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The Pig, The CAFO, & The Flu
Animal Blawg | November 12th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto Excellent piece here regarding the pig CAFO/swine flu link and another one here about the inefficacy of the vaccine approach to prophylaxis. And yet another interesting piece here about the intelligence and social nature of pigs. In l read more
Dead Cat
Infinite Possibility - Working with Spirits | November 12th 2009 by Sheta Kaey
Earlier tonight my daughter and I went out for a bit; we got home around 9 pm, or four hours ago. Kara just went out to go for a walk and found a dead cat on our walk. Our driveway is about 50 yards long and it’s another 15 feet to the porch; read more
WSPA disappointed by the Australian Government's decision to allo…
Humane Chain - helping to end the cruel live export trade | November 10th 2009 by Jessica Borg
We were disappointed and saddened to hear about the Australian Government’s decision this week to allow the religious ritual slaughter of conscious animals to continue in some abattoirs.This is a huge step backwards for animal welfare in Australia. read more
Can We Change the World?
Ahimsa Mama | November 10th 2009 by Kelly Coyle DiNorcia
A friend sent me this article this morning, called We Cannot Change the World by Changing our Buying Habits by George Monbiot:• In a consumer democracy, some people have more votes than others, and those with the most votes are the least inclined t read more
Defra publishes third sector strategy one year on report
SDVS Headlines | November 10th 2009 by Matthew Hancock
The Third Sector Strategy One Year On report, was today published by Defra detailing the progress the department has made since the project’s launch in 2008. Defra’s Third Sector Strategy is part of the Government’s wider commitment read more
Celebrating the unique bond between people and their pets
Scratchings and Sniffings | November 10th 2009 by Yvonne DiVita
And now a word from our Sponsor: Tales for the Pet Lover's Heart". Nestle Purina and Cincinnati-based Kroger Company (yes, that Kroger), have partnered to launch their second annual campaign to raise funds for animal welfare by hosting the "Tales f read more
VW Loves Animals, Too! Go Ganley!
ThoughtsFurPaws | November 9th 2009 by jaime
It’s not often that you hear about a car dealership having an event that benefits animals, or a car dealership whose employees are dedicated to the animal welfare cause. But that’s exactly what Ganley Volkswagen/Subaru of Bedford is, and will be read more
Every Time I Think I'm Done Talking About Michael Vick.
The One About... | November 9th 2009 by Roy
You know I think Michael Corleone said it best when he said, “Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in!”Seriously, every time I think I've written my last about the flaming piece of excrement that walks like a man known as Michael Vi read more
Dog Drag Dog
The Dreamin' Demon | November 9th 2009
Knoxville, Tennessee – What’s up with all the animal cruelty stories lately? I swear to God I am not looking for them – it just seems as if all the local news outlets have a story about some jackass doing something stupid to an an read more
No To Cruelty, a World Animal Day Celebation.
Philippine Dog Finder | November 7th 2009 by joanjoyce
World Animal Day celebration was held last September 30, 2009 at the Eastwood Mall hosted by the animal advocate TV personality Regine Tolentino. Candles were lighted forming “NO TO CRUELTY” by different heads of animal advocate groups i read more
NEPA, Preliminary Injunctions, and Animals
Animal Blawg | November 5th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto A few days ago, I and a few colleagues from Pace and several other American law schools met at Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Law with a number of Chinese academics and members of the Chinese Ministry of Environment. We wer read more
What’s so funny about dog rental? Nothing! (my 100th post)
Will My Dog Hate Me? | November 3rd 2009 by Edie Jarolim
Just when I thought public consciousness about dog care was being raised, with shows and articles devoted to avoiding puppy mills and promoting rescue, along comes the latest proof that popular culture is still clueless: Jokes about dog rental. Case read more
Donkeys v domestic violence: Brookes challenges public support
SDVS Headlines | November 3rd 2009 by Matthew Hancock
The charity sector should ask why people donate more to donkey welfare charities than domestic violence charities, according to Martin Brookes, director of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC). Brookes highlighted the imbalance in funding in his NPC blo read more
IUCN Academy Colloquium — No Animal Law Here…
Animal Blawg | November 3rd 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto I’m currently in China having all kinds of interesting experiences. For example, it was only in Shanghai a few days ago that I saw my first wheelchair-accessible urinal. I’ve also seen more pictures of Chairman Mao in the last 2 read more
Ohio Dog Auction Ban Needs Signatures
ThoughtsFurPaws | November 1st 2009 by jaime
