PRESS RELEASES FROM THE FUND FOR ANIMALS

March 24, 1998
- For Pigeons, the Ballot or the Bullet -- New Legislation Introduced to put Pigeon Shoot Question on Statewide Ballot in November
March 17, 1998
- Elephant Advocates Testify at Maryland State Capitol
March 5, 1998
- It's a No-Birthday Party! -- SNAP and Houston Rockets Celebrate 10,000th Free Spay/Neuter
March 2, 1998
- Wildlife Advocates Protest Government Hit Squad
February 18, 1998
- Park Service Sued over Snowmobile Trail Closure Decision
February 18, 1998
- Wildlife Advocates Allege "Grave" Legal Problems with Killing Deer in Cemetery
February 10, 1998
- "Neuter Benny for a Penny" Promotion Saves Lives -- "Spay Day USA" in New York City on February 24th
February 10, 1998
- "Neuter Scooter for a Nickel" Promotion Saves Lives -- "Spay Day USA" in San Antonio on February 24th
February 10, 1998
- "Neuter Scooter for a Nickel" Promotion Saves Lives -- "Spay Day USA" in Houston on February 24th
February 3, 1998
- Win an Evening with Houston Rockets' Owners for Spaying and Neutering Animals -- Alexanders Promote "Spay Day USA" at The Fund for Animals' Clinics
January 23, 1998
- Hunting Opponents Take Aim at Fairfax, Virginia
December 22, 1997
- 500 FREE Spay/Neuter Operations -- Alexanders' Gift to Help Houston Animals
December 10, 1997
- Federal Court Halts National Park Deer Slaughter
December 9, 1997
- Fund Shoots Holes in Christian School's Sixth Grade Hunting Class
December 9, 1997
- Mary Tyler Moore Asks Speaker Silver to Go for the Gold
December 5, 1997
- Stay in School -- Hunting Isn't Cool
November 19, 1997
- "Killing Their Childhood" -- Fund Exposes Campaign to Recruit Children into Hunting
October 31, 1997
- Cruelty Comes to North Carolina
October 31, 1997
- USDA Station Review of Wyoming is a Bunch of "Bull"
October 31, 1997
- Hunger Striker is Denied Early Parole -- Friends and Family Concerned as Her Condition Worsens
October 30, 1997
- Animal Activists Tell Priests: "Hunting is a Bad Habit!"
October 27, 1997
- Dear Abby: Please Ban Traps
October 17, 1997
- Congressman Metcalf Leads Charge in Lawsuit to Harpoon Gray Whale Hunting by Makah Tribe
October 15, 1997
- Settlement Reached in Horse Slaughter Lawsuit
October 15, 1997
- Herd of Protestors Takes Aim at Moose Hunt -- Candlelight Vigil to be Held on State House Lawn
October 13, 1997
- Day 11 of Hunger Strike -- Activist Prevails at "Mental Health Hearing"
October 8, 1997
- Day 6 of Hunger Strike -- Pigeon Shoot Bill Introduced with 43 Co-Sponsors
October 6, 1997
- Fund Offers Mountain Bike to Child for Saving Elk
October 3, 1997
- Pigeon Shoot Protestor Jailed -- Activist Will Hunger Strike Until Legislature Votes on Bill
September 23, 1997
- Settlement Reached in Lawsuit over National Parks -- Parks will Study Snowmobiles and Other Winter Activities that Harm Wildlife
September 19, 1997
- Politically Incorrect's Bill Maher Asks New York Governor George Pataki to be Politically Correct
September 4, 1997
- Pigeon Shoot Wounding Rate Highest Ever -- Other Egregious Acts of Cruelty Documented at Hegins
August 18, 1997
- Moose Advocates File Motion in Lawsuit -- Affidavits from Moose Experts Claim Vermont's Hunt is Scientifically Unfounded
August 15, 1997
- Connecticut Governor Signs Bill to Ban Drowning of Wildlife -- Bill Sets National Precedent for Nuisance Control Industry
August 5, 1997
- Beaver Butchery Bill Gets Blocked -- Mary Tyler Moore Helps Choke and Strangle the Snare Bill
August 4, 1997
- Animal Cruelty Officer asks for Injunction to Stop Hegins Pigeon Shoot
July 29, 1997
- Pennsylvania "Bio-Hazard" Extends to Pigeon Shoot Counties
July 28, 1997
- Court Uphold Right of Coalition to Prosecute Suit Against Live Animal Markets
July 10, 1997
- Bird Advocates Flock to Protest -- Florida Game Commission Considers Proposal to Allow Hunting in Bird Sanctuaries
July 9, 1997
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act in Jeopardy
July 3, 1997
- Hegins Pigeon Shoot May Spread Avian Influenza to Pennsylvania
June 19, 1997
- Elephants in Peril Again as World Conference Reopens Ivory Trade
June 19, 1997
- Animal Activists Return to Court to Save Wild Horses from Slaughter
June 12, 1997
