Critter News

JANUARY 3, 2011

According to this Technorati article , the Humane Society rated the states on their animal protection laws. BEST STATES California (best-yay!) BEST Illinois (best) Maine Michigan Oregon California WORST Mississippi Idaho Hawaii North Dakota Kentucky.

Animal Legal Defense Fund 100

Animal Legal Defense Fund Animal Protection North Dakota Protection 100

Critter News

APRIL 23, 2009

The justices said they would review, at the request of the federal government, an appeals court decision that said Congress's broad attempt to discourage animal cruelty by outlawing its depiction violates the First Amendment. Tags: us supreme court animal cruelty animal law. The last time the court did so was over child pornography.

District of Columbia 100

District of Columbia Animal Abuse Animal Cruelty Cruelty 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2017

Ka’ena Point is also a breeding ground for the Federally protected Laysan albatross, where 45 nests were being carefully monitored by the non-profit Pacific Rim Conservation. In March, Gutierrez changed his story and agreed to “cooperate with prosecutors,” so his 15 counts of animal cruelty were dropped to one.

Albatross 214

Albatross Honolulu Hawaii Killing 214

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

In other words, 21st century “geocentric” conservation must be concerned about the welfare of individual animals (traditionally termed animal welfare, or animal protection) and the welfare of wild populations (the traditional focus of progressive conservation). All attempts to domesticate wild animals should be discouraged.

Wildlife 255

Wildlife Coyotes Wolves Hunters 255

Critter News

OCTOBER 23, 2008

Finally, a cruelty suit against Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is coming to trial. Tags: animal cruelty circus elephants. employee, claims the defendants inhumanely and illegally mistreat their Asian elephants and have done so for decades.

Ringling Bros 100

Ringling Bros Ringling Brothers Circus Elephant Elephants 100

Critter News

OCTOBER 17, 2009

Six members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty were convicted at a 2006 trial in New Jersey of conspiracy to violate the 1992 Animal Enterprise Protection Act. The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. It was a 2-1 decision by the US Court of Appeals.

Guinea Pigs 100

Guinea Pigs United Kingdom New Jersey Protesting 100

Critter News

AUGUST 2, 2011

. – July 28, 2011 – This fall, thousands of people in more than 35 cities across North America will gather for the 2011 Walk for Farm Animals, a series of fun, community-focused events that promote kindness to animals and raise vital funds to support the lifesaving work of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization.

Farmed Animals 100

Farmed Animals Farm Animal Farm Sanctuary Farming 100

Critter News

AUGUST 1, 2009

Channel 8 News raised more than a few eyebrows when it reported on a Shelton canary fighting ring that caused 150 birds to be placed into protective custody and thrust 19 suspects with their first and last names into the public eye. Tags: animal cruelty blood sport Stupid.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Boston New Jersey Cruelty 100

Critter News

MARCH 10, 2009

The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection says he never had the required permit. Tags: animal cruelty illegal pets primates us.

Connecticut 100

Connecticut illegal Primates Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

With the theme “Fighting Animal Cruelty, Honoring Animal Victims,” the week will be an annual event dedicated to raising public awareness nationwide about how to report animal abuse—and how citizens can work within their communities to create stronger laws and assure tough enforcement. For more information, please visit www.aldf.org.

Animal Legal Defense Fund 100

Animal Legal Defense Fund ALDF For Animals Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

AUGUST 4, 2009

The pair were subsequently held by the Namibian authorities before being freed after agreeing to pay a fine for "entering a protected marine area without a permit.". Tags: animal cruelty africa seal hunters seals namibia hunting.

Seals 100

Seals Hunting Namibia Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

AUGUST 30, 2012

More than 220 organizations, headed by the World Society for the Protection of Animals, are collecting signatures worldwide to petition the United Nations to adopt the proposed Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare.

