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Appeal Denied for Six Activists Convicted Under AEPA

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Six members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty were convicted at a 2006 trial in New Jersey of conspiracy to violate the 1992 Animal Enterprise Protection Act. Huntingdon used mostly mice and rats , but also some dogs, monkeys, fish and guinea pigs , in its research in New Jersey. It was a 2-1 decision by the US Court of Appeals.

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Portuguese City Tries to End Killing of Strays

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The majority of these animals are unwanted dogs, removed from the streets by municipal services or dropped off by members of the public. Tags: animal shelters portugal strays. 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.

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Uncovered Reports Show Three Research Labs Fined for Violations

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A dog also had to be euthanized after a gauze square was left in its abdominal cavity during a previous surgery and caused an obstruction. A 2006 USDA inspection report faulted the school for withholding anesthesia from piglets and lambs during procedures without adequate scientific justification for doing so.

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Vile Practices at Tulare County, CA Animal Shelter

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He used a company check to purchase another $1,000 gift certificate, which he gave to Harmon in 2006. Tags: animal shelter management animal cruelty california san joaquin valley. The report further stated that Sargeant’s company purchased $1000 worth of gift certificates to a fancy restaurant and gave them to Harmon in 2005.

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Environmental Groups Call For End To USDA Wildlife Killing

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Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and killed his dog. Tags: fish and wildlife USDA. In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S.

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On ANIMAL EQUALITY, by Joan Dunayer

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A handful Animal Person readers since May of 2006, when I started this then-daily blog, have asked me if I've read Joan Dunayer. Here are some of my favorite quotes: " Companion anima l reduces a dog, cat, or other nonhuman to the role of companion. Tags: Activism Books Ethics Language. Chance is so close!

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

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A 2006 study found no evidence thus far that the Eurasian Collared-dove was out-aggressing Mourning Doves , though, and our other large native Columbiforme is gone through no fault of the new kid. Tags: collared dove , doves , interior west • Have you seen the cool 10,000 Birds t-shirts? Get yours today!

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