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Missouri Lawmakers Repealing Puppy Mill Measure Approved by Voters

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Months after Missouri voters approved a measure that cracks down on what animal advocates say are some of the nation’s most notorious puppy mills, lawmakers are poised to repeal much of the law, saying the rules are too costly and punish legitimate dog-breeders who generate an estimated $1 billion annually in the state.

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Requiem for a Bat: Mysterious Bat Deaths in the Rockies

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We’ve had a lot of discussion recently on the pros and cons of interfering with ‘nature’ on behalf of an individual animal. A second call netted only Animal Control’s number. Animal Control was on the way. I have only praise for the woman from Animal Control. I like bats.

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Travis the Chimp is the Victim

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But let's stick to the animal rights issue. And Connecticut needs to pass some serious laws to stop this kind of ridiculous behavior. And Connecticut needs to pass some serious laws to stop this kind of ridiculous behavior. This animal was seriously compromised by being in unnatural conditions and given unnatural substances.