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Tennessee Governor Trumps Ag Gag

May 14, 2013

(POLITICS) TENNESSEE — Score one for free speech, and animal welfare. After lengthy consideration, Governor Bill Haslam has decided to veto Tennessee’s Ag Gag bill. Haslam’s decision rests on his claim that the bill is “constitutionally suspect.” Although agriculture remains the top industry in Tennessee, Governor Haslam recognizes that the bill could potential violate a number of constitutional rights. Continue reading below to find out what the future holds for Ag Gag bills in Tennessee, and how the state intends to handle them. — Global Animal

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Drug-Sniffing Dogs Sniff, Sniff, Pass

May 9, 2013

(POLICE DOGS) Dusty, a Washington state drug-sniffing dog, won’t nark you out for just a little herb. In November 2012, the state’s laws changed in support of marijuana legalization, and subsequently, the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission began training their canines to ignore the scent of marijuana, and instead focus their efforts on busting those in possession of dangerous narcotics. Continue reading below to find out more on how Washington state law is handling their K-9 units. — Global Animal

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Best & Worst States For Animal Cruelty

December 12, 2012

(ANIMAL WELFARE) The Humane Society of the United States and The Animal Legal Defense Fund have ranked the each state in order from most humane to least humane in accordance with their animal cruelty laws. These laws vary on a wide range of animal protection issues from farmed animals to animal companions to wildlife. The HSUS report tracks states on 66 different types of animal protection legislation (for 66 possible points). The categories include animal fighting, animal cruelty, wildlife abuse, exotic pets, companion animals, animals in research, farm animals, fur and trapping, puppy mills, and equine protection. Where does your state rank? — Global Animal

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Meatless Monday Goes Global

November 5, 2012

(VEGETARIAN) After the UK’s Telegraph recently reported that China now consumes twice as much meat as America, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has decided to promote Meatless Monday in an effort to protect the environment, animals, and people. To participate in this international campaign, people should just take one day of the week off from eating meat. According to the HSUS, if every American cut meat out of their diet every Monday, an estimate of 1.4 billion animals would no longer be factory farmed. Read on to learn why you should participate in this international campaign. — Global Animal

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Concern For Animals In Hurricane Isaac’s Path

August 30, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) As hurricane Isaac hits the Gulf Coast on the anniversary of Katrina, many animals are in danger. Dozens of people have already been rescued from their flooded homes, but what will happen to their pets? According to CNN, power outages have reached over 700,000 homes and energy officials predict it will be days before it is restored, making communication with the affected areas uncertain at best. The full extent of the damage will not be known until the storm leaves the area. — Global Animal

 

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Hurricane Isaac: Safety & Evacuation Checklist For Pets

August 28, 2012

(HURRICANE ISAAC/PET SAFETY CHECKLIST) As Hurricane Isaac approaches Louisiana, officials are warning residents of high sustained winds reaching 75 mph and around 20 inches of rain. While Isaac is well below the intensity of 2005′s Hurricane Katrina, a category 3 storm that left more than 250,000 pets stranded, its large size and slow track has weather forecasters predicting widespread flooding. During such chaos, animal guardians are often unsure as how best to care for their pets. Here are some tips on how to keep you and your pets safe during the hurricane season. — Global Animal

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Does The Legendary Shark Week Deceive You?

August 18, 2012

(SHARK NEWS) Over the years, Discovery Channel’s Shark Week has gained millions of viewers and even stretched across seas. Most tune in for the thrill, but animal activists are worried if this negatively depicts our fish while straying from the terrible reality that humans kill tens of millions of sharks per year. Humans are rarely threatened by sharks, but a lot of the episodes from Shark Week largely focus on the aggressive nature of Great Whites, a type of shark that seldom mistakes humans for seals. While MythBusters does a fantastic job reminding us we are more likely to die from a Black Friday stampede or even a hotdog than from a shark attack, this is just one episode competing amongst 160 other. Read on to learn more about how the series could help sharks by highlighting the dangers we put them through. — Global Animal

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Military Dogs Classified As “Equipment”

January 10, 2012

(MILITARY DOGS) Although military dogs help our officers complete difficult missions abroad, the Defense Department still classifies military dogs as “equipment.” Furthermore, many of these dogs do not receive proper care once they are retired from their duties. Unlike inanimate equipment, military dogs need to be honored and cared for after their services and should be able to find loving guardians. Read on to learn more about military dogs and the bill being drafted by Rep. Walter Jones to end this archaic classification of military dogs. — Global Animal

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