Puppy mills, which are plentiful in the state, would be protected by this bill, as would other factory farming practices. (blogs.bestfriends.org)
Other retail heavyweights are starting to move on animal welfare too, with Coles announcing that it would phase out two of the cruellest factory farming practices from their home brand products by January 2013 — a year ahead of their committed phase - out date. (makeitpossible.com)
«Rhode Island is sending the message loud and clear that inhumane factory farming practices simply aren't sustainable and should be banned,» said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The HSUS. (humanesociety.org)