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September 11, 2015
Reward Offered in “Patches the Pony” Mutilation Case in Minidoka County, Idaho
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for stealing a family’s pony, dragging him by car on a paved road and then torturing him with unspeakable acts of violence.
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September 10, 2015
Soring Abuse Rewarded at Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
An analysis of the results from the 2015 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration – the top event of the performance walking horse industry’s show circuit – demonstrates that owners and trainers continue to be rewarded for using abusive methods to achieve the high-stepping “big lick” gait.
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September 9, 2015
The HSUS Heralds McDonald’s Announcement on Switching to 100% Cage-Free Eggs, Calls it a Watershed Moment for Animal Welfare
McDonald’s announced plans to eliminate the currently-standard practice of confining egg-laying hens in cages from its supply chain by switching to 100 percent cage-free eggs for its U.S. and Canadian operations.
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September 3, 2015
Reward Offered in Dog Skinning Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for skinning three dogs and throwing their carcasses in a garbage dumpster behind a store in Davis, Oklahoma.
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August 31, 2015
Investigation: More Than 20 Horses Sored at NASCAR Team Owner’s Farm
An HSUS investigation has uncovered the regular soring of Tennessee walking horses at ThorSport Farm, belonging to NASCAR team owner Duke Thorson, highlighting the need for legislators to pass the PAST Act.
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August 27, 2015
Room with a View
Each year at Duchess Sanctuary we undertake a wildlife project to ensure we are living in harmony with our wild neighbors. This year, in cooperation with the HSUS Wildlife Innovation and Response Team, we installed several bird nest boxes.
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August 25, 2015
Detailed Undercover Investigation Reveals Tennessee Walking Horse Abuse at Top Training Barn, with Big-Name, Previously Cited Trainers Continuing Their Illegal Conduct
For the second time in four years, an undercover investigator with The Humane Society of the United States has documented trainers and grooms cruelly “soring” Tennessee walking horses to create an exaggerated and unnatural gait known as the “big lick.”
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August 24, 2015
SFWC Continues to See High Number of Botulism Cases in Birds
You’ve probably heard of botulism, and know it’s a dangerous toxin, but did you know that it can affect wildlife? At the South Florida Wildlife Center hospital we’re acutely aware of this as we continue to see a steady stream of ducks and other wild birds suffering from the effects of this neurotoxin, which is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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August 24, 2015
Authorities Raid South Carolina Dogfight in Progress
State and local agencies broke up an organized dogfight in Chester County, South Carolina, resulting in the arrest of three alleged dogfighters and the seizure of four dogs and suspected dogfighting paraphernalia.
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August 21, 2015
Reward Offered in Neglected Dog Thrown from Vehicle Case in Frankenmuth
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for throwing an emaciated dog from a car in Frankenmuth Township, Michigan.
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August 20, 2015
Reward Offered in Fatal Dog Beating
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for fatally beating a Pomeranian and bragging about the horrific killing.
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August 19, 2015
The Grisly Truth: 10-year HSUS Campaign Exposes the Origins of Fur Sold to Unsuspecting Shoppers
Do you know how to tell if the fur trim on your clothes is real or faux? Learn how and find out about The HSUS's 10-year campaign to stop companies from misleading customers by labeling real fur "faux".
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August 19, 2015
Your Best Shot: Readers Submit Their Best Photos to All Animals Magazine
This photo of a bear cub who had scrambled up a tree in the Smoky Mountains was a lucky shot for All Animals reader Tracy Vaughn.
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August 19, 2015
Pet Prayers Answered: St. Francis' Example Inspires a Wisconsin Church
In celebration of St. Francis Day, a Wisconsin church helps real animals and blesses the stuffed toy kind.
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August 19, 2015
Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Seeks to Curb Farm Animal Confinement
Citizens for Farm Animal Protection has announced a new ballot initiative in Massachusetts to curb extreme confinement and lifelong immobilization of animals at industrial-style factory farms.
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August 19, 2015
A Humane Backyard without the "Backyard": Create Pocket Habitats by Thinking from Other Species' Perspectives
Even if you only have a patio, balcony or rooftop garden, you can make a big difference for wildlife.
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August 19, 2015
Zen and the Art of Training Your Dog
When it comes to training your dog, don't be afraid to ditch the rulebook and follow your instincts.
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August 19, 2015
Better, Faster, Stronger, Kinder: Athletes Become Champions for Animals
See how an NFL player, a former hockey star, an extreme rock climber, an ultramarathoner, a martial arts champion and other athletes flex their muscles to fight for animals.
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August 17, 2015
Q&A: Scandal Actress Bellamy Young Talks About Her Rescued Pets and the Shelter Pet Project
Scandal actress Bellamy Young tells us about her rescued pets, why she supports the Shelter Pet Project and life on the set of her hit series.
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August 10, 2015
Remembering Katrina: Keeping Pets Safe in an Emergency
A look back at Hurricane Katrina and the passage of the PETS Act, requiring pets to be included in local and state emergency planning.
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