AR-News: Austria Enacts Strict Animal Rights Laws

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Austrian lawmakers on Thursday approved one of Europe's toughest animal
rights laws, a measure that forces farmers to uncage chickens and bars
pet owners from clipping their dogs' ears or tails.

The law, enacted by a unanimous vote in parliament, outlaws the use of
lions and other wild animals in circuses and makes it illegal to restrain
dogs with chains, choke collars or "invisible fence" - devices that
administer mild electric shocks.

Those found guilty of animal cruelty would be subject to fines up to
$18,000 in extreme cases.

Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel hailed the law as a "pioneering example"
for the world on how to respect animals, and said he would press for
similar legislation across the European Union.

full story:
http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/8774621.htm
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