Critter News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

The writer is from Stop UBC Animal Research, so there is a bias. Tags: canada british columbia animal research. But, still, an informative overview.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 30, 2008

There are 14,436 cases in the animal abuse database. You can search for all kinds of crimes against animals in the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Spain. Tags: canada australia animal abuse UK new zealand us. Great research tool. Amazing work.

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Critter News

OCTOBER 17, 2008

A judge has found five animal-rights activists not guilty of getting too close to seal hunters during the 2006 hunt off Canada's east coast. Tags: seal hunters humane society. That's good news. Lawrence, not far from Cape Breton. They are representatives of Humane Society International and Humane Society of the United States.

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Critter News

MARCH 8, 2009

The provincial government says it's gone from "worst to first" and Ontario is now the only jurisdiction in Canada with special protections for law-enforcement animals like police dogs and horses. Pet owners convicted of a crime under the act can also be barred from owning any animals for life.

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Critter News

JULY 26, 2010

No one likes putting animals in pain," said Mogil, who holds a Canada research chair in the genetics of pain. Tags: canada animal experimentation animal research mice pain. The faces of the mice were then photographed to understand how they express pain. "No

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I'm wondering whether the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in the US is making the rounds of Canadian politicians. Tags: canada animal enterprise terrorism act seals PETA. It's pretty scary that a Liberal MP would actually question whether a pie in the face is terrorism.

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Critter News

APRIL 26, 2009

Thanks to Animal Rights Person for the heads up on this. EU nations agree to ban on seal products * Ban would lead to trade clash with Norway and Canada * Final approvals seen as a formality. Tags: canada norway europe trade seals. As of last Friday. *

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Critter News

AUGUST 8, 2009

Now that the species is listed in the US as "threatened," hunters can't import the dead body parts (aka hunting "trophies") in from Canada. Supposedly, environmentalists and animal rights activists have "unfairly made the polar bear into 'the panda bear of North America.'" insert crying baby picture here.)

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Critter News

APRIL 25, 2010

Unfortunately, a record number of horses are now going to Canadian and Mexican slaughterhouses, where there is no USDA control over animal welfare conditions. I don't support the slaughter of any animal, but if an animal will die anyway, don't we want the best possible conditions? I just don't know. He's such a douchebag.

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Critter News

MAY 6, 2010

She is the lone elephant at the Edmonton Zoo in Alberta, Canada. Tags: zoos animal sanctuary elephants. Here's an update on the battle to release the Lucy the Elephant to a sanctuary.

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Animal Person

APRIL 24, 2009

Yesterday, regarding being a minority within a minority , mikey commented (among other things): While I am fairly new subscriber to this blog, therefore not knowing your particular stance, I've often felt like a minority within a minority for my stance on animal birth control. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters.

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Critter News

MARCH 3, 2009

The Vancouver-based animal rights group Lifeforce wants the Vancouver Aquarium to free Daisy the porpoise. Tags: porpoise captivity canada aquariums vancouver. Here is a video from the group.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 1, 2009

The Inuit harvest, or hunt, polar bears in Canada. "In In the past, Inuit always considered the WWF Canada as our friend," {Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.'s He said that a lot of Inuit feel betrayed by the animal rights movement, and by some biologists when it comes to polar bears. But not with polar bears."

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 12, 2010

You can see the real thing in Banff National Park, Canada. Cute of the Day: White Tailed Deer originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 12, 2010. Tags: cute of the day cute video. A little something different for today’s cute of the day! This deer isn’t like the rest, it can sing!

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Critter News

JANUARY 7, 2009

Tags: canada quebec puppy mills animal welfare. Here's a Montreal Gazette article on the vile proliferation of puppy mills in Quebec.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 15, 2009

think it’s an extreme animal rights organization that wants to close all zoos,” Steve Feldman {AZA spokesman} said. The latter comment is in reference to Zoocheck Canada , a zoo watchdog demanding the independent investigation. Tags: zoos canada. They’re basically a bunch of ambulance chasers.”

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says Vancouver's Olympic organizers have the clout to convince the Canadian government to end the controversial seal hunt on the East Coast. Tags: indigenous hunting canada seals PETA hunting. It will be PETA's first Olympics! Let's see how far they take it.

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Critter News

MARCH 22, 2009

From the article, animal activist group Equanimal is working on it from the European end. Tags: canada barbarism seals. The only way it will end is if the market for this product in Europe dries up. The US already has such a ban in place. Here is a link to the Google translated page of this group (it's in Spanish).

