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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide.

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From Yesterday's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Because the Agriculture Department enforces the Animal Welfare Act, this authorizing bill deals with a broad range of subjects regarding the humane treatment of animals. These new penalties would give the law some much needed teeth. We hope Congress will vote to override the president’s veto.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: “ What’s Next in the Law? We need not wait for the resolution of the big-picture theoretical debates to come together to ensure that all animals receive more decent and humane treatment, as they deserve. It is time for us to widen our circle of compassion and follow Spain’s lead in granting legal rights to apes.