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National Audubon Society Caves to the Cat Crazies

10,000 Birds

When one of the leading organizations for bird conservation in the United States caves to the pressure of the crazy cat people that is just disgusting. Feral cats kill birds by the billions in the United States and the only real solution to the problem is removal and euthanasia, along with heavy fines for those caught dumping cats.

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Update on National Meat Association vs. Brown

Critter News

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently heard arguments in National Meat Association v. Did anyone know this was going on? Brown, a case in which the meat industry is attempting to invalidate a California law designed to reduce animal suffering and protect public safety.

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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio

Critter News

Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. I know many will disagree with me and say it's a cop-out, but I'll take what I can get. From the Associated Press.

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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People

4 The Love Of Animals

In the last year alone, foreclosure rates have risen 15% in the United States (a total of about 300,000 properties), while almost three million homes were threatened with foreclosure. And with the economy continuing in a state of recession, these numbers will continue to go up over the coming years.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: The euthanasia of more than 1,000 dogs and cats at the main animal shelter in Las Vegas is surely a major tragedy in the sheltering field (news article , Feb. 16), and the rapid spread of diseases at a facility packed with 1,800 animals required swift action to prevent even more suffering and loss of life.