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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

Critter News

"We applaud the dedicated efforts of animal welfare advocates who stepped up to take in these animals, and hope that the exposure of this situation will underscore the need for stricter enforcement to protect animals in research facilities."

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Those of us who have worked in the field as social service staff members or humane law enforcement officers know that child abuse and animal abuse as well as battered women and battered companion animals are often found under the same roof. Newkirk President, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Norfolk, Va.,

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On "EATING ANIMALS" by Jonathan Safran Foer

Animal Person

This should come as no surprise as he is on the board of Farm Forward -along with John Mackey and Bruce Friedrich-the latter of whom figures prominently in the book as does his employer, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.