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HUMANE SOCIETY PLEASED WITH POSSIBLE INCLUSION OF "HENRY'S LAW" IN SPECIAL SESSION; BALLOT INITIATIVE ALSO NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION
Saturday, April 21, 2007

The Humane Society of Utah today responded with approval to the news that Governor John Huntsman might add the so-called "Henry's Bill," which would make the deliberate torture of an animal a third-degree felony, to the agenda of a special legislative session that he plans to call in the fall. "This is a highly encouraging piece of evidence that the Governor's office does in fact hear the voices of the people," said HSU Executive Director Gene Baierschmidt.

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HUMANE SOCIETY: LIVE ANIMALS AS EASTER PETS A TERRIBLE IDEA
Wednesday, April 04, 2007

The Humane Society of Utah is issuing its annual appeal to the public to refrain from purchasing live bunnies, chicks, ducklings, and other traditional Easter symbols as pets at this time of year. "Most city-dwelling children don't know how to handle or care for baby fowl or rabbits, who often become the victims of unintentional but nevertheless cruel abuse," said HSU Executive Director Gene Baierschmidt.

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"TAG-ALONG" SPECIAL AT HUMANE SOCIETY - ID TAGS FREE WITH DOG ADOPTIONS IN APRIL
Sunday, April 01, 2007

Throughout the month of April, any dog adopted from the Humane Society of Utah’s shelter at 4242 South 300 West will automatically receive, free or at minimal cost, a handsome metal identification tag engraved on both sides with the animal’s name and other information.