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Is Animal Advocacy Now A Crime?

March 18, 2013

(POLITICS) Animal advocates have exposed some of the biggest farm animal abuse cases to date. Now, state legislators are introducing laws that will make it more difficult for animal defenders to investigate cruelty and food safety cases. Bills of this nature are pending all across the U.S. with some going as far as making it a crime to take photographs at farming operations. Many believe the purpose of this type of legislation is to keep consumers in the dark about how their food is being produced. Read on about these new laws and the states that are trying to implement them. — Global Animal

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Senate Passes Pro-Animal Legislation

December 8, 2012

(POLITICS) Great news came from Washington this past week as the United States Senate has passed two separate provisions strengthening laws against animal fighting and increasing care for military dogs. The ASPCA, as well as animals advocates across the country, have commended the Senate for their humane acts pertaining to animal treatment. Although there is still much work to be done for animals within the government, this is certainly a positive step in the right direction. Read on to learn more about the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act and the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act. — Global Animal

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Governor Christie: Eat No Horse Meat

September 23, 2012

(ANIMAL POLITICS) NEW JERSEY — New Jersey’s Governor signed a bill into law on September 21 that outlaws the slaughter of horses within the state and prohibits the use of New Jersey’s highways for the transport of horses intended for slaughter or human consumption. The ASPCA and United States’ animal activists against horse slaughter hope the next step in animal welfare is to put the same regulations in effect countrywide. Continue reading to see what you can do to help prevent the cruel practice. — 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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UPDATE: Miami Votes To Keep Pit Bull Ban

August 15, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS UPDATE) FLORIDA — After residents voted on Tuesday, pit bulls remain outlawed in Miami-Dade county. Of the 20 percent of registered voters who showed up to the polls yesterday, 63 percent voted to keep the 23-year-old ban on pit bull-type dogs. Read on for both sides of the argument on this breed-discrimination legislation. — 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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Northern Ireland Ignores Public Outcry, Euthanizes Lennox

July 11, 2012

(ANIMAL NEWS) NORTHERN IRELAND — Despite international efforts and campaigns to save Lennox, a bulldog and labrador mix dog sentenced to death for looking like a pit bull, Belfast City Council euthanized him on Wednesday. Even the Northern Irish Prime minister asked for the dog to be re-homed instead of put down, but the council would not budge, calling Lennox an ”illegal pit-bull terrier type.” This horrible case of breed discrimination has left behind a family who spent two years fighting for their dog to be returned home. Let’s hope all the support for Lennox will help change these outrageous and unfair laws for the future. — 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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