A goat, a rabbit, six dogs, and 35 domestic and exotic cats have been retrieved from a rural breeder’s home in North Carolina, thanks in part to the Humane Society … [Read full article]
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HSUS Again Sues to Stop the Columbia River Sea Lion Cull
The Humane Society of the United States has returned to court in attempt to stop the sea lion cull near the Bonneville Dam in Washington and Oregon. [social_buttons] Hundreds of … [Read full article]
Against Reason, Canada Increases Seal Hunt Quota by 55,000
Despite evidence that increasing the seal hunt quota could bring the harp seal population down the dangerous levels, the Canadian government has approved a 55,000 seal increase to quota for … [Read full article]
5 Ways to Participate in the International Day of Action Against Seal Hunting
The Canadian seal hunt comes around once a year, and along with the hunt comes the international day of action against it: March 15th. [social_buttons] This year is looking more … [Read full article]
HSUS Reconsiders Condemning Dogs Seized From Fighting Rings
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has issued an interim policy regarding dogs victimized by dog fighting. The policy recommends that dogs be evaluated on an individual basis … [Read full article]
Sorry, Importing Polar Bear Heads from Canada is Still Illegal
The US Fish and Wildlife Service rejected an attempt by trophy hunters to re-allow shipments of polar bear parts from countries where it is legal to kill the embattled species. … [Read full article]
Is Canada's Gray Seal Hunt Cancelled Due to Lack of Demand?
Thousands of gray seals could be spared particularly brutal deaths this year because sealers have been unable to find a buyer for the pelts. [social_buttons] This news comes as the … [Read full article]
Utah Legislature Votes to Limit Birth Control… for Animals
If I didn’t know any better, I’d congratulate Utah republicans for at least being consistent in their ultra-conservative, anti-choice beliefs by spreading it to all species. But alas, that was … [Read full article]
In Poor Economy, PETA Buying Stock in Meat-Heavy Restaurants
Taking advantage of the shriveling stock market, PETA has been purchasing more and more shares in meaty companies, including popular chain establishments like Domino’s Pizza, California Pizza Kitchen, and Sonics. … [Read full article]
Coast Guard Agrees to be Crossing Guard for Endangered Whale Schools
Environment groups settled a lawsuit in federal court today with the US Coast Guard, which agreed to abide by the Endangered Species Act which requires that shipping lanes do not … [Read full article]