EU bans seal products from Canada

The European Union has signed a bill that bans seal products that come from Canada. The reason for this is because the EU believes the way Canada kill seals in their annual seal hunt is inhumane. Canada believes the bill violates the fair trade act and plans to fight it. Animal rights activists, this one included, hopes this is a step towards the end of the killing. Canada claims that without the revenue generated from the sell of their products to the EU and other countries their economy would crumble. The days to come will determine if Canada will force the EU to trade with them or if the EU will be the first step to ending the slaughter.

Dog breeders receive new rules in Indy

Gov. Mich Daniels signed a new bill into law today that will go in to affect next year. This bill will require dog breeders to register with the state and give dogs daily exercise. The bill is an effort to crack down on puppy mills. The bill sets new rules for dog care and allows action to be taken in the event of animal abuse.


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