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April 2, 2013
Nevada Voters Support Banning Exotic Pets by Three-to-One Margin
A statewide survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research reveals Nevada voters, by more than a three-to-one margin, strongly support legislation to prohibit private citizens from acquiring exotic and dangerous wild animals, such as lions, tigers, bears, primates, wolves and crocodiles.
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April 2, 2013
The HSUS Praises the West Virginia Senate for Passing the Dangerous Wild Animal Act
The HSUS commends the West Virginia Senate for passing Senate Bill 466, to prohibit the private possession of dangerous wild animals. SB 466 creates a Dangerous Wild Animal Board to determine which animals will be included under the law.
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March 13, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Nevada Lawmakers to Prohibit Private Possession of Dangerous Wild Animals
The Humane Society of the United States commends Nevada Sen. Michael Roberson, R-Henderson, for introducing S.B. 245 to prohibit the keeping of dangerous wild animals as pets.
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March 8, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Carson City
Nevadans concerned about animal welfare converged on the state capitol for Humane Lobby Day to meet with lawmakers and lobby for better animal protection laws.
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November 28, 2012
The HSUS Asks Ohio Court to Uphold Exotic Pet Law Enacted in Response to Zanesville Tragedy
The Humane Society of the United States filed a motion to intervene Tuesday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division, to ask the court to uphold much-needed state restrictions on the possession of dangerous wild animals as pets.
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November 1, 2012
The HSUS Urges Mich. Legislators to Maintain Restrictions on Public Contact with Bears
The Humane Society of the United States is asking Michigan legislators to reject Senate Bill 1236, a bill that puts public safety and animal welfare at risk by allowing the public to handle bear cubs up to approximately nine months of age.
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May 22, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Praise Ohio Legislature for Passing Dangerous Wild Animal Act
The HSUS, Born Free USA and the ASPCA® issued a response to the passage of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act by the Ohio House of Representatives by a vote of 87 to 9.
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April 30, 2012
Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure
Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure, says Karen Minton, Ohio state director for The Humane Society of the United States
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March 14, 2011
The Elephant in the Living Room
The documentary film "The Elephant in the Living Room" has wowed audiences and inspired change around the U.S.
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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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May 26, 2009
Animal Organizations Urge Ore. House to Pass Exotic Pet Bill
The HSUS, Born Free USA and the Oregon Humane Society applaud an Oregon House committee for passing S.B. 391 to prohibit dangerous wild animals as pets.
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March 24, 2009
Oregon Senate Votes to Ban Dangerous Wild Animals as Pets
The HSUS, Born Free and Oregon Humane Society applauded the Oregon Senate for passing a bill to prohibit private possession of wild animals in the state.
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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.
