Critter News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

to investigate the abuse of over 100 dogs by an animal hoarder in Michigan. ALDF offers grants for necropsies, DNA testing, and other forensic support nationwide to ensure that local law enforcement is able to collect the necessary evidence to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in cases of criminal animal abuse.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Thanks to PETA's undercover investigation of University of Utah labs for bringing this issue to media attention. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked. Tags: animal research animal shelters strays. From the AP.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Last summer, Alley Cat Allies conducted an analysis of Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the 247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled cats in 2006. Illinois is one of the few states with laws already requiring pounds and shelters to report the fate of animals in their custody.

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