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Thanksgiving & A Christmas Fair
Writer's Cramp | November 26th 2009 by Therese Brady
Today is Thanksgiving, Yippee I hear the American’s cry! Happy thanksgiving to one and all….A time for family, friends and best of all….food. But this is traditionally the day to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives and f read more
Protecting Animals, One Mouthful at a Time
Animal Blawg | November 25th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto Emory University is attempting to preserve “heritage” turkeys by feeding them to its students. The Standard Bronze and Bourbon Red turkeys are in danger of dying out due to lack of demand. So, apparently, is the Tennesse read more
Holiday Travel With Pets Tips
ThoughtsFurPaws | November 24th 2009 by jaime
Thanks to American Humane for these wonderful holiday travel with pets tips. Some pets love traveling — while others find it extremely stressful. However, with increased awareness of the risks inherent in traveling with animals, owners can prepare read more
The Grey Lady’s Vegan Debate
Animal Blawg | November 24th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto They NYT recently featured an op-ed by Gary Steiner that lays out the challenges of ethical veganism in contemporary society. I have my issues with the piece, which suffers from a rigidity that can be off-putting to people of all stri read more
It’s a Girl!
Animal Blawg | November 24th 2009 by dnc-1
Kate Blacker Meet my new edition, Rhonda. She was rescued by Farm Sanctuary and lives in upstate New York. I think she has my eyes. You, too, can sponsor a turkey just in time for the holidays. I admit it is a bit cliché to talk about read more
Some Further Thoughts on Gadhimai
Animal Blawg | November 24th 2009 by dnc-1
Sandra Mekita Tibetan Volunteers for Animals has joined forces with other animal rights activists to petition the Nepalese government to stop the slaughter of a half a million animals during a “Gadhimai” festival on November 24th and 25th. This read more
More Human than Humans
Animal Blawg | November 24th 2009 by dnc-1
Michael Friese As the years go by mankind finds that it has more in common with its ape cousins than previously thought. The ape that humans have the most in common with is the chimpanzee. Emory University may have closed the gap even further wit read more
Predator World Adds the “Predator”
Fair City News | November 24th 2009 by chad
The Predator eagerly anticipates new home at Predator World Branson West, MO—Predator World owners plan to reopen the facility with one new attraction in January. The new attraction will feature an unknown extraterrestrial species, referred only to read more
Talking Turkey and the Sanctimony of American Slaughter
Animal Blawg | November 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
Christine Saenz It’s that time of year again. A time when 45 million turkeys are slaughtered, stuffed, and feasted upon for Thanksgiving dinners across the U.S. According to PETA and other sources, this 45 million makes up 1/6 of the number of tur read more
Does the Winter Mean Fur Coats?
Animal Blawg | November 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
Simona Fucili As the holiday season is approaching, one cannot help notice all of the fur ads you see in magazines and commercials. The ads portray fur coats as a symbol of elegance and status but fail to show how the original owners of the read more
Animal Law Grant Opportunity for Students
Animal Blawg | November 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
From the email: Animal Welfare Trust is currently seeking applicants for our 2010 Student Grant Program. The grant provides up to $5000 per recipient for graduate students to work on an independent research project under faculty supervision or for read more
No Bunnies Threw Up in the Filming of This Ad…or Maybe Some Did…
Animal Blawg | November 22nd 2009 by dnc-1
Christine Saenz I recently watched this “Sweet Million’s” commercial, one ostensibly cute enough to elicit a genuine “awww” from Dick Cheney. Bloggers from across the country have almost unanimously agreed that “widdle bunniewunnies ridin read more
Factory “Farmaceuticals”
Animal Blawg | November 22nd 2009 by dnc-1
Jessica Morowitz Premarin® is a hormone replacement therapy drug manufactured by Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals. The drug is widely prescribed to an estimated nine million women to help them cope with the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashe read more
Are We Protecting Our Pets?
