Critter News

DECEMBER 11, 2008

It has about 140 stores nationwide that sell puppies that supposedly come from "good" breeders (are any breeders good? Some of the breeders were found with sick or dead dogs in their cages. but that's another post.) Not so, says the Humane Society. Among the investigation findings.

Puppy Mills 100

Puppy Mills Humane Broker Puppies 100

Critter News

JUNE 25, 2009

Animals for research purposes are coming from municipal shelters, breeders and the greyhound trade. None of the animal shelters contacted by the Herald Sun have come across ex-research dogs in need of a home. Unwanted farm dogs are another source. From the Herald Sun. The fate of many others remains unclear.

Animal Research 100

Animal Research Research RSPCA Unwanted 100

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 1, 2010

The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save the Planet: Adopting a shelter pet not only saves a life, but it reduces demand for purebred animals, which are more likely to have medical problems due to genetic abnormalities. Early Adopter. Incredible Bulk.

Humane Society Of The United States 100

Humane Society Of The United States Purebred Shelters Adoptable 100

Animal Person

APRIL 16, 2009

Here's a great question I received via direct message on Twitter ( www.twitter.com/mary_martin ): "Do you think that even if Obama had adopted a shelter dog-it still may have caused a run on breeders? Would it matter?" This is why I didn't campaign for a greyhound--it raises their profile. Maybe both.

Obama 100

Obama Greyhounds Rescue Adoptable 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 27, 2011

Even the most barren habitat shelters enough stealthy, confusing, downright frustrating species to scare off newbies. Too many steps in a process can seem daunting, so always keep it as simple as possible. Bird watching sounds simple, but for the beginner it’s anything but.

Birds 198

Birds United States Breeders 2006 198

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2022

I’m sure regular visitors to this area could tell you more about how the winds and tides affect the migrating birds and when the breeders start to nest. Many birders left at the first drops, but I crowded with a few other birders under the shelter of the volunteer kiosk. Anahuac NWR–Skillern Tract.

Houston 207

Houston Texas Sanctuary Sparrows 207

Animal Ethics

AUGUST 6, 2007

We’ve been educating, helping and begging people to spay and neuter their animals for years, but three million to four million cats and dogs still die in shelters every year because of simple math: too many animals, not enough worthy adoptive homes. Breeders kill shelter animals’ chances to find good homes.

New York Times 40

New York Times New York Neutering Spay 40

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

The dogs were taken to an emergency shelter in Lachute, about 115 kilometres east of Ottawa. More than 500 dogs were removed from the Paws 'R' Us kennel in Clarendon Township, Que.,

Kennels 100

Kennels Dogs The Humane Society Puppies 100

10,000 Birds

APRIL 7, 2020

He interviews breeders about rumors of raptor trafficking and egg smuggling, activities that have supposedly been stopped. If you are looking for a ‘good read’ while you are sheltering in place, this is a very good choice–entertaining, part true crime thriller, part journalistic puzzle, part educational.

Falcons 206

Falcons United Kingdom Zimbabwe Eggs 206