Animal Advocacy

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Since 2016, the Fund and its partners have scored many victories for racehorses, lab animals, backyard dogs, wildlife, and more.

Since 2016, the Fund has partnered with PETA to present an annual animal rescue award of $1,000 to an exceptional organization or individual.

In spring 2019, PETA’s Campaign to End Racehorse Cruelty prompted national attention and policy reforms after a spike in racehorse deaths.

Since 2016, the Fund has partnered with Animal Place's Food for Thought program, and now offers grants up to $1,000 per organization.

In spring 2019, the Fund began sponsoring the vegan nutrition Exam Room™ podcast of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

In spring 2019, PETA’s Community Animal Project celebrated passage of Virginia legislation, three years in the making, to protect backyard dogs.

Since 2017, the Fund has partnered with White Coat Waste Project to end taxpayer-funded experiments and retire animals to homes.

In 2018, the Fund helped White Coat Waste Project end a U.S. Food and Drug Administration nicotine experiment on squirrel monkeys.