Wayne Pacelle
Latest articles by Wayne Pacelle

Turtle and Tortoise Travails and Triumphs (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Turtles across the United States need help.

Banned in 160 Nations, Why is Ractopamine in U.S. Pork? (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion You may have never heard of ractopamine, but it's common in American pork.

Yes, You Can Get Your Cat to Behave
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Training's not just for dogs — with the right approach, your "problem" cat can be trained to behave.

Halting Drone-Assisted Hunting Before It Takes Off (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Drones have no place in hunting, but are already showing up at kills.

Shelter Pets Reaching Out to Touch Someone (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Shelter pet numbers are falling, but are still nearly 3 million too high.

Modern Family (Planning) for Animals (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion As animal sterilizations pick up, euthanasia rates are plummeting.

Ellen's Oscar Tweet Turns into Huge Charity Gift (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion When Ellen Tweeted her super-selfie, it triggered a huge charity response.

Extreme Abuse of Calves Leads to Immediate Shuttering of N.J. Slaughterhouse (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Calves deserve the same humane protections as cows and bulls.

Protect and Serve — Including the Animals (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Law enforcement and animal rights go hand in hand.

Sochi Mass Killing Street Dogs in Olympics 'Cleansing' (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Despite a promise not to, Sochi is now methodically killing its street dogs.

Super Bowl Ads Symbolize A Positive Cultural Shift for Animals (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion The Super Bowl, horses, Doberhuahuas, and the power of positive messages.

Advocates for Humane Treatment Welcome Scrutiny, If It's Honest (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Animal advocacy can be controversial, but the conversation needs to be open and honest on all sides.

Seals Gain Global Protections, Despite Anthony Bourdain's Efforts (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Across the globe, seals gained protections in 2013.

This Holiday Season, Consumers Demand Humanely Raised Food (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion This Holiday Season, have some food for thought.

One Chimpanzee's Life is a Testament to Humanity (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Kitty the chimp spent a life in laboratories, but left the world in a sanctuary and at peace.

Bringing an End to Bear Baying (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Bear baying is not a sport.

Wild Animals are Not for Petting (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Don't pet the tiger.

U.S. Research Chimps Heading to New Homes (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Clearing the last legislative hurdle, U.S. research chimps now head to peaceful retirements at sanctuaries.

The World's Most Dangerous Band Promotes Shelter Pets (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion As adoption rates increase, fewer adoptable shelter animals are being euthanized.

Hunt Club Auctions Opportunity to Kill Endangered Rhino (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Despite critically endangered status, black rhino to be hunted by U.S. club.

Can New Rules Finally End Pet-Treat Poisonings? (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Can new standards keep poisons out of pet foods?

With Bobcat Protections, California Continues to Lead (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion California, with its record on protecting wildlife, is an example for other states.

Slaughterhouses Aren't the Solution for Horse Overpopulation (Op-Ed)
By Wayne Pacelle, CEO published
Opinion Leadership of the Navajo Nation recently changed course to oppose wild horse slaughter.
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