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Settlers adopt the first known animal welfare laws in North America. [5] 1800-1914: The first American state anti-cruelty laws and animal protection organizations appear. [6] Anti-vivisection organizations form but do not result in any major regulations on animal experimentation. [7] 1914-1966
Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative is a great ape sanctuary and scientific research facility in Des Moines, Iowa.The facility was announced in 2002 and received its first ape residents in 2004, conceived of as the Great Ape Trust, [1] or Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary, [2] launched in part by the primatologist Sue Savage-Rumbaugh and Des Moines businessman Ted Townsend.
In 1963, Abraham Harry Blank donated $150,000 for the construction of a children's zoo on decommissioned Fort Des Moines property. [1] The Des Moines Children’s Zoo was officially opened on May 8, 1966. It was originally designed around nursery rhymes and included a castle with moat, replica of Noah's Ark, petting zoo and miniature railroad.
After rescuing 348 animals, including horses, chickens and dogs, the Owen County shelter has about $30,000 in veterinary bills. After rescuing 348 animals, this southern Indiana shelter owes $30K ...
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is moving to a new, 22,000-square-foot hub off Southeast 14th Street just north of the Des Moines River.
The former supervisor of Warrick County Animal Control and another former employee are facing new charges regarding an ISP investigation.
In 1974, ISAR filed the first lawsuit to use the words "animal rights" in both federal and state courts in the United States. [6] Harvard University's Office of Government and Community Affairs sponsored an in-depth study of the animal rights movement, examining its tactics, strategies, and long-term goals. Harvard observed that there was a ...
State Historical Society Building, Des Moines. The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI), a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Affairs, [1] serves as the official historical repository for the State of Iowa and also provides grants, public education, and outreach about Iowa history and archaeology.