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Is Philly's Animal Control Finally Under Control?new

This week, the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is finally getting out of the business it had no business being in in the first place.
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Tara Murtha  |  03-29-2012  |  Animal Issues

Fixing Felinesnew

An amplified effort to reduce cat overpopulation in Indianapolis is underway.
NUVO  |  NUVO Editors  |  03-26-2012  |  Animal Issues

Hawk Murders Pigeonnew

A harrowing tale of avian assault. With photos.
North Coast Journal  |  Ryan Burns  |  03-26-2012  |  Animal Issues

Fire Dan Richards, the Cougar-Killernew

The clueless public official is an anti-environmentalist, too. Plus, Nadia Lockyer deserves a chance to get well.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  03-09-2012  |  Animal Issues

Rat Trapnew

When does end-of-life care become animal cruelty?
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Chet Hardin  |  02-16-2012  |  Animal Issues

Eat Mor Less Chickennew

Georgians for Pastured Poultry seek to raise awareness of our factory farming problems.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Besha Rodell  |  02-15-2012  |  Animal Issues

The Thin Line Between Dog Rescuing and Dog Hoardingnew

Dallas' animal rescuers want to save dogs from cruelty and neglect. But some need to be saved from themselves.
Dallas Observer  |  Anna Merlan  |  02-07-2012  |  Animal Issues

New Orleans' Pit Bull Problemnew

According to local animal rescue groups, New Orleans' pit bull population is one of the country's largest, per capita.
Gambit  |  Alex Woodward  |  01-17-2012  |  Animal Issues

A Trainer's Talenew

A 2003 saga does not bode well for the Reid Park elephants.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tim Vanderpool  |  12-30-2011  |  Animal Issues

Captive Subjectsnew

Animal experts question a planned elephant move.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tim Vanderpool  |  12-30-2011  |  Animal Issues

Slideshow: Exotic Feline Rescue Centernew

Lions and tigers (but no bears) come from a variety of unfortunate circumstances to find refuge at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point, Ind.
NUVO  |  Tristan Schmid and April Schmid  |  12-02-2011  |  Animal Issues

Protecting Petsnew

A recent case shows how courts cast a cautious eye on animal-hoarders.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tim Vanderpool  |  11-17-2011  |  Animal Issues

Last-Minute Reprievenew

Why were 60 healthy cats headed for death at the Pima Animal Care Center?
Tucson Weekly  |  Tim Vanderpool  |  09-28-2011  |  Animal Issues

Selective Enforcementnew

Animal advocates say Tucson Greyhound Park is still dodging the law.
Tucson Weekly  |  Tim Vanderpool  |  09-23-2011  |  Animal Issues

Shelter in the Stormnew

Problems have plagued Memphis Animal Services. Is there a real chance for change?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Bianca Phillips  |  09-13-2011  |  Animal Issues

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