I'm just helping a friend out here that is in the need of help to get her side of the story out. This is about a really good woman that just loves animals, would do nothing to harm, or hurt an animal. She's been wrongfully accused of animal abuse and so much has been taken away from her. Please read on the case i have here, for her sake & her a… read more

By Jennifer Viegas | Thu Nov 12 2009 09:49 AM ET In Northern California, the Berkeley City Council voted unanimously yesterday to ban the declawing of cats within its city limits. The news was shared with me just after the vote by Anthony Sanchez, Chief of Staff for City of Council member Jesse Arreguin. Councilman A… read more

The Truth About Issue 2 Redux: Gene Baur's blog: Farm Sanctuary 11/09/2009 The factory farming industry spent millions of dollars to advance Issue 2 in Ohio, which creates an industry dominated board to oversell farm animal care standards in the state. The ballot measure was made to sound like it would help animals, and… read more

TODAY MY FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AT MY HOUSE TO PUT UP CHRISTMES DECORATIONS, THAT WAS FUN. AFTER WE VISITED AND HAD A NICE DINNER. I TOLD THEM THAT WE SHOULD GET TOGETHER MORE OFTEN.MY FAMILY IS REALLY CLOSE AND I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY AS LONG AS I CAN.MAYBE NEXT WEEK WE'LL DOONE OF THEIR HOUSES! read more

Dear Animal Advocates, The Federal Pet Safety and Protection Act would prohibit Class B Dealers and unlicensed individuals from selling dogs and cats to research laboratories. Class B Dealers are people who collect dogs and cats to sell to the research industry. They sometimes obtain their animals through illegal or … read more

I was just informed that there is a lady in the Town of Union who runs an animal mill. And is trying to take away the shelter's contract with the Town of Union. Which if she wins this means any strays that are picked up in the Town of Union would go tho this women, rather than the shelter. I know that we have mills here in hWisconsin, but did not r… read more

yay! Cat declawing now a crime in The City READ HERE ---> www.sfexaminer.com read more

A great story by Caralee Randall on getting her city to change its bylaws! ------ As I finally pay bills and do laundry and all the other life chores that my passion for “the dog park fight” has kept me from for months, I ask myself, “Was this ‘doggie debit’ worth it?” Sometimes I think, “Hmmm, wouldn’… read more

Hello! I am a strong supporter on TNR for Feral cats. I find that the cats that need the most help,hang out at businesses. I recently wrote about an ongoing battle with Benchmark mortgage/Coldwell banking in Richmond,Virginia. I want to thank everyone, for emailing & calling these people. We animal lovers must st… read more

www.pcrm.org Oct. 28, 2009 Singer’s Voicemail Invites Lawmakers to Capitol Hill Multimedia Exhibit, Urges Passage of Great Ape Protection Act WASHINGTON—Forty years after pioneering a cultural revolution, Grace Slick is leading another movement. The rock legend is asking Con… read more

Puppy Mill Bill Passes Wisconsin State Assembly 96-0! We are one step closer to shutting down puppy mills. For mor info on this story go to www.wqow.com read more

Sponsored by: ASPCA Families all over the country have been forced to give up their pets because of financial hardship. H.R. 3501, known as the HAPPY Act, would help Americans provide their pets with the medical attention and quality of life they deserve by making up to $3,500 of qualifying pet care expenses, including veterinary ca… read more

i dont think people should be allowed to bear hunt with dogs.it is cruel not only to the dogs but also by the bear. if people is going to bear hunt i think they shoud gosit in the woods and watch for one to come just like people do when they hunt for deer.when people use dogs all they are doing is hurting their dogs,not the bear.here is a good ques… read more

The Wisconsin State Assembly will vote on a puppy mill ban this week. For more info go to www.weau.com or www.wqow.com the story should be on their home page. Please pray that this is passed into law. read more

ASPCA Argues Cruelty to Animals Is Not Free Speech www.aspca.org On Tuesday, October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in U.S. v. Stevens, a landmark appeal case that will decide whether the sale of dog fighting videos is protected by the Constitutional right to fre… read more

This is an article from my ASPCA newletter that ties in with a recent news story I read here on Zootoo. I certainly hope the Supreme Court does not allow this type of material to be protected under free speech. As the title says - cruelty to animals is not free speech. On Tuesday, October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard ar… read more

On Tuesday, October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in U.S. v. Stevens, a landmark appeal case that will decide whether the sale of dog fighting videos is protected by the Constitutional right to free speech. The case involves dog fighting propagandist Robert J. Stevens, who was convicted in 2005 for marketing thre… read more

By Tracie Cone Associated Press Posted: 10/12/2009 04:51:01 PM PDT Updated: 10/12/2009 05:00:47 PM PDT California cows are the first in the nation with the legal right to swat flies as nature intended now that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill banning the painful practice of tail docking that h… read more

In Illinois, it is known that Amish people are the largest producers of puppymills. As much as I love the Amish, their food, their cheese etc....I refuse to purchase ANYTHING form Amish people because I hate the fact that they have puppymills. But, on the other hand, if they aren't making much money from their food, they might have larger & mor… read more

i recently got this email from the ASPCA: Dear Animal Advocates, Introduced by Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, H.R. 3501—known as the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (“HAPPY”) Act—is a federal bill that would reward responsible pet parents by allowing them to keep more money in their pockets come tax tim… read more