Join me tomorrow evening at 6:30 PM (EST) when I will be joined by Kate Dylewsky, Program Associate for Born Free USA, on my tv show. Kate and I will be speaking about her recent efforts to get S. 2057 passed in the New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee. This bill bans the shark fin … [Read more...]
New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee passes shark fin bill
The New Jersey Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed S. 2057 which bans the shark fin trade in that state. The bill is sponsored by state Senators Raymond Lesniak (D-20) and Christopher Bateman (R-16). The passing of this bill is being commended by Born Free USA. "Shark finning is … [Read more...]
Bill to ban Ivory and Rhino Horn Trade in Hawaii introduced to help end slaughter of elephants and rhinoceros
This week, Hawaii Senator Will Espero (D-19) introduced S.B. 674, which roughly represents the number of elephants killed every week due to poaching for their tusks, and Rep. Karl Rhoads (D-29) will introduce H.B. 837 (Thursday, February 12th), to prohibit the brutal trade in ivory and rhino horn. … [Read more...]
Rescued Lionesses take epic 6000 mile journey to live in Africa
Sonja and Maggie, two rescued lionesses, are finally able to walk on grass for the first time in eight years. They are settling in at their new home at the Born Free Foundation’s Big Cat Rescue and Education Centre at the award winning Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa. They traveled a monumental … [Read more...]
3 St. Bernard dogs killed by “legally” set snares – Born Free USA responds
Jax, Brooklyn and Barkley were killed by legal snare traps the same day (photo courtesy of Casper Star Tribune Communications) Last week, the Cardenas family near Casper, Wyoming, was searching for one of their St. Bernard dogs when two of their other St. Bernard dogs were caught in snare … [Read more...]
Tiger in public bar highlights the epidemic of wild animals as pets on World Wildlife Day
Today- World Wildlife Day -Born Free USA will be tackling the epidemic of wild animals as pets across the nation. On February 16th, John Basile took his pet tiger for a walk and into a bar in Lockport, Illinois. The tiger was leashed but had no muzzle. He has been charged with misdemeanor charges … [Read more...]
Adam Roberts, Executive VP of Born Free USA, to be my guest
Join me this Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 PM as my tv program, A Close-Up Look at Animal Welfare Issues, will focus in on the Captive Primate Safety Act (HR 2856) with Adam Roberts, Executive Vice-President of Born Free USA. HR 2856 was reintroduced this year to prohibit the interstate … [Read more...]
Captive Primate Safety Act applauded by Born Free USA
In 2009, a chimpanzee owned by a Connecticut woman tore off the face of another woman in a vicious unprovoked attack. The woman has since had a face transplant. Since 1990, more than 250 people, including dozens of children, have been injured by primates. This is why Born Free USA applauds U. S. … [Read more...]