Editorial: Is HSUS trying to guilt us into going vegan? That piece got me thinking. When I see the HSUS commercials showing images of cows being treated cruelly at a slaughterhouse, I think of that in terms of something unusual. Similarly, when I see images of filthy dogs in dank cages, I think, "That's not … Continue reading Food Animal Cruelty – Standard Fare or No?
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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
“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
The Death of a Cat in Henry Co, IL
At some point, someone had a microchip placed in this beautiful gray cat, perhaps to protect him in the event he was separated from his owner. We don't know how the cat got separated from his owner (authorities were unable to locate the owner), but he ended up nailed to a utility pole in Henry … Continue reading The Death of a Cat in Henry Co, IL
More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
Background here. Some specifics on the seized dogs have emerged: Two Chihuahuas will require surgery. One has a busted left eye socket, which has left the dog blind. The other has a puncture to her side that allows air to leak from her lungs. A 10- to 12-year-old greyhound is missing much of her lower … Continue reading More on 98 Dogs Seized in NC
98 “Healthy” Dogs Seized in NC
I don't care if you have 1 dog or 98 dogs - you gotta do it right. Now nobody's perfect and I think it's reasonable to allow for some variations in quality of care so long as the basics are consistently met - sufficient food, clean shelter, affection, exercise and discipline. In Pleasant Garden, NC, … Continue reading 98 “Healthy” Dogs Seized in NC
Baltimore Parenting Fail
Warning - Graphic photo at first and third links It's Easter Sunday - Do you know whose pet your kids are torturing? BARCS Program Manager Debra Rahl says Christie [a one-year old pit bull mix] was tied to a pole Easter Sunday morning in the 3700 block of Greenspring Avenue near Martin Luther King Elementary School. She says some children, … Continue reading Baltimore Parenting Fail
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