Critter News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

The Obama-Biden ticket is the better choice on animal protection, and we urge all voters who care about the humane treatment of animals, no matter what their party affiliation, to vote for them. has been a solid supporter of animal protection at both the state and federal levels. Barack Obama (D-Ill.)

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Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2008

The bill also bans the importation of puppies from foreign puppy mills, and increases penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act from $2,500 to $10,000. These new penalties would give the law some much needed teeth. Enforcement has been inconsistent at best.

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4 The Love Of Animals

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Such registries would help protect animals, pet guardians and communities by preventing repeat offenses from anyone with an established history of abusing animals. Through its campaign, www.ExposeAnimalAbusers.org , the animal protection organization is promoting model legislation that state legislatures could enact.

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