One of the common themes from Big Oil and industries that exploit animals are the typical quotes spewed by the insiders when the time comes to defend cases where animals are harmed or die. After the recent rupture of Exxon’s Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas the company put out a written statement concerning the impact of [...]
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed new legislation Friday to lift the ban on horse slaughter in the state. And the quotes in an Associated Press article show Fallin has a complete lack understanding about this issue and a complete lack of knowledge where animal welfare is concerned. The Governor is quoted as saying – “Those [...]
Isn’t it bad enough that horses are abused in horse racing? Did a series about horse racing have to go this route – allegedly at least? A lawsuit charges a number of horses were drugged, underweight and sick during the production of the show. And the Guardian reports this – “” Barbara Casey’s suit filed [...]
Doping a problem in horse racing: The horse-racing news out of New Mexico is troubling. It offers more evidence that when we see the mixing of gambling and/or profit with animals, it outcome is usually bad for the animals. KRQE.com reports a relatively new substance known as “frog juice” is being used as a performance-enhancing [...]
Same old, same old out of the greyhound racing industry. An article posted Wednesday on the Arkansas Times website includes the misstatement from the industry that 90 percent of the dogs are adopted out when they leave racing. But there are two problems: 1. – The numbers are hidden. And 2. – I once got [...]
While NBC Sports spent the last month or so promoting the horse-racing industry while all but ignoring its dark side, at least some news outlets are reporting actual news. This week, legitimate news title goes to CNN, for the story under the headline: “Animal welfare activists: Horse racing industry needs reform.” The article includes this [...]
The Associated Press has reported Doug O’Neill, the trainer of race horse I’ll Have Another, has been suspended 45 days by the California Horse Racing Board. O’Neill has denied direct involvement in giving horses performance-enhancing substances, but the rules apparent hold the trainer ultimately responsible. The AP story also included this tidbit – “” It [...]
Horse race at a greyhound track: One industry that exploits animals will meet another Saturday during the Preakness Stakes. The horse race will take place at the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Florida. The news out of both horse racing and greyhound racing paints the two industries as all too similar. Unfortunately, a lot of [...]
Another huge story has hit the web, highlighting the ills of horse racing. Anytime you put animals in the path of gambling or corporate profit, the animals are at risk to get steamrolled by dollar bills. The New York Times reports the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner I’ll Have Another has a history of violations. [...]
HSUS offers reward for exposing puppy mills – As the Humane Society of the United States focuses on Puppy Mill Action Week, the organization is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone operating a puppy mill. The number to report an anonymous tip is 877-MILL-TIP. The Philly [...]
