Terrorism law includes penalties for extremists targeting animal-related businesses
Legislation signed by President Bush in June includes a provision imposing fines and prison sentences on persons committing terrorist attacks or conspiring to attack animal enterprises, including facilities that use animals as part of research. [more]

Animal rights groups pressure European lawmakers
On May 17 the lower house of the German parliament voted to include animal protection in the constitution, making it the first country in the European Union to give animals constitutional protection, a move heralded by animal rights activists and met with concern by animal researchers. [more]

Promote your spay/neuter services: Post your practice at Pets911
Millions of people are expected to view the Pets911 Web site and call a special bilingual, toll-free phone line over the coming year, after the much-awaited "Neuter or Spay" postage stamps go on sale this month. [more]