(ANIMAL CRUELTY) CALIFORNIA — A 42-year-old man convicted of beating his neighbor’s German Shepherd to death last April has been sentenced to a year in jail and denied the right to own or care for any animal for the next 10 years. However, the man could have faced more than four years in prison. While this punishment might seem sufficient to some, others may be wondering if this man should ever be allowed to live, never mind own a pet again. — Global Animal
(WILDLIFE CONSERVATION) Ana Gloria Garcia Gutierrez turned herself in just hours after authorities released photographs of her riding on the back of a manatee in waters off of Fort De Soto, Florida. New to the St. Petersburg area, Gutierrez admitted to her crime, claiming to not be at fault as she was unaware that any touching of manatees is illegal in the state of Florida. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL ABUSE) FLORIDA — After caught engaging in sexual contact with his farm animal, Carlos Romero appeared in court to demand he get his terrorized donkey back. The 31-year-old man claims the animal technically belongs to him, as he fished out half a grand to buy her. It is unclear how long he has cared for the donkey. The chances that the young donkey is returned to Romero are slim, seeing that as of last year bestiality is illegal in Florida, where the incident took place. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, and Tobey Maguire have a new movie in the works, and its subject is something animal advocates can relate to. The celebrities plan to collaborate and produce a film focused on animal trafficking. While the movie industry has been criticized for using live animals in films, this motion picture could discourage producers from continuing to do so and alert the public of the harsh but true realities animals suffer through around the world. Even more, the project could be just the thing to stop poaching in its tracks by raising enough awareness on the issue. Read on to learn more about the upcoming film and how the actors are using their celebrity power to denounce animal cruelty. — Global Animal
(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.
(ANIMAL NEWS) Purebred Breeders LLC, one of the leading online dog sellers, is tackling a lawsuit from its outraged buyers. Customers claim the company knowingly misled them into buying sick or injured dogs, and argue the business fails to adhere to consumer protection laws. The USDA has since stepped in and presented a new regulation requiring all online breeders and puppy mills to be licensed and inspected. Read on for more on the lawsuit and the proposed federal rule. — Global Animal
(PIT BULL NEWS) As of today, Ohio’s state law defines a dangerous dog based on behavior not breed. Ohio had previously been the only state along with Maryland to classify a dog as vicious based by breed and appearance, leaving Ohio pit bull guardians paying unfair fines or fencing their yards. Read on for how this new measure will hopefully lead to a change in attitude towards pit bulls nationwide and put canine profiling in the past. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) TEXAS — The city of Arlington passed a new ordinance this month prohibiting the tethering of dogs. Since dogs are social animals and crave companionship, leaving a dog chained or tied up can lead to neurotic behavior and aggression. Read on for how Arlington is joining other Texan cities to help protect pets and people. — Global Animal
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