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Is Obama Ready to Take on Factory Farming?

David Kirby | Posted 11.11.2009 | Green

Read More: Epa, Usda, Socially Responsible Agriculture Project, Humane Society, Tom Vilsack, Factory Farms, Obama, Pollution, Cafos, Eric Holder, Clean Water Act, Green News

Are animal factories here to stay? Whatever the Obama team decides to do -- or not do -- could have a huge impact on the way we raise food animals in America for decades to come.

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Vermont Slaughterhouse Closed For Inhumane Treatment Of Calves (VIDEO)

AP | DAVE GRAM | Posted 11.03.2009 | Green

MONTPELIER, Vt. — A Vermont slaughterhouse ordered closed Friday after video showed calves kicked, shocked and cut while conscious had its opera...

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Howl-oween Pet Costume Party Full of Canine Celebrities

Wendy Diamond | Posted 10.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Lucky Diamond, Marie Antoinette, Humane Society, Mary of Rescue Ink, Jane Pontarelli, Balloon Boy, Caroline Lieberman, Mariah Carey, Eli the Chihuahua, Stormi Bree Henley, Snoopy, The Real Housewives of New York City, Grace Foster, Woodstock, Howloween Costume Party, The Pope, Lauren Sivan, Scooby Doo, Ira Churnick, Spanx, Skeery Jones, Stephanie Churnick, Wendy Diamond, Maharajah Mumbai, Princess Fiona, Elvis Presley, Rick Leventhal, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, z100, Ramona Singer, Rescue Ink, Courtney Friel, Animal Fair Magazine, Ainsley Earhardt, Costumes, Elvis, Celebrities, Pet, Kleinfeld's, Living News

Everyone from Scooby Doo to Princess Fiona to Elvis had a tail-wagging good time at Animal Fair's 9th Annual Howloween Costume Party, which benefited the Humane Society of New York.

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We Can't Reform Health Care without Reforming Food

Bob Cesca | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green

Without any real changes in how our food is produced, the health care system will continue to bloat and fall apart. Not unlike the insides of an average American body.

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Schwarzenegger Saves Cow Tails, Bans "Tail Docking"

AP | TRACIE CONE | Posted 10.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: Governor Schwarzenegger, Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, Tail Docking, Humane Society, California Politics, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Industrial Agriculture, Politics News

FRESNO, Calif. — California cows are the first in the nation with the legal right to swat flies as nature intended now that Gov. Arnold Schwarze...

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Animal Anti-Cruelty Legislation Awaits Governor's Action

Pedro Nava | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Cats, Animal Rights, Animal Abusers, World Animal Federation, Governor Schwarzenegger, Animal Cruelty Legislation California, Governor California, Michael Vick Dogfighting, Dogs, Humane Society, Assemblyman Pedro Navo, California State Assembly, Pedro Nava, Politics News

There is an uncontroverted link between animal abuse and domestic violence, elder abuse, and child abuse. Animal abusers have little respect for human life.

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Duct-Taped Cat: Philadelphia Man Arrested, Accused Of Wrapping Cat With Duct Tape

The Associated Press | Posted 11.28.2009 | Home

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Philadelphia, Video, Spca, Duck Tape Cat, Sticky the Cat, Humane Society, Animal Abuse, Philadelphia Police, Duct Tape, Update, Duck Tape, Arrest, Duct Tape Cat, Philadelphia Cops, James Davis, Stickey, Home News

PHILADELPHIA (AP)- Investigators say a Philadelphia teenager wrapped a cat in duct tape, put it in a shopping bag and left it in a neighbor's backyard...

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International House of Pain for Egg-Laying Hens

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 11.16.2009 | Green

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Humane Society of the United States, Factory Farming, Humane Society, Factory Farms, Food, Battery Cages, Animals, Green News

Animal welfare should be part of the Corporate Social Responsibility portfolio for any major corporation, and increasingly, companies are heeding the call.

