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San Francisco Provides Qualified Homeless With Controversial Treat

July 18, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) CALIFORNIA — Notorious for streets overflowing with beggars, San Francisco is desperately trying to do something about this top concern. Wonderful Opportunities for Occupants and Fidos (WOOF) is executing a plan that will provide every eligible homeless person with a temporary foster puppy until a more permanent home is established. This proposal could take the homeless away from panhandling, provide individuals with money and give them the responsibility and benefit of a canine companion. On the other hand, animal rights activists say the pairing will put the dogs at risk, and PETA is offering a large sum to bring the whole plan to a halt. Should the program be allowed to transpire? Read on and tell us what you think. — Global Animal

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Restaurant Fools With Foie Gras Law

July 17, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) The recent California ban on foie gras is underway, but that hasn’t stopped some Californians from attempting to serve this product of cruelty. A San Francisco restaurant is claiming that legally they can still serve foie gras, as their business is on federal property and thus must only adhere to federal laws. Protestors have once again gathered to inform the consumers of the cruelty the birds suffer through to produce engorged livers. The question is whether these people should be allowed to exploit a loophole to get around a humane law. Read on and tell us what you think. — Global Animal 

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Scientists Agree, Animal Testing Needs To Go

July 13, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) ENGLAND — British scientists wrote a letter to the Guardian urging Britain to invest in non-animal research methods. The scientists agree that in our modern world there are far more advanced and accurate technologies than testing on animals, many of which often end in disappointing and flawed results. Not only is animal testing barbarous, but it is oftentimes devoid of any actual findings and therefore useless. Read on to see why some scientists believe that animal testing should be a thing of the past. — Global Animal

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Thousands Of Leatherback Turtle Eggs Bulldozed

July 10, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) TRINIDAD — In an area where tourists flock to admire the incalcuable amount of endangered leatherback turtles laying their eggs, you would think that Trinidad government officials would make the turtles a first priority. This, unfortunately, was not the case this weekend, when thousands of the leatherback eggs and hatchlings were reportedly crushed by heavy machinery in an effort to redirect a river. The event is devastating for the many local conservationists and turtle advocates who work hard to save this endangered species. Read on for more details of the unfortunate accident and what chance these leatherback turtles have for survival. — Global Animal

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Activists Protest Chinese Dog Meat Market (VIDEO)

June 30, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) CHINA — A group of animal activists took a stand against the dog meat market in Yulin City, China. Eating dogs is common in China, and dog dishes are even found on restaurant menus. But as animal activism becomes stronger in the country, more people are questioning the gut-churning practice. Read on to see why people are finally opposing this shocking custom. — Global Animal 

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Farm Bill Provision Puts A Stop To Animal Fighting

June 27, 2012

(ANIMAL LEGISLATION) Attendees of cockfights or dogfights will potentially face severe consequences if a provision of the Farm Bill is approved. The clause imposes large fines and jail sentences for those who attend fights or bring along a minor. Supporters of the provision hope this will help punish those involved in animal fighting and curb the occurrence by making attendance a federal crime. Read more to find out the details of this proposed measure. — Global Animal.

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Tough Guys Help Stop Animal Cruelty (GALLERY)

June 25, 2012

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) Show Your Soft Side is using some “strong” guys as models in their ad campaign that hopes to address animal abuse in Baltimore. Many of the animal cruelty cases in the city are unfortunately carried out by young adults who believe animal abuse is a display of toughness. The Mayor’s Anti-Animal Abuse Commission created this project to target this false idea and alter the youth’s perception on animal cruelty. Check out some of these tough guys looking quite sweet with their pets. — Global Animal

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Photos Capture Animal Abuse In New Light

June 23, 2012

(PHOTO GALLERY) There are countless studies that prove animals are intelligent, express emotion and feel pain. There is also a direct correlation between animal abuse, domestic violence and other crimes. Yet animal abusers still go largely unpunished. Photographer Nicolas Wickstrom attempts to take us into the dark world of animal cruelty by substituting people in situations that involve the mistreatment of animals. Wickstrom explains his focus, “I aimed at inspiring more people to see the horrendous nature of what was going on and feel urged to do something, anything, to fix it.” Check out his photos. — Global Animal

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