Stu Could Die July 23, 2009 — Let’s Help Him Live!
June 30, 2009
The only thing keeping Stu alive right now is that the Court decision does not become final for 30 days after the ruling. The ruling was issued June 23, 2009.
Can you help FREE Brindi?
June 29, 2009
Do you have any items you would donate to help raise funds to defray the legal costs of getting Brindi released from the SPCA in Nova Scotia? She was seized by authorities and impounded in July 2008.
Pilots N Paws: 5000 Animal Rescue Week Sept.12- 20, 2009
June 26, 2009
In September, pilots are donating their time, planes and fuel to transport dogs from overcrowded shelters where they face almost certain death to rescue groups and shelters several states away that are committed to finding them homes.
Must a Cat Live with an Abuser? Nope.
June 26, 2009
As often sadly happens in cases of domestic violence, the man and woman reconcile and continue to live together. But what about the pets from that relationship; the quietly suffering. Do they get any justice? Any choice?
Stu: Innocent LA Dog Could be Euthanized
June 24, 2009
The California Court of Appeals today ruled that the City’s sentence of death against Stu, a ten year-old dog with a record of one biting incident four years ago, when Stu had himself just been injured, could stand.
Animal Cruelty Through the Eyes of a Child
June 23, 2009
My name is Maria Ewan and I am 11 years old. I live in Marlton, New Jersey. I am writing this letter to you because I want to give you a song I dedicated to animals being abused.
A View of Pet Rescue from the Other Side
June 19, 2009
A rescuer’s answering machine message — Hello: You have reached 123-4567, Tender Hearts Rescue. Due to the high volume of calls we have been receiving, please listen closely to the following options and choose the one that best describes you or your situation:
LA Dog Jailed in Shelter for Almost 4 Years
June 18, 2009
Another story has surfaced today about a dog being held in by Animal Services for a ridiculous amount of time for less than logical reasons. I swear dogs do better in the wild than in the company of domesticated humans. In a nutshell, a dog, Stu, gets rescued from the streets in 2000 and lives happily and comfortable with his owner, Jeff de la Rosa, and two other dogs. Life is good.
US Supreme Court to Directly Address Animal Cruelty
June 18, 2009
For the first time in more than fifteen years, the United States Supreme Court will directly address the issue of animal cruelty, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund filed a brief in defense of the animals’ interests.
So What Do We Do If Our Shelters Close Down?
June 13, 2009
Can’t afford the cat anymore? Neither can the shelter. More animals. Smaller donations. Wrenching stories of homes and jobs gone. The economy’s toll mounts for those who care for abandoned felines.
“Best Places to be an Animal Abuser” in Canada
June 13, 2009
Based on a detailed comparative analysis of the animal protection laws of each jurisdiction, researching twelve distinct categories of provisions throughout hundreds of pages of statutes, the report recognizes the provinces and territories where laws protecting animals have real teeth, and calls out those tied for worst in Canada this year for animal protection laws — where animal abusers get off easy.
Texas Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Major Animal Protection Bills
June 12, 2009
The Texas legislature adjourned at midnight on June 1, after a session full of tough fights on several animal protection issues. Progress was made on important measures, although several bills died in the waning hours of the session.
Humane Society, ASPCA condemn Schwarzenegger plan to shorten animal shelter hold requirements
June 10, 2009
Last week, we learned that California’s animal shelter system is among the programs facing cutbacks as a result of the state’s budget crisis.
Schwarzenegger Tax Cut: Kill Shelter Animals Faster to Save Money
June 9, 2009
One of the many tax cuts Gov Schwarzenegger is proposing is one that has been previously defeated but I guess he hopes that Californians who are feeling the pinch will let it get through this time, is to kill animals at shelters faster. He wants to cut the hold time on strays and lost pets from 6 days to 3 days, saying it will save the state $24.6 million.
Pet Lemon Law Ignores the Pet
June 3, 2009
Consumers would have 20 days to return a dog or cat that is sick at the time of the sale. The bill also gives consumers 6 months to recognize that a dog or cat has a congenital defect that adversely affects or will adversely affect the health of such dog or cat and return that animal under the same “pet lemon law.”
Dog Euthanized Within an Hour of Arrival at Jasper Shelter
June 3, 2009
Boost was let down by everyone involved. All he did was get out like mischievous pups do on occasion. This should not have been a death sentence.
Dogs and Cats Used as Shark Bait
May 26, 2009
This morning, I received a link to a petition demanding an end to the practice of using dogs and cats as shark bait. Geez, that we even need to object to such heinous behavior is an atrocity. This behavior should not even exist.
Skeletons in the Island
May 15, 2009
Pulua Ketam. The villagers have been rounding up all the dogs on the island and shipping them to a deserted island with an environment so harsh that every castaway faces a horrible death. Efforts are being made to stop the deportation of more stray dogs from the adjacent village of Sg Lima.
Legislative watch for the veterinary profession
May 6, 2009
New laws affecting veterinary practices are continually signed into law. DVM Newsmagazine wants to keep you up-to-date on those changes.
PA Bill Could Ban Mechanically Launching Live Animals for Target Shooting
May 6, 2009
The Pennsylvania House now considers new anti-cruelty legislation to prohibit launching live animals mechanically for target shooting.
Sounds like animal cruelty to me.
April 10, 2009
I read the following story about the baseball team that sacrificed a snake to end their losing streak. C’mon… what were they thinking???
Do Not Use Dog Products and Meds on Cats (and vice versa)
April 8, 2009
Many products out there for dogs that can be toxic to cats and vice versa.
Replanting the Rainforest (pt 3)
April 6, 2009
Reforestation efforts are sprouting up all around the world. Numerous conservation groups are working to preserve, enlarge and connect the world’s rainforests.
Replanting the Rainforest (pt 2)
April 3, 2009
Sustainably Managed Permanent Rain Forest Habitats Thursday, 05 March 2009 The Sustainably Managed Permanent Rainforest Habitat concept is a key differentiation point with other Tree Planting projects run by other organizations. Because these programs do not have control of the lands where the trees are planted and in most cases the trees are planted in […]
Replanting the Rainforests (pt 1)
April 1, 2009
Replanting the rainforests is a program of the Eco Preservation Society based on creating sustainably managed permanent rainforest habitats — a step beyond conservation and tree-planting in that it creates environments that mimic the natural processes of the forest environment.
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