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?
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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
Two Articles, Two Quotes
Two articles on shelter killing take very different approaches. Which team sounds like it's delivering a message of hope and leaves you feeling inspired and motivated to help your community?: Team Adopt a Shelter Pet: According to the No Kill Equation, “Adoptions are vital to an agency’s lifesaving mission. The quantity and quality of shelter … Continue reading Two Articles, Two Quotes
That’s the signpost up ahead…
If you are a major Twilight Zone fan, you can be my friend. Rod Serling and that entire original series rocked my world. But even if you are not a geeked out follower of the show, you will probably enjoy the episode called "The Hunt". Rod Serling opens the show thusly: An old man and … Continue reading That’s the signpost up ahead…
“Death into the World, and all our woe”
Here is a breakdown of the info contained in this sad story: In July 2009, the owner of a dog called "Angel" in Carson, CA received a citation for failing to feed her dog. A follow-up visit was conducted a week later. The AC officer advised the owner to take Angel to the Vet. No … Continue reading “Death into the World, and all our woe”
Pamper Your Pet with a Luxurious Visit to the Gas Chamber
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter's gas chamber broke down beyond repair and they couldn't come up with the $30,000 to buy a new one. So the shelter is now killing pets by lethal injection. Irene Brown is the shelter manager and while she recognizes that many pet advocates oppose the use of the gas chamber, … Continue reading Pamper Your Pet with a Luxurious Visit to the Gas Chamber
Where are the 80 Dogs Removed from Ferris Animal Shelter?
The severe overcrowding at the animal shelter in Ferris, TX was "solved" when a large number of dogs were whisked away in the night by the shelter operators after the local newspaper exposed the story. More than 80 dogs were reportedly taken out of state with only the shelter operators knowing where or in what … Continue reading Where are the 80 Dogs Removed from Ferris Animal Shelter?
Nuh-uh, Internet!
Speaking of e-mail forwards, I'm seeing one that says not to buy the US Postal Service "Stamps to the Rescue" because the money from sale of these stamps is going to HSUS. As far as I know, this is 100% false but I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong. The concern expressed in … Continue reading Nuh-uh, Internet!
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