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ENDING ANIMAL
EXPLOITATION
THROUGH STRATEGIC ACTION

CWI investigates cruelty, mobilizes grassroots advocacy, and campaigns against the use and abuse of animals, both wild and domestic.

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10+ YEARS FIGHTING
FOR ANIMALS.

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THE FIVE LONELIEST ELEPHANTS IN THE U.S.

Asha, Bubbles, Minni, Essex and Okha have spent decades in captivity and live without the company of any other elephant. Tell the USDA: this is animal cruelty.

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Elephants kept without same species companions

Asha                Bubbles                      Minnie       Essex          Okha   

OUR CAMPAIGN AREAS

CWI focuses on ending the exploitation of wild and exotic animals.

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Circuses &
traveling shows

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Marine mammal

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Roadside
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Exotic
"pets"

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Trophy
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NEWSLETTER
Elephants used for rides in circuses

ELDERLY ELEPHANTS

DESERVE BETTER.

All elephants still performing in circuses
are over 55 years old. They deserve sanctuary now! Take our latest action.

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END GUINEA PIG 

SALES AT PETSMART

Guinea pigs are long-living exotic animals, NOT a throwaway toy for kids. Unwanted animals flood shelters and it's time to end it!

Betty the elephant performing in a circus ring

BETTY DESERVES
SANCTUARY

Elderly Betty has documented health issues, which have been noted by CWI for years and were acknowledged by the USDA. Though her owner has taken her out of circus performances, she is being used as a prop for photo opps at a roadside zoo. Betty deserves the peace of sanctuary. Click below to tell the USDA to give Betty the future she deserves!

SPEAK UP FOR HER!

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Betty the elephant performing in a circus ring
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