World Society For The Protection Of Animals 100

World Society For The Protection Of Animals WSPA Animal Welfare Welfare 100

Animal Person

APRIL 26, 2009

Juluri is referring to something specific: the Supreme Court's examination of First Amendment protection of acts of cruelty to animals. It may be for the courts to decide whether cruelty to animals can pass off as free speech, but we must also rethink these important ideas as a culture. Need it be gratuitous to be offensive?

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Cruelty Vivisection Open Rescue 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 11, 2009

Tails are sure to wag on Friday, June 12t h as Luna Boston hosts “Doggies + Bags,” a special benefit party for the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). From 4-7pm, Bostonians are welcome to bring their pooches by Luna Boston’s boutique at 205 Newbury St.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Boston Inhumane Companion Animal 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

"This event serves as dramatic testament to what can happen when the humane community comes together to oppose cruelty," says AWI President, Cathy Liss. "We

North Carolina 100

North Carolina Rescue AWI Animal Welfare Institute 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 11, 2010

The International Fund for Animal Welfare ( IFAW ), is a non-profit organization working to save animals in crisis worldwide, to help protect our oceans’ whale population. IFAW advocates for the protection of wildlife in their habitats, works to prevent cruelty to animals, and rescues individual animals. Whales in danger.

Whaling 100

Whaling Whales International Fund For Animal Welfare IFAW 100

Animal Person

JULY 20, 2009

Our aim of this week is to educate people about the cruelty of greyhound racing and of course call for an end to government grants to this business and our sights of course are to see an end to this cruel exploitive industry. Need reminding why cruelty to animals is wrong? I wonder how well that works.

Greyhounds 100

Greyhounds Animal Rights Ireland Rights 100

Critter News

JANUARY 6, 2009

Fortunately the donkey was rescued by the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA). Tags: developing countries donkeys animal cruelty working animals animal welfare. Horrible story. Here's what they say about "the Firing Squad," a horrible method of "treating" wounded work animals. His suffering didn’t stop there.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Morocco Wounded Animal 100

Critter News

AUGUST 17, 2008

In a unanimous decision, New Jersey’s Supreme Court rejected a broad challenge by animal protection advocates to the state’s rules on the care of farmed animals) but struck down regulations that regard husbandry practices as being “humane” merely because they are routine. Thanks to Farmed Animal Net for this information from August 8.

Farmed Animals 100

Farmed Animals Farm Animal Farming Farm Bureau 100

Critter News

MARCH 8, 2009

The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Veterinarians are now required to report any instances of abuse or neglect.

Animal Welfare 100

Animal Welfare Laws Welfare Legislation 100

Critter News

JANUARY 7, 2010

FEI) at the outset of a nine-year-old suit brought by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) that culminated in a six-week trial in March. US District Judge Emmet Sullivan signed the December 30 ruling in favor of Ringling's owner, Virginia-based Feld Entertainment Inc.

Ringling Brothers 100

Ringling Brothers Elephants Animal Welfare Institute Welfare Institute 100

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

[T]here is another class of cases where the state is accorded the right to interfere with the individual when he is not interfering with any other person, namely, where cruelty to animals is involved. who cannot protect their interests. who cannot protect their interests.

Cruelty 40

Cruelty Legislation Kangaroos Animal 40

4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Make a donation to help IFAW end dog culls in China and to protect animals around the world from similar cruelty. And then please make a donation to help us continue our efforts to help save animals around the world from cruelty and exploitation. Please send your message of protest today. Thank you, Fred.

China 100

China IFAW Dogs Culling 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

It’s too bad that the owl had to die because the one team couldn’t keep it under control, but I feel even worse that this ass will more than likely not even receive a fine for this animal cruelty because Columbia has no laws on the subject. The proposal from U.S.

Owls 145

Owls Barn Owls 2011 Deer 145

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency charged Wildlife Services for its illegal placement of a sodium cyanide M-44 (a highly lethal booby trap) on public land, which harmed a U.S. The aerial gunning program has killed at least 10 agents and injured 28 more. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and killed his dog.

