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May 28, 2013
Yummy Spicy Rice Noodles
Mary McCartney describes her spicy rice noodles with veggies as "totally addictive....spicy, peanutty, and irresistible for either lunch or dinner."
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May 28, 2013
Animal Research Facilities: Maine
A list of animal research facilities located in Maine and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture with links to annual reports and inspection reports.
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May 28, 2013
Animal Research Facilities: Delaware
A list of animal research facilities located in Delaware and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture with links to annual reports and inspection reports.
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May 27, 2013
Animal Research Facilities: California
A list of animal research facilities located in California and regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture with links to annual reports and inspection reports.
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May 24, 2013
Dangerous Exotic Pets: Bears
Intelligent, strong, and highly active, bears kept as pets endure significant suffering. Bears are one of the most challenging species to keep in captivity and often develop neurotic behaviors, and even those captive-bred and bottle-raised are capable of killing people or inflicting serious injuries.
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May 24, 2013
Dangerous Exotic Pets: Primates
There are an estimated 15,000 primates kept as pets in the United States. These highly intelligent and social animals suffer greatly in the pet trade, posing risks to both the animals and the people who keep them.
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May 24, 2013
Dangerous Exotic Pets: Big Cats
Thousands of lions, tigers, and other big cats are held in private hands throughout the United States, posing unacceptable and unnecessary risks to public safety and animal welfare.
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May 24, 2013
Dangerous Exotic Pets: Snakes
Large constrictor snakes like pythons, boa constrictors, and anacondas are powerful wild animals capable of killing an adult human—and they are commonly and legally kept as "pets" throughout the United States. Allowing private possession of these dangerous reptiles threatens public safety, environmental health, and the welfare of the animals themselves.
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May 23, 2013
Pets of Valor Award: Voting Rules
Read the official rules for voting for the pet you think should win The HSUS's 2013 Pets of Valor Award.
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May 22, 2013
Sloppy Portobellos
Try this new slant on sloppy Joes, an easy version made with portobello mushrooms.
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May 21, 2013
Law Clerk, Animal Protection Litigation
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is seeking interns to act as law clerks in its Animal Protection Litigation section.
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May 17, 2013
Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma
Though they've saved many cats' lives, vaccinations carry risks. One of the most serious is fibrosarcoma, a type of cancer that appears at the injection site and spreads rapidly.
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May 17, 2013
Aggression between Cats
Your cat’s best friend may not be another cat. Cats are very territorial creatures and often vehemently defend their turf.
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May 17, 2013
Aggression between Cats
Your cat’s best friend may not be another cat. Cats are very territorial creatures and often vehemently defend their turf.
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May 16, 2013
Meet Megan, a Chimpanzee Used in Research
Megan lived in the world's largest chimpanzee laboratory.
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May 16, 2013
Avitrol® Bird Poison Not the Solution to Nuisance Bird Populations
Avitrol is marketed as a repellent, but it is highly toxic to most birds, mammals, and other animals.
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May 15, 2013
National Kind Teacher Award
The National Kind Teacher Award recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum.
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May 15, 2013
How to Avoid a Dog Bite
A dog's bark may be worse than his bite, but most of us would rather not find out one way or the other. Here's how to avoid getting bit.
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May 15, 2013
Cat Chat: Understanding Feline Language
Body language, behavior, and vocalizations are keys to understanding the feline mind.
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May 15, 2013
Teach Your Kitten How to Play Nice
A kitten’s life is all about play, and play is all about prey.
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May 15, 2013
Menu Foods' Tainted Pet Food Spurs Congressional and FDA Reforms
Congress required the FDA to use stricter safeguards for pet food after thousands of cats and dogs died from melamine-tainted pet food sold by Menu Foods.
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May 15, 2013
Kind Teacher Award Nomination Form
Nominate yourself or someone else for the National Kind Teacher Award, which recognizes a Pre-K-12 teacher who effectively incorporates humane and environmental education into his or her curriculum.
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May 14, 2013
Sweet Potato-Tomato-Chipotle Soup
This recipe for sweet potato-tomato-chipotle soup is sweet, spicy, and full of goodness.
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May 13, 2013
What is Soring?
Soring is the infliction of pain to force a horse to walk with an exaggerated, unnatural gait in order to perform well in Tennessee walking horse and other gaited horse competitions.
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May 10, 2013
Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Pet
Spaying or neutering your pet is an important decision for pet owners. As animal lovers who value our pets, it is important to understand the impact of this decision.
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