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  • Gulf oil spill illustrates risks to nature (The Hill)
    Jul 29, 2010  - America faces the greatest environmental disaster of our time in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and the devastating impact on America’s wildlife is ongoing. As cleanup efforts continue, we must take heed of the lessons offered by this disaster to better protect our nation’s wildlife, waters, wetlands... More
  • CASTLE HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BAN ON ANIMAL CRUELTY VIDEOS
    Jul 22, 2010  - Yesterday, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle voted in favor of H.R. 5566, a bill to make the sale of so-called "crush" videos, which depict acts of cruelty against live animals, a federal crime.  Rep. Castle, a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, is an original cosponsor of H.R... More
  • Del. Animal Shelters Asking Community for Help (WBOC)
    Jul 9, 2010  - Animal shelters in Delaware are asking for help from the community. Shelter officials say that this summer they have been overrun with cats in need of homes. To get more kittens and cats purring in new homes, the Kent County SPCA has cut in half the price to adopt a cat. The cost is now $45. "... More
  • CASTLE APPLAUDES USDA ANNOUNCEMENT ON DOWNED ANIMALS
    May 21, 2008  - Congressman Michael N. Castle (R-DE) praised U.S. Department of Agriculture for announcing Tuesday that there would be a complete ban on meat plant slaughter of cows too sick to stand, also known as "downer" cattle.  This effectively closes a loophole that has allowed downer livestock to en... More
  • Together We Can Eliminate Dogfighting in Delaware
    Nov 1, 2007  - Recent studies have estimated that approximately 250,000 dogs are forced into pits for fighting each year and across the nation.  While it is illegal in all 50 states and participating in or possessing dogs for the purpose of dog fighting is a felony, this practice still takes place -- even... More
  • Long-Time Leader of Ending Animal Cruelty, Castle Pushes Bill to Close Loopholes
    Aug 7, 2007  - Delaware Congressman Mike Castle and 51 other Members introduced the Federal Dog Protection Act, to improve animal protection laws.  Under this bill, criminals would face up to a 5-year sentence and a $250,000 fine for each count.  Rep. Castle believes that in light of the Michael Vick... More
  • Castle Honored by Humane Society for Animal Welfare Work
    Mar 9, 2007  - Delaware Congressman Mike Castle was recently honored as a "Humane Advocate" by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) for his advocacy on animal welfare issues considered by the Congress in 2006 and for receiving a perfect score on the annual H... More
  • Castle Recognizes Heroism of Barbaro
    Jan 29, 2007  - Upon learning that racing horse, Barbaro, had been euthanized Delaware Congressman Mike Castle today submitted the following statement for the Congressional Record, the official transcript of the House of Representatives: "Madame Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to ... More