Critter News

AUGUST 9, 2009

The defense is not from an animal rights perspective, but it's still good, especially in exposing the lame attempt to make this a civil rights issue. Tags: pit bull animal cruelty Michael Vick sick.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

I think this is fabulous because Stephanie Ernst (the AW blogger is Stephanie Feldstein, so be careful referring to "Stephanie," or to the blogger with the pit bull!) is clearly someone who advocates for animal rights.

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4 The Love Of Animals

JUNE 3, 2009

The breeds most often affected by BSL are Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows and even German Shepherds, those who tend to get the most attention in the media for dog fighting and attacks,” said Dan Hoffman, ITo co-founder and animal rights activist.

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Animal Person

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

I'll end with a handful of brief thoughts because this is getting way too long (Baby Sky's been napping and I'm surprised she's still asleep but certain she'll wake any moment): There are a couple of potential sore spots for some people in this book, one being the discussion of pit bulls.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 16, 2011

Hal Herzog’s “ Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat ” (Harper 2011), though fascinating, is ultimately depressing for vegans and animal rights activists. Over at Animal Rights and AntiOppression , we’ve been discussing tactics and sharing our thoughts and experiences about what works and doesn’t work when it comes to advocacy.

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