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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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January 18, 2013
Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record
With President Obama’s inauguration and second term around the corner, I thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look back at his animal protection record over the last four years. How well has this administration responded to animal protection concerns?
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December 20, 2012
Federal Court Upholds New Ohio Exotic Pet Law
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division issued a verdict today upholding Ohio’s new and much needed regulations on the possession of dangerous wild animals as pets.
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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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September 1, 2012
Bigger, Better Facilities at Fund for Animals Wildlife Center
The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center has been busy this past year making improvements to enclosures and structures on the 13-acre property and have now broken ground on their crown jewel: the new Wildlife Care Center in Ramona, Calif.
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August 22, 2012
The Healing Ground, Page 3: The Lives They Left Behind
Permanent residents of Fund for Animals Wildlife Center found refuge from neglect and exploitation
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May 23, 2012
The HSUS Releases Statement on the Fatal Mountain Lion Shooting in Santa Monica
Jennifer Fearing, California senior state director for The HSUS, issued a statement in response to news reports of a mountain lion who was shot and killed by police after wandering into a busy Santa Monica shopping area.
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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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May 18, 2012
The HSUS Urges Congress to Take Immediate Action by Passing the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
In the wake of an undercover investigation revealing that an Oklahoma roadside zoo with approximately 200 tigers and other big cats is allowing children to interact with dangerous predators, The HSUS is calling on members of Congress to take immediate action on the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 4122).
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May 17, 2012
Animal Welfare Organizations Praise Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for Passing Dangerous Wild Animal Act
The HSUS, Born Free USA and the ASPCA® issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Dangerous Wild Animal Act in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee.
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February 14, 2012
Leona Lewis' Valentine? An 11-Year-Old Lion Named Samson
Grammy-nominated singer Leona Lewis drops in on Samson, a lion turning 11 on his St. Valentine's Day-birthday at Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, California.
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December 29, 2011
2011: A Winning Year for Wildlife
From sharks to prairie dogs, 2011 was a year of victories for wildlife around the world.
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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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March 1, 2011
Wildlife Advocates Seek Protection for African Lions
A coalition of wildlife groups, including The HSUS, has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Interior to list African lions as Endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
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March 1, 2011
Help Us Protect the African Lion
The African lion is facing extinction. The HSUS and Humane Society International are part of a coalition petitioning the U.S. government to list the African lion under the Endangered Species Act.
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February 14, 2011
Samson the Lion Turns 10 on Valentine's Day
With a “cake” fit for a jungle king, Samson the African Lion celebrates his 10th birthday on Valentine’s Day at the Fund for Animals Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Ramona, California.
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October 28, 2010
Playtime with Pumpkins at The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center
Playing with Halloween pumpkins is good fun for the big cats at The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center in Ramona, Calif.
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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 5, 2010
The HSUS Conducts Investigation, Files Complaint Against Mississippi Roadside Zoo
After conducting an undercover investigation at the Collins Zoo in Collins, Miss., The HSUS filed a complaint with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks alleging significant welfare and safety violations.
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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.
