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Sign ALDF Petition to Help Kentucky's Homeless Animals

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The State used to provide oversight, but in 2004, they abrogated responsibility to the counties. Tags: animal shelter management animal shelters Kentucky strays. Sounds like it's hell for these animals in Kentucky shelters. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, things are not going well. Please sign the petition to help them.

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Minnesota Activist Indicted for Animal Terrorism

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Tags: universities animal research animal enterprise terrorism act us. According to the indictment, unsealed today, DeMuth committed "animal enterprise terrorism and cause[d] economic damage to the animal enterprise in an amount exceeding $10,000" between Nov. They were found in contempt of court by U.S.

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UK May Require Microchipping of Dogs

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The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said the number of complaints about dog fights had soared tenfold between 2004 and 2008, the last year for which figures were available. Tags: UK microchips legislation dogs. In 2009, London Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse called for action on what he called "weapon dogs."

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Lion Population Decreasing in Kenya

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Kenya's lion population has dropped from an estimated 2,749 in 2002 to 2,280 in 2004 and probably just 2000 individuals in 2009. Tags: africa Kenya lion endangered species.

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New Iberia Inspection Documents Available

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7, 2004, found numerous problems. Tags: louisiana animal experimentation animal research animal cruelty new iberia research center animal welfare us. . # A May 23, 2007, USDA inspection revealed several problems with drainage and waste disposal operations, and peeling paint in primate housing areas. #

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DeMuth Agrees to Plea Bargain

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DeMuth was originally charged in connection with a 2004 lab break-in at the University of Iowa that caused more than $400,000 in damage. Tags: animal research animal enterprise terrorism act FBI. His plea agreement does not mention the Iowa break-in. He faces a maximum of 6 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $5000.

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Biomedical Foundation Launches Campaign to Show Animal Research is Grrrrrrreat!

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Since 2004, public support for humane animal research to advance human and animal health has fallen 10 points. Tags: animal research corporate lies medical research biotech. Once again, they're just using their most effective weapon.guilt.