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New Laws to Start in California

Critter News

New legislation in California increases the misdemeanor penalty for animal neglect and makes it a crime to sell a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, or carnival. 1, 2012, until Jan. From Hometown Station AM 1220. In addition, restaurants may possess and sell shark fins purchased before Jan.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

I think it is safe to say that yes, an intelligent animal is unhappy, even downright miserable, being confined to a crate two by seven feet for months on end. 21, 2012 To the Editor: Blake Hurst’s observations about happy pigs and unhappy farmers aren’t about the well-being of either. Farm Animal Welfare, ASPCA New York, Feb.