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Animal Protection Liaison in the White House
Stop Cruelty Against Animals | December 12th 2009 by Lillya
Did you know that there are 18 different agencies that oversee animal welfare? That's why The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund are asking the Obama Administration to appoint an Animal Protection Liaison in the W read more
Get active for animals in 2010 - A message from the ASCPA
DogsRpeople2 | December 11th 2009 by Bob Hunsicker
The holidays are just around the corner, and we at the ASPCA would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. In 2009, the ASPCA was at the forefront of powerful efforts to rescue animals from abuse, pass hum read more
Let’s hear it for online vets
Symi Dream Blog | December 11th 2009 by Neil Gosling
I mentioned, the other day the trouble the Alarm Cat Jack is having with black ‘grit’ on his back and tail, and other unreachable parts – by him at least. I’d already discussed the problem with Symi Animal Welfare and a friend read more
Animal Welfare PE Christmas Fete
The Port Elizabeth Vibe | December 11th 2009 by Elandre Potgieter
The Animal Welfare PE Christmas Fete takes place at the Walmer Town Hall, Main Road on Saturday 12th December from 08:00. Lots of great bargains to be had! Get there early! We urgently need all your unwanted goods for our Fete. We can collect, plea read more
Animal Welfare Auditors Needed in Canada
Me and my dogs in Halifax, Nova Scotia | December 10th 2009 by Joan Sinden
I got sent this article a couple days ago by a friend of mine - it's a really good and thought provoking article about the need for a watchdog "sort of overseeing body" - that is national in Canada - and I think it's a really good idea. You read more
USA- Complete list DNA's....Do NOT Adopt to these people!!!! PLZ…
Ajudem-nos!!!!! | December 10th 2009 by Sofia Gonçalves
DO NOT ADOPT TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE;ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATES, Stamford, CTWARNING!!!! THIS IS A FAKE GROUP THAT ONLY KILLS ANIMALS These people are monsters! these people have a history of misrepresenting themselves as a shelter or rescue. The addr read more
Day 9: Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County
PetSittingOlogy: a blog for pet sitters to grow their busine… | December 10th 2009 by Joshua
Day 9 Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, Indiana My goals as your Animal Welfare League Executive Director are many, but a primary thread that weaves through all those goals of mine, includes a strong devotion to the animals in this shelter. read more
Helping Stray Dogs in Greece
Compassionate Planet | December 10th 2009 by Meryl
Today’s blog entry comes from Zoe Katsulos of inside/out, an organization that promotes “humanitourism” – travel that combines tourism with humanitarian/animal welfare projects. Read on for Zoe’s inspiring account of her trip to Greece to h read more
Successful Cat Adoptions from Shelters
Cat Health News from the Winn Feline Foundation | December 10th 2009 by Winn Feline Foundation
Weiss, E. and S. Gramann (2009). "A comparison of attachment levels of adopters of cats: fee-based adoptions versus free adoptions" J Appl Anim Welf Sci 12(4): 360-370. Some involved with animal welfare are critical of free adoptions of adult cats, read more
Search on-line for exciting animal days out and gifts this Christ…
The Green Familia | December 10th 2009 by Brenda Cuby
Never again will parents shudder at the familiar cry of “I’m Bored” in the school holidays – with the festive holidays fast approaching, it’s time to not only finish the gift shopping but also schedule in a few fun family days out – and w read more
Another Fake Animal Welfare Group
Critter News | December 9th 2009 by Patrick Hennessey
I was browsing for some quotes when I came across this group - The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). They had a page with quotes from animal rights activists, but as I was reading, I noticed that they were very unfavorable quotes from such a read more
NZ Farmers Plan To 'Factory Farm' Dairy Cows
Thinking of Emigrating to New Zealand? | December 9th 2009
Reports are saying that farming companies and the government are locking horns over applications to set-up 16 factory diary farms in NZ. "Three companies* have applied to set up 16 new farms in the central South Island's Mackenzie Basin, keepin read more
Govt needs to explore all options to stop factory farms- green sa…
rePress | December 9th 2009 by mico santos
The Green Party today urged the Government to get its act together and investigate what can be done to protect New Zealand’s international reputation from plans to begin factory-farming dairy cows in New Zealand. Prime Minister John Key has sta read more
Afgelopen drie jaar zijn 149 neushoorns in Zimbabwe gedood door s…
Animals in the news worldwide | December 9th 2009
Zim loses 149 rhinos to poaching09-12-2009 by Own Correspondent, ZimOnline, ZimbabweHARARE – Zimbabwe has lost 149 rhinos over the past three years to poaching resulting in a marked decline in the country's rhino population, conservation groups hav read more
Help the ATC Win a Grant from Chase Bank
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog | December 9th 2009 by Jeff
Chase Community Giving is giving away $25,000 to 100 charities. With your help, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will have a chance to win one of these grants from Chase Community Giving and possibly one million dollars if they make it to the read more
