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Agaphen Hambidge and Chris L. Agaphen Hambidge and Chris L.

Parry Hope: The Rule-Breaking House Chicken

Parry Hope’s mom went to great lengths fighting zoning laws to keep Parry as a household pet! “Everyday, I look at Parry as a member of the family. I am awestruck by her intelligence and the level of closeness we have. She is gentle with students when I bring her to school. I look in her eyes and see a creature (chickens) deserving of so much more.” 

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Drew Givens Drew Givens

Tick-Tock! The Real Deadline for Criminal Animal Cruelty Cases in California

Ever wondered how long the state has to act against criminal animal abusers in California? When it comes to crimes against our furry, feathered, and finned friends, California law can be down-right confusing! And as a result, there’s lots of disinformation out there on this topic. In this post, we pull back the curtain to reveal the statute of limitations (SOL) for animal cruelty charges under California Penal Code Section 597.

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Alene Anello Alene Anello

Let them out! LIC weighs in on proposed Arizona cage-free housing delay.

It’s wonderful and important that Arizona has plans to eventually require that “all egg-laying hens in this state shall be housed in a cage-free manner,” and “all eggs and egg products sold in this state shall be from hens housed in a cage-free manner.” Unfortunately, however, the Arizona Department of Agriculture has proposed delaying implementation of the cage ban.

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Agaphen Hambidge Agaphen Hambidge

Alias: Mrs. Potts

There are some people you meet and will never forget. Mrs. Potts was one of those people.

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Agaphen Hambidge Agaphen Hambidge

Lucretzia

“You’re not going to eat her?”

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Craig Wheeler Craig Wheeler

Ellie’s Story

I’d like to introduce you to Ellie, my big, handsome blind rooster and greatest teacher—who taught me more about myself in the last two years than I ever could have thought.

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Agaphen Hambidge Agaphen Hambidge

The Masculine Urge to Care: Roosters and I

Male chickens are vocal protectors of the flock. Their crow is a sign of maturity and confidence, the literal loudspeaker standing guard over his territory and flock.

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Ishaan Koratkar Ishaan Koratkar

An Adjunct Hell

Author Ishaan Koratkar is a high-school student and LIC volunteer.

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