H.R. 1094 & S. 541 –The “Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013” H.R. 1094 would “prohibit the sale or transport of equines and equine parts interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption.” S. 541 has a stated purpose “to…
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Elephant rides to be held at fair in Del Mar again this year
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Carmel Valley News Elephant rides – a tradition at the San Diego County Fair for nearly 30 years – will once again be offered at this year’s fair, in spite of a renewed effort by opponents of the rides to…
Animal Welfare and Animal Rights: A war of words with casualties mounting
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Animal Welfare Council Press Release April 30, 2013 awc@animalwelfarecouncil.org The media and public use animal welfare and animal rights interchangeably, but they are not synonymous terms. In fact, the philosophical gulf between these two belief systems and the advocacy efforts…
SPECIAL REPORT: The Humane Society of the United States
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Fox 17 Nashville, TN NASHVILLE, Tenn. – You’ve seen the ads tugging at your heart strings. Abused animals that need your help. The Humane Society of the U.S. asks you to donate to help those animals. While the National Humane…
Shocking Photos: PETA’s Secret Slaughter of Kittens, Puppies
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Huffington Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an organization that publicly claims to represent the best interest of animals — indeed their “ethical treatment.” Yet approximately 2,000 animals pass through PETA’s front door every year and…
Obama Moves to Block Horse Slaughter
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CNBC The Obama administration has included a proposal in its 2014 budget that would effectively ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. Full Article
Early in Mayoral Battle, Carriage Horses Are Drawn Into Race
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New York Times A surprising flash point — animal rights — has erupted in the early weeks of the race for New York City mayor, complete with boldface endorsers, voluble protests, and a generously financed attack ad. Full Article
Heard on the Hill — Roll Call’s Gossip Blog Monday Morning Quarterbacking: The RGIII and Elephants Edition
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Heard on the Hill — Roll Call’s Gossip Blog Monday Morning Quarterbacking: The RGIII and Elephants Edition By Neda Semnani Posted at 12:06 p.m. today We’re trying to be wry and cynical about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s Sunday visit…
Battles brewing over animal bills
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UT San Diego SACRAMENTO — Tough battles are expected to break out over animal protection legislation pending in the state Capitol. Several measures will renew old rivalries over lead ammunition to shoot game, using hounds to hunt bears, selling animals…
Hay shortage hits horse owners, livestock farmers hard
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Miwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel The long summer drought spawned a severe hay shortage in Wisconsin that’s hitting horse owners and livestock farmers hard this winter. Horse rescue groups, and private owners, are struggling to afford hay for their animals as…