Animal Matters | Promoting the Welfare of Animals Worldwide

Size of 'Secure Habitat' for Bears in Montana Reduced
The reduction was agreed upon to allow for increased logging in the state.
Dog Slaughterhouse in China Shut Down
The surviving dogs were turned over to a local rescue group.
Horse-Drawn Carriages Banned in Philadelphia
The prohibition immediately went into effect after being approved.
University of Washington Limits Its Use of Dogs in Tests
The University will no longer use dogs in muscular dystrophy experiments.

Wildlife

Elephants
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News About Wildlife

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Pets

Dogs
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Farm Animals

Pigs
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Laboratory Animals

Rabbits
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News About Laboratory Animals

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