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Abattoir sacks, moves workers involved in animal cruelty video scandal The Australian Video Video Disturbing video released Animal cruelty closes Sydney abattoir THE abattoirs at the centre of an animal cruelty video scandal say they are fully co-operating with authorities investigating the incident. Hawkesbury Valley Meat Processors ... Aussie abattoir shuts down over animal abuseChannel News Asia Closed abattoir 'a rogue operator'ABC Online Australian abattoir shut down over animal abuseThe West Australian Sydney Morning Herald -Herald Sun all 243 news articles »

USA TODAY

Jack Hanna berates Ohio legislators for lack of action on exotic pet laws ... Washington Post COLUMBUS, Ohio ? Celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna criticized Ohio lawmakers Thursday for not yet passing a bill to regulate exotic animals, months after authorities shot dozens of lions, tigers, bears and other wild creatures let loose by their suicidal ... Hanna berates Ohio legislators on exotic pet lawsBoston.com all 467 news articles »

Los Angeles Times

Animal rights: slavery protection is for animals The Seattle Times I myself am a strong supporter in rights for the good treatment of all animals [?Slavery protections for animals? Judge to decide,? Nation and World, seattletimes.com, Feb 6]. However, although I believe that PETA has good intentions in wanting animals ... Judge tosses out lawsuit seeking freedom for orcas at SeaWorldLos Angeles Times Judge Dismisses Orcas In CourtroomGlobal Animal Killer whales denied anti-slavery protectionmsnbc.com Radio Australia -Vancouver Sun -Science AAAS all 414 news articles »

Camp Hill animal hospital fined $10000 for violations Carlisle Sentinel During a March 2011 inspection, DEP said, the agency discovered the animal hospital was using tape to tamper with controls used to change the size of the beam on a portable X-ray unit. "The tape confined the beam to the largest setting, ... and more »

kypost.com

Firefighters Find 70+ Animals In Burning Home WLWT Cincinnati MOUNT HEALTHY, Ohio -- More than 70 animals were rescued from a home that caught fire Thursday morning in Mount Healthy. The fire broke out in the 1800 block of Adams Road just after 10:30 am Firefighters said the fire began in the home's chimney and ... Close to 90 animals found at Mt. Healthy home after fireFOX19 Fire hits home with at least 77 pets insideCincinnati.com Dozens of pets rescued from burning homekypost.com all 12 news articles »

Animals of the Week: Cute and distracting news part 4
The 3 News Animals of the Week: the world's best fluffy, feathery, and finned stories.

Slavery protections for animals? Judge to decide
A federal judge for the first time in U.S. history heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine whether animals enjoy the same constitutional protection against slavery as human beings.

Woman who hoarded 69 animals gets life ban
A WOMAN who kept a staggering 69 animals in appalling conditions at her modest three-bedroom house in Bilton has been banned from keeping pets for life.

Summerdale rescued animals need homes
Several dozen animals rescued from the Purple Hearted Puppies shelter in Summerdale are recovering from their ordeal and are now available for adoption.

Firefighters Find 70+ Animals In Burning Home
Several animals were rescued from a burning home in Mount Healthy on Thursday morning.

Widow threatens to sue state for animals
An attorney for the widow of a Zanesville man who released his menagerie of exotic animals before killing himself wants more information about the state?s plans for the surviving animals.

Why Some Wild Animals Are Becoming Nicer
Nature is supposed to be red in tooth and claw, and domestication an artificial process for making animals gentle. But it appears that some corners of the animal kingdom are becoming kinder, gentler places. Certain creatures may be domesticating themselves.

Namibia sponge fossils 'are world's first animals'
Scientists digging in a Namibian national park have uncovered sponge-like fossils they say are the first animals, a discovery that would push the emergence of animal life back millions of years.

Ohio bill to regulate exotic animals not yet ready
An Ohio lawmaker's proposal to regulate exotic animals in the state is not ready for introduction this week.

Dozens of animals rescued from NW Side home
Dozens of animals, including birds and dogs, were rescued from a Northwest Side home.