Critter News

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

About 600 dogs were seized from horrible puppy mill conditions. Tags: seattle animal cruelty animal rescue puppy mills. Remember how we posted about the raids on puppy mills in Mount Vernon and Gold Bar, Washington? Here's a blog for people who are trying to help them. Our pet sitter alerted us to the site.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Washington Rescue Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Before 2008, only one person had been incarcerated for dog fighting in Georgia. Considering the state had one of the weakest dog-fighting laws in the nation, that's no compliment. But since a new and tougher dog fighting law was passed in May 2008, multiple arrests have been made, with more on the horizon.

Georgia 100

Georgia Laws Dogs Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

AUGUST 24, 2010

A declawed, defanged bear is chained to a stake as hunting dogs bark and snap, trying to force the bear to stand on its hind legs. Hunters say the exercise popular in the state's hilly northwestern corner helps them train their dogs on what to do when they come across a bear during a hunt. From the AP. State law on the issue is murky.

South Carolina 100

South Carolina Bears Humane Society Of The United States Humane 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Animal welfare workers are calling for stricter laws on breeding facilities after more than 500 allegedly malnourished dogs were seized from a Quebec puppy farm last week. The dogs were confiscated from Paws "R" Us Kennel in Clarendon Township, about 90 minutes northwest of Ottawa.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Laws Kennels 100

Critter News

MAY 27, 2009

Dogs were seized at a Kennewick puppy mill with the help of the HSUS. The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Benton County Sheriff's Office today with the seizure of hundreds of dogs from a puppy mill here. Some of the dogs suffered from malnutrition, urine burns and overgrown nails. H/t to HelpAnimals on Twitter.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Humane Society Of The United States HSUS 100

Critter News

JULY 13, 2009

It happened about a week ago with up to 350 dogs seized in 5 states. Tags: animal cruelty law enforcement blood sport dog fighting. About 30 people were arrested.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Cruelty Laws Tagged Animal 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

A gang's dog tore apart a pregnant deer. Tags: UK animal cruelty blood sport deer. And they filmed it on their mobile phones.

Deer 100

Deer Animal Cruelty Cruelty Dogs 100

Critter News

JUNE 1, 2009

A farm-animal breeder who ran what a prosecutor called "the zoo from hell" was convicted Tuesday of animal cruelty. A jury in West Haverstraw deliberated less than two hours before convicting Robert Everle of all 13 charges of torturing, injuring and starving animals. And people wonder why I'm so disappointed by humans.

New York 100

New York Zoos Animal Cruelty Farm Animal 100

Critter News

JULY 17, 2009

Someone had called in an animal cruelty report. I had a couple of dogs when I was a kid, but I mostly grew up with cats. But I'm no dog expert. Is this a legitimate reason to put a dog down or is this just BS? Are food-aggressive dogs dangerous or is that just a convenient myth?

Dogs 100

Dogs Pit Bulls Feral Cats Feral 100

Critter News

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

The Brits are known for their animal rights activism, but there's been a rise in wildlife crime against all animals. Badgers are being caught for dog-baiting. Tags: wildlife crime UK animal cruelty. Apparently they are seen as nuisances. Bats are being targeted. A bird species is near extinction.

Wildlife 100

Wildlife Badgers Animal Cruelty Cruelty 100

4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 20, 2009

A funny, heart-warming video called “ SMILE ,” developed by “I’m Tired of” (ITo), the makers of the popular “I’m Tired of Animal Cruelty” bracelet, which raises money for animal rights and rescue charities, has reached viral levels. People have responded incredibly well to our approach.”.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Cruelty Rescue Neglecting 100

Critter News

JANUARY 31, 2011

An animal rights group claims the dogs were killed inhumanely by an outdoor adventure company and thrown into a mass grave. Local media reports say business slumped after the 2010 Winter Olympics and the dogs were no longer needed. The company could not be reached for comment.

