Vecina: Rita, te vez alterado. Rita: Si lo estoy, y no sé qué hacer. El perro de mi vecino está amarrado afuera y se ve muy malito y malnutrido, y nunca eh visto que le den comida o agua limpia. Vecina: Lo tienes que reportar...

Report animal abuse A:  Rita you look upset B:  I am, and I am not sure what to do.   My neighbor’s dog is tied up outside and he looks very skinny and sick; and I never see food or clean water given to him....

¿Sabía usted que hay un gran problema con la sobrepoblación de animales? Cada día en los Estados Unidos, nacen más de 70 mil perros y gatitos. Hay muchos perros y gatos no deseados que, lamentablemente, son puestos a dormir. Si deja que sus animales tengan...

Did you know that there is a huge problem with pet overpopulation? Each day in the US 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. There are so many unwanted dogs and cats that sadly, millions of wonderful pets are killed every year in shelters because there...

Cada día en los Estados Unidos, nacen más de 70 mil cachorros y gatitos. Desafortunadamente, no hay suficientes hogares para todos los perros y gatos. Como resultado, terminan siendo descuidados, abandonados o sacrificados en los refugios. De hecho, millones de animales sanos, amorosos y adoptables,...

Starting in the summer of 2011, Advancing the Interests of Animals devoted considerable time, effort, and resources by leading a project to construct sturdy metal coverings over the outdoor dog kennels of the Indio, California city shelter.  After repeated pleas from AIA and the community...

We here at Advancing the Interests of Animals oppose the rodeo in all forms, including charreadas, or Mexican style rodeo. There is no doubt that animals are abused in the rodeo. The Advancing the Interests of Animals rodeo opposition campaign consists of direct protests and...

Animals Today, the weekly animal advocacy radio show hosted by Dr. Lori Kirshner, has announced that is has changed networks to America’s Talk Radio Network. “We are very pleased to make our new home at ATRN,” Dr. Lori Kirshner said. “It is the fastest growing...

Advancing the Interests of Animals (AIA) has officially launched an educational campaign aimed at predominantly Spanish speaking communities in the Coachella Valley. Happy and Safe Dogs and Cats (Perros y Gatos Felices y Seguros) provides much-needed information about responsible guardianship of companion animals through multiple...

Approximately 150 animal lovers and supporters of the Humane Society of the Desert enjoyed a presentation on animal welfare by Dr. Lori Kirshner at the Society’s winter gala. The talk, “What’s Hot in Animal Rights,” was a fast moving a provocative look at recent news,...

The first Courageous Heart Awards were presented in October 2011, in Rancho Mirage California, at AIA’s Courage in Action Celebration. The awards publicly recognized and paid tribute to individuals in the Coachella Valley community who took action and worked effectively on behalf of animals. The...

Advancing the Interests of Animals (AIA) has officially launched an educational campaign aimed at predominantly Spanish speaking communities in the Coachella Valley. Happy and Safe Dogs and Cats (Perros y Gatos Felices y Seguros) provides much-needed information about responsible guardianship of companion animals through multiple...

Venue: Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa Speakers: Dr. Lori Kirshner, Founder, Advancing the Interests of Animals Bob Ferber, Former Los Angeles Animal Cruelty Prosecutor and Founder, Baron’s Buddies; Director, Advancing the Interests of Animals Paul Koretz, Los Angeles City Council Member About International...

In June, 2011, we partnered with Best Friends Animal Society and Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter to conduct a Seminar in Humane Feral Cat management. This hands-on course was attended by about 100 people who learned how to care for community cat colonies...

In recognition of 15 years of helping animals in Riverside County, Lori, Peter and AIA was given the Community Hero Award by Animal Services Director Robert Miller during the Annual All-Star Staff meeting. The award was presented “…in grateful recognition of your tireless efforts to...

Here is an update on Animals Today Radio, "Your home for serious talk about animals." We are excited to announce that Animals Today Radio, AIA’s nationally syndicated animal advocacy show, added major new cities this year to its broadcast coverage, including Atlanta, Palm Springs, San...

Hosted by Advancing the Interests of Animals This year, we decided to continue the tradition of having our event indoors due to the extreme summer temperatures in the desert. Approximately 75 attendees were treated to three inspiring talks. Lori emphasized the harm that is caused...

Below are a few articles we have written in which we advocate for vegan diets. Plant-based diets are the most humane toward animals, the most environmentally friendly and most healthful diet for people to consume. Vegan diets are most compassionate. A vegan diet consist of...

Join animal advocates around the world as they hold Candlelight Vigils to commemorate the millions of homeless dogs and cats killed every year. Animal lovers of all ages, please join us for our own Coachella Valley event in commemoration of International Homeless Animals' Day. On...

Summer 2011- Advancing the Interests of Animals helps fund long overdue kennel enclosure The shelter dogs of Indio, California finally received some relief from the scorching summer sun when sturdy metal coverings were installed. This long-overdue project was constructed by a number of hard-working and...