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Trophy Hunting: It’s Not Just Plastic Gold Statues Anymore
Animal Blawg | October 1st 2009 by dnc-1
Simona Fucili Hundreds of hunters travel to Africa every year for something they refer to as a sport, trophy hunting. They essentially look to shoot animals to hang on their walls as trophies. This sport not only is unethical and another form of read more
Just Another Day on the Farm
Ahimsa Mama | October 1st 2009 by Kelly Coyle DiNorcia
This week during Farm Chores, the kids collected all the walnuts that had fallen from the treesand learned how to open them with the "cracker" (I'm not sure if that is the official name of that particular piece of farm equipment). Even Harry got in read more
SPCA Animal Artz
Drozda's Art Blog | October 1st 2009 by Donna Iona Drozda
The Virgina Beach SPCA will be having a fundraiser and there is a call for art made from recyclables for an exhibition titled 'Once is Not Enough'. I'm throwing my hat into the ring with these three entries. The Jack Russell is fashioned read more
A Crazy Man Had 1700 Animals in Car
Tempting Magazine - Blog on Gadgets,Internet,Technology and… | October 1st 2009 by inAm
Traffic cops in Italy pulled over a motorist – and found more than 1,700 animals crammed into the boot of his car. The patrol pulled over the zoo on wheels in Bari, Italy, for a routine check and police were astonished when driver Francesco Lom read more
October is Adopt a Dog Month!
ThoughtsFurPaws | October 1st 2009 by jaime
American Humane, one of the country’s leading organizations in combatting abuse against children and pets alike, holds its annual Adopt a Dog Month each October. From their press release about the nationwide event: You can become a hero to a do read more
Catalonia’s Last Bullfight?
Animal Blawg | September 30th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto Photo: Carlos Cazalis for The New York Times Catalonia – Spain’s ferociously independent northeastern region may have seen its last bullfight. According to the NYT: Over the last three decades or so, dwindling interest a read more
Revenge Is Not Best Served Fried
Animal Blawg | September 30th 2009 by dnc-1
Via the AP (here), this weird story: Authorities say a Houston-area woman who was burned up at her former common-law husband fried their pet goldfish and ate some of them. Pasadena police say it’s a civil matter and no charges will be filed. Th read more
Never Say Never: Bikers and Puppies, a good mix.
Animal Blawg | September 30th 2009 by dnc-1
Gillian Lyons The other day I received an email from a family friend who had recently discovered a new National Geographic show that focuses itself around the rescue group Rescue Ink. Rescue Ink is, according to its website, “a rescue group unlike read more
Supporting wildlife conservation
The Painting Activist | September 30th 2009 by Ashley Cecil
48″ x 60″ oil on canvas. Email me at ashley.cecil at gmail.com for purchasing inquiries. A donation from sold painting will be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society. See all artwork available for sale. For 114 years, the Wildlife Con read more
The Horses Aren’t the Only Ones Wearing Blinders
Animal Blawg | September 29th 2009 by dnc-1
Elizabeth Bennett Strolling along Central Park South, one is overcome by the rancid smell of horse urine and manure. Looking up, there are ornate carriages that mimic fairy tales and majestic horses who would love to go for a stroll. To many, thi read more
Will My Dog Hate Me for Fostering?
Will My Dog Hate Me? | September 29th 2009 by Edie Jarolim
Before Frankie came to live with me, he spent a good deal of time in the care of my friend Rebecca, who rescued and fostered him. As I’ve described in the introduction to my new book, AM I BORING MY DOG, she won the affections of the shy guy &# read more
Please Re-Post
ThoughtsFurPaws | September 29th 2009 by jaime
I would like to point out a sad situation happening locally here in Cleveland. Please read the story and comment at free will. Please cross-post freely. http://www.examiner.com/x-10601-Cleveland-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Terminal-Tower-Cats-myst read more
Dairy Giant's Calves Starve To Death
Thinking of Emigrating to New Zealand? | September 28th 2009
From a report on the site interest.co.nz by Bernard Hickey. Some people may find this video disturbing"The video shows dozens of calves starving to death at Crafar Farms' Benneydale property between Tokoroa and Te Kuiti earlier this month. Poor read more
Massachusetts Greyhound Track Holds its Last Race
Animal Blawg | September 28th 2009 by dnc-1
Lindsay MacLeod The Greyhound Protection Act (GPA) is a Massachusetts statute that will phase out commercial dog racing by 2010. It was enacted as Question 3 on the November 4, 2008 ballot in Massachusetts. It will shut down Massachusetts two rema read more
Foster Care Agreement Form
Philippine Dog Finder | September 28th 2009 by joanjoyce
Foster Care Agreement Form Source: Animal Advocates (PAWS) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Foster Care Agreement Form", url: "http://philippinedogfinder.com/2009/09/29/foster-care-agreement-form/" }); read more
Pet First Aid Kit List From VCA
