Cockfighting, yes. But an expert says he’s never before heard of people allegedly pitting songbirds against each other and betting on the outcome of the avian battles—until now.
If, five years ago, you asked members of local government in a major city what was likely to be one of the hot-button issues of today, it is unlikely that…
If, five years ago, you asked members of local government in a major city what was likely to be one of the hot-button issues of today, it is unlikely that…
A 61-year-old Oregon woman who was convicted of feeding wild bears at her home, even after neighbors reportedly warned her not to do so, has been sentenced to stay away…
Although some neighbors are squawking about a potential farm nuisance in an urban area, backyard chickens are a growing trend in cities throughout the country. Among those now struggling with…
A lawsuit filed by a Louisiana woman over foot injuries she allegedly suffered while shopping at her local Wal-Mart store has made international headlines because of the claimed cause of…
Agreeing with the owner of a potbellied pig that a pet sitter abused the animal by letting it go hog wild at mealtimes and in between, a judge in Minnesota…
Given the unusual nature of the case before her, a Michigan family court judge couldn’t help asking herself an unusual question: Was she on Candid Camera?
Under Swiss animal-rights provisions, guinea pigs must be kept in pairs to prevent loneliness and unwanted goldfish must be rendered unconscious before being flushed down the toilet.
Most airlines won’t allow Scotty to fly in the cabin at all. And United, which would have welcomed the house-trained guinea pig, charges $200 to bring him aboard as carry-on…
A proposed Texas law that would make it a crime for children under 16 to handle or care for pit bull dogs has raised hackles amongst a number of individuals…
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