Animal Concerns News ServiceThe Animal Concerns News Service, a service of the EnviroLink Network, compiles the most relevant news stories of interest to the global animal rights/welfare community from sources around the Internet.The circus - and cruelty - coming to town- June 19, 2008 This Fourth of July, the circus comes to Tucson, and so do its animals.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190719150.284206 Factory farming- June 19, 2008 Editor: I want to thank Paul Holms in his recent letter to the editor for bringing the issues of factory farming to the forefront. He very succinctly explains the three key issues of this gruesome business: environmental impact, chronic disease and animal cruelty.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806191225480.834493 Animal cruelty, dog fighting investigation underway in Foxwood- June 19, 2008 Authorities seized 10 pit bulls from a Foxwood residence on the evening of June 17 after neighbors complained of dog fighting, Precinct 4 Constables officials said.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806191224030.424025 18 charges in latest animal cruelty case- June 19, 2008 KINGSTON - A Kingston woman was charged with animal cruelty after 18 pets were taken from her Tompkins Street home, the Ulster County SPCA said on Wednesday.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190702140.684875 Dog fighting more common than most think- June 19, 2008 GASTON COUNTY, N.C. -- It's a lot more common than you might think and it's one of the toughest crimes to prosecute -- dog fighting.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190722480.7438 USDA mad cow madness- June 19, 2008 When is a worthwhile test for mad cow disease not worthwhile According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it's when a private company uses the test.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190653380.125475 Houston's 1st bullfight in 20 years won't feature blood- June 19, 2008 Every weekday morning, Longinos Mendoza dons his suit and tie and sallies forth to his job at a Woodlands bank. For eight hours a day, it's dollars and cents, deposits and debits, bears and bulls.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190712380.835697 Tyrone Man has Charges of Animal Cruelty Dismissed- June 19, 2008 CLEARFIELD - A man accused of three counts of animal cruelty had his charges dismissed following a preliminary hearing on Wednesday.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190717320.216134 Judge says convicted killer entitled to vegan diet- June 19, 2008 Fourteen years ago, Henry K. Boateng was sentenced to life in prison without parole after a Worcester jury convicted him of beating his 5-week-old son to death and viciously attacking the baby's mother.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190703330.740733 Rodeo contractor defends use of prods- June 19, 2008 CASTRO VALLEY - The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Association's animal supplier responded Wednesday to a recommended punishment for using a "hot shot" electric prod on balky broncs during the Rowell Ranch Rodeo in May.http://www.envirolink.org/external.html?itemid=200806190656290.295309 |