THE ASPCA APPLAUDS STRONG SENTENCING OF VICK CODEFENDANTSThe ASPCA applauds the strong sentences received on Friday, November 30, by two codefendants of NFL quarterback Michael Vick in the federal investigation against them. Purnell Peace and Quanis Phillips—who pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges, including conspiring to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and to

There are more animal auctions in Missouri than in any other state. JACKSONVILLE, Mo. | The wire fox terrier trembled as she stood at the front of the room.A woman steadied the dog, stood the animal on her hind legs and awkwardly showed the dog’s belly to the crowd. The dog was pregnant, due at any moment, and wore a collar that identified her as No. 145.“This dog is going to have pups right away,”