Would you give a bunch of money to a dog trainer who called his business "A Bad Dog No More"? I'm thinking no. I don't believe in "bad dogs" in general which makes the whole premise of the business name stink. I tend to think they are usually untrained dogs with owners in need of … Continue reading DE: Phony Baloney “Dog Trainer” Steals Pets
Month: April 2010
Officer!
This is why dogs rule. German Shepherd Dog called "Buddy" was hanging with his owner in the workshop next to their home earlier this month when the place caught fire. The owner suffered minor flash burns on his face and told Buddy to get help. Buddy dutifully ran out to the nearest main road and … Continue reading Officer!
Staffing Trouble at ASPCA?
The NY Daily News says that Animal Precinct star Annemarie Lucas has been "forced off the job": The ASPCA would not say why she left, but she's a defendant in a suit that claims her humane law enforcement unit performed illegal searches and seizures. [...] Lucas, who earned more than $200,000 in salary and benefits … Continue reading Staffing Trouble at ASPCA?
FDA Close to Getting Unfriended
Usually I'm torn between slamming the FDA for their failure to protect consumers in favor of protecting corporations and decrying their inadequate resources to get the job done. Today though, I'm definitely on the former. For one thing, I watched Food Inc on PBS last night. I actually only watched the first hour because I … Continue reading FDA Close to Getting Unfriended
Take a Check, Mr. Vick?
When I was a teenager, I sometimes liked to get autographs from bands after the show. I don't know where any of those signed ticket stubs and sharpied napkins are now but it seemed important at the time. I never got a professional athlete's autograph so maybe that's why it surprised me to read that … Continue reading Take a Check, Mr. Vick?
Should NC Have Mandatory Jail Time for Violent Animal Abusers?
In August 2009, a 3 month old mixed breed puppy named "Susie" jumped on the couch in her NC home. This, to anyone who has ever owned a puppy or at least has reasonable expectations of puppy behavior, is not in any way surprising. What is outright shocking is the reaction of the then 20 … Continue reading Should NC Have Mandatory Jail Time for Violent Animal Abusers?
Is Criminalizing Animal Cruelty Videos Wise?
OK, I get the SCOTUS decision on the animal cruelty videos. The law was written too broadly and criminalized videos likely not intended to fall under the law. So what's the best way forward? Do we ask Congress to draft a new law that specifically names the types of animal cruelty depictions that do not … Continue reading Is Criminalizing Animal Cruelty Videos Wise?
Updated: SCOTUS Says Animal Cruelty Videos are Protected
You know how we all love freedom of expression until somebody expresses themselves in a way we don't like? SCOTUS just wanted to remind us about that: The Supreme Court struck down a federal law Tuesday aimed at banning videos that show graphic violence against animals, saying it violates the right to free speech. The … Continue reading Updated: SCOTUS Says Animal Cruelty Videos are Protected
Treats on the Internets
PA rescue group pulls dogs from kill shelters in the South and gets them to foster homes group called Missourians for Animal Care has posted a video titled The Truth about HSUS on YouTube. The VA proposal submitted by Gov. McDonnell (R) - which would legally forbid the killing of shelter dogs solely because of … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Robeson Co Animal Shelter – Good News and Bad News
North Carolina: If you've been following the Robeson County Animal Shelter's fight to keep the "heartstick" as its main method of killing pets, you will probably be as surprised as I was to learn that they have suddenly given it up: The Health Department last week quietly changed its euthanasia policy at the Robeson County … Continue reading Robeson Co Animal Shelter – Good News and Bad News
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