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Second Annual Pet ‘Net Event to be Held on October 21!
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 16th 2009 by jaime
Pet-Centric Bloggers & Site Editors To Raise Voices In Unison To Shine Spotlight on Pet Safety Organizer Petside.com To Feature Event Hub At www.petside.com/pet-net-2009 Once again, I will be participating in Petside’s Annual Pet ‘Net read more
Cooped Up for another Decade
Animal Blawg | October 15th 2009 by dnc-1
Angela Garrone Photo from Monroe County Humane Association An important bill concerning animal rights issues was signed into law this week in Michigan. As most of those who follow animal rights issues, specifically the treatment of animals that are read more
ASPCA Urges No on Ohio Issue 2
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 15th 2009 by jaime
I posted on this earlier this week, but now it is even more evident that Issue 2 is a no-go in Ohio. ASPCA President Ed Sayres released this statement today: “The ASPCA opposes Issue 2 in Ohio. Full public debate in which all the stakeholders were read more
Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS) Program from AHA
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 15th 2009 by jaime
As many of you know, October is American Humane’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in addition to Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!). AHA offers the following information about their ground-breaking research, study and promotion of the Link read more
Vote for Dorothee to be the Next Green ‘It’ Girl!
Life Within Me | October 15th 2009 by Carlos Perez
Who’s the next green ‘it’ girl? Project Green Search is looking for the woman who wants to be an advocate for the environment, animal welfare, fair trade, and human rights. The next green ‘it’ girl is a model, spokesperson, host, brand amba read more
Animal Blawg Poll Redux
Animal Blawg | October 14th 2009 by dnc-1
After reading the comments to the Animal Blawg poll that I posted on “Why is Veganism Morally Appealing” and thinking about what Brian Leiter and Michael Dorf had to say about the meaning of the poll’s results (here and here), I think it is wor read more
Ohio Humane Societies Come Out Against Issue 2
Animal Blawg | October 13th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto This just in: Ohio’s largest Humane Societies have come out against Issue 2. You can (and should) read the full skinny at Cleveland.com but here are some choice excerpts: As Nov. 3 approaches and the debate over Issue 2 escalate read more
Ohioans: Vote NO on Issue 2
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 13th 2009 by jaime
Thanks to Mary O’Connor Shaver for this important update: As many of you are aware, Issue 2 on the November ballot is an attempt to change the Ohio state constitution, establishing a 13-member, Agri-business dominated “Livestock Care Stan read more
Forthcoming Film: The Tiger Next Door
Animal Blawg | October 12th 2009 by dnc-1
From the email — what looks to be a very interesting film: THE TIGER NEXT DOOR tells the story of a man named Dennis Hill who has been breeding and selling tigers from his backyard for over 15years. He has recently lost his federal license to k read more
Why the hunting ban must stay in place
Letters From A Tory | October 12th 2009
Dear David Cameron, When I recently wrote a letter to William Hague on the subject of foxhunting, it provoked one of the fiercest debates ever seen on this blog. Although both sides of the debate were equally adamant, the one thing that brought the read more
A Goat in Sheep’s Clothing
Animal Blawg | October 10th 2009 by dnc-1
Kate Blacker The city of Euless, Texas outlaws killing four-legged animals. Santeria priest Jose Merced was personally informed about this rule back in 2006 when police knocked on his door and prohibited him from ritually sacrificing a goat. Speaki read more
Advantages and benefits of impounding dogs: taking the cue from N…
FreeMan | Bluepanjeet.Org | October 10th 2009 by bluepanjeet
Impounding dogs has been popular practice in western countries wherein government agencies impound stray dogs as a measure of parallel protection among humans and animals alike. Some LGU’s here in the Philippines has been practicing dog impound read more
Breed Bans Spread…to the Marines?
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 9th 2009 by jaime
I woke up this morning to read this info from the ASPCA and was shocked. We all know that BSL is a failed idea (sorry if you disagree) but for the U.S. Marines to implement it? Come on now… From the ASPCA press release: “On October 6, a t read more
Making the case for an end to live exports
Humane Chain - helping to end the cruel live export trade | October 8th 2009 by Jessica Borg
Research launched today, commissioned by WSPA, examines the economics behind the live export industry and the feasibility of a phase out of this cruel trade. With this new information we aim to dispel any myths that exist around the impact of ending read more
Survey Says … You’re Being Deceived
Animal Blawg | October 8th 2009 by dnc-1
By Delci Winders Meat that comes from animals who spent their entire lives in conditions like this can be labeled as “natural.” When you see the word “natural” on a meat or poultry product, what does that mean to you? If you’re l read more
Conservation Groups Sue EPA Over Prairie Dog Poison
Animal Blawg | October 8th 2009 by dnc-1
Jessica Morowitz On September 23, Defenders of Wildlife and Audubon Kansas filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., against the EPA for its decision to register pesticides that kill prairie dogs. The pesticides at read more
The Song of the Trail Less Traveled – Show #284
Animal Talk Naturally | October 8th 2009 by Dr. Kim Bloomer
Click here to buy The Song of the Trail Less Traveled Today on Animal Talk Naturally, new guest, singer, songwriter, animal lover Mary Ann Kennedy joins us to share her love of animals and her music that reflects that love. Mary Ann is a pr read more
National Read for the Record Event Today in Denver
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 8th 2009 by jaime
I wanted to make sure that you were aware of this event happening today. It should prove to be great fun since there will be about 20 kids reading to 16 dogs and one cat! To my knowledge, no other event is set up like this! In a new twist for the nat read more
Tomorrow is American Humane’s 132nd Anniversary!
