Category: Animals

Trump claims attacks on migrants help ‘stir debate,’ says he will ‘soon’ announce abortion position

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As Donald Trump faced backlash for saying some immigrants who come to the US illegally are “not people” but “animals,” the former president defended his past divisive characterizations of people crossing the border, insisting that he has to use “certain rhetoric” to “steering debate.” “It also gets people thinking about very important issues that, if you don’t use certain rhetoric, if you don’t use certain words, and maybe they’re not very nice words, nothing will happen. That did stir the debate,” Trump told Fox News’ Howard Kurtz in a pretaped interview that aired Sunday on “MediaBuzz.” Kurtz had pointed to…
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Foster parents needed for Chico Animal Shelter | News

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The Chico animal shelter is beyond max capacity and is in desperate need for foster parents CHICO, California.– The Chico animal shelter is full and needs homes for pets so they are in desperate need of more foster animal parents. Foster parents allow the shelter to make space for incoming animals & give shelter animals a chance to be in a real home. “You have to be over eighteen and then everybody in the household has to be on board with fostering but as far as income, there’s no minimum, the animal shelter provides food and other…
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How Animals in Louisiana Will Be Affected by The Solar Eclipse

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The Earth is an interesting place and everything that happens here impacts something or someone in a unique way. Many are anxiously awaiting the solar eclipse that is set to occur on April 8, 2024. At about noon on this date, the moon will pass between the sun and the Earth, thus darkening some parts of the planet. The best spot in the country to see a total eclipse will be in east Texas, while much of Louisiana will see about an 80% eclipse. So yes, some parts of Texas and Louisiana will get dark in the middle of the…
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‘Condescending’ UK anti-hunting bill is revival of ‘colonial conquest’, says Botswana president | UK News

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The president of Botswana has told Sky News an anti-hunting bill proposed by UK MPs is not only “condescending” but also a “resurgence of a colonial conquest”. Ministers are to debate a proposed ban on UK safari hunters bringing body parts of animals they shoot, like tusks, back home. President Mokgweetsi Masisi said he would be “abhorred, disappointed and disturbed” should the bill be passed, stressing the autonomy of Botswana as a democratic sovereign republic. Speaking on The World With Yalda Hakim, Mr Masisi defended trophy hunting as “you pick which [animal] you hunt” whereas “culling” has a connotation of…
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Fulton threatens to cut off animal control in the city of Atlanta

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All agreed — except for Atlanta, which accounts for 54% of all animal control calls. Commissioners ultimately voted 4-0 to stop serving Atlanta as of April 3 if the city hasn’t signed the new agreement by then. “We are looking forward to resolving our differences with the County,” a spokesperson for Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said when asked for a response after the vote. All 14 other cities in Fulton County have agreed to the new higher charges, but months of talks with Atlanta haven’t yielded an agreement. As the source of most calls, Atlanta is asked for the most:…
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Meat-Eaters Prefer Not To See Animals On Meat Labels

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People who eat meat prefer not to see the animals they are eating on product labels, a new survey by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has found. In the study, nearly two-thirds of meat-eaters found “food imagery” more appealing for “pork” products than pictures of pigs. The AHDB is part of the UK Government Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). Earlier this year, campaigners accused the body of “misleading” consumers with its pro-meat adverts in supermarkets. Meat-eaters don’t want to see who they’re eating Nova Dwade / We Animals Media Meat labels are not honest about…
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Children’s Museum and Great Falls Animal Shelter launch ‘Paws for Art’ collaboration | State

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The following is a press release from the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter: GREAT FALLS, Mont. – We are thrilled to announce a heartwarming partnership between The City of Great Falls Animal Shelter and the Children’s Museum of Montana, aimed at inspiring children to cultivate compassion for homeless animals through the power of art and storytelling. Each week, the Children’s Museum of Montana will feature two furry friends – one adorable dog and one cuddly cat – looking for their forever home at the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter. City of Great Falls Animal Shelter To participate, kids…
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Animal rehabilitation agency in crisis

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The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society says it is facing an existential crisis as expenses rise and the donations it relies on to keep operating fall. Calgary Wildlife cares for injured and orphaned wildlife in the region. Executive director Beki Hunt says increased regulatory pressures, coupled with the escalating costs associated with wildlife care, have led to a 30 per cent increase in expenses. At the same time, he says, the organization is facing a 40 per cent decline in contributions during the first three months of 2024. “As an organization committed to the welfare of wildlife, we find ourselves at…
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