Dogs 100

Dogs SPCA Culling Inhumane 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2009

BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) is the canine equivalent of racial profiling, banning certain dog breeds that have been labeled “dangerous.” Focusing on the breeds, instead of putting the blame where it belongs — on the individual dogs and their irresponsible owners — is discrimination in no uncertain terms.

Legislation 100

Legislation Breeding Animal Cruelty Pit Bulls 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

She kept being given "one more chance" with the end result of about 600 dogs finally being seized from the establishments. Tags: animal abuse animal cruelty puppy mills animal welfare us. This is definitely a situation that could have been stopped early on. The article is particularly thorough and damning.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Animal Abuse Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

JULY 16, 2009

Tags: animal cruelty idiocy.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Killing Cruelty Tagged Animal 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Here is the full press release: During its first-ever National Justice for Animals Week, February 22 – 28, 2009, the national non-profit Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) is recognizing some of the top law enforcement professionals in the nation for getting real justice for animals who are victims of abuse.

ALDF 100

ALDF Animal Legal Defense Fund For Animals Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

JANUARY 24, 2009

Up north are Snohomish County and Skagit County where two puppy mill raids have led to the rescue of almost 600 pregnant dogs, about 80 percent of whom are pregnant. (We And, of course, they are all "designer dogs." Tags: animal cruelty animal rescue puppy mills. Keeping abuse in the family!

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Puppies Washington Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

MARCH 23, 2009

News of the Weird Owners claim dog died from being in non-ventilated Animal Control vehicle. How should Animal Control evaluate their claim? Stick another dog in the same situation and see if it dies too! It was an "experiment" you see, even though they are just Animal Control, not a research facility.

Experience 100

Experience Experiments Animal Welfare Ethical Treatment 100

Critter News

JANUARY 1, 2010

Tags: animal cruelty.

Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Cruelty Oregon Cruelty Tagged Animal 100

Critter News

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

He also admitted to participating in the killing of several underperforming dogs. Tags: pit bull animal abuse animal cruelty blood sport Michael Vick. Vick is serving a 23-month sentence at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., He is eligible for release in July. He plans on resuming his NFL career.

Michael Vick 100

Michael Vick Pit Bulls Animal Abuse Animal Cruelty 100

Critter News

OCTOBER 17, 2009

Six members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty were convicted at a 2006 trial in New Jersey of conspiracy to violate the 1992 Animal Enterprise Protection Act. The law, since revised, aimed to protect animal research laboratories from illegal, sometimes violent protests. It was a 2-1 decision by the US Court of Appeals.

Guinea Pigs 100

Guinea Pigs United Kingdom New Jersey Protest 100

Critter News

JUNE 1, 2009

ALDF is asking that you send a letter to the USDA asking that Sargeant's Class B license-which allows him to round up dogs and cats from animal shelters, auctions, private individuals and other "random sources," and then sell them for experimentation-be revoked.

Shelters 100

Shelters Animal Legal Defense Fund ALDF Animal Cruelty 100

Animal Person

MARCH 20, 2010

Naturally, upon reading such words, my stomach turned and I immediately thought of making plans to be away from the house that day so I wouldn't have to see any of the festivities or try to negotiate walking the dogs around them. I'm fairly confident that I don't know anyone who won't say that they don't approve of animal cruelty.

Zoos 100

Zoos Pets Ponies Cruelty 100

Critter News

DECEMBER 7, 2008

Tags: animal cruelty Texas dog fighting us.

Texas 100

Texas Pit Bulls Animal Cruelty Investigation 100

4 The Love Of Animals

OCTOBER 28, 2011

This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet. Many people are willing to care for bearded dragons since these make great domesticated animals.

Abandon 100

Abandon Abandoning Abandonment Pets 100

4 The Love Of Animals

JANUARY 10, 2011

11pm: Tuck foster dog (aka Munchkin – after 34 they’ve all become “Munchkin”) in on the couch and head off to bed. 9:30am: Take Munchkin and forever dog to the dog park. Forever dog runs around like a maniac. 1:30pm: Hop in the car with my mom, forever dog, and Munchkin. Tuck Munchkin back in and go back to bed.

