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Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial

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employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades. District Court in Washington, D.C. On Monday, Federal Court Judge Emmet Sullivan will begin hearing testimony in the case. On Monday, Federal Court Judge Emmet Sullivan will begin hearing testimony in the case.

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USHS Alleges Animal Abuse at the University of Louisiana New Iberia Research Laboratory

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This is a story of inhumane treatment and a story of psychological torment for these animals,” Wayne Pacelle, president and chief executive officer of the Washington-based animal rights group, said at a news conference Wednesday. It is the nation’s largest primate research lab that studies chimpanzees.

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From Today's New York Times

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Snakes may die during the capture and transport process, or they may be housed inhumanely in a small aquarium they can barely fit into. Wayne Pacelle President and Chief Executive Humane Society of the United States Washington, Jan. The trade is dangerous for people, but also for the snakes.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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Similar legislation, on hold as a result of today’s agreement, was planned in Washington State and Oregon.

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