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Utah Ends Forced Pound Seizures

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Now animal shelters have the right to refuse to release animals to the University of Utah for animal research. Davis County Animal Shelter, a key supplier to the University of Utah, has already ceased this practice. I wish the whole practice had been outlawed, but at least now shelters can respond to public pressure.

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San Francisco Considers Banning Pet Sales

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If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal. I can't believe the pet industry would allow such legislation without a fight. Tags: california san francisco legislation pets. Sounds good, but I just don't believe this will pass.

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Hope for Hen Welfare

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history, the United Egg Producers (UEP) has agreed to support national legislation that will, upon enactment, improve the welfare of all laying hens in the nation. Similar legislation, on hold as a result of today’s agreement, was planned in Washington State and Oregon.

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Saguaro National Park: Cacti as Oases in the Desert

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Saguaro Cactus also provides shelter and nesting sites for a wide range of desert birds as can be seen by the many nest cavities on this specimen. These largest of North American cactus also provide shelter and nesting sites for a variety of bird species.

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King County, WA to Consider Law Against Continuous Dog-Chaining

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They have proper shelter, a generally clean environment, room to move, perhaps a leash tied to a runner so they don't get tangled when they run, etc. Tags: chained dogs seattle legislation us. The dog spotlighted in this article just doesn't seem to fit that "cared for" criteria. And he is simply one of many.

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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays

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Under Portuguese legislation, stray and unwanted animals that are kept in municipal kennels, even healthy ones, can be put down after eight days if unclaimed. Tags: animal shelters portugal strays. The majority of these animals are unwanted dogs, removed from the streets by municipal services or dropped off by members of the public.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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They are pioneering legislation in California to make public animal abuse registries. Through its campaign, www.ExposeAnimalAbusers.org , the animal protection organization is promoting model legislation that state legislatures could enact. I recently got an email from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. His whereabouts are unknown.