If a dog bites you, I expect you to do whatever needs to be done in order to prevent the dog from doing any further damage. Depending on the circumstances, this might include putting a leash on the dog to get control or placing the dog in another room. Once the bite is over and … Continue reading How Not to Deal with a Biting Dog
Tag: animal cruelty
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”
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
YesBiscuit! 