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1 hr ago | Waterloo Chronicle

The signpost of abuse

Phil Arkow sinks into a leather chair in the front foyer of the St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo and sips a cup of coffee.

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6 hrs ago | AdLand the commercial archive

PETA "98 Percent Human"

PETA loves exploiting your emotions. Nothing new there. However, what is new is this take on animal cruelty, aimed at the TV and film industry.

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10 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Free webinar on prosecution of animal abuse cases on May 23

ASPCAPro.org is hosting a free one-hour webinar on "How Forensic Veterinarians Help Prosecute Animal Abuse Cases" on Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m. Eastern time.

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14 hrs ago | Examiner.com

No justice for Bruiser as court hearing delayed until June 18th, 2013

Today in Hamilton, Ohio, Butler County Judge Daniel Gattermeyer addressed a defense motion from the March 27th hearing to suppress evidence in the animal cruelty case of Bruiser , a ten month old pit mix puppy, allegedly starved by pregnant 19 year old Elizabeth Lewis , and ultimately euthanized because of it.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Hamilton, OH, Butler County, OH

Mon May 20, 2013

Bradenton.com

No-Kill Column: Vet, Manatee coalition save abused dog Lady

Second in a series: "Happy Tails," based on true stories from Manatee County Animal Services and No Kill Manatee County.

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Related Topix: Manatee County, FL, Tetanus, Health

NJ.com

Brick couple arraigned on animal cruelty charges

BRICK - Two township residents facing animal cruelty charges after bringing a malnourished dog to a Tinton Falls animal hospital were arraigned in municipal court on Monday.

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Related Topix: Brick, NJ, Tinton Falls, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

WKTV

Charges pending after dog dies from severe starvation in Camden

Charges are pending in an animal abuse case that has left an Australian Shepherd mix dead after being starved in Camden.

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Related Topix: Camden, NY, Oneida County, NY, Rome, NY

PETA

Livingston-Bound Cole Bros. Circus Racks Up Federal Animal Welfare Violations

The Cole Bros. Circus is heading to Livingston this weekend, and PETA wants the media and parents to know about its repeated violations of federal laws aimed at protecting animals and members of the public.

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Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture

WCAX-TV Burlington

It's a day dedicated to dogs

On a sun-soaked Saturday, Karen Trayah and her dogs enjoyed the sights, sounds, and of course smells of a festival for fidos.

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Related Topix: Addison County, VT, St. Johnsbury, VT, Middlebury, VT

Sun May 19, 2013

The New Zealand Herald

Catriona MacLennan: Review of animal welfare law too timid

New Zealand in 2013 has the opportunity to take a bold step and introduce the best animal welfare laws in the world.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science

San Diego NewsCape

Dog Beating Suspect Arrested

An officer with the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services arrested 69-year-old Charles Dudley yesterday evening.

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Evansville Courier & Press

Spay, neuter clinic coming up June 12

Spots are still available for Pay It Forward Animal Welfare Network's next low-cost spay-neuter clinic, which is set for June 12.

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WTVG-TV Toledo

Man accused of hitting dog with board

Police say Donnie Britton was trying to break up a fight between two dogs by hitting them with a board.

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Related Topix: Ohio, Lottery

KPLR-11

Bark In The Park A Tail-Wagging Good Time

Thousands of people and their pooches enjoyed a day in Forest Park at the 21st annual Bark in the Park .

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Sat May 18, 2013

Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph

Baylen Linnekin on the Uncertain Future of Awful "Ag Gag" Laws

So-called "ag gag" laws unconstitutionally target farm whistleblowers. Two recent decisions have dealt a serious blow to these laws.

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Related Topix: Law, Employment / Labor Law, Agriculture, Science, Sundance Film Festival, Bill Haslam, US Governors

WBAL-TV Baltimore

Animal abuse report slams Baltimore City agencies

A yet-to-be-released report slams Baltimore City agencies for failing to cooperate to curb the problem of animal abuse, the WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team has learned.

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PeoriaTimes-Observer

The Ruff Report: Dogs and Health

Virtually invisible, it hovers everywhere in the air in spring, summer and early autumn, and your dog could end up in a veterinary hospital if you fail to recognize its symptoms.

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Washington Times

PETA accuses IRS of 'Nixon' and 'totalitarian' tactics

PETA said it's been targeted, too. Politico reported that Jeffrey Kerr , the general counsel for the animal rights group, sent a letter on Thursday to the Treasury Department alleging that PETA was unfairly audited on three separate occasions: Between 1990 and 1992, from 2003 to 2005 and in 2009.

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Related Topix: US Treasury, US News

MLive.com

Animal Control: Four things we learned about pit bulls, pet care and Muskegon's animal welfare system

A series on animal control issues in Muskegon County shed some light on larger issues involving animal abuse and abandonment, but also dispelled some myths about pit bulls - a breed that has populated quickly in the urban areas of the county.

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Related Topix: Muskegon County, MI, Muskegon, MI

Stalbans Review

New minister to be appointed for St Albans Unitarians

A new minister will be appointed as the minister of St Albans Unitarians this weekend with a pledge to support an end to animal cruelty.

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