Animal welfare award recipients recognized by AVMA
AVMA News
AUGUST 1, 2023
Sheilah Robertson received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award, and Candace Croney, PhD, received the AVMA Humane Award July 15 during AVMA Convention 2023 in Denver.
USDA finalizes standards to include birds under Animal Welfare Act
AVMA News
APRIL 6, 2023
Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is establishing welfare standards for birds, which were previously excluded under the Animal Welfare Act.
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Policies on physical restraint of animals, canine devocalization approved
AVMA News
AUGUST 9, 2023
The AVMA House of Delegates adopted a handful of revised animal welfare policies, including one on “Canine Devocalization” that supersedes the previous policy, approved a new policy on “Canine Hybrids,” and referred two other policies back to the AVMA Board of Directors (BOD).
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Gene therapy shows promise as feline spay alternative
AVMA News
JULY 11, 2023
Long-term contraception was witnessed in female cats injected with a single dose of a feline anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) transgene, a development being hailed as a breakthrough in animal welfare.
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Animal Welfare in the State of California
Critter News
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
California really is at the forefront of animal welfare and this is an excellent article detailing what's going on in the State and the challenges animal welfare faces. It also does a great job at profiling Jennifer Fearing who led the victory of Proposition 2. She sounds amazing.
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The Link Between Animal Welfare and Human Welfare
Critter News
JUNE 12, 2012
This is an interesting opinion piece about the link between animal welfare and human welfare in nations. From the Huffington Post.
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Ted Kennedy and Animal Welfare
Critter News
AUGUST 28, 2009
Interesting article on Senator Edward Kennedy that highlights his little-known contributions to animal welfare. Tags: legislation animal welfare. It's from the Humane Society.
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Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals
Critter News
APRIL 13, 2009
How many people know this about the Animal Welfare Act? No wonder there is so much "farm" animal abuse out there. Humane treatment runs counter to the entire industry when the point is to make money by processing these animals as fast as possible. Most animals in the U.S. This is really interesting.
Animal Welfare at Change.org
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Did you see that Change.org now has an Animal Welfare page? is clearly someone who advocates for animal rights. Ernst believes we don't have a right to use sentient nonhumans and all of her posts (and those of Alex Melonas, who also posts at animalrights.change.org) are unequivocal about animal use.
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Key AETA Supporter Suspended Over Animal Welfare
Critter News
MAY 8, 2010
She testified in favor of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in front of the House Judiciary Committee. Now, she's been suspended from working with animals. From Current.com She was recently suspended from working with animals, a “rare move prompted by what officials called a ‘clear pattern’ of problems with animal welfare.”
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Another Fake Animal Welfare Group
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
I was browsing for some quotes when I came across this group - The National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA). They had a page with quotes from animal rights activists, but as I was reading, I noticed that they were very unfavorable quotes from such activists as Wayne Pacelle and Ingrid Newkirk. So, I'm like, waaaaaait a minute.
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EU Sends Inspectors to Portugal for Farm Animal Welfare
Critter News
DECEMBER 28, 2009
The inspectors found nothing wrong, but at least they responded to the issues raised by Animal Angels, based in Germany. My 2010 resolution is to try and track animal rights issues in the homelands of Spain and Portugal. Tags: europe portugal farm animal welfare.
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Farm Animal Welfare Fight Heats Up in Ohio
Critter News
OCTOBER 31, 2009
Issue 2 in Ohio would create 13-member state board to oversee the care of farm animals in the State. The Humane Society and other groups oppose it as a power grab by big agriculture to prevent another Proposition 2 (the initiative passed last year in California to improve standards for farm animal care.) It's an issue to follow though.
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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect
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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Faith and Animal Welfare Issues
Critter News
OCTOBER 5, 2008
Here is a good article about trying to link religion with animal welfare. As far as Christianity, I still don't see how at least American Christianity can be coupled with helping animals. Not that I want to lump all Christians into one monolithic group.
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100 Ag Industry Looks Ahead to More Animal Welfare Issues
Critter News
JANUARY 5, 2009
Another big issue gaining momentum is animal welfare. You may hate to hear about this, but I do think that the animal-raising industries are going to have to reach some compromises with the Humane Society of the U.S. Tags: farm animal welfare us agribusiness. and other advocates.”
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100 "Exploring the Intersection of Personal Beliefs and Veganism: Understanding the Ethical Treatment of Animals"
Reddit Animals
MARCH 28, 2023
If you are wondering whether veganism aligns with your personal beliefs, consider the following question: Do you think that it is acceptable to inflict harm and take the lives of animals for reasons that are not necessary? Ultimately, it is up to each individual to align their actions with their beliefs regarding animal welfare.
Humane Society Likes Obama's Animal Welfare Picks
Critter News
DECEMBER 20, 2008
I bet you didn't realize that Obama had any animal welfare picks, but he did. He has a strong environmental record and he has supported some animal issues in the past. And, in general, the Humane Society and its Legislative Fund likes them. They are very enthusiastic about Tom Vilsack, the proposed Secretary of Agriculture.
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Animal Welfare Concerns May Be Influencing UK Animal Research
Critter News
MARCH 14, 2012
This article in the Herald Tribune claims that animal rights is winning out over animal research. I would take the article with a grain of salt. I've read the same on the other side. It depends on who's writing the article of course.I think it's still a long, long fight. But perhaps these are positive signs.
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100 Animal Welfare Supported in Islam?
Critter News
JANUARY 12, 2009
Tags: islam animal rights animal welfare.
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Donate to Kiwi | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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New Legislation for animal welfare in the United Kingdom - Queen Elizabeth's Action for animal welfare
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What's the Difference Between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights?
Critter News
JUNE 4, 2009
Tags: animal rights animal welfare.
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100 Michigan to Follow California on Farm Animal Welfare?
Critter News
AUGUST 28, 2009
Tags: farm animal welfare factory farm agribusiness.
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An Animal Welfare First in Spain
Critter News
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
She has also to pay 2,688 € to the animal refuge. Nacho Paunero, President of El Refugio, notes that this is the first time in Spain that someone has been fined for abandoning their animal at the doors of a refuge. He considers it a step forward in the protection of animals in Spain.
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100 Humane Society Ranks States on Animal Welfare
Critter News
JANUARY 17, 2012
Here's a way to find out how your state ranks. California is #1 again.yay! Washington State, where I currently live, is #6! At the bottom.(drum drum roll please) South Dakota!!!
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Ontario Updates Animal Welfare Law
Critter News
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Bill 50 makes it a provincial offence to abuse any animal, and it establishes the strongest penalties in the country for those charged with animal cruelty -- including the potential to prohibit offenders from owning animals ever again. Tags: animal law.
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Critter News
JANUARY 19, 2009
Tags: europe pigs farm animal welfare.
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British UK Government makes pledges on animal welfare including 'Recognising animal sentience - the capacity of animals to have feelings, including pain and suffering', and to be 'a "global leader" on animal welfare and set "high standards for others across the world to follow".'
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Injured Bat, and now?
Reddit Animals
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
I try to call NABU, an animal welfare, when someone is on their Hotline. I placed her/him without further inspection on a post on my balcony and hoped He/She flew away, but nope. She/He was still in the ground. I think my Cats didn't harmed him/her, but you never know. The bat is still alive but is pretty bad injured.
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Royal Decree Issued in Spain Over Animal Welfare
Critter News
JUNE 10, 2011
Interesting! Here's an excerpt from Farmers Weekly Interactive. The Spanish government has taken the unusual step of issuing a royal decree to compel farmers to report on what action they are taking to comply with the 2012 conventional cage-ban and if they require any government assistance.
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AUGUST 13, 2010
The Volunteer Advantage ( www.TheVolunteerAdvantage.com ) has announced that August is the organization’s “Animal Rescue Month.&#. “Our volunteer members spend a significant amount of time and energy caring for animals in need, and we want to recognize that passion. . Tags: people helping animals.
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Another Research Company Accused of Animal Mistreatment
Critter News
DECEMBER 2, 2010
Animal welfare watchdog group, Stop Animal Exploitation Now (SAEN), has released documents which, it claims, provide evidence that CRO MPI Research has been operating in violation of the US Animal Welfare Act. For the full story, go here to outsourcing-pharma.com.
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Unexpected Farm Animal Deal in Ohio
Critter News
JULY 3, 2010
Animal welfare groups led by the Humane Society of the United States have agreed to abandon a fall ballot issue against animal cruelty as part of a deal with state farm groups brokered by Gov. Tags: ohio humane society farm animal welfare. From the Associated Press.
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100 Senator Maria Cantwell Receives Award for Animal Welfare Work
Critter News
MARCH 8, 2010
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) received the Humane Society’s Legislative Leader award for her leadership in protecting animals. My husband worked for her years and years ago, when she was just a State representative.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
The Ohio State University is hosting an Animal Welfare Symposium next month.
EU Backing Cloned Animal Products
Critter News
OCTOBER 18, 2010
It's bad enough having to deal with the welfare of normal farm animals, but what about the welfare of cloned animals? If they are cloned solely for the products they provide, will it be more difficult to argue for their welfare as living creatures? Tags: europe cloning farm animal welfare.
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Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2010
Australian scientists have set themselves the challenge of understanding the minds of animals and what they are feeling. The challenge is to gain insights - in a scientifically rigorous way - into how animals' minds work," CSIRO scientist Caroline Lee said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Help Haiti's Animals
Critter News
JANUARY 19, 2010
Here's a link to the Best Friends page to donate to animal rescue in Haiti. The organization is part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti. Haiti.the only country where I believe human welfare is only slightly better than animal welfare. Tags: natural disaster Haiti animal rescue Best Friends.
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The Conflict Between Animal Welfare and Agribusiness
Critter News
MARCH 30, 2010
This article pretty much sums up how the two agendas are simply at cross-purposes. Compassion is perceived to hurt profits. It spotlights the Humane Society, but I think it's a pretty universal comparison.
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Irish Senator Complains of Animal Welfare "Cabal"
Critter News
APRIL 12, 2010
This complaint is the result of proposed legislation to ban puppy mills in Ireland. Legislators are being contacted by people around the world to support the legislation. They are blaming the dastardly Green Party whose leader proposed the legislation.
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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility.
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100 Quebec is the Best Province to be an Animal Abuser
Critter News
MAY 23, 2011
An animal rights group based in the United States has ranked Quebec “the best province to be an animal abuser” in a report on Canada’s animal welfare record. That sucks. From the Montreal Gazette.
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