All Press Releases for Political advocacy

IFAW applauds Arkansas ban on private ownership of lions, tigers and bears
21st April 2005
“We applaud the Arkansas legislators who voted to pass this bill and particularly House Representative Phillip Jackson who originally introduced it, for their wisdom and foresight in protecting the public by prohibiting people from owning da Read more »
IFAW helps remove lions, tigers and leopards from private owners in Nevada
1st March 2005
“Keeping lions and tigers as pets is a growing phenomenon that is causing a huge public safety and animal welfare issue,” said IFAW’s Josephine Martell, “It’s a bad idea for animals and people.” The number of Am Read more »
24 Tigers Confiscated From New Jersey Home
11th November 2003
“There are only 5,000 tigers left in the wild but as many as 10,000 being kept as pets in basements and backyards across the U.S. and there are few, if any, legal safeguards to protect the animals or public safety,” said Sarah Tyack, d Read more »