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Stupidity Hurts Animals More Than Malice

Learn to fight stupidity at the Save the Dogs Summit. (Today is the last day for early-bird pricing, after which the price doubles!)

The Last Ridglan Beagle Is Free. So Why Am I in Despair?

The last 150 beagles from Ridglan were released on Wednesday; every last dog is now free.

Why Fauci Lied About Funding the Torture of Dogs

“These beagle puppies… have their throats slit!”

March for the Kitten Who Couldn’t

Tucked away in a little-read inspection report is the story of a kitten whose tail was chewed down to the bone.

Two Legislators Are Trying to Save Beagles from Being Gassed to Death. They Need Your Help.

You would think the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would be concerned about dogs being gassed to death with chemical weapons banned under international law, given its responsibility to enforce animal welfare laws.

They're Charging 47 More People for the Ridglan Rescue. Here's Why We'll Win.

Exactly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence, Dane County spent the holiday defending a dog-torture operation.

This Newspaper Wanted Me in Prison. Now It's Defending Animal Rights.

The San Francisco Chronicle wanted me in prison for rescuing dying piglets.

Animal Liberation in One Generation, Revisited (VIDEO)

This is a report from the frontlines.

This Is The Plan to Save All the Dogs in Labs

You helped us win the fight for the Ridglan dogs.

BREAKING: Ridglan Is Closing. The Dogs Will Be Freed.

I just sent this note to our entire network of rescuers.

The Turning Point for Animal Rights Is Coming Faster Than You Think

If you despair over animal cruelty, read this.

Facing 30 Years in Prison Is the Point

Today, I’m back in court in the case that could cost me everything: my freedom, my future, and my dreams of a happy life with my wife and family.

The Media Is Finally Listening to Animals—Because of You

For decades, the media was silent about animal rights, even when confronted with atrocities.

How We Will Win the War on Dogs

They were killing beagles with the deadliest chemical weapon in history.

We Are Being Arraigned Today For Rescuing James

Moments ago, the prosecution in the Ridglan rescue case filed an updated information adding 3 felony counts to the existing burglary charge.

The Dog I’ll Go to Prison For

The beagle with the serial code YPP5 seared into his ear burst through the broken window into a bright new world on March 15, 2026.

This Changes Everything

Something happened in the last 24 hours that should give every animal trapped in a cage hope for the future.

This Is a War on Love. Love Will Win.

On April 18, I held my friend Aditya’s shoulder as he blindly navigated our jail cell.

We Have 9 Weeks to Save 2,000 Dogs. You Pick the Plan.

There is still hope for the Ridglan dogs.

Why We Failed to Save the Ridglan Dogs

Our plan to save thousands of dogs from Ridglan Farms exploded with a can of tear gas.