Critter News

JULY 22, 2011

THE DUTCH parliament has voted overwhelmingly to ban the ritual slaughter of livestock. However, Jewish and Islamic groups which can prove animals do not suffer more during ritual killing than in an ordinary slaughterhouse will be able to apply for permits.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2015

Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. Neighbor A’s private property and peace of mind are both suffering because of the cats, which are killing government-protected species. What birds need is their own SWAT team. Instead of Special Weapons and Tactics, think: Sealed With A Trap.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

What about people who are kind and decent and obey the law? Can a 17-year-old who mercilessly slaughters helpless creatures – and then brags about it both in person and on social media – suddenly see the light when he reaches the magic age of 18? Who suffers for these crimes? If they are strong and wily enough, men.

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Animal Person

MARCH 29, 2010

Still, with regard to human victims, the law doesn't accept the victimizer's enculturation as justification. law is even more speciesist than the U.S. Most believe that it's wrong to hunt animals for sport, but sport hunting is legal.

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