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With No Cops, Dog Protects New Mexico Town

October 5, 2012

(ANIMAL JOBS) NEW MEXICO — Yet another instance of a working dog surpassing human abilities and operating with the central purpose of keeping humans safe: In a small town in New Mexico, a drug-sniffing dog has become the central force protecting the community. The former police officers of Vaughn were revoked their privilege of carrying a gun, and by default, this German Shepherd, Nikka, has become the primary member of the police department. Guaranteeing accurate results almost every time, Nikka efficiently sniffs out crime in an area where drug trafficking is prominent. Read on to learn more about why these officers can no longer make arrests or carry guns, and how dogs can help guard the community. — 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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Paul Watson Red Listed By Interpol

August 8, 2012

(SEA SHEPHERD) Paul Watson, the Captain of Sea Shepherd, has been put on Interpol’s “Red Notice” for escaping Germany to avoid extradition to Costa Rica. Interpol’s “Red Notice” is something like an international arrest warrant, but because the notice is a bit vague it is up to each of the 190 member countries to decide whether they will arrest Watson. Thankfully the founder of Sea Shepherd isn’t too worried and plans to continue his work. Read on to see what he has to say about his international mishap. — 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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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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Are Presidential Pets Used As A Distraction?

June 24, 2012

(FAMOUS PETS) Is it an accident that President Obama’s dog Bo is getting a lot of attention lately? A new study by researchers at George Washington University suggest that it’s not. In fact it is a calculated move. Presidents often use dogs for photo opportunities to seem more relatable to the public. The study shows that many presidential pets often come out during difficult moments, like during Bill Clinton’s sex scandal. Read on to learn why pets make such good public relations partners. —Global Animal

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Barbaric Bullfighting Bankrolled

June 6, 2012

(ANIMAL ABUSE) SPAIN — Despite one region of Spain deciding to abolish bullfighting within the last year, another much smaller town in Spain is actually funding the inhumane act. The residents of Guijo de Galisteo took a vote last weekend, asking the mayor to spend €10,000 on bullfighting rather than creating jobs for the already poverty-stricken, largely unemployed region. While awareness about the inhumane practice of bullfighting has increased, it still no doubt lives on. Read on to uncover the staggering numbers voting in favor of bullfighting. — Global Animal

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