tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38598321932345982172024-09-09T10:52:27.287-02:30Advocating better animal welfare legislation and protection for the voiceless through education and awareness.DABhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15035465993642887144noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859832193234598217.post-65196515979867469742011-11-01T13:18:00.000-02:302011-11-01T13:18:38.285-02:30

In the United States, however, review of the data, as well as the experiences of the most innovative, progressive, and best performing shelters nationwide, prove that our movement needs to re-evaluate both the notion as to "who is to blame" as well as "what shelters can do about it." To put it bluntly, shelters have the ability to save animals who are not irremediably suffering, hopelessly ill,

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A Nova Scotia woman who cares for injured dogs says organized fighting rings exist in the Halifax area and thousands of dollars can change hands during the secret fights. Gail said some people connected to the drug world are involved in the dog fights, but they are in the minority. "You can have businessmen, women, mothers, fathers, they take their kids to them," she said. "Every spectrum you can

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Many of you may be familiar with the stories of animal abuse and neglect in Labrador. Or perhaps you have seen the images of beaten and abandoned animals yourself. But through the trauma, there is hope. People like Erika Stockley in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are giving them a second chance. Erika is a volunteer with the SPCA and has recently adopted a little dog named Penny. Source: Read More >>

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The information and resources on this site are offered in the spirit of inspiration, discovery and critical thinking. Our goal is not to put forth final answers, but to encourage thoughtful dialogue. We believe that each person is on a unique journey, and though we are happy to share what we are learning ourselves and how we are trying to live, we make no pretense of telling other people what to

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Are you thinking about allowing your cat to go outside without restriction? To make the right decision, you need to know the facts. If you think your mere presence is sufficient to protect your cat, you’re only fooling yourself. You’re always within earshot? Great . . . you might be lucky enough to hear the squealing tires—and the thud. Source: Read More >>

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Barely two years after completing a 21-month prison sentence for dogfighting, Vick has apparently regained his swagger, not only on the field but also on the streets, where the perpetrator is recasting himself as the victim. He knows America’s sports fans have forgiven, now he wants them to completely forget because, really, what’s the big deal anyway?Source: Read More >>

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Ian Somerhalder is saving man’s best friend. The Vampire Diaries star was sickened by a real life horror when it was revealed that an employee at an outdoor adventure tourism company in British Columbia had shot to death approximately 100 sled dogs over two days in April 2010 in order to thin the pack. So the Ian Somerhalder Foundation kicked into action, joining forces with Change.org to force

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The Newfoundland and Labrador minister responsible for animal welfare says recent alarming cases of abuse show the need for education at an early age. Volunteers with the SPCA in Happy Valley-Goose Bay reported a series of horrifying cases involving dogs, with animals starved, stabbed, burned with cigarettes and found with fish hooks stuck in their bodies. Source: Read More >>

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Calgary Stampede officials say they are imposing the largest fine ever in connection with a chuckwagon collision that resulted in the death of a second horse at the world-renowned rodeo this year. Source: Read More >>

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Despite an extensive overhaul to its animal care standards, the Calgary Stampede got off to a rocky start Friday night when a horse had to be euthanized after breaking its leg during the chuckwagon races. "The leg injury was considered a catastrophic injury, so our veterinarian made the decision to euthanize the horse immediately," said Stampede spokesman Doug Fraser.Source: Read More >>

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The brave homeless man who dived into the Liffey to save his drowning pet rabbit said he would do it all over again. Our pictures show animal lover John Byrne (38), from Ballyfermot, with his now famous pet rabbit Barney and dog Lilly. The Herald revealed on Monday how John jumped off O'Connell Bridge after a passer-by flung his rabbit into the water. Around 200 people watched as John struggled

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A hard-to-watch undercover video from the Chicago-based group Mercy for Animals (MFA) was released on June 29, showing live piglets getting sliced, slammed and thrown across a building in a small Iowa town. [snip] . . . an internal company report would not have prompted any change, because nothing in the footage — not the sick piglets disposed of by "thumping" their heads into cement, nor the

