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Supreme Court Strikes Down Depiction of Animal Cruelty Act

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The Supreme Court struck down a law that outlawed the depiction of animal cruelty. The high court case stemmed from the arrest and conviction of a Virginia-based documentary producer named Robert Stevens who sold videos containing scenes of dogfights.

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Supreme Court to Review Legality of Animal Abuse Videos

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The justices said they would review, at the request of the federal government, an appeals court decision that said Congress's broad attempt to discourage animal cruelty by outlawing its depiction violates the First Amendment. Thanks to Animal Law Online for the catch. I am incredibly angry at the last statement. That's just BS.

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Pam Anderson Urges End to India's Animal Testing

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Sounds like she watched a harsh video. Former Baywatch star and model Pamela Anderson has accused one of India's most prestigious research centres of animal cruelty, urging it to retire decades-old test monkeys and adopt humane practices. Her letter to the Indian research facility is pretty distressing.

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Smile!

4 The Love Of Animals

A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. People have responded incredibly well to our approach.”.

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Humane Society Puts Pressure on South Carolina's Bear Baying

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Armed with new undercover video of four such events, the Humane Society of the United States is pressuring state officials to explicitly outlaw the practice, which the organization says is effectively banned in every other state. Statutes banning animal fighting have a specific exemption for dog training.

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PETA Targets Live Octopus Meals.in New York!

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PETA is arguing that this practice violates New York's anti-cruelty laws. This link has a video with some examples. Tags: octopus New York animal cruelty restaurants PETA. Octopus are highly intelligent creatures.not that ANY creature should suffer like this. It's apparently a practice around the world.

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Kenny Glenn's Victims Removed from Home

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Here is a video showing the cats. Tags: cat animal abuse animal cruelty kenny glenn us. Dusty is the gray cat we saw being abused in the shower. They are healthy and will be going to new homes.