https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv en-us 2021-12-13 19:58:30 UTC 2021-12-15 01:52:06 UTC hello@padlet.com alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945471381 On August 24, 1966 USA passed the AWA/Animal Welfare Act to protect laboratory animals (mostly dogs/cats)and address the issue of stolen animals. The law was very limited in scope and made it hard for the USDA to have authority over what happened inside research facilities.]]> 2021-12-13 20:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945471381 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945574950 In the 1800's animals were used by researchers to develop vaccines and find cures for medical problems. There were no laws that governed how the animals had to be treated or used.]]> 2021-12-13 21:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945574950 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945778083 In 1970 amendments to AWA expanded the USDA’s jurisdiction,  changed the definition of ‘animal’ and the scope of animals covered (warm blooded animals). It also protected animals wherever they were transported and required animals to receive anesthetics during experiments.]]> 2021-12-13 23:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945778083 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945785945  In 1974, Congressman Thomas Foley held hearings which shed light on the underground dog fighting business. An undercover film taken at one dog-fighting event revealed the extreme violence of these gambling or entertainment events. ]]> 2021-12-14 00:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1945785945 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948041900 In 1976 an amendment to the AWA law was passed by Congress to ban dog fighting and to set standards for the transportation and handling of animals. An updated Animal Fighting Prohibition act became law in 2007 that made it illegal to have any part in animal fighting or attach weapons to animals for use of fighting.]]> 2021-12-14 21:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948041900 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948045823 In 1981, Alex Pacheco, cofounder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (“PETA”), documented numerous violations of the AWA at a lab facility using monkeys. The government mistreatment led to the Silver Spring Monkey trials in court and helped push the Senate to create Amendment 904 of the Farm Bill of 1985.]]> 2021-12-14 21:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948045823 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948047388  In 1990, the Pet Theft Act was included in the Farm Bill. This amendment made a requirement that all dogs and cats that are surrendered or found be held t a shelter for at least 5 days before they can be sold to a research facility. This cuts down on animals being stolen by pet dealers to sell and allows people to claim their lost pets. Also it documents that the animals sold to facilities were obtained legally.]]> 2021-12-14 21:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948047388 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948220449 In 1876 Britain passed the first national animal experimentation law. The Cruelty to Animals Act of 1876 created a government system that reviewed and approved animal use in research.]]> 2021-12-14 23:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948220449 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948230667 Nov 29, 1965- Article written by Coles Phinizy is published in Sports Illustrated about how dogs and cats are stolen from pet owners by pet dealers and then sold to laboratories for experiments. This article upset a lot of pet owners and caused the creation of bill HR9743 which required pet dealers and laboratories be licensed and inspected by the USDA]]> 2021-12-14 23:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948230667 alexander_ifert_384 https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948234750 In 1966, Life Magazine publishes an article about the horrible treatment of dogs at animal dealer facilities. People were so upset they wrote more letters to the magazine than they did about Vietnam or civil rights movement. This put pressure on Congress to create a federal law on animal care and housing.]]> 2021-12-14 23:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alexander_ifert_384/jv4vuzu0w379avdv/wish/1948234750