Critter News
APRIL 17, 2012
After eight years of fighting a strict law that virtually bans an anesthetic essential for their work, Russia's veterinarians say they have nearly reached the end of their tether. It is really painful for your pets to undergo operations [without ketamine]," Aristov said. "It Read the full article in The Moscow Times. It hurts them."
Critter News
MARCH 8, 2009
It is now law as of March 1. 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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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 28, 2011
Many pet owners are able to enjoy their pets for the entire duration of the animal’s life. This is great news for owners who have pets who have a long life span, such as dogs, cats and many other creatures. However, it becomes a problem for the animal when the owner decides that he can no longer keep the pet.
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. It also calls for setting felony-level penalties for cock fighting, cracking down on puppy mills and promoting a ban on future exotic pet purchases.
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 3, 2010
A feral kitten captured and neutered by a small non-profit, somewhat militant organization, was on display at our local Massachusetts Society Prevention of Cruelty Association branch, which often took these feral cats in the hope of finding homes for them. My youngest daughter spotted the exceedingly shy black cat and wanted her.
Critter News
FEBRUARY 23, 2009
Carnivores killed less than 1% of cattle (0.18%) and approximately 3% of sheep produced in the U.S.; • Out of Step with American Values - Americans value wildlife and abhor animal cruelty. To accomplish this goal, they direct control methods at only the specific animal or local wildlife populations in the area where damage has occurred.
Animal Ethics
MARCH 6, 2008
Isenhour is charged with cruelty to animals and killing a migratory bird. Weigh in: Should Isenhour receive the maximum penalty allowable by law? Would you feel differently if Isenhour had driven golf balls at your cat or dog until he succeeded in killing your pet? Is the maximum penalty too light? If so, why? I hope I'm wrong.
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