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Erika Brunson, 86, animal advocate, actress, interior decorator, & furniture...
Erika Brunson. (Beth Clifton collage) Rose from rough start in life to philanthropic success Animal advocacy and spay/neuter philanthropist Erika Devore Brunson, 86, died in Los Angeles, California...
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Rhino attack death mystery recalls injuries & deaths of other animal advocates
(Beth Clifton collage) Shando Mathebula, Steve Ross, Jerry W. Brown, & Angela Glover JOHANNESBURG––The South African National Park Service [SANParks] and South African Police Service [SAPS] are...
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Why the USDA cannot effectively enforce the Animal Welfare Act
(Beth Clifton collage) The USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service was designed to fail WASHINGTON D.C.–– Responsible for federal Animal Welfare Act enforcement, such as it is,...
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Humane Society of the U.S. secrets exposed by court order––some of them
(Beth Clifton collage) But why were they ever secrets in the first place? WASHINGTON D.C.–– Former Humane Society of the United States policy analyst Jeff Thomas on May 25, 2022 won what is apparently...
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Rooster’s Rescue: paint-ball profits (if any) did not sustain sanctuary
Michael “Rooster” Featherston & friend. (Beth Clifton collage) Guns, drugs, & 71 neglected animals FLEMINGTON, New Jersey––Among all the two-dozen odd busts of allegedly negligent animal...
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USDA-APHIS wants your 2¢ on animal-related federal law enforcement––NOW!!!
(Beth Clifton collage) “Come on, animal advocates, let’s move fast! Your big chance has come at last! Want a chance to have your say? Tell it to the USDA!” WASHINGTON D.C.––The USDA...
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Busted again: the secret life of “Tiger King” Kevin “Doc” Antle on the lam...
(Beth Clifton collage) Does Antle fear identification with the ordinary more than felony charges? MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina––Kevin Antle, 62, self-styled as “Bhagavan” and “Doc” Antle, was late...
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Accused of starving caged dogs & cats to death, Caroline Dawn Pennington had...
(Beth Clifton collage) Like Heidi Lueders, but six times worse COLUMBIA, South Carolina––Caroline Dawn Pennington, 47, charged with mass animal neglect after 28 dogs and two cats were found dead in...
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Calgary asks why 86-year-old pit bull victim waited 30 minutes for ambulance
Betty Ann “Rusty” Williams, left, in the alley where three pit bulls killed her. (Beth Clifton collage) City should also ask why Calgary Animal Services continues history of promoting pit bull...
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Fallen “rescue angels”: Dawn Pennington, Tiffany Woodington, Corinne DiLorenzo
Caroline Dawn Pennington.(Beth Clifton collage) Dawn Pennington just charged, Tiffany Woodington beat the rap but husband faces trial, Corinne DiLorenzo due for trial next COLUMBIA, South Carolina;...
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Why would a smart dog on the loose say, “Don’t rescue me!”? by Beth Clifton
(Beth Clifton collage) Fallen “rescue angels” & online enablers erode the whole concept of “rescue” There are no heroes or heroines in animal rescue. The success stories tend to be people who...
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Will a Washington court make Costco treat chickens better in Nebraska & Iowa?
(Beth Clifton collage) Two Costco shareholders sue the board of directors for allegedly violating humane laws SEATTLE, Washington––Costco Wholesale Corporation, better known as just...
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Exotic animal sanctuarians race the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
(Beth Clifton collage) Animals in need, unchecked breeding & abandonment, limited resources, & advancing age TAMPA, Florida––The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, according to...
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Has the Humane Society of Utah ever heard of adoption screening?
Kaiden Orie Graham.. (Beth Clifton collage) Repeated rehomings to cruelty suspect Kaiden Orie Graham squanders longtime Humane Society of Utah reputation for cruelty investigation MURRAY, Utah––For...
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A greyhound named Brooklyn, 2008-2022, by Carey Theil
In memory of Brooklyn. (Beth Clifton collage) Inspired global campaign to close the Macau Canidrome A greyhound named Brooklyn, who inspired the successful international campaign to close down the...
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Tribal tradition of silence favors dog owners over dog attack victims
(Beth Clifton collage) Belief that the dead should never be mentioned by name inhibits investigation, reportage, & victim advocacy HOTEVILLA, Arizona; WITCHEKAN FIRST NATION, Saskatchewan––Two...
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USDA-APHIS wants your 2¢ on animal-related federal law enforcement––NOW!!!
(Beth Clifton collage) “Come on, animal advocates, let’s move fast! Your big chance has come at last! Want a chance to have your say? Tell it to the USDA!” WASHINGTON D.C.––The USDA...
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“Here they came to snuff the rooster” in Cantrell country, but SHARK saved him
(Beth Clifton collage) Showing Animals Respect & Kindness stops yet another big cockfight STRINGTOWN, Oklahoma––”Here they came to snuff the rooster,” to paraphrase the best known song by “Alice...
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Giving you one more chance: USDA-APHIS says speak now or hold the pieces
(Beth Clifton photo collage) Feds want your input on Animal Welfare Act enforcement & much, much more; comment period extended another 30 days WASHINGTON D.C.––”In response to requests,...
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“Ban wildlife trophy imports!” pleads former Botswana president to U.K. & U.S.
(Beth Clifton collage) Elephants & lions, alive to be photographed, seen as keys to a prosperous future LONDON, U.K.; GABORONE, Botswana––Botswana may have more elephants and lions than anywhere...
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