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March 1, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Cracking Down on Alleged Wildlife Abuse
The HSUS commends Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Monday’s wildlife seizure in Palm Beach County, Fla. and Wednesday’s crackdown on alleged poaching crimes in five Florida counties.
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February 28, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Applauds House Judiciary Committee Passage of Bill to Restrict Trade in Dangerous Constricting Snakes
The HSUS applauds the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s passage of H.R. 511, a bill that will add nine species of large constrictor snakes to the list of injurious species under the Lacey Act.
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January 26, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Move to Ban Private Exotic Pet Ownership
The HSUS welcomes the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ passage Tuesday of state legislation, H.B. 1398, sponsored by Rep. Edward Staback, D-Lackawanna/Wayne, to ban the private possession of dangerous exotic animals, including lions, tigers, bears, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, leopards, cougars, cheetahs, jaguars and primates.
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December 7, 2011
"One Lucky Elephant" on DVD
Purchase the ACE Grant-winning documentary "One Lucky Elephant" on DVD.
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November 23, 2011
Exotic Pet Ownership Ban Urged After Hampton Man is Bitten by Pet Cobra
In light of recent news of a Hampton man who was hospitalized after being bitten by his pet cobra, The Humane Society of the United States is once again urging Gov. Bob McDonnell and Virginia legislators to act swiftly to prohibit future ownership of dangerous wild animals.
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November 21, 2011
The HSUS Encouraged by Ohio Task Force Recommendations on Exotic Animal Ban
The Humane Society of the United States' President and CEO Wayne Pacelle issues a statement in response to an Ohio study group's recommendations to ban exotic animals in the state.
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November 9, 2011
Five Chimpanzees Released from Laboratory Life
Five of the 26 elderly chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center have been retired to a sanctuary. Please take action to free the 21 elderly chimpanzees who remain there, then help hundreds of other chimpanzees around the country who still suffer.
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October 21, 2011
Ohio Incident Renews Call for Michigan Not to Weaken Laws Regulating Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS calls on Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations on the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals following the escape Tuesday night of 48 wild animals—from bears to wolves to lions—from an exotic animal menagerie in Zanesville, Ohio.
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October 21, 2011
The HSUS Renews Call for Oklahoma to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Gov. Mary Fallin to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the state wildlife agency to immediately adopt regulations or undertake a rulemaking process to address private possession of inherently dangerous wild animals.
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October 21, 2011
Ohio Incident Renews Call for Wisconsin to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Wisconsin state legislature to restrict the sale and possession of inherently dangerous wild animals. The call comes following the escape Tuesday night of 48 wild animals—from bears to wolves to lions—from an exotic animal menagerie in Zanesville, Ohio.
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October 21, 2011
Zanesville, Ohio, Wild Animal Escape Renews Call for Nevada to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS calls on Gov. Brian Sandoval to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the state wildlife agency to immediately adopt regulations or undertake a rulemaking process to address private possession of inherently dangerous wild animals.
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October 21, 2011
HSUS President Calls Ohio Governor’s Exotics Order "Inadequate"
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to Governor Kasich’s executive order.
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October 21, 2011
Ohio Incident Renews Call for North Carolina to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on North Carolina state legislature to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the state wildlife agency to immediately undertake a rulemaking process to address private possession of inherently dangerous wild animals.
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October 21, 2011
Wild Animal Escape from Ohio Farm Highlights Need for Texas to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Gov. Rick Perry to act swiftly and issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the state wildlife agency to immediately adopt regulations or undertake a rulemaking process to address private possession of dangerous wild animals.
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October 21, 2011
The HSUS Renews Call for West Virginia to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets after Ohio Incident
The HSUS is calling on West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations on the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals following the escape Tuesday night's incident inZanesville, Ohio.
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October 21, 2011
Exotic Animal Tragedy in Zanesville, Ohio, Renews Call for Virginia to Pass Law to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
The HSUS is calling on Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell to issue an emergency order or otherwise direct the Virginia Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations on the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals following the escape Tuesday night of 48 wild animals—from bears to wolves to lions—from an exotic animal menagerie in Zanesville, Ohio.
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October 19, 2011
Zanesville Incident of Wild Animals on the Loose Renews Call for State to Ban Dangerous Exotic Pets
As local authorities respond to the escape or release of dozens of lions, bears, and wolves from a private menagerie in Muskingum County, The HSUS is calling on Gov. John Kasich and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to immediately issue emergency regulations restricting the sale and possession of dangerous wild animals.
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October 19, 2011
If January 2011 Emergency Rule Had Not Been Allowed to Expire, Convicted Animal Abuser Would Almost Certainly Have Been Barred from Owning Exotics
After about 50 dangerous wild animals such as lions, bears and wolves escaped the home of a convicted felon in Muskingum County, with dozens already killed by authorities, The HSUS is calling on state officials to issue an emergency rule to crack down on keeping dangerous exotics until the Ohio Department of Natural Resources or the Legislature can adopt a permanent legal solution.
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September 15, 2011
Talk Back: Working to Protect Chimpanzees and Exotic Animals
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses and shares reader comments about the need to protect chimpanzees.
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September 1, 2011
Feds Set Stage for Critical Action to Help Chimps
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses increasing protections for chimpanzees by petitioning the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to change the status of captive chimpanzees from "threatened" to "endangered."
