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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial
Finally, a cruelty suit against Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is coming to trial. Department of Agriculture investigator determined the use of the bull hook “precipitated in the physical harm and ultimate death” of Benjamin, said Tracy Silverman, general counsel for the Animal Welfare Institute....The The suit, also filed by The Fund for Animals, of Maryland; the American Society for the Prevention A U.S. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.
Critter News
- Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Identify Signs of Animal Cruelty
Here is a link to a PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) web page with signs of what to look for. Tags: animal cruelt It's a Washington State organization, but the information is still useful anywhere.
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Critter News
- Monday, June 1, 2009
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Georgia Dog-Fighting Law Having an Impact
Tags: animal cruelty georgia blood sport legislation dog fighting u This is a good thing. The American Southeast is a hotbed of blood sports. This information is from Best Friends. Before 2008, only one person had been incarcerated for dog fighting in Georgia. Considering the state had one of the weakest dog-fighting
Critter News
- Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Detecting Animal Cruelty
Per the ASPCA's cruelty FAQ , here are some signs. Animal cruelty occurs when someone intentionally injures or harms an animal or when a person willfully deprives an animal of food, water or necessary medical care. Here are some signs that may indicate abuse or neglect: * Tick or flea infestations * Wounds on the body * Patches of missing hair * Extremely thin, starving animal * Limping * An owner striking or otherwise physically abusing an animal * Dogs who are repeatedly Tags: aspca animal cruelt
Critter News
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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Animal Cruelty and Richard Russo
I've googled this and can't find a single critique of the book that mentions that he is making a joke out of animal cruelty. Tags: animal cruelty book Has anyone ever read Richard Russo's book "Straight Man?" He uses geese killing at a fictional university as a comedic subplot. It's not funny at all.
Critter News
- Thursday, August 20, 2009
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April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month
Tags: aspca animal cruelty welfar Here's a web page on the ASPCA's site with some activities. They are also doing the talk shows.
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Critter News
- Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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Three Workers Acquited of Animal Cruelty in Puerto Rico
Tags: puerto rico animal cruelt These are the guys that allegedly threw 60 or so dogs off a bridge . The judge said there wasn't enough evidence. Baloney. Remember this the next time you think about going to Puerto Rico.
Critter News
- Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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Oregon Man Charged with Letting Dog Freeze to Death
Tags: animal cruelt I can't even comment on this, the anger is too intense. Happy New Year {insert sarcasm here!)
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Critter News
- Friday, January 1, 2010
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Future Serial Killer in Training?
He's charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty, 19 counts of improperly disposing of an animal body and four counts of burglary.
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Critter News
- Monday, June 15, 2009
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DMX Sentenced
DMX was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a variety of offenses , including animal cruelty. Tags: animal cruelt In addition to his three-month lockup, the minimum he could have faced as a result of last month's plea deal, the arrest-prone artist, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was placed on 18 months probation for his misdeeds.
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Critter News
- Saturday, January 31, 2009