Advocate works to pass 2 new bills targeting animal cruelty
Debbie Darino helped push lawmakers to pass Ponce's Law. Now, she has two more bills she wants to see become law to protect ...
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The U.S. Imported Billions of Animals in Recent Decades, Fueling Global Wildlife Trade
Federal data only tells part of the story of how the global wildlife trade is fueling nature loss, a new study shows.
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After the Feds Kept Grizzlies on the Endangered Species List Last Month, State Leaders Try to Remove Them
Mountain West communities are split over the USFWS’ decision to manage isolated bear populations as one. But many agree that ...
NYS Environmental Conservation Law, Endangered Species Act, and Statutory Interpretation in Post-Chevron World
This article discusses various New York State environmental acts, such as the State Ivory Law and Endangered Species Act.
NYC lawyers call on Bronx Zoo’s last 2 elephants Happy and Patty to be moved to animal sanctuary as concerns over care grow
The New York City Bar wants the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) — which operates the famous zoo — to either voluntarily give up the two elephants, Happy and Patty, or request city ...
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For this Georgia prosecutor, animal crimes often lead to a darker human pattern
Those who abuse animals often don’t stop there, Jessica Rock explained. Crimes against animals are often perpetrated in conjunction with violence toward humans.
‘Trooper’s Law’ clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
A bill that would outlaw abandoning a pet outside during a natural disaster passed its first committee with unanimous approval.
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Bill to outlaw abandoning pets during disasters clears first hurdle
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee has advanced a bill that increases the penalty for animal cruelty offenses committed in ...
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Georgia man sentenced to nearly 500 years for facilitating dog fights, abusing animals
A Georgia man was sentenced last week to 475 years in prison for facilitating dog fights and abusing animals, which included ...
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Nevada lawmakers advocate stricter animal cruelty laws
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – State officials want to enforce stricter laws for animal cruelty amid concerns over recent cases. According to Henderson Police Department and Animal Control, in January, they ...
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PETA issues swap deal: Punxsutawney Phil for a vegan cake
The animal activist organization doesn’t plan on leaving the club empty-handed, offering a weather-reveal vegan cake in his place. In a letter to club president Tom Dunkel, the nonprofit offered ...