(ANIMAL PROTECTION) OREGON – A new Oregon law protects animals in domestic violence cases and includes animals in restraining orders. Animals in Oregon protected from animal abuse by restraining orders.
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Nevada Animal Abusers To Be Punished Thanks To Cooney’s Law
(ANIMAL ABUSE) Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed SB 223, “Cooney’s Law” last week. Animal offenders will face felony charges for killing or torturing animals. Gina Griesen, the president of Nevada Voters for Animals, spearheaded the effort to have “Cooney’s Law” discussed on the senate floor.
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European Courts: Save The Great Hamster Of Alsace
FRANCE (ENDANGERED SPECIES) For many lifetimes, the Great Hamster of Alsace, the last wild hamster of Europe, has roamed the French countryside, happily living off the plentiful alfalfa and grasses. Unfortunately, France seems to have forgotten their promise to protect the species and the population is dwindling. Read how European courts are now ruling in favor of the rodents, demanding that France step up and help these hamsters before they disappear. — Global Animal
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Do All Dogs Go To Heaven? Trouble’s On Her Way!
(ANIMAL NEWS) Trouble, the pampered pooch of New York City’s billionaire Leona Helmsley, is reported to have died. Read how the twelve-year old Maltese passed away six months ago, yet her death was kept a secret from the public.
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Buying In Bulk: Fat Cat Sale
OHIO (PET HEALTH) Read how the Humane Society in Hillard, Ohio, has a big fat idea for addressing the issue of obese cats being overlooked for pet adoption.
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City Of Angels Bans Puppy Mills
(ANIMAL NEWS) For those who’ve been following the story of Los Angeles’ attempt to ban puppy mills — rejoice! The motion to draft a law banning the mills was approved, including a few compassionate bonus features. The Los Angeles city council seeks not only to put an end to puppy mills, but create more opportunities for families to adopt shelter animals. The puppy mills, institutionalized breeding facilities that promote inbreeding and animal cruelty, take advantage of both people and animals. The new law will, if properly enforced, truly make the city of angels a heavenly place for pets and the people who love them. — Global Animal
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Bath Time For Germany’s Newborn Sumatran Tiger Cubs (PHOTOS)
GERMANY (BABY ANIMAL PICTURES) – A pair of Sumatran tiger cubs made their debut last week at Germany’s Frankfurt Zoo. New pictures show the baby big cats getting a bath from their proud mama, Malea. Sumatran tigers are a critically endangered species. With a perilously low population of approximately 400 left in the world, the cubs’ births were reason for celebration. — Global Animal
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WeHo Says Hell No To Fur
(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) — Too bad for Fendi. The forward-thinking West Hollywood City Council voted to forbid the sale of fur within the city limits. The fur ban in this trend-setting city is a great addition to pro-animal legislation in California. Read on about this ‘no fur sales’ ruling and other animal-friendly initiatives in the US and beyond.
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