Animal Person

JULY 29, 2009

Because she was very busy with finals, she left Izzy with her parents, who had never had a dog in their lives (she said it was a cultural thing--they're from Haiti and don't have the same relationship with dogs as we do in the United States, and having been to Haiti I know what she's talking about). But I didn't get very far.

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Haiti Puppy Mills Puppies Dogs 100

Animal Ethics

MAY 23, 2008

The bill also bans the importation of puppies from foreign puppy mills, and increases penalties for violations of the Animal Welfare Act from $2,500 to $10,000. The Humane Society of the United States and other animal protection organizations support the farm bill because of these achievements for animals.

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New York Times Humane Society Of The United States Wayne Pacelle Animal Welfare Act 40

Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. The Episcopal Church embraces a resolution that specifically addresses puppy mills and factory farms. The Catholic Church is not alone among major religions on this issue.

New York Times 40

New York Times Humane Society Of The United States New York Puppy Mills 40