Like most animals, geese defecate and humans don't like to step in it. Madison City Parks pays the USDA to round up geese and their goslings and kill them for the simple reason that a few people complain about their poop. They catch them very early in the morning, when most of us are still … Continue reading Attn: Parks Department: Make Summer of 2019 a “No Goose Kill” summer
Madison Parks Looking for Volunteers to Discourage Geese
As most of you know, the Parks Dept. in Madison has killed geese in the past - they are in the process of counting and hazing them - the less geese counted and found in the parks and beaches, the more likely they won't kill them. We want to do EVERYTHING WE CAN to keep this … Continue reading Madison Parks Looking for Volunteers to Discourage Geese
Bill Could Reduce Animals Killed in Government Labs
A new bill is being introduced that would lower the number of animals killed by government agencies after they have been used in labs. This bill has been introduced by Representatives Brendan Boyle, (D-PA), and Jackie Walorski, (R-IN), and would require all government agencies to come up with guidelines for what happens to animals experimented on … Continue reading Bill Could Reduce Animals Killed in Government Labs
Wisconsin Has a Dirty, Little Secret – Legal Animal Fighting
Did you know that dog fighting is legal in the state of Wisconsin? Did you know that dogs injured or killed while fighting wolves are paid for by the Wisconsin DNR up to $2500? Not only is using dogs to fight wild animals legal in Wisconsin, it is also encouraged by state authorities. In the … Continue reading Wisconsin Has a Dirty, Little Secret – Legal Animal Fighting
Killing Contest Rampant in WI – What You Can Do
Right now hunters in Wisconsin are massively murdering countless of innocent creatures for fun. The killing contests held around the state are "family" events, getting kids involved with prizes sometimes sponsored by firearm companies. The animals bodies are usually dumped somewhere after the event. This is legal in most states, but it seems to be rampant in … Continue reading Killing Contest Rampant in WI – What You Can Do
Update on Cat Killer
Thank you to all who wrote letters to the judge. Update on cat killer: Paul A. Greiner, of Portage, Wisconsin who had been charged for baiting, trapping, and killing neighborhood cats got sentenced yesterday, December 3, 2018 to a year in jail. This sentence was "stayed", which in short, means he doesn't have to actually … Continue reading Update on Cat Killer
Man Who Killed Cats – Letters Needed Before Dec. 3
Paul A. Greiner of Portage, Wisconsin has been charged with 5 counts of stalking (Felony I) (offense date 2/1/18) and 1 count of mistreatment of animals/cause death (Felony I) (offense date 3/24/18) for baiting, trapping, and killing neighborhood cats. There are no more updates, but you can write letters to the court in anticipation of the … Continue reading Man Who Killed Cats – Letters Needed Before Dec. 3
Please Act Now to Help Beagles
Please share this link, and share again. Attention MDs, scientists, thought leaders, and persons of good heart: A truly unique opportunity to affect our relationship with other animals is at hand. Your voice is dearly needed. Local activists succeeded in placing a measure on the ballot in a small community a few minutes from Madison, … Continue reading Please Act Now to Help Beagles
15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off Fundaiser
It’s time for Alliance for Animals’ 15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser which will feature chefs from area restaurants engaged in a friendly competition to see whose vegan chili will reign supreme. Each restaurant brings their own unique chili recipe to the event and no chilies taste the same. Attendees will sample all chili and … Continue reading 15th Annual Vegan Chili Cook-Off Fundaiser
Please Contact Judge About Botched Castration and Death of Kitten
When I read this story, I thought, can this level of ignorance be real? It's unimaginable to think of how much this kitten suffered. Three adults held down their pet kitten at home and used a castration technique (used for farm animals) in which special pliers are used to tighten a rubber ring around the testicles (MUCH too big … Continue reading Please Contact Judge About Botched Castration and Death of Kitten