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EU Sends Inspectors to Portugal for Farm Animal Welfare

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The inspectors found nothing wrong, but at least they responded to the issues raised by Animal Angels, based in Germany. Tags: europe portugal farm animal welfare. My 2010 resolution is to try and track animal rights issues in the homelands of Spain and Portugal.

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Injured Bat, and now?

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Germany, Schwerin. I try to call NABU, an animal welfare, when someone is on their Hotline. I try to call NABU, an animal welfare, when someone is on their Hotline. Had this little Bat in my Apartment tonight on the Floor. I placed her/him without further inspection on a post on my balcony and hoped He/She flew away, but nope.

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The little-known effect of the Egyptian Goose on the work load of the Florida Records Committee

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Some lament the invasive nature of the species and fear for the welfare of their native waterfowl. The reactions of the birding scene to this addition have been rather varied. Some rejoice at this news since it provides them with an additional tick. Others, like the Records Committee of the Florida Ornithological Society, are now hiring.

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Soup kitchen for pets

4 The Love Of Animals

Germany has been one of Europe’s strong economies, but things are changing for everyone. Claudia says, “People have to show us official documents to show they are on welfare or have very low wages before we help them. It began with the saddest story, as great ideas often do. Not everyone is eligible for help.

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Steven M. Wise on Legal Rights for Animals

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The European Community and the member states signatory to the treaty are required “to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals.” But a change in the common law (which Germany does not have) may be the most likely of all. What is the common law?

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Some Germans have a bird – A short birding trip through the German language

10,000 Birds

This model was very popular in Germany in the 1970s and 1980s and it was commonly called “Ente“ (duck) due to its round hood. But no, there is another reason for this surprisingly creative way of describing the gruesome killing of a creature: the characteristics of hunting in Germany.

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