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Breed Specific Legislation

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BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) is the canine equivalent of racial profiling, banning certain dog breeds that have been labeled “dangerous.” The bracelets sell for $10 and half of that ($5) will be donated to Best Friends to support their campaign against BSL. Tags: news.

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A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

192) from the timing of seasons to the ferocity of weather to the shape of breeding, wintering, and stopover habitat to even the size of birds themselves. Climate change looms large over all migration research, it “is reshaping every single thing about migration” (p. It is often hard to be positive. by Scott Weidensaul.

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Prop 2 Passes in California

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From the campaign website : (Nov. on Prop 2 campaign. It applies to breeding pigs, egg laying hens and veal calves. Tags: proposition 2. Proposition 2 has been passed in California. As of 11 PM PST, Prop 2 was leading 62% to 38%. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.”

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On Bad Presidential Puppy Decisions

Animal Person

But I didn't campaign for a presidential greyhound for exactly the same reason Obama's decision was disappointing: it glorifies pure breed dogs. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. They can say that the puppy was needing to be re-homed, therefore it's like adopting from a rescue group.

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Great Question About Obama Pup

Animal Person

This is why I didn't campaign for a greyhound--it raises their profile. Perhaps if there were a heartfelt message followed by action that supported it, no matter what breed were rescued, adoptions would increase. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Would it matter?" That's what I'd like to think. Maybe both.

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SPECIESISM, by Joan Dunayer, Part Deux

Animal Person

The advocacy component of old speciesism isn't the campaign to end that exploitation, however. Instead, it is the campaign to modify it. It moves society closer to the view that all forms of speciesist exploitation--from dog breeding to commercial fishing--are morally wrong (151).

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Guest Post: Susan Wilson

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I also wanted you to know about the Who’s Your Good Dog Campaign. The work of shelters and breed rescue organizations is vital. Tags: books guest post. Together they discover the true meaning of salvation, redemption, and unconditional love. It already has me drawn in! Who’s Your Good Dog? Be the person your dog thinks you are.

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