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Interview with VP of PETA's Laboratory Investigations
Critter News
JULY 4, 2010
Tags: animal research PETA Interesting short interview with Kathy Guillermo.
Firefighter Who Killed Dogs Fired
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JULY 16, 2009
Tags: animal cruelty idiocy Good riddance. Nuff said.
2009 Animal Rights Conference Scheduled for July 16-20
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APRIL 12, 2009
Tags: animal law conferences It's in Los Angeles this year.
Horrible Animal Abuse at Iowa Pig Farm
Critter News
OCTOBER 9, 2008
Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty pigs farm animal welfare Horrific.
Animal Testing Center to Open in Malaysia
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APRIL 5, 2010
Tags: animal research malaysia Caution on this story. Disturbing picture of monkey being injected.
More Alleged Abuse At Iowa Egg Farms
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APRIL 7, 2010
Tags: animal abuse eggs farm animal welfare factory farm chickens Another undercover video from the Humane Society.
Primate Death at a Charles River Laboratories Facility
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JANUARY 7, 2010
Tags: animal research The macaque was not removed before the cage went through the commercial cleaners. Bad stuff.
McKee Project Helps Latin America's Strays
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JANUARY 3, 2010
Tags: animal cruelty spay/neuter latin america strays companion animals This is a good group. Check them out. link].
Oregon Man Charged with Letting Dog Freeze to Death
Critter News
JANUARY 1, 2010
Tags: animal cruelty I can't even comment on this, the anger is too intense. Happy New Year {insert sarcasm here!).
World Week for Animals in Laboratories is April 16-26
Critter News
APRIL 10, 2009
Tags: animal experimentation animal research medical research I like this short opinion letter that gets right to the point.
Monkeys Beat Cruel Trainer in China
Critter News
DECEMBER 18, 2008
Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty china monkeys If only they could have escaped to a better life.
NASA May End Monkey Radiation Experiments
Critter News
NOVEMBER 20, 2010
Tags: animal research primates NASA Not sure yet, but it could happen per this action alert from Physicians for Responsible Medicine.
Colorado State Cited for Animal Research Violations
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JANUARY 22, 2010
The animal research supporter I know says "we can do a better job of treating lab animals." Tags: animal research colorado state university Another university cited. Yah think?
PETA Suing Utah County
Critter News
JANUARY 15, 2010
Tags: animal research They're trying to get documentation regarding the 100 dogs and cats sold to the University of Utah for medical experiments.
PETA Leads Anti-Animal Research Protest at University of Utah
Critter News
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
This protest comes after an undercover PETA investigator collected evidence of alleged animal abuse in the University laboratories. Tags: animal research utah medical research PETA
How To Care for Wild Babies
Critter News
DECEMBER 28, 2008
Tags: animal rescue wild orphans If you find any out there during these cold winter months, or at any time of the year, read this before you act.
New Microchip Simulates Human Lung
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JUNE 25, 2010
According to technewsdaily.com , this "lung on a chip" imitates the inner workings of a lung and could help lessen the need for animals as research subjects. Tags: animal research
Anti-Research Advocacy in Madison
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JUNE 15, 2010
Interesting article on anti-animal research advocacy in Madison, WI. Tags: animal research medical research university of madison-wisconsin Madison is a key battleground because it is one of only 8 cities with primate centers in the country.
Animal Studies as Predictive Models are Fallible
Critter News
MAY 16, 2010
Tags: animal research Here's a good post stating why these studies are not good predictors for human/drug interactions. It wonders why there are so few debunkers out there.
Excellent Analysis of AETA
Critter News
APRIL 6, 2010
This is an excellent analysis of the potential impacts of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act. Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act It appeared in the McNair Research Journal. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Animal Study Shows Junk Food Can be Addictive
Critter News
MARCH 30, 2010
This is the perfect example of an UNNECESSARY animal study. Tags: animal research Stupid Come on. I could have told you it's addictive. How many more candy bars do I need to eat to become an expert?
Profile of "Pro-Test"
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Here's a scathing overview in Primate Freedom of the new organization "Pro-Test," an organization of animal researchers who want to advocate for their work. Tags: animal research medical ethics medical research Long and impressive expose.
Biggest Dogfighting Raid in US History
Critter News
JULY 13, 2009
Tags: animal cruelty law enforcement blood sport dog fighting It happened about a week ago with up to 350 dogs seized in 5 states. About 30 people were arrested.
What's the Difference Between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights?
Critter News
JUNE 4, 2009
Tags: animal rights animal welfare Here's one perspective. See if you can figure out when the author starts talking about PETA. She doesn't mention it by name, but who else could it be?).
