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HSUS 2013 Humane State Rankings

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Tennessee ranks 24 (40%) in the Humane Society’s Humane State Ranking based on a “comprehensive report rating all 50 states and D.C. on a wide range of animal protection laws” “dealing with animal cruelty and fighting, pets, wildlife, equines, animals in research, and farm animals.” Read the Full Report: http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/states/humane-state-rankings-2013-mt-wy.pdf A few Highlights: Tennessee Legislation […]

Noah Cyrus Calls On Kids To Refuse To Go To The Circus

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Teen Actor With Superstar Family Teams Up With PETA Kids for Brand-New Video, Appeal to Hometown School Board to End Circus Field Trips From PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals)  January 14, 2014 “Nashville, Tenn. – Just days before Ringling Bros. arrives for its opening night in her home state of Tennessee, 13-year-old Noah […]

Heart ailment kills Buddha, the fat Nashville cat whose story went viral

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Written By: Bonnie Burch Photography By: Shelley Mays Published Dec. 6 By: The Tennessean Buddha died December 5, 2013 “Buddha, Nashville’s famous fat cat that became a media sensation when his story went viral across the globe from Australia to Vietnam to England, died Thursday night. “Buddha was diagnosed as having a congenital heart defect. […]

Local Holiday Events

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November 16 Holiday Pet Photos benefiting Nashville Humane Association 10am-2pm Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Avenue, Nashville, TN Other Dates/Locations: November 23-Fontanel, 4225 Whites Creek Pike December 7-Nashville Pet Products, 2621 Cruzen Street “No appointment necessary. Photos will be taken from 10am – 2pm each day Starting at: $40 for 1 (one) 5×7 & 2 (two) 3×5‘s For […]

FDA Releases Progress Report on Jerky Pet Treat Investigation

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3600 dogs affected thus far, read the FDA’s “update on its investigation into pet illnesses and deaths associated with jerky pet treats from China.”