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March 21, 2013
The HSUS Disappointed by Va. Game Board’s Regulatory Vote on Inhumane Fox Pens
Recommendations proposed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and its Board of Directors significantly narrow the options to regulate Virginia’s inhumane fox pens and were met with disappointment by The Humane Society of the United States.
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February 12, 2013
Statement on Virginia Committee Vote on Fox Penning
The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statements on Virginia House of Delegates committee vote on Senate Bill 1280, authored by Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, to crack down on inhumane fox pens.
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February 5, 2013
Legislation to Crack Down on Fox Penning Passes Virginia Senate
The HSUS applauds the Virginia Senate for advancing Senate Bill 1280, authored by Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, to crack down on inhumane fox pens.
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January 31, 2013
Legislation to Crack Down on Fox Penning Advances to the Full Virginia Senate
The HSUS applauds the Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee for advancing Senate Bill 1280, authored by Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, to crack down on inhumane fox pens.
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January 23, 2013
Humane Lobby Day Kicks Off in Richmond
Citizens concerned about animal welfare from across Virginia converged on the state capitol for the second annual Humane Lobby Day in Richmond on Wednesday to lobby for better laws to protect animals.
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January 16, 2013
Animal Protection Groups Applaud Introduction of Legislation to Stop New Fox Pen Enclosures in Virginia
The Humane Society of the United States and The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® applaud Sen. David Marsden, D-Burke, for introducing legislation to end staged competitions within fox pens and place a moratorium on new enclosures.
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December 5, 2012
Virginia State Sen. Dave Marsden Receives 2012 Humane State Legislator Award
The Humane Society of the United States, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, is pleased to announce that Virginia state Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Burke has been selected as Virginia’s Humane State Legislator for 2012.
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January 26, 2012
Virginia Voters Oppose Cruel Practice of “Fox Penning” by More Than 8-to-1 Margin
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June 29, 2011
South Carolina Neighbors Fight a Fox Pen
“Even if one animal dies for human entertainment, that’s too much,” said Kevin Gause, who fought a proposed fox pen in his South Carolina community.
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February 15, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Indiana Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across Indiana rallied at the state capitol in Indianapolis to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws as part of The HSUS' Humane Lobby Day 2011. Citizen advocates urged legislators to strengthen laws to crack down on animal fighting and prohibit coyote and fox penning, and to oppose captive trophy hunts.
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January 11, 2011
Legislation Introduced to Prohibit Fox and Coyote Pens
The HSUS applauds the introduction of a bill in Indiana to prohibit fox and coyote pens.Pens are fenced enclosures where dogs are released to chase down captive foxes and coyotes, often in competitions.
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September 1, 2010
The HSUS Applauds Fla. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Fox Pen Ban
The HSUS praised a decision by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to prohibit fox penning, the cruel practice of chasing of foxes and coyotes by dogs inside a fenced enclosure.
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June 23, 2010
Fla. Fish and Wildlife Votes to Prohibit Fox and Coyote Pens
The HSUS praised a unanimous decision by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to prohibit the chasing of foxes and coyotes by dogs within a fenced enclosure.
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February 17, 2010
Florida Cracks Down on Fox and Coyote Pens
The HSUS welcomed a decision by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to crack down on inhumane fox and coyote pens in the state.
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January 21, 2010
No Escape
A Florida family fights to end the brutal practice of wildlife penning
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January 19, 2010
Fox Penning: All About Violence
An insider reveals that fox penning is not about hunting, just violence.
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January 19, 2010
A Grieving Dog Owner Ponders Fox Pens
A personal perspective on fox and coyote penning
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November 19, 2009
Florida Fox Penning
The Humane Society of the United States commends the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for arresting 12 people for illegal activity associated with fox pens.
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May 13, 2009
The HSUS Finds Possible Violations of NC Wildlife Pen Regulations
The HSUS documented apparent violations of state regulations at nearly a dozen wildlife pens, or controlled hunting preserves, in nine counties in North Carolina.
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April 8, 2009
The HSUS Applauds Introduction of NC Bill to Ban Wildlife Pens
The HSUS applauded N.C. Rep. Harrell for introducing a bill to prohibit fox and coyote controlled hunting preserves.
