UHCL is using rats for cruel experiments, even though humane alternatives exist! Speak up today and urge the school to stop abusing animals.
Source: Tell the University of Houston–Clear Lake to STOP Abusing Animals in Classroom Labs!
Daily Archives: June 15, 2016
Petition: U. S. Congress, Fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund – Permanently!
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is one our nation’s most important conservation programs, protecting natural resources and providing recreation areas for all Americans. Since 1965, the LWCF has been one of the most effective conservation programs and has dramatically expanded the choice of close-to-home places for Americans to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. And it costs nothing to taxpayers, since it is funded by oil and gas revenue.
The LWCF expired for the first time in its 50 year history in September when the Congress failed to act in time to renew this vital initiative.
The Senate has approved permanent reauthorization, but now the bill faces opposition in the House of Representatives.We want Congress to permanently reauthorize this program at its full annual funding limit of $900 million a year.
Unfortunately, not all of our elected leaders feel as you and I do about conserving land, and we…
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This Man Was BEATEN, ROBBED AND SHOT AT While Trying To Save Dogs From China
Tweets, Emails needed to save India’s wildlife
By Sharon St Joan
India has the most enlightened animal welfare laws in the world. For example, cow slaughter is illegal in all but two states. Municipalities are responsible for running and paying for spay/neuter programs for community dogs and cats. Sports hunting is illegal throughout India. These laws have been enacted over the past fifty years. The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 provides strict protection for all wildlife.
But, sadly, all this may be about to change! The Minister of Forests and the Environment, Prakash Jevadekar, is energetically seeking to roll back all the hard-fought protections for wild animals. He has sought to reintroduce bullock cart racing after it was recently banned in Maharashtra, and last year, he announced that the laws against jallikattu (bull fighting) in Tamil Nadu could be ignored with impunity. He has allowed peacocks in Goa to be killed and has suggested that it would…
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Dog With Choke Chain Bolted Into Neck Deserves Justice
A dog was found with a choke chain bolted into his neck and was severely malnourished. The person responsible for this cruelty is still at large. Demand justice for this abused animal.
Source: Dog With Choke Chain Bolted Into Neck Deserves Justice
Justice For 48 Dogs Severely Neglected and Abused
Forty-eight dogs were reportedly found living in their own waste, without water and infected with parasites, fleas, and mange. The deplorable conditions left them malnourished and sick. Demand that the owner is permanently banned from having animals.
Justice for Cats Found Dead in Abandoned Cages
Twenty-four cats were found dead after they’d been crammed into four tiny crates and left abandoned by the side of a road. Sign this petition to demand that the person responsible for this cruelty is found and brought to justice.
Teenager Accused of Injuring Dog With Illegal Castration Must be Punished
A teen has been charged with performing an illegal home castration of a family dog named Toby. The dog predictably suffered complications and injuries, yet the teen reportedly refused to allow the dog to receive professional medical assistance. Demand justice for Toby.
Source: Teenager Accused of Injuring Dog With Illegal Castration Must be Punished
