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January 16, 2013
Animal Protection Groups Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Stop New Fox Pen Enclosures in Virginia
The Humane Society of the United States and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® applaud Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, for introducing legislation to end staged competitions within fox pens and place a moratorium on new enclosures.
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January 15, 2013
The HSUS Releases Annual Ranking of State Animal Protection Laws
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, has released its fourth annual “Humane State Ranking” report, a comprehensive analysis of animal protection laws in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The HSUS graded states on the strength of a wide range of animal protection laws, including public policies dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.
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January 14, 2013
Animal Protection Groups Urge New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee to Oppose Harmful Ag-Gag Bill
The Humane Society of the United States, Farm Sanctuary, Mercy For Animals, Compassion Over Killing, the Animal Legal Defense Fund and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are urging the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee to oppose HB110, a bill that seeks to prevent whistleblowers from exposing the mistreatment of animals on industrial farms.
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January 9, 2013
Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn’t Work
Laws that ban or restrict certain breeds of dogs won't stop dog bites or make communities safer. The solution is to understand the true causes of biting.
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January 7, 2013
New Jersey Veterinarians Call for End to Inhumane Gestation Crate Confinement of Breeding Pigs
One hundred New Jersey veterinarians have joined the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association in calling for an end to the use of controversial gestation crates—small, metal cages used to confine breeding pigs.
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January 4, 2013
Groups Praise Federal Court’s Ruling to Uphold California Law Banning Shark Fins
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation and the Asian Pacific Ocean Harmony Alliance join The Humane Society of the United States in applauding a San Francisco federal court’s ruling to uphold legislation prohibiting the sale, trade and possession of shark fins in California.
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December 20, 2012
Federal Court Upholds New Ohio Exotic Pet Law
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division issued a verdict today upholding Ohio’s new and much needed regulations on the possession of dangerous wild animals as pets.
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December 19, 2012
The HSUS and Local Animal Shelters Ask Missouri Supreme Court to Block Crippling New Animal Adoption Tax
The Humane Society of the United States, the Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach, Mo., and Stray Rescue of St. Louis, have asked the Missouri Supreme Court to block a crippling new government tax on non-profit animal shelters and rescue groups in Missouri.
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December 13, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Condemns Michigan Legislature’s Action to Allow Wolf Trophy Hunting
The Humane Society of the United States issued a statement in response to the disappointing vote in the Michigan House to advance Senate Bill 1350 to Governor Snyder.
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December 12, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Ohio Governor and Lawmakers for Passing Law to Crack Down on Puppy Mills
The Humane Society of the United States applauds Gov. John Kasich and members of the Ohio legislature for passing Amended Substitute Senate Bill 130 into law. The law imposes new measures to curb many of the worst abuses of high volume dog breeders that are prevalent in the state.
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