Politie Detroit (VS) vindt vrouw met 45 katten en honden in motel…
Animals in the news worldwide | December 9th 2009
Woman found in motel with 45 cats and dogs09-12-2009 United Press InternationalWARREN, Mich., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Police in a Detroit-area town say they found a woman living in a motel room with 45 dogs and cats.Tim Herig, the animal control officer of W read more
Encyclopedia of Animal Science
Pandarticles | December 9th 2009 by M. Furkan Akyurek
Containing case studies that complement material presented in the text, the vast range of this definitive Encyclopedia encompasses animal physiology, animal growth and development, animal behavior, animal reproduction and breeding, alternative appr read more
Day 8: Tri-Country Animal Rescue
PetSittingOlogy: a blog for pet sitters to grow their busine… | December 9th 2009 by Joshua
Day 8 Tri-County Animal Rescue, North Carolina We started Tri-County Animal Rescue in 1998. We take animals to adoption events each weekend. We help our community with stray animals, assist with low cost spay/neuter, provide assistance with pet food read more
Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
Best Friends Blog- Carmel | December 9th 2009 by Kristen- Best Friends Charlotte
With the Christmas and New Years' holidays fast approaching, we wanted to remind everyone of some very important tips to keep your four-legged friends safe and healthy: (from Robin Tierney, Partnership for Animal Welfare ) Many holiday plants can le read more
Sustainability Inspires Apparel Recycling
Global Apparel Industry, Clothing Industry Resources | December 9th 2009 by Vishal Shastri
From ancient tradition to high-tech innovations, fabric has undergone rapid transformations with the span of time. To sustain their slice of pie in the textile market, and attract more customers, apparel manufacturers come up with novel ideas. The cu read more
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Host Peace for the Animals Ho…
Pet News and Views | December 9th 2009 by michelechollow
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, chairs of Farm Sanctuary’s Peace for the Animals holiday auction, are encouraging shoppers to join them in using their shopping dollars to protect farm animals from abuse. All funds raised by bidding on such ite read more
Where You Been, What You Been Doing?
Taking on Animal Cruelty | December 8th 2009 by Cheryl Jewhurst
I know it has been a fair while since I wrote anything here but that’s not to say I haven’t had my thumb on the pulse of the animal welfare world. Quite the opposite actually. I’ve been out there getting my hands dirty trying to edu read more
Everybody's "Chase-ing" 25k
One Producer in the City | December 8th 2009 by Michael Roderick
So for those of you who haven't heard about this by now, Chase bank is giving away 25k to charities that get the most votes on facebook. The info reads:It can be incredibly rewarding when your vote has a local impact. Chase is giving away $5 mill read more
Jane Goodall, Extremists,The Daily Show
Dancing Dog Blog | December 8th 2009 by Mary
Dr. Jane Goodall, world renowned conservationist and primatologist, is promoting her Roots & Shoots program, a global environmental and humanitarian youth program that spans 110 countries, and she has recently been on Bill Moyers talking abou read more
So You Want To Declaw?
Mouchois | December 7th 2009
Now, I live in a very small town, and I have come to realize that the knowledge about animal health and welfare is pretty much on the low side. So, without further ado, I would like to introduce you all to Gazoo.Gazoo is a gorgeous cat. She has alwa read more
Russel Norman questions John Key on factory farming
Frog Blog | December 7th 2009
Video from the Green question in the House today. Russel challenges the Prime Minister to show some leadership and act to prevent the proposed factory-style dairy farms from going ahead in the Mackenzie country. As Russel pointed out in these questi read more
Sadly New Zealand moves away from Grassland Farming. Introducing…
Gateway to South America.com | December 7th 2009 by Gateway to South America
The three companies with plans for 16 new indoor dairy farms for the Mackenzie basin in the central South Island should withdraw their proposal. From all points of view – animal welfare, environment damage and image tarnishing – the propo read more
Face charges of Cruelty after killing and eating a rat
MY Green Meadows | December 7th 2009
clipped from news.bbc.co.uk I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Gino D’Acampo and Stuart Manning face charges of animal cruelty after cooking and eating a rat in the show. The RSPCA in New South Wales, A read more
Santa Paws 2009
Dog Spelled Forward | December 7th 2009
Yesterday I had the privilege of playing Santa Claus for the second Sunday of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s Santa Paws. The Mall at Short Hills allows people into the mall with their dogs for pictures with Santa and the proceeds go read more
Santa Paws 2009
Dog Spelled Forward | December 7th 2009
Yesterday I had the privilege of playing Santa Claus for the second Sunday of St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center’s Santa Paws. The Mall at Short Hills allows people into the mall with their dogs for pictures with Santa and the proceeds go read more
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