- Political Shenanigans Once Again Perpetuate Pigeon Shoots in Pennsylvania
June 6, 1997
- Legislature Bans Drowning of Wildlife -- Connecticut Bill Sets National Precedent for Nuisance Wildlife Industry
May 30, 1997
- Sports Heroes Call Foul on Pennsylvania Pigeon Shoots -- Steelers QB, 76ers President, and Pirates Pitcher Speak Out Against Cruelty
May 22, 1997
- Whale Activists Go Dutch -- Rally at Netherlands Embassy to Demand Release of Greenpeace Founder
May 21, 1997
- Bear Advocates File Brief in Baiting Case
May 20, 1997
- Park Service Sued for Bison Carnage and Other Adverse Winter Use Policies
May 12, 1997
- Wildlife Groups and Interior Department Settle Lawsuit to Protect Grizzly Bears
May 12, 1997
- R-E-S-P-E-C-T! -- Anti-Hunters ask Fish and Wildlife Service to Fund "Project Respect" for Schools
May 8, 1997
- Animal Cruelty Officer Files Lawsuit to Stop the Hegins Pigeon Shoot
May 7, 1997
- Something's Fishy on Capitol Hill -- 300 Students Descend on Capitol to Save the Dolphins
April 23, 1997
- Montgomery County (MD) Refuses Money for Deer Reflectors -- Park Officials Want to Promote Hunting as the Only "Solution"
April 8, 1997
- Montgomery County, Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is -- Fund Offers $5,000 for Deer Management if County Promises No More Hunts
April 8, 1997
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Hunting Update -- Elvira Boycotts Fundraiser
February 27, 1997
- Fund Calls on Pope to End "Ungodly" Pigeon Shoots
January 30, 1997
- Fund for Animals Calls for Tourism Boycott of Montana
January 24, 1997
- Fund for Animals Releases Gruesome Video Footage of Yellowstone Bison Slaughter
January 23, 1997
- Dispute Over Landmark Endangered Species Settlement Resolved -- The Fund for Animals and Department of the Interior File Joint Agreement to Hasten Protection of 85 Species
November 15, 1996
- Bison Plan May Violate Animal Cruelty Law
October 4, 1996
- National Wildlife Refuge Week -- Wildlife has Nothing to Celebrate
September 27, 1996
- National Hunting and Fishing Day -- Not Much to Crow About
September 26, 1996
- Herd of Protestors Takes Aim at Montgomery County Deer Hunts
September 24, 1996
- Caught Red-Handed (and Mouthed)! -- Hegins Head-Biter Charged by Police
September 18, 1996
- Pigeon Advocates Ask Court for Injunction Against October Shoot
September 11, 1996
- Hollywood Tells Pennsylvania to Ban Pigeon Shoots
September 4, 1996
- Pigeon Shoot Wounding Rate Still Extraordinary -- Fewer Shooters Kill Fewer Birds
July 23, 1996
- Vermont Moose Hunt Opponents Victorious in Court of Appeals
July 16, 1996
- Olympic Fever has Fans Shouting to Ban Pigeon Shoots
June 26, 1996
- Oh Shoot, You're Invited! -- Fund Invites Pennsylvania Senators to Witness Cruelty at Hegins Pigeon Shoot
June 25, 1996
- U.S. House Hears Testimony on Endangered Species -- Fund Attorney Charges that Political Shenanigans have Overruled Biological Needs
June 6, 1996
- New Jersey Senate Hears Testimony on Black Bear Management
May 16, 1996
- Make-A-Wish Still Wobbling -- Animal Protectionists and Make-A-Wish Chapters Urge National Policy Against Future Hunts
April 8, 1996
- Pigeon Shoot Documentary Wins 1996 Rosebud Award
March 7, 1996
- Height of Hypocrisy -- Violent Pigeon Shoot Follows Pennsylvania Governor to Hollywood
March 6, 1996
- Senate to Hold Hearing on Bison Slaughter Bill -- Fund Biologist to Testify that S. 745 is Scientifically Baseless
January 24, 1996
- Maryland's Proposed Bear Hunt Halted
January 17, 1996
- Free Waldo! -- Fund Threatens Lawsuit over Capture of Endangered Florida Panther
January 10, 1996
- Bison Advocates File Suit Against U.S. Army -- Approval of New Mexico Sport Hunt Violates Federal Law
December 6, 1995
- Hard Copy Exposes Pennsylvania's Shame
November 6, 1995
- Yellowstone Settlement Agreement Favors Paranoia Over Bison Lives
October 6, 1995
- U.S. Clearing Path for Extinction of the Koala
September 19, 1995
- Reading, 'Riting, and Reloading -- Fund Exposes Campaign to Recruit Children into Hunting
August 28, 1995
- Animal Liberation Front Reportedly Releases 500 Pigeons Destined for Hegins Pigeon Shoot
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