Adopt Dog 100

Adopt Dog Dogs Animal Cruelty Boston 100

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

There's a stray dog problem in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. If you bring in the dog for euthanization, you get a tax exemption.hooray! But there are animal rights activists in Mexico that will hopefully take notice and try to establish some kind of long-term and humane solution. The solution? Sarcasm there of course.

Stray Dog 100

Stray Dog Dogs Stray Spay 100

Animal Ethics

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Code, Title 18.48, made it a federal crime to knowingly create, sell, or possess a depiction of animal cruelty with the intention of placing that depiction in interstate or foreign commerce for commercial gain. I don’t think so.

Pit Bulls 40

Pit Bulls Animal Cruelty Laws Animal 40

Animal Person

AUGUST 16, 2011

Herzog states, “The awkward fact is that most wanton animal cruelty is not perpetrated by inherently bad kids but by normal children who will eventually grow up to be good citizens” (34). . At least his research on pit bull-types of dogs demonstrates the injustice they face. . They are extraordinary.

Vegan 100

Vegan Morals Animal Rights Advocacy 100

Animal Ethics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

To the Editor: Re “ A Free Speech Battle Arises From Videos of Fighting Dogs ” (front page, Sept. 19): The Supreme Court should reinstate a crucial 1999 federal law banning the commercial sale of videos depicting animal cruelty.

New York Times 40

New York Times Wayne Pacelle Humane Society Of The United States New York 40

Critter News

FEBRUARY 23, 2009

Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and killed his dog. Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty.

Killing 100

Killing Wildlife Groups Endangered Species 100

Animal Ethics

MARCH 30, 2008

Amicone, to establish a task force dedicated to ending the dog-fighting in Westchester, and specifically in the City of Yonkers, site of most of the fights. The Michael Vick case shed light on the disgrace of those who cause dogs to fight each other, an event often accompanied by drug sales and prostitution.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Michael Vick Pit Bulls 40

Animal Ethics

MARCH 27, 2008

We have many great stories from all over the country where folks had given up on having any romance in their life until they met at AnimalAttraction—everyone says it is much easier to get to know someone with your dog on the date too! Where else? Where else? The bride was walked down the aisle by her standard poodle, John.

American Kennel Club 40

American Kennel Club Kennels Animal Cruelty Cruelty 40

Animal Ethics

DECEMBER 18, 2007

The use of animals in entertainment when animal cruelty is involved is deplorable, whether it is dog fighting or bull riding. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Trust Mamaroneck, N.Y., Corporations should reject the notion that this is a sport worthy of their ad dollars. 11, 2007

New York Times 40

New York Times Flank Strap New York Animal Cruelty 40

Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2011

The call was issued after the animal rights group discovered that the fur were sourced from the raccoon dog in China, ABC Radio Australia reports. About 10 million dogs in China are killed for their fur, prompting an animal rights group to seek a ban on fur trade to Australia. However, the fur is passed off as sheep skin.

Fur 100

Fur Australia Groups Raccoons 100

Critter News

AUGUST 24, 2008

I did have issues with the host country in this case because of the horrible way they treat animals, and their lack of any animal cruelty laws. They will continue to keep dogs and cats in cages too small to even stand up. Note - this is not a knock against all those that competed. I don't have issues with them.

Cruelty 100

Cruelty Animal Cruelty China Game 100

Critter News

MAY 28, 2009

Is what he did consciously to his pitbulls that much worse than what we do unconsciously to animals every day? Some of us forget that dogs are mere animals, and that animal mistreatment is as American as Apple iPods. Like Vick, most of us shamelessly abuse and kill animals.

Michael Vick 100

Michael Vick Guinea Pigs Animal Cruelty Animal Abuse 100