- GuardianshipBecome a Chimpanzee Guardian, or give a Guardianship as a gift, and support the chimpanzees at JGI’s Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Republic of Congo. You or your gift recipient will receive a limited-edition plush chimpanzee, the Chimp Guardian newsletter, an individualized Chimp Guardian certificate, a JGI decal and more. Your contribution will help us to provide food, medical care and a supportive environment for the nearly 140 rescued chimpanzees in our sanctuary.
- Child Abuse“Other than child abuse, it is hard to imagine a more vulnerable victim than the dogs who were trapped in the Bad Newz Kennels,” the brief said.
- MisdemeanorsOn April 20, 2010, he pleaded no contest to charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor count of "simple" battery. He was sentenced to three years' probation, 150 hours of community service and an anger management course. Unfortunately, the ADA, Michael Craig, agreed to allow Scelia to enter a "best interest" plea. According to Scelia's defense attorney, a best interest plea is a different kind of plea in which there is no admission of guilt on record. And, since he pleaded as a first-time offender, this disgusting act of violence will not appear on his record when he completes his probation and would allow Scelia to rejoin the military. He must also stay away from his former girlfriend and her mother. Additionally...
- Hit and RunWhen a brother and sister struck a coyote at 75 mph they assumed they had killed the animal and drove on. They didn't realize this was the toughest creature ever to survive a hit-and-run. Eight hours, two fuel stops and 600 miles later they found the
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