Animal Breaking News

In today's New York Times a stunning article tells how the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to phase out animal testing. Read the entire article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/10/climate/epa-animal-testing.html

The article is written by By Mihir Zaveri, Mariel Padilla and Jaclyn Peiser

Today the California senate passed AB44 the fur sales ban. In addition, the senate passed the ban on hunting bobcats. For more information visit this link: https://blog.humanesociety.org/2019/09/breaking-news-california-lawmakers-ban-fur-sales-bobcat-trophy-hunting.html

Thanks to the Humane Society of the United States and Kitty Block and Sara Amundson for writing this story.

The state of Michigan has become a 'no-kill' state where animal shelters are euthanizing less than 10% of animals received. Of the animals received in Michigan animal shelters, 90% of them were either returned, adopted or transferred to other shelters and rescue groups. For more information visit this link: https://www.wilx.com/content/news/Michigan-is-a-No-Kill-state-for-shelter-animals--559845821.html 

Thank you to WILX News 10 out of Lansing, Michigan for their reporting on this story.

Trophy hunters of endangered species won another victory via the Trump administration which is allowing one hunter to import the body parts of a black rhino he killed in 2018. Read the entire story on NBC News by the Associated Press at this link:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trophy-hunter-who-paid-400g-rhino-kill-allowed-import-remains-n1050836

The California Senate Appropriations Committee will be voting on the AB44, the bill that would ban the sale of fur in California. Please visit these links that are included in today's podcast: 

Lady Freethinker: https://ladyfreethinker.org/update-california-becomes-the-first-state-in-the-us-to-ban-trapping-animals-for-fur/

Santa Maria Times: https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/state-and-regional/california-poised-to-ban-furs-but-not-everyone-on-board/article_b6c715a1-553d-5e4e-9d43-a1a79fedc739.html

CA Senate Appropriations Committee: https://sapro.senate.ca.gov/

The Los Angeles Times reports that Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 that bans the trapping of animals for their fur in the state of California. Listen to this podcast for more details or visit the LA Times where the story originated from written by Louis Sahagun and Phil Willon: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-04/fur-trapping-ban-california-law?fbclid=IwAR2dX_Ss72v8Ks-mRWLE1sRjemxkCFT4IwN2QJoSbuFGRSlwAkglkV6o31o

Since modern times, Argentina has been famous for its ranching, gauchos and heavy diet of meat. As the population's youth are proving, these days b=may be waning. Vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise in a country that has prided itself on its beef industry. Written by Associated Press reporter Debora Rey, headline: Vegetarians gain ground in carnivorous nation: https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Vegetarians-gaining-ground-in-carnivorous-14413897.php

With hurricane Dorian bearing down on the coast of Florida, officials at a wildlife refuge may be forced to release many animals unless foster homes can be found. The animals, according to officials, would be better off fending for themselves in the wild then they would be in a cage at the center. For the entire article click this link: https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/31/us/dorian-animals-foster-release-wxc/index.html

Two articles appeared today intended to help animal guardians safeguard their animals during the onslaught of Hurricane Dorian. Thomas Barrabi from Fox Business News: As Hurricane Dorian nears landfall protect your pets with these safety tips, To read the entire story visit this link: https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/hurricane-dorian-pet-safety-tips

Treasure Coast Newspapers affiliated with USA Today, has a story by Lindsey Leake with the headline, Treasure Coast animal shelters getting ready for Hurricane Dorian. To read the entire story visit this link: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/2019/08/30/animal-shelters-brace-hurricane-dorian/2156974001/

Writer Natasha Daly and photographer Kristin Luce journey to uncover the ugly truths behind wild animals used in entertainment. They visit Southeast Asia, Russia and the Hawaiian Islands uncovering terrible treatment of animals behind the scenes. They go behind the "curtain" that tourists never see, to witness elephants, tigers, bears, dolphins and many other species, exploited by their handlers for money making shows and "experiences". For more information and to read the entire article visit: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2019/06/global-wildlife-tourism-social-media-causes-animal-suffering/?fbclid=IwAR1pTvhnlUxUqcR4wW6js-QJw3wF2lWtXFc3uW6l2EEEG059F7Ac2kGgKuQ