Killing 100

Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

the development of field-based ornithological research in Europe and Great Britain; a quick step back through the history to look at bird protection, conservation, and our precarious future, with a focus on Birkhead’s long-term (50 years!) Common Guillemot research at Skomer Island, Wales.

Dissection 264

Dissection Birds Europe Eggs 264

4 The Love Of Animals

MAY 26, 2011

American Humane Association is deploying in Joplin in partnership with the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) at the request of the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency. American Humane Association has been protecting children and animals since 1877. About American Humane Association.

Missouri 100

Missouri Rescue Memphis Alabama 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2011

With projects in more than 40 countries, IFAW rescues individual animals, works to prevent cruelty to animals, and advocates for the protection of wildlife and habitats. Founded in 1969, IFAW saves animals in crisis around the world. For more information, visit www.ifaw.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

IFAW 100

IFAW Japan International Fund For Animal Welfare Livestock 100

Animal Person

AUGUST 16, 2011

Herzog states, “The awkward fact is that most wanton animal cruelty is not perpetrated by inherently bad kids but by normal children who will eventually grow up to be good citizens” (34). . The campaign to moralize meat has largely been a failure.

Vegan 100

Vegan Morals Pit Bulls Animal Rights 100

Animal Person

MAY 10, 2009

Latimer refers to his previous two posts where he has "documented the ethical and moral shallowness of the 'animal rights' credo itself, which is based more on an anti-human self hatred, taking the form of a 'moral' squeamishness concerned more with stamping out human 'cruelty,' no matter what the social or economic costs might be.

Animal Rights 100

Animal Rights Rights Animal Broiler Chicken 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 22, 2011

It may feel threatened, and animals that feel threatened instinctually protect themselves. For example, the petting a dog’s tail; an abuser may have done something violent to the dog’s tail, and the dog may try to protect itself when you touch it there. That same action may have been an aggressive act by their former abuser.

Pit Bulls 100

Pit Bulls Pit Bull Rescue Spay Spaying 100

Animal Ethics

APRIL 20, 2010

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the First Amendment protects depictions of animal cruelty. This does not mean that it protects animal cruelty, which is (and ought to be) illegal in every state.

Animal Cruelty 40

Animal Cruelty Cruelty United States illegal 40

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 9, 2009

To the Editor: Re “ Animal Cruelty and Free Speech ” (editorial, Oct. 6): I do not agree that “anyone with an appreciation for the First Amendment” must conclude that “crush videos” or videos of vicious dogfights are protected speech and that the federal law in question should therefore be struck down. Fred Engelhardt Alna, Me.,

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Animal Cruelty Cruelty 40

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 11, 2010

2): We disagree with your contention that the First Amendment protects animal “crush” videos. Stevens , the Supreme Court last year overturned a 1999 law banning depictions of animal cruelty on the grounds of overbreadth. To the Editor: Re “ Disgusting but Not Illegal ” (editorial, Aug. In United States v.

New York Times 40

New York Times District of Columbia New York Animal Cruelty 40

AnimalEquality.net

JULY 24, 2024

Supported by local groups and volunteers, protesters held signs outside the organizers’ offices, highlighting the cruelty of foie… Source Advocates carried over 60,000 petition signatures, urging the Olympic organizers to remove foie gras from the VIP hospitality menu.

Foie Gras 57

Foie Gras Protesting Protesters Protest 57

Animal Ethics

MARCH 30, 2010

To the Editor: Re “ Animal Abuse as Clue to Additional Cruelties ” (news article, March 18): As someone who deals with dozens of cruelty-to-animals cases every week, I applaud states that are imposing stricter penalties on people who hurt animals and that are working to establish online registries of animal abusers.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Animal Abuse Ethical Treatment 40

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 23, 2009

This is the question whether the wrongness of cruelty to animals depends in part upon the animals' suffering, or whether it does not depend upon that at all, but only upon the bad effects upon human beings of cruelty to animals, and upon the badness of the human states of mind that such cruelty involves.

Animal Rights 40

Animal Rights Rights Animal Cruelty 40