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Support Current Legislation to Improve Farm Animal Conditions in New York State

Paula Crossfield | Posted 11.11.2009 | Green

Read More: Humane Society, AB 8163, New York State, Farm Animals, Animal Welfare, Legislation, New York, Green News

Very few people know that a bill similar to California's Prop 2 to protect hens, sows and calves has been proposed in New York State's Assembly, where it is currently stuck in the Agriculture Committee.

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Saving the Big Cats: One Woman's Safe Haven for Abused and Abandoned Lions and Tigers and Cougars, Oh My!

Carrie Pollare | Posted 09.28.2009 | Green

Read More: Tigers, Exotic Animals, Exotic Cat Rescue, Exotic Cats, Exotic Animal Rescue, Bobcats, Lions, Cougars, Leopards, Big Cat Safe Haven Texas, Humane Society, Green News

I didn't know the extent of abuse, neglect and abandonment of exotic felines that exists in this country. In the state of Texas, alone, there are more tigers in captivity than there are wild tigers left in the entire world.

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Neiman Marcus Sued For False 'Cava Fur' Advertising

treehugger.com | Posted 09.21.2009 | Green

Read More: Fur, Neiman Marcus, Manolo Blahnik, Ocelot Fur, Humane Society, Cava Fur Boots, Manolo Blahnik Cava Fur Boots, Bergdorf-Goodman, Green News

According to the petition the Humane Society filed, Neiman's and Bergdorf's have been hawking $1,500 Manolo Blahnik boots trimmed with "cava fur" and ...

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Vick Signing is About Winning: Drop the Sanctimony about Second Chances

Dan Brown | Posted 09.14.2009 | Media

Read More: Philadelphia, Peta, Humane Society, Michael Vick Dogfighting, Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles, Dogfighting, Media News

In what other profession besides pro sports would a person convicted of running a massive dogfighting ring be welcomed back to their old employer almost immediately upon release from prison?

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Canada's Disgusting Seal Hunt Should Be Outlawed

Diane Francis | Posted 08.31.2009 | Business

Read More: Humane Society of the United States, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Seal Hunt, Canada, Animal Rights, US Air, Humane Society, Olympics, Vancouver Olympics 2010, Business News

Canadian politicians have been in capable of ending this primitive practice - the largest killing of marine mammals in the world - even as damage to the country's reputation grows.

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10 Ways to Support Charity Through Social Media

Max Gladwell | Posted 08.15.2009 | Media

Read More: Charity, Humane Society, Nonprofit, Twitter, Social Media, Philanthropy, Video, Mashable, Wwf, Causes, Volunteer, Oxfam America, Social Good, Lance Armstrong Foundation, #10Ways, Tweetup, Media News

The global conversation social media facilitates is an extremely powerful platform for spreading information and awareness about social causes and issues.

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Scientific Evidence Proves: Foie Gras is Foul

Bruce Friedrich | Posted 07.25.2009 | Green

Read More: Hsus, Mark Caro, Peta, Christine Nicol, Ian Duncan, Foie Gras, Foie Gras Wars, Humane Society, Foie Gras Ban, Green News

Birds are in misery as pipes are shoved down their throats several times a day and they're pumped so full of food that their livers become diseased and balloon up.

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Ramona

Jerry Zezima | Posted 07.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Cats, Pets, Humane Society, Humor, Books, Dogs, Super Bowl, Death, Family, Living News

Ramona, the fictional 8-year-old girl, was charming, lively and smart; Ramona, the real-life 8-week-old cat, was grumpy, boring and stupid.

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Why We Give to Animal Charities

Jackie Fuchs | Posted 06.13.2009 | Living

Read More: Dogs for the Deaf, Humane Society, PAWS/LA, Animal Welfare, Aaron Sorkin, Aspca, Hurricane Katrina, Charity Navigator, Sports Night, Charities, Noah's Ark, The West Wing, Pets, Living News

Animals have no safety net in society, no voices of their own, and very few rights under the law but they touch our hearts in deep and meaningful ways.

