OH: Animal Welfare
COVID Renews Calls to Bring Down Pet Population
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Animal welfare groups say the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating the overpopulation crisis for cats and dogs. According to Lisa …
Puppy Mills: A Doggone Persistent Problem in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Buckeye State again is ranked high among states on the "Horrible Hundred" list of puppy mills. The seventh annual report from …
Meat Industry Develops Plan to Reduce Antibiotics in Livestock
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The major players in the meat industry have developed what they're calling a "stewardship plan" they say will ensure that they …
Report Uncovers Horrific Conditions in Ohio Puppy Mills
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ten Ohio dog breeders are named in a new "Horrible Hundred," report examining so-called puppy mills and dog sellers around the …
Researchers: Bobcat Trapping a Premature Move
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposal to allow trapping of a once-endangered species in Ohio is being called premature by researchers and wildlife groups…
USDA Considers Faster Line Speeds for Chicken Processing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The poultry industry is proposing faster line speeds in factories, but at what cost to workers and consumers? The National …
A Hare-Brained Idea? Groups Urge Against Easter Bunnies as Pets
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A real, live bunny may seem like a cute, cuddly Easter gift for child, but animal-welfare groups are cautioning Ohioans to stick to …
The Latest Buzz about Honeybee Losses
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Honeybee populations in the United States dropped by 44 percent last year, according to a new national survey of beekeepers…
Group Warns Ohioans to Beware of Egg Carton Label Misnomers
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Whether it's for a hunt or a brunch, animal welfare groups are advising Ohioans purchasing eggs this Easter week not to be …
Ohio Making Progress in Animal Protection Laws
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio stepped up a notch in an annual ranking of states with the best policies protecting animals. The report from the Animal League …
Ohio Officials Taking Exotic Animal Care "Seriously"
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With recent seizures of tigers and bears in Ohio, animal-welfare advocates say state officials are taking exotic-animal care …
Ohio Sportsmen and Women: Smaller Streams Need Protections
MARIETTA, Ohio – Some of Ohio's 110,000 miles of streams could lose potential environmental protections as Congress considers rescinding a …