the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, presented the Animal Welfare Institute’s (AWI) Albert Schweitzer Award to three outstanding prosecutors.

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Animal Welfare Institute Honors Prosecutors with Schweitzer Award
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