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April 19, 2012
Statement on Texas Cockfighting Shooting Deaths
John Goodwin, director of animal cruelty policy for The Humane Society of the United States issued this statement about the three deaths at a South Texas cockfight.
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April 18, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby New York Lawmakers on Animal Protection Legislation
During the 2012 New York State Humane Lobby Day, more than 150 citizens from across New York met with lawmakers at the Capitol and urged them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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April 16, 2012
Michael Vick Urges Alabama Legislators to Pass Cockfighting Bill
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick urges Alabama legislators to pass S.B. 175, legislation pending in the Alabama state legislature to increase penalties for cockfighting.
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April 6, 2012
The HSUS Commends Officials for Federal Indictments Targeting Cockfighters in Hawaii
Inga Gibson, Hawaii state director for The HSUS, released the following statement in response to the indictment of five Waianae-based cockfighters, and the seizure of almost half a million dollars, on federal gambling charges.
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March 30, 2012
Help Bust Animal Fighters with The HSUS's Tip Line
Call The HSUS's animal fighting tip line, 877-TIP-HSUS, if you suspect an animal fight in progress or an animal fighting operation.
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March 21, 2012
Ohio Voters Want Stronger Laws on Animal Protection
A new statewide survey of Ohio voters reveals overwhelming support for bills to restrict the private ownership of dangerous exotic pets, regulate large-scale commercial dog breeders and make cockfighting a felony.
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March 14, 2012
Idaho House of Representatives Praised for Passing Felony Animal Cruelty Bill
The HSUS and the ASPCA applaud the Idaho House of Representatives for passing a bill that would strengthen the state’s cockfighting ban and provide for stronger penalties in cases of animal torture.
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February 22, 2012
Animal Advocates Lobby Mississippi Lawmakers on Animal Fighting Legislation
During Humane Lobby Day 2012, citizens from across Mississippi met with lawmakers at the state Capitol and urged stiffer fines for cockfighting and swift action to prevent a return of hog-dog fighting.
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February 22, 2012
Religious Leaders Condemn Cockfighting in New HSUS Video
The HSUS's new commercial airing in Alabama draws from longer video featuring religious leaders condemning cockfighting
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January 23, 2012
Christian Leaders Speak Out Against Cockfighting Cruelty
The Palmetto Family Council, based in Columbia, S.C., received praise from The Humane Society of the United States for the release of a strong video criticizing cockfighting.
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