News Roundup

• More than 1,200 horses killed at racetracks in 2008 (Animal Crazy).
• Humane-slaughtering spearheads China's drive to promote animal welfare (Chinaview/Xinhua).
  
• Arrest made in case of puppy locked in closet (WESH).
• NRA lobbyist shoots down rival birds (Bizarre Florida).
  
• Suit wants ribbon seals placed on the endangered species list (Animal Crazy).
• Senator Constantine: Only 10% of exotic pet owners obey the law (Sun Sentinel).
• Two Fort Pierce brothers charged with animal cruelty (WPTV).
  
• Miramar man arrested in horse cruelty case (Sun Sentinel).
  
• Moths as good as mice for many drug studies (Reuters).
• RSPCA collects 68,000 signatures to end animal testing (Critter News).