Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 29th, 2008 | No Comments

Consider how we interact with animals in the wild, farms, laboratories or our homes

  The use of animals in research and testing is a controversial issue that arouses strong feelings in many people. The moral acceptability of using animals in experiments - whether in medical or veterinary research, to test the safety of chemicals such as pesticides, or simply to acquire scientific...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Animal rights in China: A small voice calling

Human rights, or the lack of them, have long been a focus of China's critics at home and abroad. But a new rights movement—complete with idealistic local and foreign campaigners—is stirring: animal rights. Animals are treated dreadfully in Chinese farms, laboratories, zoos and elsewhere. There...
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Senate clears bill on torture of animals

A bill that would make the torture of an animal a third-degree felony passed the Senate Wednesday. SB297 came about as a compromise from animal-rights groups and livestock owners, said sponsor Sen. Allen Christensen. "I applaud Senator Christensen," said Majority Leader Curtis Bramble. "It was not a...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Animal responsibilities

  Animal rights are rarely out of the news. If it’s not one set of celebrity chefs lecturing us about what kind of chicken to buy, it’s another telling us that it’s snobbish to worry about such things. The streets are filled with protesters marching against animal testing meeting protestors...
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Recap of 02/24/08 Episode of Kitty Mowmow’s Animal Expo: Los Animales Cubanos!

Note: This post takes a long time to compile, so I'll be updating and editing it over the next couple of days. Check back for more updates. To celebrate Fidel Castro's retirement, the last episode of Kitty Mowmow's Animal Expo featured animals from Cuba. Here's the playlist from the show, along...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment

Paris Keeps Animals in Check

 On the one hand, I wonder why you would have so many animals if you're too busy to spend time with them, and I hope they have enough love and attention.  On the other hand, it's good that there is no doubting Miss Hilton's ability to afford proper medical attention and living arrangements for all...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | No Comments

Film Prompted First Humane Slaughter Law

A film showing slaughterhouse workers abusing animals spurs demands for the federal government to put a stop to the behavior. That happened this year — and also a half-century ago, when a Seattle animal rights activist filmed hogs being mistreated at a Washington state slaughterhouse. The 1950s film...
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | No Comments

If you haven’t checked out www.CuteWithChris.com yet, you need to.

What do you get when you cross cute animals and irreverent humor? www.CuteWithChris.com, that's what. You can find his videos on YouTube, too. Check this one out: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Rlu3sVOmXc] VN:F [1.5.1_770]please wait...Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
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Posted by kittymowmow in Uncategorized on 02 28th, 2008 | No Comments

Avail: No-Fee Apt, Park View, Wood Floors, Animals OK

It's a walk-up, but the price is right. City squirrels are enjoying the goodwill of concerned citizens and the Parks Dept., who cooperated to install squirrel houses in City Hall Park. Mark Garvin had five of the boxes, which measure about a foot around, built with soft pine for several hundred dollars...
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Marine animals ’shop’ for food: British researchers

British researchers believe they have shed new light on how marine animals such as fish, penguins, seals and turtles hunt for food, likening their methods to how humans search for a new restaurant. The team of marine biologists based their conclusions on a study of Antarctic krill, a form of plankton...
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