By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Every year, our Humane Awards recognize elected officials who help animals through public policy efforts in the U.S. Congress. As sponsors of positive legislation, and as champions of strong regulatory reforms, these legislators are in the vanguard of the fight for creating more protections for animals. In addition to […]
Animal Equality Signs Letter of Opposition In Response to Dangerous EATS Act
The meat industry is making a last-ditch effort to fight against California’s recently-upheld Proposition 12 and animal protection laws like it. The proposed EATS Act could undo decades of animal protection progress if passed. Fortunately, a strong coalition of organizations is fighting back. This past week, a diverse group of 158 organizations, including Animal Equality, […]
Experts gather on Capitol Hill to condemn dangerous EATS Act
By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The U.S. Congress has been the scene of many a power grab over the years, but few have been as brazen as the current bid to tack onto the upcoming farm bill a vague and overreaching measure known as the EATS Act (S. 2019 in the Senate, with companion […]
The 10 Most Dangerous Animals in Ohio’s Lakes and Rivers
↓ Continue Reading To See This Amazing Video Key Points The number one most dangerous animal in Ohio isn’t likely what you think it is – nor why you think. White-tailed deer cause more human deaths than any other animal in the state. They don’t live in the water, but they’re frequently nearby and so […]
Changes to animal ordinance limits tethering, adds ‘dangerous’ designation
Feb. 25—Even though the updated animals ordinance still has to go through two more readings, Newton resident Donna Stumme was overjoyed by the efforts of city staff and told them as much during the Feb. 20 council meeting but stopped herself from going on about it any further in case she got too emotional. “High […]
Stephen Hendry on ‘dangerous animal’ Ronnie O’Sullivan’s ‘God-given talent’ – ‘No one comes close’
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s talent means “no one comes close” to his snooker level, according to Stephen Hendry, who watched O’Sullivan win his fourth Champion of Champions title on Sunday night in Bolton. O’Sullivan, despite a comeback from Judd Trump, put his opponent to the sword 10-6 during the event’s final, with his showing in the last […]
Council advances dangerous animals measure | News, Sports, Jobs
A measure clarifying the legal definition of a dangerous animal that must be confined was approved on second reading by the Fort Dodge City Council Monday. The proposal addresses dogs and cats that have attacked people or other animals. The city already has a separate law on the books prohibiting people from keeping […]