Fighting Animals: Public Law 94-279 Animal Welfare Act Amendments of 1976 "...This amendment also introduces and defines "animal fighting ventures" to the Act. Animals used in hunting waterfowl, foxes, etc. are exempt. It is illegal to exhibit or transport via interstate or foreign commerce animals used in fighting ventures such as dogs or roosters." Laboratory Animals: Public Law 99-198 Food Security Act of 1985 "...It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish regulations to provide exercise for dogs and an adequate physical environment to promote the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates. It specifies that pain and distress must be minimized in experimental procedures and that alternatives to such procedures be considered by the principle investigator. It also defines practices that are considered to be painful."

Prevention of theft of animals for purpose of supplying laboratories: Public Law 101-624 Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 Enacted November 28, 1990, and establishes a holding period for dogs and cats at shelters and other holding facilities before sale to dealers. It requires dealers to provide written certification regarding each animal's background to the recipient. Shelters requirements for holding period before supplying animals to laboratories: Final Rule: Random Source Dogs and Cats. The final rules implementing the 1990 amendment to the Animal Welfare Act and amending the animal welfare regulations by requiring pounds and shelters to hold and care for dogs and cats for at least 5 days (including one weekend day) before providing them to a dealer. Dealers must provide valid certification to anyone acquiring random source dogs and cats from them. State animal abuse/anti-cruelty statutes Animal Welfare Act and Regulations The Fund for Animals Animal Aid Online PETA-Online Humane Society of the United States Animal Aid What can I do? Support these causes: April is Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month UPC Action Alert - Keith Amberson Starved 50 hens 97May_Sutton Place Gourmet is selling Emu meat NAIA: A tale of two dog laws What you can do about Animal Auctions Bill Would Make Animal Cruelty a Felony Action Cat's Speak Out Help Reform the Puppy Mills

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