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New Hub for Animal Rights

Animal Person

Stephanie Ernst, formerly of Change.org , has started a new space called " Animal Rights and AntiOppression " and she has invited yours truly to post there! Stephanie has also invited Deb from Invisible Voices , Kelly G from easyVegan.info and Marji, who blogs for Animal Place sanctuary and For the Pits.

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Worried about my roommates pets

Reddit Animals

We have a few pets living with us but I'm concerned about my roommates pets and I'm worried if they're being neglected and mistreated. Is this neglect and abuse? I'm thinking about moving out here soon and I'm worried for the animals. Often times he just turns on the fan 24/7 to ignore the smell.

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New Laws to Start in California

Critter News

New legislation in California increases the misdemeanor penalty for animal neglect and makes it a crime to sell a live animal on any street, highway, public right-of-way, parking lot, or carnival. From Hometown Station AM 1220.

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Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect

Critter News

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. Veterinarians are now required to report any instances of abuse or neglect. Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare.

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Steven M. Wise on Farm Animals

Animal Ethics

The problem of the unjust use of farm animals is large, growing, historical, institutionalized, governmentally encouraged, and fundamentally unregulated at either the state or federal level. Farm animals are treated essentially as raw materials. Instead it aids industry boards that exist solely to sell animal products.

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On Taxes, Veganism and "Pets"

Animal Person

Someone wrote me and, though the person clearly was trolling to insult someone, s/he accused me of not being a vegan because of greyhounds Violet Rays and Charles Hobson Booger, III (no mention of Emily, which made me feel terribly neglectful). who chooses not to take in animals because he respects them, and I agreed theoretically.

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Brooklyn Woman Assaults Two ASPCA Agents

4 The Love Of Animals

Responding to an anonymous tip about a neglected cat, the Humane Law Enforcement agents arrived at Stewart’s residence to find a seven-week-old, one-pound orange tabby with his whiskers cut off and a serious injury to his right front paw. The kitten’s leg was broken,” says Supervisor Lucas. “As Do you Twitter?

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