Dear Companion Pet Lovers ~ As many of you may recall from the good news shared last week, Ohio officials have cleared the way for supporters to gather signatures for a proposed Ohio ban on auctions of dogs (officially called the Ohio Dog Auctions read more
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
For Love of a Dog Talking Dogs | November 1st 2009 by Sue
NATIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEKSunday, November 1 - 7, 2009Acknowledges and promotes the invaluable role shelters play in the community and increases public awareness of animal welfare issues and shelter services. For more information : www read more
A Day of Reckoning
Animal Blawg | October 31st 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto Halloween is my birthday. That fact alone likely would not merit the holiday’s mention here. I note it because only this year – some forty-odd years into my marking of the day– did I stop to consider what makes this ho read more
MEXICO - RESCATE DE VAQUITAS Y VOLUNTARIADO
Help Us!! Help Us , Please !!! | October 31st 2009 by Sofia Gonçalves
Pet Halloween Safety Tips
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 28th 2009 by jaime
The pet blogosphere is abuzz with chatter about this, so I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon with my two cents (which aren’t really mine). According to renowned vet Dr. Donna Spector, DVM, DACVIM from VCA Animal Hospitals, here are some s read more
Meaties and veggies who serve up poison are not the change-makers…
The Spicy Cauldron | October 28th 2009
Image by ThinkVegan via Flickr If I had as much passion for onions, peppers and potatoes as some meat-eaters have for bacon, chicken and beef, and was as upset and angry about not getting carrots every day as meaties can be about the suggestion tha read more
Happy 500th, Muttville
Smile Like a Dog | October 27th 2009 by Mark Rogers
Last week I got one of those calls you love to get. One of my favorite rescue groups, Muttville, has just hit a major milestone: they’ve just rescued their 500th senior dog after only being in existence for 2 1/2 years. To honor the occasion, read more
If I Ran the Zoo
Ahimsa Mama | October 27th 2009 by Kelly Coyle DiNorcia
(I'm on a kind of Dr. Seuss kick these days....)Last week we took the kids to visit the Bronx Zoo. Therefore, I also got to re-visit my ambivalence about zoos in general.Of course, the Bronx Zoo is one of the better ones. Most of the enclosures (wi read more
Habitat for Horses becomes first Equine Sanctuary accredited by G…
Straight from the Horse's Heart | October 27th 2009 by R.T. Fitch
Today the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, announced Habitat for Horses became the first equine rescue and sanctuary accredite read more
Help Protect Food Safety and Animal Welfare In Ohio From Corporat…
TakePart Social Action Network | October 26th 2009 by Adriana Dunn
justchaos' Flickr photostream/Creative Commons A proposed ballot initiative in Ohio threatens food safety and animal welfare improvements by giving permanent and unchecked power to corporate and special interests, and could pave the way for a rad read more
Animal Care Backgrounder
Agriculture in Van Wert County | October 26th 2009 by Andy Kleinschmidt
The science that is available to determine which housing systems are most desirable for laying hens, gestating sows and veal calves in the United States has not led to firm conclusions. No single system has scientifically been identified to be clear read more
Fish Pedicures Revisited: The Debate hits New York State
Animal Blawg | October 25th 2009 by dnc-1
Irina Knopp The seemingly symbiotic relationship where customers lose their dead skin cells and fish get a free meal is back in the news. This time, in my home state of New York. The procedure has spread like wildfire across the country since its read more
ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS PICKS
The Conservation Report | October 24th 2009 by Buck Denton
Here are some interesting environmental news links I’ve come across recently: Today, October 24, 2009, is International Day of Climate Action, organized by 350.org. Science Magazine has an interview with Bill McKibben—the founder of 350.org: read more
I Am Scared.
Catatonic Digressions | October 24th 2009 by Suzanne
I Am Scared. “Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.”- Albert Schweitzer"A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life merely read more
Living in Crete :: Any Offer for a Micro Pig?
Living in Crete | Brits in Crete | October 24th 2009 by Gerald
Any Brits with Micro Pigs on Crete or elsewhere in Greece? I am not talking here of micro pig in pork form for brisola or souvlaki eating. Get this: Micro Pigs are the UK's Latest Pet Craze! I... [This is just a brief content summary of Britsin read more
Livestock Emissions Account for 51% of Greenhouse Gases
Animal Blawg | October 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
Katie Hance In 2006, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) reported that livestock accounted for 18% of greenhouse gases, making livestock emissions “one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environm read more
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