Two hundred years ago, North American researchers began the practice of placing leg bands on wild birds in order to keep track of their habits. This practice was continued with imported birds by the United States Department of Agriculture to help avoid outbreaks of diseases. After an outbreak of psittacosis, restrictions were set on bird […]
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
Billy, the rescued puppy mill Chihuahua, endeared himself to thousands of people who viewed a YouTube video. Billy appeared in the video with his rescuer and caretaker, Adam Parascondola. Because he lived in a cage without any medical care or attention for many years, Billy suffered both physically and psychologically. After his rescue, Billy had […]