Identify Signs of Animal Cruelty
Critter News
JUNE 1, 2009
Here is a link to a PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) web page with signs of what to look for. Tags: animal cruelty It's a Washington State organization, but the information is still useful anywhere.
Japan Hesitant to Move Away from Animal Testing
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MAY 18, 2009
Interesting article on animal testing and cosmetics in Japan. Tags: animal testing europe cosmetics Japan They still have a lot of work to do in the pursuit of alternatives. They also need the will to change.
The State of the Animal Rights Dialogue
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MARCH 27, 2009
Tags: animal rights This opinion piece is from the Christian Science Monitor in 2002. It may be almost 7 years old, but I think it is as relevant now as it was then. Worth reading and, I think, some reflection.
The Internet and Kenny Glenn
Critter News
FEBRUARY 21, 2009
Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty kenny glenn internet Good article in the Irish Times analyzing the role of the Internet in the the crime and capture of Kenny Glenn, cat torturer.
Need an Animal Law Talking Guy?
Critter News
OCTOBER 29, 2008
Tags: animal law In Washington State, Adam Karp is your man. But, he also has a list of referrals for lawyers in other states that do this kind of thing.
Awesome Pig Sanctuary
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OCTOBER 4, 2008
They rescue farm pigs and pot-bellied pigs,farm animals, dogs, cats, you name it. Tags: animal sanctuary pot-bellied pigs Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a wonderful place. We've visited it.
"Bold Native" is Film About Animal Rights
Critter News
MARCH 20, 2010
Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act entertainment animal rights We received an email from Open Road Films with a link to the Bold Native website and trailer. The film looks really interesting to us and we are definitely going to check it out upon its re-release this summer.
Support Kindness Ranch
Critter News
AUGUST 24, 2008
This is a new nonprofit in Wyoming that provides a sanctuary for survivors of animal experimentation. Tags: animal experimentation sanctuary I'm sending them a donation and hope you will too.
Oh those dramatic animals!
4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Oh those dramatic animals! originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 4, 2009. Tags: animal funnies cute video Two funny videos to make you giggle! First up, the original “Dramatic Chipmunk&#.
Are Females More Prone to Animal Hoarding?
Critter News
JULY 29, 2010
It claims that one reason women may hoard animals more often is because we’re biologically hardwired to take care of things. There's a whole slew of articles out there in relation to hoarding in tangent with the new Animal Planet series about the problem. Tags: Animal Planet hoarding This weird little blog post on MSNBC says yes. It makes sense to me.
Sign ALDF Petition to Help Kentucky's Homeless Animals
Critter News
MAY 11, 2010
Sounds like it's hell for these animals in Kentucky shelters. According to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, things are not going well. Tags: animal shelter management animal shelters Kentucky strays The State used to provide oversight, but in 2004, they abrogated responsibility to the counties. Please sign the petition to help them.
Examples of FBI Tactics Against Animal Rights Activist
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APRIL 14, 2010
Tags: animal enterprise terrorism act FBI animal rights This post is from the blog Green is the New Red. It briefly discusses some of the tactics used by the FBI against Scott DeMuth, Carrie Feldman and Peter Young. These methods include diary reading, informants, a YouTube video, MySpace, LiveJournal, etc. Interesting.
Protester Sentenced to Probation
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APRIL 13, 2010
I am a fervent opponent of animal research, but stalking, or any kind of threatening action, just doesn't work. Tags: animal research california It simply creates sympathy and bad pr for the rest of us. So, while I understand this protester's convictions, I vehemently disagree with her methods. They do no good.
Will Arizona Exempt Animal Testing from Cruelty Laws?
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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Tags: animal research biotech arizona Unbelievable, but this stupid exemption is gaining support. Supposedly people either 1) believe the State has no place overseeing labs (USDA does that) and 2) bioscience is already very well-regulated. This is all about making the stupid state friendly to the biotech industry. What next? They get a huge tax break?
Serious Problems with Quality of Animal Research
Critter News
JANUARY 23, 2010
The writer of this Guardian article supports animal research, but admits there are many problems with the research itself. His arguments are not based on humane treatment of the animals, but whether these studies are even properly conducted. Tags: animal research I ask if these studies are not properly conducted, then why do them in the first place?
Technology Still Trying to Replace Animals in Cosmetics Testing
Critter News
JANUARY 15, 2010
There is NO EXCUSE or even argument for hurting animals in the name of a woman's vanity. Tags: animal research cosmetics When is this going to happen? It's proceeding at a snail's pace. Here's an article on its progress from US News and World Report.
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