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 8th 2009 by jaime
One of my favorite animal welfare organizations is celebrating its 132nd anniversary tomorrow, American Humane Association. From the press release: One-hundred thirty-two years ago this coming Friday (on Oct. 9, 1877), children were often toiling at read more
An Evening with Rescue Ink
For the Love of the Dog | October 7th 2009 by For the Love of the Dog
As per my “marching orders” (Hehe…thanks Bonnie), I made it to the Rescue Ink Book Signing at the Clifton New Jersey Barnes and Noble. It was a busy night with lots of fans. There were Animal Control Officers, teenagers, veterinarians, kids read more
If you love animals and thinking about a new pet then please cons…
We Like Your stuff | October 6th 2009 by Time
I’ve always loved animals and perhaps like me, you and I share the same sense of compassion and concern for the welfare and care of our beloved pets. If your thinking about adopting a new pet and wish to contribute to a really grand and worthy read more
ATTN Ohioans: FREE Jeff Corwin Tickets
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 6th 2009 by jaime
Hi everyone, Those of you who live in or near Ohio and are as crazy about Jeff Corwin as I am…well its your lucky day. I have four tickets that I’m giving away in two pairs of two to his show on Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m. at the The A read more
Federal Court Upholds Animal Protection Laws
Dancing Dog Blog | October 6th 2009 by Mary
Image via Wikipedia On the eve of the Supreme Court’s decision on dog-fighting videos as protected “free speech” or (all too simply put)something that the public needs protection from, Mike Markarian of the Humane Society Legal Fund brin read more
The bullfighting Chinaman and his magnificent midget show
k’alebøl | October 6th 2009
Yet more Spanish culture for Brussels to ban. read more
Business as usual? I hope not, Mr Stiassny
Frog Blog | October 5th 2009
Crafar Farms receiver Michael Stiassny is reported by the New Zealand Herald as stating: “We will be doing our best to ensure it is business as usual for the farms.” Unfortunately, this is “business as usual” for the farms in the Craf read more
Guest for Wednesday, October 7, 2009 on Animal Talk Naturally
Animal Talk Naturally | October 5th 2009 by Dr. Kim Bloomer
This Week On Animal Talk Naturally Radio Show One NEW show this week! Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:30 pm Eastern time, new guest, singer, songwriter, animal lover Mary Ann Kennedy joins us to share her love of animals and her music that ref read more
Some Thoughts on Ohio Issue 2
Agriculture in Van Wert County | October 5th 2009 by Andy Kleinschmidt
The following is a summary of Ohio Issue 2 from Brian Roe, AED Economics, Ohio State University: As the fall election season approaches, many are becoming aware of Ohio’s Ballot Issue 2, which pertains to care standards for farm animals. This art read more
No Settlement Over Baron the Collie
For the Love of the Dog | October 5th 2009 by For the Love of the Dog
This Thursday, October 8, Miles Thomas and the Harrisburg Humane Society go back to court. There was no settlement on the custody of Baron. Both sides notified U.S. District Judge John E. Jones that they failed to reach any agreement. Andrew Ostr read more
World Animal Day, Korea’s Dog Meat Industry
Dancing Dog Blog | October 5th 2009 by Mary
Image by eastangerine via Flickr Today, Oct 4, is World Animal Day, celebrated since 1931. And what better headline coming from Monday’s Seoul Times than “250,000 People Stand Up Against S. Korean Dog Meat Industry“! Billed read more
NYC Bar Association To Celebrate 180th Anniversary of State’s A…
Animal Blawg | October 4th 2009 by dnc-1
On the 180th Anniversary of the Passage of New York State’s First Anti-Cruelty Law in 1829 Tuesday, October 13, 2009 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Registration: There is no charge for this program. Register A discussion of a number of bills that read more
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