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11. WSPA welcomes closure of cruel Malaysian zoo

failed to meet basic animal welfare standards recently introduced into law. The World Society for the Protection of animals (WSPA), which last year helped found the myZOO coalition , a group of NGOs working to eradicate the worst

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12. WSPA supporters prompt action on reindeer cruelty

our important work for animals. The Minister confirmed that the use of slaughter methods which are against Swedish welfare law was unacceptable. He welcomed further debate about reindeer welfare, and stated that Sweden would continue to work

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13. Update: Hanzhong dog cull ends

of thousands of dead animals also presents a health hazard. It was recognised that the prohibitive cost of registering a dog and the lack of education, coordination between agencies, animal protection law and dog vaccinations were all

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14. Hundreds rescued in cross-state dog fighting raid

of how national and local animal welfare organisations can work together to combat the barbaric animal fighting industry. Working together for animals HSUS had been doing logistical preparation for the raids for more than a month,

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15. New report from Vietnam exposes persistent use of bear bile

for the Protection of Animals WSPA's work Latest news News 2010 News 2009 News 2008

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16. Christmas Eve success bodes well for animals in 2010...

commitment to animal welfare was enshrined in the first Serbian animal Welfare Law, which came into force on 10 June 2009 and signalled the crowning achievement of nine years of dedicated animal advocacy by ORCA. Moving forwards

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17. Report highlights poor slaughter standards for Taiwanese pigs

consumers Pass a law regulating slaughterhouses and placing responsibility for good animal welfare on owners, management and individuals, in line with World Organization for animal Health (OIE) guidelines. A better future for farm

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18. WSPA makes global call to ban circus animals

in Brazil and now urge its lawmakers to enshrine this important animal welfare measure into law. We also urge the UK government to listen to the public and fellow parliamentarians and make good its past commitment to prohibit animals in

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19. Whale watching: a humane alternative

to get close to or touch the animals. To avoid these holiday horrors, make sure you ask some key questions. 1. Whatâ€™s the law? Some countries have laws governing the whale watching industry to protect the animalsâ€™ welfare.

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20. Undercover bear baiting footage reveals corruption

failing to enforce animal protection law. Instead, BRC is in contact with the bearsâ€™ owners and will explore options for alternative livelihoods with them, in hopes of removing the animals. This tactic works: in the last 18

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