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…
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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
The difference between animal rights and welfare
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The Daily Collegian We’ve all seen the commercials with Sarah McLachlan advocating animal rights and pushing to end the abuse of animals. But what exactly do animal rights entail? Commercials like these would have you believe that animal rights look…
ASPCA settles with Ringling Bros. for $9.3M
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Washington Business Journal The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has settled a lawsuit filed against it by Feld Entertainment for $9.3 million, ending 12 years of litigation between the two. Full Article
HSUS Gets Another “D” Grade from Charity Watchdog
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Humanewatch.com Ever get déjà vu? We feel like we’ve written this article before. And that’s because we have—about half a dozen times. The Humane Society of the United States has once again gotten a “D” grade from the American Institute…
HSUS horse sanctuary director sues over firing
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Capital Press The former director of a horse sanctuary operated by the Humane Society of the United States claims she was fired for “whistleblowing activities” involving environmental and workplace safety rules. Kathleen Strek, former director of the group’s Duchess Sanctuary…
The animal rights movement wrongs animals
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The Daily Caller You’ve heard this anecdote: A boy shoots his parents dead. At his sentencing hearing, he begs the judge for mercy: “I’m an orphan, Your Honor.” Full Article
New state laws make undercover probes of farm operations risky
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Kansas City Star WASHINGTON — The undercover investigator who secretly videotaped alleged animal abuses at a meat processing plant in California’s San Joaquin Valley would have been a criminal for doing the same thing in Utah, potentially subject to a…