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March 18, 2009
The HSUS Names 5 Worst States for Exotic Pets
The HSUS has named five states as having the worst policies on keeping dangerous wild animals as pets.
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March 5, 2009
Bill to Ban Wild Animals as Pets Presented to Ore. Legislators
The recent chimp attack in Connecticut demonstrates the need to prohibit possession of wild animals such as primates in Oregon.
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February 25, 2009
US Senate Introduces Captive Primate Safety Act
Senators Boxer and Vitter introduced the Captive Primate Safety Act to protect public safety and promote animal welfare by prohibiting interstate commerce of pet primates.
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February 24, 2009
US House of Representatives Passes Captive Primate Safety Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to stop interstate commerce in primates as pets.
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February 23, 2009
More than a Pet Peeve
We need to end this dangerous monkey business. Primates belong in the wild, not in our backyards and basements. For our own health and safety as well as the animals', the U.S. Congress should act swiftly and pass the Captive Primate Safety Act before the next child is mauled by a chimp.
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February 18, 2009
US Senators Respond to Connecticut Chimpanzee Tragedy
After an attack on a Connecticut woman by a chimp, Senators Boxer and Vitter plan to re-introduce the Captive Primate Safety Act.
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February 17, 2009
Chimpanzee Attack Prompts Calls to Pass Federal Legislation
After a chimpanzee kept as a pet in Connecticut attacked a woman and was shot and killed by police, U.S. Rep. Blumenauer, Rep. Kirk and The HSUS renewed calls for the passage of the Captive Primate Safety Act.
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February 12, 2009
Citizen Advocates Converge on Oregon Capitol, Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Citizens from across Oregon will assemble at the state capitol Thursday to rally in support of animal protection legislation.
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January 26, 2009
Thinking of Getting a Pet Turtle?
Before getting a pet turtle, consider the risks to your health, the earth and the animals.
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June 23, 2008
2008 ACE Feature Documentary Grant Finalists
Check out the documentary finalists for HSUS's Animal Content in Entertainment $25,000 grant, to be presented at the SilverDocs festival
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June 23, 2008
Meet Officer Tim Harrison
A Q&A with Officer Tim Harrison who is featured in the film "The Elephant in the Living Room", winner of the 2008 $25,000 ACE documentary grant
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June 23, 2008
Meet Documentary Grant Winner Mike Webber
A Q&A with Mike Webber, Director/Producer of "The Elephant in the Living Room", winner of the 2008 $25,000 ACE documentary grant
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June 23, 2008
Grant Awarded to Exotic Pet Doc Project
HSUS's ACE program, in association with the 2008 SilverDocs festival, awarded a $25,000 grant to "The Elephant in the Living Room", a documentary about exotic pet ownership
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July 29, 2005
Monkey Business
The Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 80 and S. 462) is necessary to protect public health and safety as well as animal welfare.
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September 2, 2004
Baby Turtles and Children: A Dangerous Combination
The craze of baby turtles as pets is rearing its ugly head and making people, especially children, sick again.
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