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An Animal Rights-Protection-Abolitionist Organization

Animal Person

I've always thought of horse-drawn carriages the way I think about greyhound racing or fur: Most people are against them, so why are they still around? The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages calls itself "an animal rights-protection-abolitionist organization," which I find interesting.

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Missouri Legislature Attacks Horse Activist

Critter News

Missouri is going to vote on allowing horse slaughterhouses back into the State. An activist organized an appeal in which people from around the country and the world could contact the legislators in opposition to the bill. Some of the legislators started harassing the horse activist. Now this is just juvenile.

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Unique Sea Horse Species Threatened

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A species of seahorse unique to the waters of the Gulf Coast could face extinction because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, warns marine conservation organization Project Seahorse. Tags: sea horses oceans marine animals 2010 oil spill environment Gulf of Mexico.

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Animal Rights Zone Launches Today

Animal Person

Also, it has the added bonus of organizing my content better than I have. Also, that's how you get the cat-and-dog-and-horse (and maybe dolphin) people to cross over into a world where cuteness isn't the primary concern. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. On the left, you'll see this: Concepts. Project Treadstone.

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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

It's off to a promising start and includes a promising end: The HSUS opposes rodeos as they are commonly organized, since they typically cause torment and stress to animals; expose them to pain, injury, or even death; and encourage an insensitivity to and acceptance of the inhumane treatment of animals in the name of sport.

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Tails of Aloha

4 The Love Of Animals

Tails Of Aloha is an all volunteer Animal Assisted Therapy Organization, located on Oahu in the state of Hawaii, with animals on all of the major Hawaiian Islands. What is the mission of your organization? How is your organization run? Our animals range from a small pet rat to miniature horses.

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Pet Massage for Your Furry Loved One

4 The Love Of Animals

It was first used on race and show horses. Too little pressure renders the massage ineffective while too much pressure, especially near the stomach, can actually damage your poor pet’s organs. Tags: guest post pet care. Personal recommendations are a great way to find a massage therapist you can trust.

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