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HSUS-Spectators at Animal Fights

While a few states have penalty laws for spectators at animal fights, there is no federal law making it a penalty to attend them. Admission fees and wagering on the fights are the fuel that spurs the continuation of dog fighting and cockfighting. There is a bill before Congress, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, […]
Horse Health

Spider Bites in Horses

While rare, spider bites to horses do occur and they are toxic and can cause much pain. Usually the culprits are the black and brown widow spider and the brown recluse with all their relatives. A bite from the black widow spider can cause a serious reaction in a horse. The latrotoxins which are poisonous […]
Cat Breeds Turkish Cats

Turkish Van

Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Turkey Coat Type: long, silky, soft Color: red, cream, blue, black, tortoiseshell, all with white Temperament: gentle, affectionate, usually bonds with 1 person, trainable, good with other pets Where does the Turkish Van come from? The Turkish Van is a breed of cat originated from the lake of Van in […]