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National Justice for Animals Week

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From the better late then never category, the ALDF is having a National Justice for Animals Week to raise awareness about animal abuse. Adam was rescued by an 11-year-old boy who also later identified the girls who committed the crime, allowing them to be charged with felony animal cruelty.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. …a City Council committee voted 5-0 to recommend a new law that in essence licenses the care and feeding of free-roaming cats as part of a larger effort to reduce their numbers. Does it solve it?

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Bird Litigation: Spotted Owl v. Barred Owl

10,000 Birds

A sample of this process is here.) Two environmental groups — Friends of Animals and Predator Defense — disagreed and filed suit against FWS, arguing that the plan to remove the Barred Owls violated the MBTA and other environmental laws. The cases are: Friends of Animals v. Friends of Animals v.

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