Bob Barker, longtime animal rights activist, asks Cherokees to end NC bear pit attractionsASHEVILLE, N.C. — Former game show host and longtime animal rights activist Bob Barker has made a personal appeal to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina to stop exhibiting bears in pit-like enclosures at three local zoos. Melee at Portuguese bullfight sparks renewed debate over religious tradition, animal crueltyTHORNTON, Calif. — It was supposed to be a “bloodless bullfight,” a dangerous dance between a pirouetting matador and an enraged bull that would not end in death. Pa. fire chief reunited with dog at shelter after firefighters rescue 2 others from cliffDERRY, Pa. — A volunteer fire chief from Pennsylvania has been reunited with a dog he gave up five years ago, after he discovered the animal was at a shelter where firefighters had taken two other dogs rescued from a cliff. Homes may be tough to find for hundreds of pit bulls seized in nationwide dogfighting raidsST. LOUIS — As teams begin evaluating hundreds of pit bulls seized in the largest U.S. raid on dogfighters, the Humane Society of Missouri has issued an urgent call to rescue groups to help find homes for the dogs deemed eligible for adoption. Animal rights group says USDA fined Los Angeles Zoo $3,281 in death of elephantLOS ANGELES — An animal rights group says the Los Angeles Zoo was fined $3,281 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for failing to provide adequate veterinary care in the 2006 death of Gita the elephant. Interior finds Bush plan to boost Oregon logging violates Endangered Species ActGRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Obama administration on Thursday scrapped the Bush administration’s last-ditch attempt to boost logging in Northwest forests by scaling back protection for the northern spotted owl. PETA favors honoring Michael Jackson with sculpture made of non-dairy spread instead of butterDES MOINES, Iowa — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread? Equine advocates outraged over horse found abandoned in Nevada with brand cut out of hideRENO, Nev. — A domestic horse found loose in Nevada with the brand cut out of its hide is drawing outrage from equine advocates concerned about the growing number of horses abandoned in the wild. Utah’s 4-day workweek creates new supply of volunteers with full-time jobsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah, a state that has always been a leader in the percentage of residents who volunteer, appears to have inadvertently found a way to boost volunteerism: a four-day workweek. Arrests of Little League coach, nurse and teacher in raids show dogfighting is alive and wellST. LOUIS — The arrests this week of a Little League coach, a registered nurse and a teacher during the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S. history confirm the shadowy blood sport is alive and well despite tough laws across the country. As many as 350 dogs seized, about 30 people arrested in dogfighting raids across 5 statesST. LOUIS — As many as 350 dogs were seized and about 30 people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dogfighting operations in the U.S. Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Namibian seal hunt set to go on despite objections, more than 90,000 to be clubbedJOHANNESBURG — Namibia’s annual commercial seal hunt will go on despite objections by animal welfare groups, a government official said Monday. Settlenent will require animal testing labs to post data about experiments onlineWASHINGTON — Animal research facilities will be required to disclosee more information online about their experiments under a court settlement signed Wednesday by the Humane Society of the United States and the Agriculture Department. Not so fast, mister! Ex-race horses helping police chase down bad guys on America’s streetsNEWARK, N.J. — Broadway Kevin waited in the auction holding pen, a successful harness horse whose life was now worth less than the cost to take care of him. Humane Society says Ohio governor’s plan for livestock standards doesn’t go far enoughCINCINNATI — Ohio should have a state board to set guidelines for livestock care, Gov. Ted Strickland said Monday, adding to the debate between farm interests and the nation’s biggest animal welfare organization. Egg fight breaks out over California chicken welfare law requiring bigger digs for hensFRESNO, Calif. — By one of the biggest margins in California’s rich initiative history, voters decreed last year that egg-laying hens must be able to stretch their wings without touching another bird or a cage wall. Guevara’s granddaughter to appear in PETA campaign promoting vegetarianismNEW YORK — The granddaughter of Cuban revolutionary leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara is at the forefront of another revolution — for vegetarianism. Animal rights group wishes Obama hadn’t swatted fly, sends him a catch-and-release deviceWASHINGTON — The group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wants the flyswatter in chief to try taking a more humane attitude the next time he’s bedeviled by a fly in the White House. Veterinary association to go ahead with fish toss team-building event at Seattle conferenceSEATTLE — Despite complaints from an animal-rights group, a national veterinary association says Seattle’s famed fishmongers will be tossing dead fish at its Seattle convention next month. High-demand for bobcat fur coats has wildlife advocates worried about overtrapping in WestRENO, Nev. — Bobcat fur coats have become a hot item among the fashion-conscious in Russia and China, leading to a big jump in prices and exports for the soft, spotted pelts. Government reports show animal welfare violations at 3 research labsWASHINGTON — Government inspection reports cited three research laboratories for a host of animal welfare violations, ranging from problems with surgeries that forced researchers to euthanize a dog and a primate to leaving a live hamster in a walk-in freezer. Judge finds US agencies violated Endangered Species Act in Southern California forest plansLOS ANGELES — Federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by developing plans for four national forests in California without adequately addressing the impact on endangered animals, a judge ruled. Veterinary group rethinks fish tossing event in Seattle after carping from animal-rights groupSEATTLE — Seattle’s famed fishmongers may be tossing rubber fish instead of real ones at a national veterinary association’s convention next month following complaints from an animal-rights group. Divided over budget, California legislature finds common ground on farm animal welfare issuesFRESNO, Calif. — California voters’ landslide support last November of an initiative on the treatment of farm animals appears to have helped a state legislature bitterly divided over the budget find common ground. A ruff life: Wash. officials need to find homes for 371 dogs seized from a puppy millKENNEWICK, Wash. — The 371 miniature American Eskimos rescued from a puppy mill are responding well to the kindness of rescuers who are working to find them good homes. 300 stray dogs dumped on Malaysia mangrove island turn to cannibalism after weeks of starvingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysian villagers caught more than 300 stray dogs and dumped them on a mangrove island, driving the canines to cannibalism after weeks of starvation, animal welfare activists said Thursday. 300 stray dogs dumped on Malaysian islands turn to cannibalism after weeks of starvingKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — More than 300 stray dogs that were dumped on isolated islands turned to cannibalism after weeks of starvation, animal welfare activists said Thursday. Conservationists angry as Australian defense department starts shooting 6,000 kangaroosCANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s army has started shooting 6,000 kangaroos to thin their population on an army training ground near the capital, an official said Friday, outraging conservationists who have vowed to protest. European Parliament bans seal imports, hoping to force Canada to end its annual huntSTRASBOURG, France — The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to ban imports of seal products, including fur coats and even some omega-3 pills, in an effort to force Canada to end its annual seal hunt, the world’s largest. |
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