Animal Blawg | November 22nd 2009 by dnc-1
Sarah Murphy Vaccination is a hotly debated topic, appearing in the news on a regular basis. Is there a link between childhood vaccines and autism? Is there going to be a mandatory vaccination of healthcare workers for H1N1? Why is it though, t read more
A Best Friends rescue called Pup My Ride
Life with Satchmo | November 21st 2009 by Shirley Williams
Image via WikipediaI don't know if you watch this show or not, but I have gotten hooked on watching "Dogtown". I love seeing the wonderful things these people can accomplish. I watched as they took in the Vick dogs and worked diligently t read more
American Horse Council: Welfare Code of Practice
Equine Epiphanies | November 21st 2009 by Jen
Kudos to the American Horse Council and the individuals involved in developing this wonderful code below. Of course I can't help wondering if anyone will actually follow it...From the American Horse Council's Website:WE ARE COMMITTED to the dignity, read more
Foreign Report: Katmandu Slaughter Approved
Dancing Dog Blog | November 20th 2009 by Mary
Image via Wikipedia Out of Katmandu, Nepal at around midnight comes news that the Gadhimai Festival, celebrated every five years in Bara–maybe 100 miles south of the capital–will go ahead with the ancient blood sacrifice of 500,00 read more
Romeo’s Law
Animal Blawg | November 19th 2009 by dnc-1
Gillian Lyons In response to public outcry of a videotaped beating of a Labrador Retriever, Romeo- on April 16, 2008 Kentucky passed S.B. 58 (dubbed Romeo’s law) which amended § 525.135 to state that the “torture of a dog or cat is a Class A mi read more
“Voiceless” Making Itself Heard
Animal Blawg | November 19th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto Fine op-ed on animal welfare laws here by Katrina Sharman of Voiceless, an Australian animal advocacy organization. Parallels to the U.S. situation are clear and present… read more
The hunt is on...
The Daily Rant | November 18th 2009 by Keith Ruffles
Today marks a small but important anniversary; it's five years since Royal Assent was given to the 2004 Hunting Act, which banned the hunting of wild animals with dogs. Although it sparked large public demonstrations at the time - courtesy of a Count read more
The hunt is on...
The Daily Rant | November 18th 2009 by Keith Ruffles
Today marks a small but important anniversary; it's five years since Royal Assent was given to the 2004 Hunting Act, which banned the hunting of wild animals with dogs. Although it sparked large public demonstrations at the time - courtesy of a Count read more
Another Giveaway!! PetSmart Holiday Package Giveaway
ThoughtsFurPaws | November 18th 2009 by jaime
In today’s economy, many shoppers will be looking for pet lover gifts for the best value for everyone on their wish list, including that furry member of their family. In fact, according to a national PetSmart survey, 95 percent of pet parents give read more
“BatManu”
Animal Blawg | November 17th 2009 by dnc-1
Stephen Iannacone On Halloween night, Manu Ginobili, a shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs, swatted down a bat that got loose in the AT&T Center. The bat had been loose for most of the game and after several failed attempts by the Spur’s read more
Long Island House of Horrors: Animal Abuse in a Suburban Backyard
Animal Blawg | November 17th 2009 by dnc-1
Katy Steere On November 5, 2009 43-year-old Sharon McDonough of Selden, New York was arrested on charges of running a “pet concentration camp” in her Long Island home. Upon investigation, the remains of at least 20 dogs were found buried i read more
Is Cameron becoming the lobbyists’ b****?
Letters From A Tory | November 17th 2009
First we had the Hunting Lobby. Cameron committed himself to repealing the Hunting Act, only to cool his language in recent months. What did the Hunting Lobby do? Immediately threaten to withdraw considerable sums of funding and support in rura read more
So your kid wants a dog…
Will My Dog Hate Me? | November 16th 2009 by Edie Jarolim
Forget violence and lewd language. In many households, it’s films like Hotel for Dogs, Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and 101 Dalmatians (in any version) that require parental controls. All are dangerous viewing for families unwilling, or unable, to read more
World Horse Welfare Conference 2009
Help Us!! Help Us , Please !!! | November 16th 2009 by Sofia Gonçalves
The World Horse Welfare Annual Conference took place on Thursday 12th November at the Royal Geographic Society, Kensington, London.The speakers on the day covered a wide ranging variety of subjects, as discussed in this film.To find out more about Wo read more
Ohio’s Issue 2: Good for Animals?
Animal Blawg | November 16th 2009 by dnc-1
Laura Schierhoff On November 2nd, Ohio voters passed Issue 2, a constitutional amendment, which creates a ‘Livestock Care Standards Board’ to set standards for livestock and poultry care, food safety, disease prevention, farm management, and anim read more
BassetFest 2009 in Ohio a Great Success
ThoughtsFurPaws | November 16th 2009 by jaime
Imagine 50 Basset Hounds running around a 10-acre park like wild dogs…carousing one another, playing and wrestling, taking unauthorized swims – it’s a sight one will rarely have the chance to see. But that’s exactly what Ohio Basset Rescu read more
Oreo’s Survival Ends With Euthanization
Animal Blawg | November 15th 2009 by dnc-1
Tiffany Gallo On June 18, 2009 New Yorkers were outraged and saddened to hear that a one-year old pit bull mix was beaten and thrown off the roof of a six floor building in Brooklyn. Oreo suffered two broken legs and a fractured ribcage, but mirac read more
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