Tag: PETA
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Phil AmmannMarch 1, 2018
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Virtually no one would jump to the defense of substandard breeders and so-called “puppy mills,” where lovable pets are nothing more than profit centers. Animal welfare activists (and members of the public) are right to object to businesses that traffic in animals kept in cruel or inhumane conditions. But for dog lovers looking to add […]

Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2016
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Thursday called on Florida facilities that provide monkeys for animal research labs to prevent escapes as Hurricane Matthew approaches. PETA focused its concern on monkey farms in Hendry County, in the middle of the state south of Lake Okeechobee. “Thousands of monkeys are warehoused at these laboratories, and PETA’s investigation … revealed […]

Jim RosicaJuly 25, 2016
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A judge has allowed People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to intervene in a public records lawsuit involving an animal research lab. Circuit Judge Terry Lewis of Tallahassee issued his order in the case Friday. “…PETA shall be considered for all purposes a party defendant in this action, and all pleadings and papers shall be served upon […]

Mitch PerryMarch 18, 2016
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In a major announcement, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Inc. said Thursday it will stop breeding captive killer whales. On the company’s blog, the company said it’s phasing out over the next three years theatrical performances featuring orcas. “We will introduce new, inspiring, natural orca encounters rather than theatrical shows, as part of our ongoing commitment to education, marine […]


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