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Friends of Animals
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Fighting against animal exploitation since 1957. National spay/neuter program. Vegan 🌱educators and activists. Friendsofanimals.org
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Meet Friends of Animals. Since 1957, we've been advocating for animal rights, protecting wildlife+fighting against exploitation. From managing a sanctuary at @primarilyprimates.bsky.social to campaigning for vegan living, we’re here to make a difference.
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NYC fails carriage horses...again. We are beyond disappointed to hear that Ryder's Law will not be moving forward. Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/ryderslaw/
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The real threat to ospreys: humans.
Read more here - friendsofanimals.org/ospreys/
Friends of Animals
FoA has been working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
We’re turning the table on Thanksgiving dinner. Spare a turkey and try FoA’s vegan menu instead! friendsofanimals.org/spare-a-turk...
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
make the kind choice this thanksgiving <3 friendsofanimals.org/spare-a-turk...
Friends of Animals
FoA has been working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.
friendsofanimals.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Deer hunts are cruel and unnecessary - for concerns of negative effects on your garden, check out these non-lethal ways to handle deer in your area! friendsofanimals.org/deer/
Friends of Animals
FoA has been working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.
friendsofanimals.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
despite all the harms it causes, over 500 cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) remain in captivity in the US...FoA has filed a lawsuit to help protect them and those that should remain wild. read more here: friendsofanimals.org/cetaceans/
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
icymi: tom brady CLONED HIS DOG (even though there are millions of loveable animals in US shelters) 🤦🤦🤦 friendsofanimals.org/tombrady/
November 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The post-halloween pumpkin crisis is real. Skip the dump! Instead:
Scoop out the insides and roast the seeds
Call your local sanctuary and see if they will take the pumpkins to use as food or enrichment
Toss them in a wooded area
Place them in your personal or city compost
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November 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Friends of Animals, WildEarth Guardians, and Western Watersheds Project have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to protect silverspot butterflies🦋 Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/foa-and-othe...
October 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
World Vegan Day is coming up - and we're celebrating with a giveaway🥳 Check our instagram to learn more!
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October 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Repeat after me: primates are not pets!
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Friends of Animals
FoA has been working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.
friendsofanimals.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
UTICA, NY! We are gifting 60 free male cat neuter certificates to address the homeless cat crisis, spread the word! More info here: friendsofanimals.org/utica-area-v...
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Nothing spookier than no vegan options when you’re trick-or-treating 👻 Here’s our list of vegan candies and treats for you to enjoy this halloween 🎃 Bonus: lots of them are also free of other allergens! Which of your favorites did we miss??
October 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Horseshoe crabs need your help — according to marine biologists they are functionally extinct in Long Island sound, yet fishers and biomedical companies are still out to get them💔
October 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
California: make it make sense 🙄
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Massachusetts: horseshoe crabs need you. Take this opportunity to stand up against the killing of horseshoe crabs for bait by Oct 21! More info here: friendsofanimals.org/take-action-...
October 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Tomorrow is World Migration Day! Learn more here: friendsofanimals.org/world-migrat...
October 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Condé Nast recently shared that Vogue (among the rest of the titles CN owns) will no longer feature new fur in any of its magazines! One step closer to a fur-free fashion world 🥹

Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/conde-nasts-...
October 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Fall is here - animals are out and about preparing for winter. Be careful on the roads and keep them safe! ❤️
October 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Flip off fur (second-hand or not) forever.
friendsofanimals.org/vintage-fur-...
September 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
TLDR: Hunting is weird and unnecessary, don't do it. That's all. :)
September 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Fall is here, but bears are already prepping for winter! Keep yourself, your property, and our precious bears safe by doing your part🧡🐻 friendsofanimals.org/what-bears-a...
September 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
FINALLY. A win for the horses of NYC🥹 City council, do your thing (pls & ty) friendsofanimals.org/breaking-new...
September 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
UPDATE: After less than 2 days, we have surpassed the funds and free certificates we had to gift for pet owners/residents of Raleigh, North Carolina! We gifted 80+ free spay/neuter certificates to pet owners in need, valued at over $10,000. Couldn't do it without your support!
September 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
it's migration szn, save the birds 🤍 friendsofanimals.org/the-perils-o...
Friends of Animals
FoA has been working to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation around the world since 1957.
friendsofanimals.org
September 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM