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Is The East Coast Safer For Pets?

September 19, 2012

(ANIMAL POLITICS) NEW YORK —  Government officials from New York and New Jersey have both proposed bills that will improve the animal welfare in their respective cities. As a result of the 2011 animal neglect case involving Patrick the pitbull, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. proposed increased punishment of New Jersey animal neglecters. A state above, city councilmen Peter Vallone is vying for the establishment of a New York City animal abuser registry not unlike that of sex offenders. Continue reading to learn the details of the East Coast men’s compassionate stances. — Global Animal 

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Britain’s Badgers Victims Of Genocide

September 19, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) ENGLAND — Environment Secretary Owen Patterson of England has established a four year long badger cull and has issued local farmer’s a license to kill the species. Evidence shows that badgers help spread tuberculosis to cattle and Patterson believes the only solution is to execute 50,000 possibly infected badgers. Animal activists are protesting and local organizations are exploring alternative methods but the government will not entertain any other options. Continue reading to learn about England’s most recent genocide. — Global Animal 

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Ohio Says No To Backyard Bears And Other Exotic Pets

September 14, 2012

(ANIMAL POLITICS) Ohio’s exotic animal law went into effect on September 5, ruling against the acquisition of exotic animals and creating new standards for currently owned exotics. The decision is in response to last year’s horrific accident when Zanesville resident Terry Thompson released his menagerie of wild animals into the surrounding area, causing unprepared law enforcement to kill 50 of the animals in the name of public safety. The selfish attainment of exotic animals is dangerous to both humans and animals, leading to accidents that are easily avoidable. With Ohio’s important decision, only six states have yet to outlaw the taming and private ownership of exotic animals, and until they reevaluate their stance, wild animals will continue to be harmed for reasons outside their control. Read more to learn about the most recent Ohio legislation in favor of animal welfare.— Global Animal 

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Voting Booth: Obama Administration On Animal Issues

September 11, 2012

(ANIMALS & POLITICS) The 2012 Presidential Election is underway and animal issues are not to be overlooked. The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) has compiled a vast overview of the current administrations legislature on important animal issues. Check out this chart for a quick look of key issues addressed by the Obama Administration. Read HSLF’s full detailed article here. — Global Animal

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Bullfighting Returns To Spanish Television

August 25, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) SPAIN — Bullfighting, a Spanish tradition, will return to public TV after being absent on the air for the last six years. Animal rights activists and even many Spaniards themselves are outraged over the act, especially as children will now be able to view the violent and abusive festivals. This is yet another unfortunate setback in bullfighting and animal welfare. Read on to see why bullfighting originally left television years ago and the toll it might take on these poor animals. — Global Animal 

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U.S. Representative Supports Dog Fighting

August 1, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS)—GOP Rep. Steve King made a shocking statement at a town hall meeting last week where he announced that dog fighting should be legal. He defended his absurd statement by saying that since human fighting is legal not letting dogs fight would be prioritizing animals over humans. King is also the creator of an amendment that targets animal protection and environmental laws. Read on to learn what the Humane Society has to say on the issue. —Global Animal

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Missouri To Have First Horse Slaughter Plant?

July 15, 2012

(HORSES) A Missouri town is on its way to being the first of several in the U.S. to establish a horse slaughter plant now that a five-year ban on U.S. horse slaughterhouses has been lifted. Since establishing the ban in 2007, the unintended result sadly left thousands of horses abandoned, neglected, or sent to Mexico and Canada for slaughter. Although the future facility is receiving support in the community, animal rights advocates have not given up the fight. Read on to learn more about this ethical conundrum and sign the petition to stop this horse slaughter facility in Missouri. — Global Animal

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Police Develop New Policies After Cougar Killing

July 12, 2012

(WILDLIFE SAFETY) CALIFORNIA — A month after a mountain lion was killed by police in Santa Monica, CA, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) sat down with local experts to develop new policies for similar sitautions. The focus group of experts included City Hall Representatives, the California Department of Fish and Game, the National Park Service, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles (spcaLA), In Defense of Animals (IDA), and local veterinarians. Read on for the local police department’s proposed policies to better respond to situations involving wildlife. — Global Animal 

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