When officers from our Animal Welfare Enforcement Unit entered a small wire cage last week, they found this tiny kitten — frightened, hungry, but still full of fight. In the photo above, she stretches toward a helping hand — the moment she first realized she was safe...

The California Legislature this week took an important step toward improving the lives of animals across the state. In the image above, the Assembly chamber prepares for debate...

Through the fence, his eyes tell a story no report could ever capture — a story of waiting, uncertainty, and quiet endurance. This image, taken during a recent AWEI inspection...