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The Obamas Get Jazzy With New First Dog Named: Bo!

Wendy Diamond | Posted 05.15.2009 | Style

Read More: Jonas Brothers, Breed, Miley Cyrus, Animal Adoption and Rescue, Humane Society, Lucky Diamond, Bash Dibra, Obama, United States, The White House, America, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bo Obama, Charlie Brown, Malia Obama, Bo Diddley, Celebrity Dog Trainer, Senator Ted Kennedy, Mariah Carey, Barbara Walters, Purebred, Portuguese Water Dog, Www.AnimalFair.Com, Animal Fair Media, Hypoallergenic, Maltese, Matthew Broderick, Style News

Kudos to the Obama family. They researched the best breed that fit their family, they consulted Ted Kennedy, who has Portuguese Water Dogs, and they "adopted" a dog that had been returned.

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Damage Control: Obama Family Makes Donation To D.C. Humane Society

ecorazzi.com | Posted 05.14.2009 | Green

Read More: Obama Dog, Portuguese Water Dog, Animals, Humane Society, Green News

With TMZ breaking the news early Saturday that President Obama was planning on adopting a White House dog from a kennel instead of an animal shelter a...

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It's Not Just Chimps: Americans Have 7,000 Pet Tigers

Keith Thomson | Posted 03.21.2009 | Green

Read More: Tigers, Animal Rescue, Exotic Animals, Taxidermists, Chinese Medicine, Humane Society, Tiger Attack, Lions, Congress, Internet, Education, Alabama, Cats, Beijing, Hunting, Chimpanzee Attack, Tennessee, Detroit, Apes, Cougars, Wildlife, Green News

The Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition estimates that as many as 7,000 tigers are currently kept as pets in the United States--that's more tigers than currently inhabit all the wilds of Asia.

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Star-Spanieled Banner

Wendy Diamond | Posted 03.21.2009 | Style

Read More: Chris Brown, Furminator, Scott Sommer, Facebook, Global Pet Expo, Petsmart, Rihanna, Oprah Winfrey, Driving Miss Daisy, Four Paws Nitebrite Leash, Dogtronics Nutty Squirrel Toy, Regis Philbin, Dr. Huxtable, Dr. Mehmet C. Oz, Shelter Pets, Best in Show, Jessica Tandy, Pets, Humane Society, Animalfair, Animals, Sussex Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Westminster Dog Show, Sammy, Shelter Dogs, Stump Westminster Dog Show, Style News

What a triumphant week for Spaniels! New York City has morphed into Spaniel City as we witness two major Spaniel spectacles the week of St. Valentine.

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Be the Change You Seek for Animals

Michael Markarian | Posted 03.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Animal Law, Animal Care Expo, Genesis Awards, Humane Society, Georgetown University, Taking Action for Animals, Events, Animals, Conferences, Politics News

If you want to get involved with animal protection issues, there's no substitute for joining your fellow animal advocates in person to celebrate the victories and work together to confront the challenges ahead.

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Our Change Agenda For Animals

Michael Markarian | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics

When it comes to animal protection, more than a dozen federal agencies have a direct impact on the lives of millions of pets, farm animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife. It's time for change.

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Dogs at Work: A Q&A with Congresswoman Linda Sánchez

Michael Markarian | Posted 02.06.2009 | Style

Read More: Office, Animals, Dogs, Linda Sanchez, Humane Society of the United States, The Humane Society, Humane Society, The Humane Society of America, Style News

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez : I think having a dog in the office can be a stress-reliever. Chavo makes sure he stops by to see everyone during the day...mostly whoever is eating!

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NRA Is Firing Blanks

Michael Markarian | Posted 12.31.2008 | Politics

Read More: 2008 Elections, National Rifle Association, Animals, Humane Society, NRA Lobby, Humane Society Legislative Fund, Oregon, Politics News

The NRA spent millions supporting John McCain for President and trying to tarnish the image of Barack Obama, and have little to show for it, given that Obama won swing states where the NRA was most active.

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