Press Action ::: Top 12 Animal Stories of 2005

Top 12 Animal Stories of 2005

Here are the top animal stories of 2005, as picked by the Humane Society of the United States:

12. Gray wolves get a reprieve and retain status as an endangered species.

11. Abused California tigers go to a new home and “refuge” owner goes to jail.

10. HSUS works to ensure pet cloning is not repeated.

9. States pull plug on Internet hunting.

8. Michigan mourning dove hunts are canceled.

7. Officials take a bite out of animal fighting.

6. Tens of thousands protest Canada’s seal hunt.

5. Laying hens are shown the battery cage door.

4. Congress looks to stuff the trophy hunting tax scam.

3. The HSUS and The Fund for Animals join forces.

2. Americans wrap their arms around Katrina’s animal victims.

1. Congress votes to ban horse slaughter.