Justice for AnimalsLongtime activist and animal hero Doll Stanley is working onthe frontlines to change animals’lot in the Deep South. Her dailywork puts her at the forefront instemming the flow of burnings,draggings, shootings and worse.

In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

Thank you!Because of you, we have achieved so much foranimals. But there is so much more we must do in2017. So many abused and exploited animals are stillsuffering, and still waiting for their lives to improve.

As we draw towards the final days of 2016,wewillnot slow our pace.This year has seen our staff work

through hurricanes, floods, snow and blazingheat. Nothing can stop us, because the animalsare depending on us.

As a true friend to animals, we thank you forstanding with In Defense of Animals, and helpingus to transform animals’ lives everywhere.

For all you do for animals, THANK YOU!

A regular voice for animals inlocal news, schools, publicassociations, and the chambersof power, Doll has madeincredible leaps in growing agrassroots movement calling forJustice for Animals inMississippi and beyond.

Animal activism victoryThanks to the heroic efforts ofanimal activist Kelly Lehmanand In Defense of Animalssupporters, the Ephrata pigchase will not celebrate its 40th year. This annual traditionof cruelty and abuse wascancelled this year, markinga major activist victorysupported by In Defense ofAnimals’ Sustainable Activismcampaign. We are building apowerful and resilient activistcommunity to take action foranimals.

Following in the footsteps of ourrespected annual list of the 10Worst Zoos for Elephants, we

launched our brand new 10 Worst Tanks initiative to end the heartless abuse ofintelligent whales and dolphins.We are already winningsignificant battles against theruthless industry, and played akey role securing the OrcaProtection Act in California.

In Defense of Animalstakes on ruthless dolphin and whaleexploiters

Doll & Mississippi advocates hold a courth

ouse vigil

In Defense of Animals | 3010 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901 | www.idausa.org

3010 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

Dear Friend,

Historic measures to protect elephants... dogsrescued from the murderous dog meat industry...thousands of young people educated incompassion... and so much more.

This year, your support made it possible for In Defense of Animals to save lives all over theworld. You saved dogs from being strung up and skinned for their meat in South Korea. Youstopped sickening experiments on pregnant wild horses in Oregon. You protected kangaroosfrom slaughter in Australia. You threw a lifeline to heartworm positive dogs in Mississippi, and gave them a new lease on life.

Thanks to you, the tide is turning against animalabusers!

This year, your support enabled In Defense ofAnimals to spearhead groundbreaking new animalprotection projects. We fought and won against ag-gag laws in Australia. We played a key role insecuring the Orca Protection Act in California. We

stood firm against cruel and terrifying animal chaseevents across the US.

We cannot thank you enough.

In this special publication, we look back on some of the wonderful stories you made possible in 2016. I hope you enjoy each and every one of them.

Thank you for standing beside us as we fight thegood fight - for the animals.

Marilyn Kroplick, M.D.President, In Defense of Animals

Victories & Highlights2016

Letter from the President

Marilyn and the team welcome dog meat s

urvivors to the U.S.

OUR MISSION— To advocate for and protect the rights, welfare, andhabitats of animals – to make the world a more just and compassionateplace for all our fellow beings – by raising their status beyond mereproperty, objects, commodities, or things.

California bans killer whale theatrical shows, breeding

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In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

www.idausa.org

Kangaroos saved fromslaughter in AustraliaIn August, compassion won theday in Australia. Thanks to animmense outpouring of helpfrom our dedicated supporters,one hundred kangaroos andtheir baby joeys were savedfrom being made into steaks andburgers, shoes and belts. Withour partners at The AustralianSociety for Kangaroos, weensured these shy and gentlemarsupials were saved fromhunters’ guns.

Thousands of youngpeople educated incompassionWhile we are advancingpositive change for animalstoday, our cutting-edgeprograms are ensuring that the

world is a better place foranimals tomorrow. Through our Strength In Kindness tourwith former Mr. Universe BillySimmonds, and our partnershipwith Lean and Green Kids,young people are learning theimportance of respect andcompassion for all living

beings, and being empoweredto end the suffering of farmedanimals through a healthful anddelicious vegan diet.

Sickening experiments on pregnant wild horseshaltedThe U.S. government agency, theBureau of Land Management,finally backed down on itsgruesome and dangerous planto conduct sterilizationexperiments on over 200 wildmares in Oregon. It would havebeen a great victory for thehorses and thousands of InDefense of Animals supportersif it were not for the unveiling ofa devastating proposal to killmore than half of America’s wildmustangs. We are spearheadingefforts to ensure these Americanicons do not come to harm, andto stop horsemeat slaughter byback-door methods.

