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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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
