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Why are people against having Pygmy Marmoset as pet?

Reddit Animals

I read some arguments that it is animal abuse as they are wild and endangered. But it doesn't make sense. They will have a much happier life in a loving home. Also it is saving their life as they would probably die alot sooner in the wild. submitted by /u/Miserable-Soft7993 [link] [comments]

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Animal Cruelty Database at Pet-Abuse.com

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There are 14,436 cases in the animal abuse database. You can search for all kinds of crimes against animals in the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Spain. Tags: canada australia animal abuse UK new zealand us. Great research tool. Amazing work.

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The Animal Legal Defense Fund Public Registries

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I recently got an email from the Animal Legal Defense Fund. They are pioneering legislation in California to make public animal abuse registries. The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) today announced an effort aimed at creating public registries in each state of anyone convicted of felony animal abuse.

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On Responding to Jokes that Feature Animal Abuse

Animal Person

She jokes about eating animals. A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think I'll live to be 80?" (She recently joked that Charles' tail would make a tasty soup--which I actually saw as progress because a "pet" was being viewed as food and that's usually taboo.) My evidence? She jokes about it.

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Do a Name Search for an Animal Offender

Critter News

You can do a name search on pet-abuse.com to see if there is any information in their database. Tags: wildlife crime animal abuse animal cruelty. But remember, "all individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Still, what an awesome resource. Still, what an awesome resource. These people are amazing.

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Man Kills Goldfish in Domestic Violence Attack, Gets Probation

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Another example of how animals (even goldfish!) From Pets News. A 27-year-old man who attacked his ex-girlfriend and killed her pet fish has been sentenced to two years probation and a psychological evaluation. Fite pleaded guilty to animal abuse and domestic-violence assault. become victims of domestic violence.

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The Florida FWC illegally killed 34 pythons and one 10-year-old pregnant Boa constrictor

Reddit Animals

This was illegal, because according to FWC regulations, if you already own a pet that has been deemed invasive or illegal, you are allowed to keep it until its natural death, and it will not be confiscated or euthanized. Reptiles that are not treated ethically simply do not make good pets.

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