Working with South Koreanactivists, we were able to save fivedogs from the brink of death from the dog meat trade. Thanks to your support, we were able tosave an additional two dogs afterthe initial rescue! All seven dogsescaped awful deaths to make anepic 7,000 mile long journey fromSouth Korea to Hope Animal

Sanctuary in Mississippi. Kurt,Paul and Valencia, three of theoriginal Slaughterhouse Five,have now been adopted and arenow enjoying a new lease on life.

Heartworm positive dogs given a new lease on life31 dogs living at our HopeAnimal Sanctuary in Mississippistarted the year heartwormpositive. The often-lethalparasite works its way throughthe chambers of dogs’ heartsand into the arteries of theirlungs, killing the poor victims as their hearts struggle andeventually fail to meet theirbodies’ need for blood. Thanksto your generosity, all 31 dogshave been successfully treated,and many are now enjoying anew lease on life.Dogs rescued from

the murderous dog meat industry

In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

Historic elephant protection measures passedIn Defense of Animals has long been achampion for elephants, so we are pleased that 2016 brought a significant win in August, as Governor Jerry Brown signed a historic law toprotect captive elephants from brutal bullhook abuse in California. The new law is an important step in the protection of elephants and we thank you, our committed supporters for making your voices heard to helppass this crucial legislation.

Before in the dog meat slaughterhouse, andnow in a loving home

Every day, more people realizethat the horror endured byanimals on farms is the every-daynorm, not the exception. Abusivemega-animal industries areattempting to silence activistswho expose animal cruelty byproposing “ag-gag” laws that

restrict freedom of speech.Thousands of In Defense ofAnimals supporters floodedAustralia’s lawmakers to speakout on behalf of animals. In May,our international voice won out,and this dastardly attempt tocover up animal cruelty failed.

We fought and won against ag-gag laws

www.idausa.org

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In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

www.idausa.org

Kangaroos saved fromslaughter in AustraliaIn August, compassion won theday in Australia. Thanks to animmense outpouring of helpfrom our dedicated supporters,one hundred kangaroos andtheir baby joeys were savedfrom being made into steaks andburgers, shoes and belts. Withour partners at The AustralianSociety for Kangaroos, weensured these shy and gentlemarsupials were saved fromhunters’ guns.

Thousands of youngpeople educated incompassionWhile we are advancingpositive change for animalstoday, our cutting-edgeprograms are ensuring that the

world is a better place foranimals tomorrow. Through our Strength In Kindness tourwith former Mr. Universe BillySimmonds, and our partnershipwith Lean and Green Kids,young people are learning theimportance of respect andcompassion for all living

beings, and being empoweredto end the suffering of farmedanimals through a healthful anddelicious vegan diet.

Sickening experiments on pregnant wild horseshaltedThe U.S. government agency, theBureau of Land Management,finally backed down on itsgruesome and dangerous planto conduct sterilizationexperiments on over 200 wildmares in Oregon. It would havebeen a great victory for thehorses and thousands of InDefense of Animals supportersif it were not for the unveiling ofa devastating proposal to killmore than half of America’s wildmustangs. We are spearheadingefforts to ensure these Americanicons do not come to harm, andto stop horsemeat slaughter byback-door methods.

Working with South Koreanactivists, we were able to save fivedogs from the brink of death from the dog meat trade. Thanks to your support, we were able tosave an additional two dogs afterthe initial rescue! All seven dogsescaped awful deaths to make anepic 7,000 mile long journey fromSouth Korea to Hope Animal

Sanctuary in Mississippi. Kurt,Paul and Valencia, three of theoriginal Slaughterhouse Five,have now been adopted and arenow enjoying a new lease on life.

Heartworm positive dogs given a new lease on life31 dogs living at our HopeAnimal Sanctuary in Mississippistarted the year heartwormpositive. The often-lethalparasite works its way throughthe chambers of dogs’ heartsand into the arteries of theirlungs, killing the poor victims as their hearts struggle andeventually fail to meet theirbodies’ need for blood. Thanksto your generosity, all 31 dogshave been successfully treated,and many are now enjoying anew lease on life.Dogs rescued from

the murderous dog meat industry

In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

Historic elephant protection measures passedIn Defense of Animals has long been achampion for elephants, so we are pleased that 2016 brought a significant win in August, as Governor Jerry Brown signed a historic law toprotect captive elephants from brutal bullhook abuse in California. The new law is an important step in the protection of elephants and we thank you, our committed supporters for making your voices heard to helppass this crucial legislation.

