Our final investigation update of the year — thank you

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UPDATE A Message from Animals’ Angels Founder, Sonja Meadows   As we approach the final days of the year, I want to pause and simply say thank you. Whether you’ve been standing with Animals’ Angels for decades or are new to this fight, your compassion and commitment matter deeply. Your voice and your care strengthen our shared mission — to create a world where animals no longer suffer: where horses are not shipped to slaughter, dogs are not trapped in puppy mills, baby calves are protected instead of torn from their mothers, and all animals are allowed to live free from harm. This final newsletter of the year shares important updates across our work — moments of progress, continued accountability, and remembrance for the animals who drive everything we do. As we close out this year, please know how grateful I am to stand with you. With heartfelt thanks, Sonja Meadows Founder & President, Animals’ Angels New Investigation: A Supporter’s Tip Raises Alarming Questions Animals’ Angels latest investigation reveals prolonged suffering affecting feral pigs — and the dogs used in hunts.   Animals’ Angels was recently contacted by a supporter who raised concerns about practices occurring during feral pig hunts in Hawaii. That tip prompted a new investigation, uncovering evidence of prolonged suffering affecting both feral pigs and the hunting dogs involved. Our findings point to a largely unregulated system operating out of public view — one that contributes to dog abandonment, shelter overcrowding, and serious animal welfare consequences. Read More UNLUCKY 524 UPDATE: We’ve delivered more than 3,000 signatures — along with a stack of unignorable evidence — to the United States Trotting Association (USTA), led by President Russell C. Williams, demanding a formal investigation into Animals’ Angels’ findings. Thank you to everyone who spoke up for the voiceless. If you haven’t yet added your name to our open letter, there’s still time. As this investigation moves forward, public pressure matters — and your support strengthens our resolve to expose those responsible for shipping 1,868 Standardbred horses to slaughter in 2024. ADD YOUR NAME Change is coming for Baby Calves Your Support is Moving Congress In August, 2024, Animals' Angels conducted an unprecedented investigation into the transport of baby calves — trailing them for 20 hours and travelling a thousand miles and across seven states.   When Animals’ Angels investigators revealed the suffering of newborn calves transported across state lines — some just hours old, dehydrated, collapsing inside crowded trailers — the footage sent shockwaves through the animal-welfare community and into the offices of lawmakers. Now, that work is driving real legislative action. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) has introduced H.R. 5286, the Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act, in the 119th Congress (2025–2026). The bill would finally require consistent federal enforcement of the Twenty-Eight Hour Law, protect animals deemed unfit to travel, and hold violators accountable for the first time in years. Current Status: H.R. 5286 has been formally referred to the House Agriculture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees, where lawmakers will determine next steps. It’s early in the process — but this is a meaningful win for transparency, accountability, and the animals who cannot speak for themselves. If you missed the investigation that helped push this forward, you can read it here Read More THANK YOU FOR LIGHTING THE SKY WITH US Thank you for lighting the sky with us — for the animals. On December 13, the Animals’ Angels community came together in remembrance of the lives we’ve lost, this year and in years past. As we continue uncovering the truth behind the Unlucky 524, your candle dedications and shared stories reminded us why this work matters — and why we never do it alone. Watch this short video to see a few of the heartfelt dedications and feel the resolve you help carry forward, for the animals who need us most. JUSTICE FOR THE UNLUCKY 524 The system that sent 524 Standardbred horses to slaughter is still operating — and Animals’ Angels is still uncovering the truth. Through December 31, every gift is matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, doubling your power to demand accountability. Make your final, tax-deductible gift of the year and help ensure these horses’ suffering was not in vain. DOUBLE MY GIFT support@animalsangels.org   |   443-821-3343 © 2025 All rights reserved. Year-end Match Proud to use all donations wisely