MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Sun Prairie City Council passed an ordinance to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits Tuesday night by an 8-0 unanimous decision. “The intent of this ordinance is to protect the health and well-being of animals,” Alderperson Steve Stocker said. The ordinance will prohibit retail sales of the […]
Macomb County veterinarian likely to face animal abuse charges for choking, beating German shepherd
Animal abuse charges expected for Macomb County vet on camera beating German Shepherd A Macomb County veterinarian could face animal abuse charges after video shot by a family member shows him choking and beating his own dog. MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – A Macomb County veterinarian who was recorded badly abusing a German shepherd […]
Exposing Animal Abuse May Land Canadian Farm Activists in Jail – Mother Jones
The judge cut her off a few moments later and refused to let her finish. That’s how the day ended. He would later find her guilty, with the sentence to be determined at a later date. It’s not always the activists who wind up on trial. Over the past 10 years, a wave of activist-driven […]
6 Fundamental Actions to Prevent Animal Abuse
Within the framework of World Animal Day, Toyota, with the support of Grupo Purdy, launched a campaign to promote respect, care, and protection of animals under the slogan “Do not mistreat them”. In Costa Rica there is an Animal Welfare Law which punishes animal abuse. According to data from the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ), since […]
Animal rights group charges abuse at turkey producer founded in Central NY, targets grocers too
An animal abuse investigation started last year by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has led to criminal charges against workers at a turkey processor that was once one of Central New York’s best known food businesses. PETA is now escalating its case against Plainville Farms turkey into a call for grocers like […]
Hammond, Indiana man Jose Orlando Cartegena charged in Lincoln Park, Chicago animal abuse case caught on camera: police department
ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team via CHICAGO (WLS) — An Indiana man has been charged with a disturbing case of animal abuse on Chicago’s North Side, police said. Police said 28-year-old Jose Orlando Cartegena of Hammond was arrested on Sunday after he was identified as the suspect. SEE ALSO | 86-year-old hospitalized after abuse caught on […]
Pennsylvania Turkey Farmers Charged with Animal Abuse – The Voyager
Photo by Ian Wagreich / © U.S. Chamber of Commerce On Oct. 6, 2022, 11 people were charged with animal cruelty in seven different farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The farms are said to be owned by Plainville Farms, a turkey company whose products are commonly sold at Publix and Wegmans. An investigation was […]
Letter to the editor: Goldie’s Act will protect animals from abuse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for enforcing the Animal Welfare Act, which sets standards for the humane treatment and care of animals at certain federally licensed facilities. The USDA, however, has repeatedly failed in its duty to ensure that dogs and puppies in USDA-licensed facilities, like puppy mills, receive the basic care that […]