Before in the dog meat slaughterhouse, andnow in a loving home

Every day, more people realizethat the horror endured byanimals on farms is the every-daynorm, not the exception. Abusivemega-animal industries areattempting to silence activistswho expose animal cruelty byproposing “ag-gag” laws that

restrict freedom of speech.Thousands of In Defense ofAnimals supporters floodedAustralia’s lawmakers to speakout on behalf of animals. In May,our international voice won out,and this dastardly attempt tocover up animal cruelty failed.

We fought and won against ag-gag laws

www.idausa.org

IDA-Report-final-11-1.qxp_Layout 1 11/4/16 12:35 PM Page 3

Justice for AnimalsLongtime activist and animal hero Doll Stanley is working onthe frontlines to change animals’lot in the Deep South. Her dailywork puts her at the forefront instemming the flow of burnings,draggings, shootings and worse.

In Defense of Animals 2016 Victories & Highlights

Thank you!Because of you, we have achieved so much foranimals. But there is so much more we must do in2017. So many abused and exploited animals are stillsuffering, and still waiting for their lives to improve.

As we draw towards the final days of 2016,wewillnot slow our pace.This year has seen our staff work

through hurricanes, floods, snow and blazingheat. Nothing can stop us, because the animalsare depending on us.

As a true friend to animals, we thank you forstanding with In Defense of Animals, and helpingus to transform animals’ lives everywhere.

For all you do for animals, THANK YOU!

A regular voice for animals inlocal news, schools, publicassociations, and the chambersof power, Doll has madeincredible leaps in growing agrassroots movement calling forJustice for Animals inMississippi and beyond.

Animal activism victoryThanks to the heroic efforts ofanimal activist Kelly Lehmanand In Defense of Animalssupporters, the Ephrata pigchase will not celebrate its 40th year. This annual traditionof cruelty and abuse wascancelled this year, markinga major activist victorysupported by In Defense ofAnimals’ Sustainable Activismcampaign. We are building apowerful and resilient activistcommunity to take action foranimals.

Following in the footsteps of ourrespected annual list of the 10Worst Zoos for Elephants, we

launched our brand new 10 Worst Tanks initiative to end the heartless abuse ofintelligent whales and dolphins.We are already winningsignificant battles against theruthless industry, and played akey role securing the OrcaProtection Act in California.

In Defense of Animalstakes on ruthless dolphin and whaleexploiters

Doll & Mississippi advocates hold a courth

ouse vigil

In Defense of Animals | 3010 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901 | www.idausa.org

3010 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901

Dear Friend,

Historic measures to protect elephants... dogsrescued from the murderous dog meat industry...thousands of young people educated incompassion... and so much more.

This year, your support made it possible for In Defense of Animals to save lives all over theworld. You saved dogs from being strung up and skinned for their meat in South Korea. Youstopped sickening experiments on pregnant wild horses in Oregon. You protected kangaroosfrom slaughter in Australia. You threw a lifeline to heartworm positive dogs in Mississippi, and gave them a new lease on life.

Thanks to you, the tide is turning against animalabusers!

This year, your support enabled In Defense ofAnimals to spearhead groundbreaking new animalprotection projects. We fought and won against ag-gag laws in Australia. We played a key role insecuring the Orca Protection Act in California. We

stood firm against cruel and terrifying animal chaseevents across the US.

We cannot thank you enough.

In this special publication, we look back on some of the wonderful stories you made possible in 2016. I hope you enjoy each and every one of them.

Thank you for standing beside us as we fight thegood fight - for the animals.

Marilyn Kroplick, M.D.President, In Defense of Animals

Victories & Highlights2016

Letter from the President

Marilyn and the team welcome dog meat s

urvivors to the U.S.

OUR MISSION— To advocate for and protect the rights, welfare, andhabitats of animals – to make the world a more just and compassionateplace for all our fellow beings – by raising their status beyond mereproperty, objects, commodities, or things.

California bans killer whale theatrical shows, breeding

IDA-Report-final-11-1.qxp_Layout 1 11/4/16 12:34 PM Page 1