ThoughtsFurPaws | September 28th 2009 by jaime
I thought you’d be interested in these tips from Dr. Donna J. Spector, DVM, DACVIM, who wrote the following pet tips for National Preparedness Month (September). You never know when an accident may happen—keep a pet first aid kit in your car read more
Michigan Farm Animal Welfare Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
Animal Blawg | September 27th 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto The Michigan legislature has passed a bill that would give animals used in agriculture some breathing and living space. Among other requirements, the bill requires that: A FARM OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL NOT TETHER OR CONFINE ANY COVERED read more
Antennae, Issue 11: Insecta
Animal Inventory | September 27th 2009 by Animal Inventory
The newest issue of Antennae: The Journal of Nature in Visual Culture is now available for download. The theme of the issue is insects — namely, our uncomfortable relationship with them and how we can come to see beauty in creepy crawlies. The read more
Oral Sex, Animals, and the Criminal Code
Animal Blawg | September 25th 2009 by dnc-1
Is oral sex a crime? Not necessarily, of course. But absent consent, it sounds like a crime to me. Not so if the mouth belongs to an animal, according to a Burlington County, New Jersey judge who dismissed charges against a police officer accused read more
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Art by Vanessa De Lacy | September 25th 2009 by Vanessa De Lacy
This is a quick water color that I did when I was thinking about a recent discussion I had about wearing fur, it got me thinking about the absurdity of this fashion trend.I plan on doing more pictures based on the theme of animal welfare so stay tune read more
Saving Dogs Naturally – Show #282
Animal Talk Naturally | September 24th 2009 by Dr. Kim Bloomer
Click here to buy Saving Dogs Naturally! This time on Animal Talk Naturally a faithful listener to our show, member of our Natural Health Care for Dogs Group, and President of the Pug Rescue of Austin, Kristen Hanna joins us! Kristen will be sharing read more
Learning Compassion
Ahimsa Mama | September 24th 2009 by Kelly Coyle DiNorcia
Well, the highlight of our week has once again been farm chores at Soulshine Farm. We were running behind and I was tired, so I didn't think we'd be able to make it, but Bess insisted and I'm glad she did. The project for this week was cleaning out t read more
Update: China Dog Slaughter Cancelled!
Dancing Dog Blog | September 23rd 2009 by Mary
Image via Wikipedia Breaking News: Details are still coming in to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) headquarters, but all announcements of the dog cull set to take place in Qinhuangdao have been removed from all public posts a read more
Kitty Needs Home ASAP…
ThoughtsFurPaws | September 23rd 2009 by jaime
I usually don’t post stuff like this, but thought I would try to help this woman as my good deed for the day. **PLEASE CROSS POST FREELY** I got this letter from a friend (who got it from one of her friends…) and wanted to share. No matt read more
Dog Fighting in a Day Care Center
Animal Blawg | September 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
Maybe those who maintain that humanity represents the acme of evolution (or even something better) can help explain this. –David Cassuto read more
Why do anti-cruelty laws protect companion animals more than non-…
Animal Blawg | September 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
Most jurisdictions punish animal cruelty more severely if the creature harmed is a “companion animal”. Is it justified to afford more legal protection to companion animals than to non-companion animals? Some would argue that it is not. If what ma read more
Monkeys, Torture and Tort Law
Animal Blawg | September 23rd 2009 by dnc-1
David Cassuto InVivo Therapeutics Corp. recently sued the Oregon Health and Science University, alleging that the rhesus monkeys InVivo purchased were defective. Apparently, many of the monkeys — which were slated for spinal cord experiments read more
Do You Find It Outrageous? VIDEO
For the Love of the Dog | September 23rd 2009 by For the Love of the Dog
Take a minute and a half of your time and watch this video, it’s thought provoking and touching. It will bring tears to your eyes without words. It’s different than most anything you’ve seem but the message is so powerful. The read more
UNLEASHED!! VIDEO
For the Love of the Dog | September 23rd 2009 by For the Love of the Dog
Get ready! This Friday, September 25 at 10PM, Rescue Ink will be Unleashed on the National Geographic Channel. Never heard of Rescue Ink? Well, they’re 1,700 pounds of muscle with over 80 tattoos. Joe, Johnny O, Batso, Big Ant, G, Angel, Eri read more
Landmark Victory in Federal Court for IDA
Unique Birdhouse Boutique | September 23rd 2009 by beth wheeler
In Defense of Animals Wins Landmark FOIA Victory in Federal Court USDA Forced to Disclose Records from Controversial Animal Test Lab Huntingdon Life Sciences Washington, DC —After a seven-year court fight, including the first trial in years involv read more
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