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Lanthier, a veterinarian and walrus researcher who took the helm in Calgary two years ago, says the cancellation of the polar bears exhibit might please some animal-rights extremists, but the reality is a blow to Canada's white bears. One thing for sure -- all of the animals in the zoo will die eventually," said Lanthier. "We

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 8, 2010

This is open to those in the USA and Canada. Giveaway: $40 Gift Card originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 8, 2010. Tags: giveaways. How to enter: Leave a comment on this post before midnight on August 16th, 2010. You may comment daily.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. A new willingness among scientists to consider certain moral and ethical implications with respect to wild animals, where previously utilitarian ideas prevailed, including ideas of intrinsic value.

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Critter News

JUNE 20, 2010

To many people, the number of animal fatalities at the Calgary Zoo in newer years seemed very high. It reported that human error surrounded more deaths than at any other zoo and forced immediate plans be taken to make sure of the animals’ safety. The study reported that the zoo was not properly able to handle the marine animals.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 5, 2010

The Blind Dog Rescue Alliance is a small group of volunteers in the United States and portions of Canada dedicated to helping blind and visually impaired dogs. Blind Dog Rescue Alliance originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on April 5, 2010. Tags: people helping animals rescues. Every dog deserves a good home!

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Critter News

MARCH 16, 2009

Although few people outside the Arctic realise it, there is still a major legal hunt for the animals in four out of the five states that host the bears: Canada, Greenland, Alaska in the US, and Russia. Tags: polar bear. In Norway, stalking is banned.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The teenager, Brandon Banks, helped tow the animal to open water, where it swam away, said May. Tags: canada dolphin newfoundland animal rescue.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 24, 2010

We recently got a chance to check out a lovely line of jewelry that celebrates animals, and supports the ASPCA! It’s called Heart U Back , and they offer a lot of fashion forward choices for animal lovers. Heart U Back originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on March 24, 2010.

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Animal Person

MAY 11, 2009

Yesterday's " Do Small Victories Affect Big Picture in Animal Rights Debate? Both, of course, were seen as victories, but the article's author, Richard Foot, asks: Do such successes mean the animal rights movement is winning its long, controversial campaigns to gain the same legal protections for animals as those ascribed to humans?

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

I think that we have all experienced the healing power of our own pets at times, but I love that animals are being used to help people in hospitals and other situations too! Tina has put together a great list of 50 Novels for Animal Lovers. They are made in Canada, of eco-friendly materials. Tags: aniweb roundup.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 8, 2010

on Animal Planet. This is open to the USA and Canada. Giveaway: Housecat Housecall originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 8, 2010. Tags: giveaways. The third season started on June 5th, and features a great group of cat lovers, including Carrie Ann Inaba from Dancing With the Stars.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 17, 2009

The agency reports that poor indoor air quality can lead to health issues; animals have faster metabolisms and smaller lungs than humans, and not only are they processing these chemicals at a faster rate, they are also breathing them in more rapidly. Open to USA and Canada addresses only. Tags: giveaways.

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Critter News

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

Tags: podcast.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 19, 2009

When I designed my first website several years ago ( Aimee’s Animals ) the goal was to help animals find homes. The internet evolved, and this site was created with a bigger, better vision, but the goal remained the same… help animals find homes through promoting rescue groups. Tags: rescue spotlight.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 17, 2010

and Canada – are evaluated on 900 quality standards that encompass all aspects of pet care. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 17, 2010. Tags: pet care. With a veterinarian’s careful screening, you can catch problems early and keep everything rolling along. Importance of vet care.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 6, 2010

This giveaway is open for those in the USA and Canada. Giveaway: Puppy Bumpers originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 6, 2010. Tags: giveaways. The winner can choose from a Pink Dot or a Navy Dot in 7-10″ neck size or 10-13″ neck size. You may comment daily until the giveaway ends.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 7, 2010

There are a few ways that you can enter: The winner will be chosen at random, and this giveaway is open to those in the USA and Canada. World’s Best Cat Litter originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 7, 2010. Tags: giveaways. Would you like a chance to win? Thanks, and good luck!

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4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 8, 2009

This giveaway is open to USA and Canada. originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on December 8, 2009. Tags: giveaways pet care. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted by email after the giveaway ends. Giveaway: The FURminator (newest version)!

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4 The Love Of Animals

AUGUST 3, 2010

He’s currently residing with a loving foster family but the good news is he has just been adopted to a family in Canada!! Rescue Spotlight: Baja Dogs La Paz originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 3, 2010. Tags: rescues. BajaDogsLaPaz.org receives NO government funding or assistance.

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