New York lawmakers have agreed to punish spectators at animal fights with fines up to $500 for a first offense.
The legislation, which passed the Senate by a voice vote and unanimously in the Assembly, says it’s a violation to knowingly go anyplace animal fighting is staged. A second offense within five years would be a [...]
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The lingering image of Michael Vick’s dogfighting case last summer was the daily courthouse appearance by members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
PETA.
They were noisy and angry in their denunciation, insisting that Vick, the fallen multimillion dollar quarterback, be punished for his role in illegal dogfighting and subsequent cruelty to animals.
He [...]
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Raising Rabbits
Easter isn’t such a treat for rabbits who are given as gifts or for the animal shelters and rabbit rescue groups tasked with helping them after the Easter glow wears off. Learn more about the care of these complex creatures and what you need to know if you’re looking into adoption.
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