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October 21, 2014
Law to Protect Dogs, Cats and Pigeons Fails To Get Vote in Pennsylvania
After more than a two-decade battle in and out of the legislature and major momentum among animal advocates, the House of Representatives refused to vote on HB 1750, which would ban live pigeon shoots and the sale of dog and cat meat in the state.
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October 31, 2013
Pennsylvania Voters Show Statewide Support for Banning Live Pigeon Shoots
A statewide survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research reveals that Pennsylvania voters, by more than a four-to-one margin, strongly support legislation to ban live pigeon shoots. Sen. Pat Browne, along with 22 co-sponsors, introduced SB 510, which would end contests where live pigeons are launched into the air and shot. A handful of gun clubs continue to use live pigeons in these contests, despite the widespread availability of clay pigeons.
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February 20, 2013
Five Ways to Help Birds
Watch "Rio" star Jesse Eisenberg's video explaining why it's a bad idea to buy birds like parrots. Then find out 5 things you can do today for pet birds.
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February 12, 2013
Planned Pigeonhood: Birdie Birth Control for Hawaiian Pigeon Problem
Birdie birth control keeps Hawaii's pigeon population under control.
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August 21, 2012
Deborah Millman's Vision for the Cape Wildlife Center
With 20 years of nonprofit management experience and a background in media and public relations, Deborah Robbins Millman is the new director of the Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Mass., one of five animal care centers across the country operated by The HSUS. .
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May 2, 2012
Enjoy the Bird Songs on International Dawn Chorus Day
International Dawn Chorus Day is an annual celebration of birdsong. Get up early and enjoy nature's music.
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March 12, 2012
Animal Advocates Gather at Pennsylvania Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection Legislation
Citizens from across Pennsylvania participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012, met with lawmakers at the Capitol on behalf of legislation to reduce animal suffering in the state. Top-priority measures would ban the private possession of exotic animals as pets, prohibit the use of carbon monoxide chambers to euthanize animals, and outlaw live pigeon shoots.
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November 22, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Finding Common Ground—Outdoor Cats and Wildlife
The HSUS works to protect both feral cats and wildlife .We not only support trap-neuter-return (TNR) but also investigate new approaches to keeping cats and wild animals safe.
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April 28, 2011
Pennsylvania Legislature Launches Animal Protection Caucuses
Pennsylvania lawmakers and animal advocates celebrated the launch of House and Senate Animal Protection Caucuses, bipartisan groups of legislators who will work to advance animal protection legislation in the state.
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April 12, 2011
Animal Advocates Lobby Pennsylvania Lawmakers for Animal Welfare Legislation
Animal advocates from across the state will rally Tuesday at the state capitol in Harrisburg to urge their legislators to enact stronger animal protection laws for 2011Pennsylvania Humane Lobby Day. At the event, citizen advocates will urge their legislators to strengthen laws related to banning pigeon shoots and increasing protections for dogs.
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April 12, 2011
The HSUS Lauds Committee Approval of Bill to Ban Live Pigeon Shoots In Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11 to 3 today in favor of legislation to end target shoots with live pigeons once and for all. Pennsylvania holds the dishonor of being the last place where such cruel spectacles are regularly and openly allowed.
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January 13, 2011
California Company Recognized with Corporate Progress Award for Humane Bird Control Product
In recognition of its work to develop and market a humane approach to controlling bird populations, Innolytics, LLC is among the 2010 recipients of The HSUS' Corporate Progress Award.
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October 27, 2010
Millions of Birds Spared Cruel Deaths as Poison Producer Halts Sales
The only U.S. manufacturer of the poison Avitrol® will halt all sales on Oct. 27 and close its doors at the end of the month. The HSUS is pleased that this lethal product will no longer be available.
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September 27, 2010
Ending Pennsylvania's Shame
Only a few days remain for Pennsylvania's legislators to take action against cruel pigeon shoots.
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May 4, 2010
‘Birth Control’ for Pigeons Now Available Without a Prescription
The HSUS praised the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to remove the “restricted-use” classification for OvoControl P, a promising birth control agent for use in pigeons.
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April 19, 2010
Pennsylvanians Gather at Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection
Animal advocates from across Pennsylvania are gathering at the State Capitol for Humane Lobby Day, hosted by The HSUS.
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May 4, 2009
Pa. Bill Could Ban Mechanical Launching
Pennsylvania introduced a pigeon shoot bill for 2009.
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May 4, 2009
The HSUS Praises Pa. Bill to Ban Mechanical Launching of Animals for Target Shooting
The HSUS and humane organizations across Pennsylvania welcome the introduction of anti-cruelty legislation to prohibit the mechanical launching of live animals for target shooting.
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March 31, 2009
Citizen Lobbyists Flock to Pa. Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Protect Animals
Pennsylvanians will gather at the state capitol and meet with their lawmakers Tuesday to encourage them to pass legislation to protect animals.
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February 12, 2009
Gun Club's Pigeon Shoot Ended, Again
An illegal Philadelphia Gun Club pigeon shoot was stopped a second time, highlighting the need for a statewide ban on these cruel shoots.
