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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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Who Are Friends of Animals?
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FoA has worked to educate the public and participate in programs which protect wildlife from the dangers of SGAR's - check out the mention by NY City News Service here. www.nycitynewsservice.com/2026/02/13/n...
New York City is Poisoning its Wild Celebrities. Will Romeo and Juliet Be Next?
A bonded pair of coyotes is surviving in Central Park, which has become a poisonous minefield.
www.nycitynewsservice.com
February 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM
URGENT: Take action to help us halt destructive deep sea mining. Learn about it here friendsofanimals.org/deepseamining/
February 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
It's the Lunar year of the Fire Horse and FoA is exposing the horrors of the U.S. horse industry - read about it here friendsofanimals.org/horseindustry/
February 17, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Urgent- take action now to protect wolves! friendsofanimals.org/protectwolves/
February 12, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Surprise, surprise - another decision by the administration that ignores the environmental ramifications completely. Read more about what you can do here: friendsofanimals.org/fishingjeers/
February 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Looking for a February break activity for you and the kids? Help birds make it through winter with homemade suet! Check out the recipes here: friendsofanimals.org/vegansuet/
February 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
A plant-powered athlete from CT is set to compete in the Winter Olympics🌱💪 Read more: friendsofanimals.org/speedskater
February 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Catalina Island Conservancy : what did the deer ever do to you😭 Take action here! friendsofanimals.org/jeers-to-the...
February 4, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Disappointed is an understatement...it's 2026 and someone STILL thought using a live animal during a Grammys performance was a good idea?! Jeers all around friendsofanimals.org/jeers-sabrina/
February 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
A step in the right direction: We are applauding the Newtown Conservation Commission for voting to restrict the use of anticoagulant rodenticides on town-owned properties at their meeting on Jan. 27.
Read more here! friendsofanimals.org/newtown/
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Despite all evidence that the US is losing its interest in hunting and that wildlife refuges are critical, US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgham is pushing to expand hunting into previously protected areas. Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/wildlife-ref...
January 27, 2026 at 4:34 PM
North Atlantic right whales are on the up 👏 friendsofanimals.org/rightwhale/
January 23, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Great horned owls thrive in these chilly winter months! Learn more here - friendsofanimals.org/great-horned...
January 21, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Check out this CT Insider article which quotes FoA in celebration of NY passing a ban on the killing of horseshoe crabs! www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Horseshoe crabs to be protected across Long Island Sound as NY follows CT ban
"We're so proud that Connecticut can be a role model for these other states," one advocate said.
www.ctinsider.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Questionable choice mainly driven by social media: slathering byproducts from a slaughterhouse on your face🙄 friendsofanimals.org/tallow/
#beeftallow
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
FoA filed a lawsuit to get Atlantic horseshoe crabs the protections they need, read more here: friendsofanimals.org/foa-files-la...
January 13, 2026 at 7:42 PM
JEERS to Sec. Kennedy for this flip of the food pyramid 🙄
friendsofanimals.org/jeerskennedy/
January 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Read about nature's architects and how we're protecting them here: friendsofanimals.org/beavers/
January 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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THIS Satursday I will be kicking off my second annual No Pause for a Good Cause Charity Stream benefiting @foaorg.bsky.social! There will be donation incentives for milestones, and for the top gifters. Every 2 hours will have a game give away! Please come by! #twitch
www.twitch.tv/altruisticnico
December 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM
FINALLY! We're so excited to hear that after shutting it down last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill banning the killing of horseshoe crabs in New York🥳 Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/nyvictory/
December 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thanks to your generous support, we were able to provide over $35,000 worth of free certificates across 3 different states in 2025. Read more here: friendsofanimals.org/spayneutergi...
December 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Make your voice heard - speak out against these alarming proposed ESA rollbacks. Read more and see how you can take action here: friendsofanimals.org/esarollbacks/
December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Cheers: Trump exec. order to halt all wind power on federal lands and waters was struck down by a judge

RI Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says "unlawful political services to fossil fuel industry donors is a recurring Trump behavior"

We couldn't agree more
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Happy International Animal Rights Day 🥳❤️Read more about the Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project here! friendsofanimals.org/crp/
December 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A special thank you from FoA president, Priscilla Feral ✨ We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you for your generous support in 2025, please consider giving to FoA as we wrap up the year and prepare to continue our mission in 2026. ❤️ friendsofanimals.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM