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Investigation Reveals Need for Action on Downed Animals
Humane advocates have argued for years that the slaughtering of
“downed” animals—those who are too sick or injured to walk on their own
to slaughter—should be banned. There was another five-alarm call
Wednesday, when The Humane Society of the United States released the results of an undercover investigation
revealing that slaughter plant workers routinely tormented downed dairy
cows in an attempt to get them to stand up—kicking them, jabbing them
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Pet Turtles Pose Health Risk
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report tracing a recent outbreak of Salmonella to the illegal sale of tiny pet turtles. Since May, at least 47 people across the country have become ill after handling turtles. Children had to be hospitalized with symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever, and vomiting.
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Recognizing Humane State Legislators
On Wednesday, I traveled to Hartford and presented two Humane State Legislator Awards to Reps.
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Weigh In with HSLF's Online Straw Poll
Iowa, New Hampshire, and Nevada have weighed in, but the race to the White House is still wide open for both Democrats and Republicans. A number of states will be making their party nominations in the coming weeks, including more than 20 states on “Super Tuesday,” February 5th.
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The History of America's 'First Pet'
The primary season is in full swing, but we may have to wait for months before the question on everyone’s mind will be answered: Will a dog or cat occupy the White House? Could it be Seamus, Jet, Sonic, Sam, Coco, or Oreo?
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The Presidential Files: Hillary Clinton’s Experience on Animal Protection Issues
After winning the New Hampshire primary and Nevada caucuses, Sen. Hillary Clinton has largely made it a race between her and Sen.
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Spectators at Dogfights are Criminals, Too
Thirty-six states and Washington, D.C. have begun their 2008 legislative sessions, and eight legislatures will convene later this year. One animal issue is already hot on the agenda, and we can thank Michael Vick. The Humane Society Legislative Fund expects 25 states to tackle legislation to crack down on animal fighting this year, and Congress is also working to upgrade the federal anti-dogfighting law.
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Progress for Animals on the Campaign Trail
I've been asking animal advocates to raise the question of animal protection when they see candidates stumping on the campaign trail, and I was thrilled today to see that a supporter from Nevada took the issue to heart.
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Put an End to Dangerous Monkey Business
Congress returns to Washington today after winter recess, and one of the issues on the agenda will be the trade in pet primates. Every month that goes by, the need becomes more urgent: Just before the holidays, a convenience store clerk was attacked and bitten by a customer’s pet monkey in North Carolina. Two months earlier in Missouri, a pet monkey
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Saying Goodbye to a Leader for Animals, and Welcoming New Leaders
In 2007, state legislatures passed 86 new laws to protect animals. Louisiana and New Mexico became the last two states to ban cockfighting. Illinois shut down the nation’s only operating horse slaughter plant. There were bills on animal cruelty, disaste
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Talk Back: Puppy Mills and Politics
Readers have had much to say about recent posts concerning puppy mills and the importance of knowing where the 2008 Republican and Democratic presidential candidates stand on animal protection. Here are some of the comments we've received:
On puppy mills:
