Critter News

JUNE 5, 2009

Thanks to Patty at Animal Rights-Do Whatever is Necessary for reposting this list of 40 ways to help lab animals. There are many excellent books on issues related to animal research. Know Your Adversary Part of being an effective activist on animal research issues is knowing the arguments in support of animal research.

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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. Everyone loves to wear jewelry and the Heart U Back collection makes you feel good about it!”.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A collection of some of the cutest baby animals from accredited zoos and aquariums around the world. It’s a fun little book that would make a perfect gift for the animal lover in your life (perfect stocking stuffer), and an adorable coffee table book for your own home. Tags: books reviews.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Wagging Tales: Every Animal Has a Tale is a fun book about animals. As the title suggests, it is a collection of stories, each animals’ “tale&#. Written by Tim Link, a full-time animal communicator and Reiki energy healer for animals, he shares his personal experiences. Tags: books.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked.

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Critter News

JUNE 17, 2009

To overcome the collective entropy of those forces against change will not be easy. The animal rights movement is not for the faint heart." --Tom Regan. Tags: quotes.

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Critter News

APRIL 22, 2010

A gray whale that died after stranding on a West Seattle beach had a large amount of trash in its stomach, ranging from a pair of sweatpants to a golf ball, said biologists who examined the animal. Tags: seattle whale marine life pollution. Starvation was not considered a major contributor to its death.

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Critter News

JANUARY 15, 2010

In charging documents filed in King County Superior Court, prosecutors contend Dr. Tohru Shigemura made repeated trips to Washington to hunt bear, taking animals out of season and on tribal lands. Shigemura, prosecutors claim, also amassed a collection of 11 firearms without the appropriate permits.

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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

MARCH 10, 2009

Keepers at Furuvik Zoo found that the chimp collected and stored stones that he would later use as missiles. There has been scant evidence in previous research that animals can plan for future events. There has been scant evidence in previous research that animals can plan for future events. Tags: zoos chimpanzees.

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4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 20, 2010

We love Ellen, not only is she funny and positive, but she has a big heart for animals (especially the ones needing rescue)! The sad fact is that every year, 6 million to 8 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters and, of that number, nearly half are euthanized. Tags: news people helping animals.

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Animal Person

JULY 7, 2009

I've decided to add the enormous barbecue/barbeque tongs that are collecting dust in the garage (the smaller ones that we use for veggies on the counter-grill still see some action). There's nothing worse than one dead animal being partially responsible for the death of one live animal. Tags: Activism Current Affairs.

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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.”.

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Animal Person

APRIL 26, 2009

Vamsee Juluri, Professor of Media Studies at the University of San Francisco, takes me back to graduate school when he writes of the importance of the stories we tell ourselves in " Use Free Speech to Celebrate Animal Life, Not to Enjoy Their Suffering." They certainly depict cruelty to animals, right? What do you think?

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4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 27, 2010

Palm Puppies make a delightful collectible or a wonderful gift! Fun Time Dog Shop (and giveaway) originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on July 27, 2010. Tags: giveaways people helping animals. She really has – they are ADORABLE!! Each puppy comes with a collar and in a gift box.

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Animal Person

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Some people seem to think that animals' souls are different from those of humans, while others think they're the same. Some speak of a collective consciousness, and others speak of reincarnation. Tags: Current Affairs Gray Matters Greyhound Matters. There's talk of a spirit, which I'm not sure is different from a soul.

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4 The Love Of Animals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

maurices , a shop that I often find great clothes in, has become involved in the cause of finding animals homes. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country. In response, maurices is launching a nation-wide effort to support local shelters and the animals they help.

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4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 17, 2009

Collect $50 in pledges (in addition to your registration fee) and receive a Bowling For Rhinos T-shirt and entry into one door prize category. They include gift certificates for restaurants and services such as massages, lift tickets to area ski slopes, pet products, nights at B+B’s, animal art, and much, much more!

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Otrada is the name of a shop on Etsy that features products for animal lovers. They have a lot of fun items, especially for those who love horses (but they have things for all animal lovers too). Several of Otrada’s jewelry items, gift ornaments, and belt buckles can be customized with your animal’s photograph.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Ortada is the name of a shop on Etsy that features products for animal lovers. They have a lot of fun items, especially for those who love horses (but they have things for all animal lovers too). Several of Ortada’s jewelry items, gift ornaments, and belt buckles can be customized with your animal’s photograph.

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 18, 2011

Found throughout South America in ever-dwindling numbers these extremely beautiful birds – threatened by habitat destruction and collection for the wild bird trade – are often difficult to see and hard to find. Community conservation – valuing what’s around us Kokako and Kaka on Kapiti Guano Still Collected in Peru.Or

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 16, 2011

Tags: national wildlife refuge , north america , parks • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! To that end, the principals have created a terrific site called Conserving the Future: Refuges and the Next Generation to elicit votes and comments. They may weigh in to make their voices heard… or not.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

We were really excited to get a chance to check out a moose from their holiday collection. The holiday collection toys are limited edition, and something that every pet parent can feel good about giving their dog. SimplyFido Holiday Collection originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 30, 2009.

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Animal Ethics

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

I have argued that there is no incompatibility between being a nonvegetarian and advocating the painless and humane treatment of animals. Consequently, there is no logical connection between being a nonvegetarian and the cruel treatment of animals, let alone the cruel treatment of persons (human or otherwise).

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Critter News

OCTOBER 20, 2008

Last summer, Alley Cat Allies conducted an analysis of Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the 247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled cats in 2006. More than 60,000 cats were killed in Illinois animal pounds and shelters in 2006. Tags: feral cats.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Finally, until we as a society develop a collective objection to killing human animals who have committed atrocities, we are unlikely to develop such an objection to killing nonhuman animals. But that doesn't mean we should work toward abolishing the death penalty first, and then move to the case of animals.

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Animal Person

JULY 6, 2010

Instead, in 24 hours (Saturday the 26th), I collected secondhand everything locally, and then friends brought clothing and other supplies from when their little girls and boys were newborns. I did go to Babies-R-Us for some odds and ends and here's the Animal Person-related experience. Animals are all over the place at Babies-R-Us.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

From the editors of THE BARK magazine, DogJoy: The Happiest Dogs in the Universe is a collection of 300 of the very best full-color pics from the pack! We think it would be a perfect gift for the animal lover in your life. Dog Joy: The Happiest Dogs in the Universe originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 24, 2009.

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Animal Person

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

My animal rescue-life has had many phases. It took a full day to locate the origin of the meeping of the first one (aptly named The Meeper), but after that it was pretty easy to catch them (in a propped up strainer on a cushion of towels) and put them in a safe place until they were all collected and ready to reunite with their mom.

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4 The Love Of Animals

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

It may seem a bit strange to talk about chocolates on an animal blog. After all, our animal friends shouldn’t eat chocolate. However, Sucre is helping animals by donating part of their holiday proceeds to the LA/SPCA. Sucre Chocolates help the LA/SPCA originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on November 17, 2009.

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Animal Person

DECEMBER 21, 2009

Based on whatever data she collected, she’d alter her course and continue her search. Tags: Current Affairs Ethics Gray Matters Language. She had quite a system, slinking down low and moving swiftly from one plant to the next, one bookcase to the next. I greeted Wilbur and wished him a good day, and began walking back to the house.

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Animal Person

AUGUST 6, 2009

There had been a collective sign of relief at Barack Obama’s election in the U.S., Tags: Activism Current Affairs Economics Ethics. In throwing out Zelaya they are sending frightening messages to all the other presidents who are trying to raise the living standards of their people.”

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