" "Animal Groups Praise Sen. Rick Santorum"

[GreenPartyVoter]

:puffpiece: I will say though, that he has some points here.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Puppies and kittens likely are not the first things that come to mind when many think of Sen. Rick Santorum - the conservative No. 3 Senate Republican known for his tough stance against abortion and gay marriage.

But Santorum, R-Pa., has won high praise from the Humane Society of the United States for pushing legislation aimed at ending breeding facilities known as puppy mills.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals also finds him a friend. "He's a man with a heart, and he doesn't think it's any more acceptable to treat animals cruelly than humans," said Mary Beth Sweetland, director of research and investigations for the Norfolk, Va.-based PETA.

Santorum, chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, said those who think of animal rights as a liberal cause should not be surprised to find him in this camp. A father of six who has a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Schatzie, he said having pets makes for a healthier home.

http://apnews1.iwon.com/article/20050627/D8AVQ3CG0.html

[AntiCoup2K4]

1. Yeah, we know all about pRick and his love for pets

He is the expert on "man on dog" relations, isn't he?

[Crunchy Frog]

2. Dogs...

are one of the first things that come to my mind when I think of Senator Santorum.

[Hugin]

3. Yeah... and litter boxes is a close second.