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October 26, 2010
Advocates and Filmmaker Call for Stronger Exotic Animal Laws in Ohio
Advocates and the maker of a new documentary about exotic animals gathered at the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio calling on policy makers to adopt a ban on keeping dangerous wild animals as pets.
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September 22, 2010
Ali Crumpacker Appointed Director of Fund for Animals Wildlife Center
The HSUS and The Fund for Animals are pleased to announce that K. Ali Crumpacker has been appointed director of The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, Calif., one of five animal care centers operated by HSUS and The Fund for Animals.
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September 17, 2010
More Than 15,000 Animals Saved
Chuck and Cindy Traisi retired from The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center after 25 years.
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August 31, 2010
‘MUTTS’ Cartoonist Patrick McDonnell to Judge Chimpanzee Drawing Contest
The HSUS is spreading the message to young people about chimpanzees in laboratories through a drawing contest launching Sept. 1. The 2010 Chimps Deserve Better Drawing Contest opens up a conversation about chimpanzees while sparking creativity and compassion among students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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August 20, 2010
Statement from The HSUS on Captive Bear Attack in Ohio
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, released a in response to news reports that an Ohio man died after being mauled by a bear.
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July 22, 2010
The HSUS, HSLF Praise Illinois Governor for Signing Primate Pet Ban and Antifreeze Safety Bills
The HSUS and HSLF commend Illinois Gov. Quinn for signing bills to prohibit to private ownership of primates as pets and require the addition of a bitter flavor to antifreeze and engine coolant to prevent poisoning of children and animals.
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July 13, 2010
Saving Nemo
In July 2010, two companion bills were up for consideration in Maui County, Hawaii, that would collectively regulate the trade in coral reef wildlife.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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April 30, 2010
The HSUS Applauds USDA Animal Welfare Act Enforcement Transparency
The HSUS applauds Thursday's announcement by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that it will resume issuing press releases on enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
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April 28, 2010
Animal Protection, Public Safety Measures Pass in Illinois
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the Illinois General Assembly for passing two important animal protection and public safety measures.
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April 28, 2010
The HSUS Commends Florida for Restricting Trade of Giant Snakes
The HSUS applauds the Florida legislature for unanimously approving a bill to address the trade in certain dangerous reptiles as pets.
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April 16, 2010
Meet the Muscovy Duck
Muscovy ducks, native to Central and South America, were one of very few animals domesticated in the New World. Abandoned domesticated muscovy ducks live wild where the climate is agreeable as in the southeastern states, especially Florida.
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April 6, 2010
Floridians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Florida are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA.
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March 16, 2010
Hollywood Office "ACE's" Set of Animal Films
Documentaries focusing on animal welfare issues such as exotic pet ownership have gained widespread recognition this year, thanks in part to The HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) program.
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March 12, 2010
The HSUS Welcomes Proposed Federal Rule on Constrictor Snakes
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS, issued a statement in response to the Fish and Wildlife Service’s publication of a proposed rule to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as “injurious.”
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March 2, 2010
The HSUS Commends Florida House Action on Reptiles
The HSUS applauds the Florida House Policy Council for approving a bill to address the trade in dangerous wild animals as pets.
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February 24, 2010
Illinois Citizens Lobby for Animal Protection Laws
As part of Humane Lobby Day, Illinois citizens are meeting with lawmakers and urging them to pass animal protection laws.
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February 23, 2010
Michigan Citizen Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Michigan will meet with lawmakers on Tuesday to urge them to protect animals as part of Humane Lobby Day.
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February 16, 2010
The HSUS Commends Action to Restrict Reptile Pet Trade in Florida
The HSUS applauded a Florida Senate committee for approving two bills to address the trade in dangerous wild animals as pets.
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February 16, 2010
Willy, the Pickpocketing Macaque
The primates at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch endured much suffering before coming to the sanctuary.
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January 20, 2010
The HSUS Commends Interior Department Action to Restrict Trade in Nine Giant Constrictor Snake Species
The HSUS and the Humane Society Legislative Fund applaud the Department of the Interior for taking action to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as injurious, which will prohibit the importation and interstate commerce of the animals for the exotic pet trade.
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January 11, 2010
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Pet Frogs
By the end of 2009, at least 85 people in 31 states had contracted the same strain of Salmonella from contact with pet frogs.
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December 16, 2009
The HSUS Recognizes Top 12 State Legislative Achievements in Animal Protection
The HSUS celebrates the top 12 state legislative achievements in animal protection in 2009.
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December 10, 2009
Senate Panel Approves Large Constrictor Snake Trade Ban
The HSUS and HSLF applaud the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for approving a bill to add certain constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species that cannot be imported or moved in interstate commerce as pets.
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November 6, 2009
The HSUS Testifies in Support of Bill to Restrict Trade in Large Constrictor Snakes
Nancy Perry, vice president of Government Affairs for The HSUS, testified today before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security in support of H.R. 2811. The legislation would add certain nonnative large constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species that cannot be imported or moved in interstate commerce for the pet trade.
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