We are happy to share that the 7 male guinea pigs rescued from the hoarding situation who are in CWI's care are all recovering well and gaining weight.

A horrific situation involving more than 400 guinea pigs is unfolding in Los Angeles. The guinea pigs were found at a private residence by a rescue based in L.A. this past weekend. The guinea pigs were both caged and running loose, and none had adequate food or water.

CWI is asking the new CEO of PetSmart to immediately end the sale of guinea pigs in their stores. As the largest seller of guinea pigs in the United States, an end to sales at PetSmart would have a profound impact on the numbers of guinea pigs in rescues, shelters, or abandoned "in the wild".

Mexico bans the use of dolphins for entertainment!

Rep Ted Lieu (D-CA) reintroduced the ProTECT Act on March 6, 2025. The aim of the bill is to prohibit the import of trophy hunted animal body parts (or "trophies") from animals listed as threatened or endangered under the existing Endangered Species Act. The bill would also ban the trophy hunting of certain domestic species.

Last Saturday, the Worldwide Rally Against Trophy Hunting March for Wildlife took place in Birmingham, England. The March honored the 10 year anniversary of the killing of Cecil the lion and raised awareness about the continued issues regarding the domestic and international slaughter of wild animals for "entertainment."

Seattle, Washington and Kobe, Japan have been Sister Cities since 1957, organizing dozens of events and forming lasting friendships even from across the ocean.

Serious issues exist at Kobe Suma Sea World in Japan involving Stella and Ran, the two orcas confined at the park in a small tank. They Need Your Voice!

ANOTHER Shriner chapter is seeking to raise money off of the suffering of elephants. Wisconsin-based Beja Shrine has paid Carden Circus to exploit elephants Betty and Janice at five shows in Green Bay.

"Trunks and Humps", a business that exploits elephants for profit, is hoping to return to Colorado Renaissance Festival once again this year. Stop performing elephants from returning to Colorado!