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There are none so blind as they who will not see And apparently, IMO, this columnist is one of them. " . . . Now Vick steps back into the spotlight, slowly but surely and it’s a good day for sports fans. There is no question that what Vick did was wrong. It’s a crime that was needless, cruel and there is no doubt in my mind that if Michael Vick could take it back, he would."Source: Read More >

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A British-based animal rights group is calling on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to stay away from the rodeo at the Calgary Stampede during their visit next month. Prince William and the former Kate Middleton are scheduled to participate in the opening of the Stampede during their three-day visit to the city, July 6 to 8.Source: Read More >>

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MPs voted to ban wild animals in circuses last night after David Cameron's attempts to bully Conservative backbenchers into voting against the measure backfired and ended in a humiliating public defeat. In a decision hailed by campaigners as an "historic victory for animal welfare and protection", MPs of all parties unanimously backed a ban and the Government signalled that it would introduce one

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SeaWorld’s Shamu may have star power but not quite enough, it seems, to lift attendance at its San Diego and Orlando parks into positive territory. For the third year in a row, attendance at the marine parks slipped, while other parks, notably Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood, saw significant gains, according to a new report released this week by AECOM and the nonprofit Themed

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The fate of the forest elephant rests in our hands. But will it go the way of the woolly mammoth, as it is hunted for ivory and its habitat is destroyed?Source: Read More >>

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Never-before-seen photos reveal how Ringling Bros. circus trainers cruelly force baby elephants to learn tricks, and it's not through a reward system, as they claim. Explore the photos that will make parents think twice about taking their child to the circus. You may have wondered how Ringling Bros. gets 8,000-pound elephants to perform tricks like sitting up and even standing on their heads, but

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Susan from truthaboutpetfood.com says, "I'm a fan of Dr. Oz and his show. His show has been fantastic about teaching consumers about alternative health products; alternatives to drugs. However this past week, I lost a great deal of faith in Dr. Oz. Below is my letter sent to Dr. Oz regarding sponsorship of his show by Pedigree Pet Food."Source: Read More >>

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Can you handle the truth?How the pound, the Mayor’s Alliance, the ASPCA, and Maddie’s Fund conspire to hide the truth about New York City’s abusive pound system, allowing immense animal suffering to continue.Source: Read More >>

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Buckhead resident Anna Ware told Fulton County commissioners the debate over whether elephant bullhooks are training tools or instruments of terror was settled when she tried to bring one into their building Wednesday morning. Security guards seized it as a weapon, and a police detective had to carry it into chambers so she could show what one looks like -- an instrument shaped like a fire poker,

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Ever wondered if you should declaw your cat? Maybe this site will help you decide.Founded in April 2011, Save Our Paws offers a wide variety of the most up-to-date educational information about declawing cats. Save Our Paws also provides the whole truthful story about the short-term and long-term effects of declaw surgery, also known as onychectomy. We hope that the data provided here will help

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On May 31st, 2011 the Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards committee (MLS) will meet to discuss a proposed ban on the retail sales of puppies and kittens in pet stores across the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). The ban, which would make it illegal to sell puppies or kittens in pet stores, would curb the supply and demand from puppy mills as well as reduce incidences of impulse buying of animals

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David Sharpe wanted a pit bull. He’d come back from the war angry, violent, and out of control so he decided to get himself a fighter. A dog he could relate to. Sure enough, he found a tough-looking bundle of muscle, with clipped ears and built like a tank, and he brought her home. But Cheyenne turned out to be a teacher and a healer. Not a fighter.Source: Read More >>

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An animal rights group is closing a deal to purchase Michael Vick‘s old home and convert it to a dog sanctuary. The deal is expected to close by the end of May, and the non-profit has already raised over $175,000 to help them transform Vick’s home into the Good Newz Rehab Center.Source: Read More >>

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