June, 2010

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New Microchip Simulates Human Lung

Critter News

According to technewsdaily.com , this "lung on a chip" imitates the inner workings of a lung and could help lessen the need for animals as research subjects. Tags: animal research.

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Giveaway: Posh Puppy Boutique

4 The Love Of Animals

Looking for a great way to pamper your pooch? Then you really need to check out the Posh Puppy Boutique. They have everything that a pet parent could want for their favorite dog. And what’s even better, they even have awesome clothing for big dogs too! That’s right, it’s not just the little dogs that get all the love at Posh Puppy Boutique!

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On Wipeout and Lion Burgers

Animal Person

Have you seen the ridiculous television show, Wipeout ? There's something hilarious about people intentionally putting themselves in a position to be beaten up like Wile E. Coyote. It's all in fun, with much of the humor coming from the commentators and the special sound effects. It does get old, however, after about 10 minutes. At minute #9 for me last night was a young woman going through one of the obstacle courses and getting pummeled, just like everyone else.

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J. J. C. Smart on Ethical Progress

Animal Ethics

If there has been progress in ethics recently it has been through the realization of some ethicists that animal happiness and suffering has to be considered equally with that of human beings. I should draw attention here to the remarkable book Animal Liberation by Professor Peter Singer of Monash University. Christian ethics has been deficient in this respect, since animals have been regarded as things made by God for the use of men.

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FDA Recommends Banning Antibiotics from Feed

Critter News

Not the solution or end to factory farming, but if big ag can't rely on antibiotics, then they may have to rethink the filthy conditions of factory farms. Animals would get sick much easier, possibly affecting the bottom line of profit above all. It could effect some small amount of improvement.maybe. If the FDA's recommendation is accepted. From Opposing Views.com.

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Humane Society's Explanation for Working with Michael Vick

Critter News

Found this piece from May 2009. It's the Humane Society explaining why they teamed up with Michael Vick on his community service work. I'm still torn about that, although I certainly understand their logic. Tags: blood sport humane society Michael Vick dogfighting.

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You like us!

4 The Love Of Animals

We were so excited when we found out that we were among the Can’t Miss: 10 Pet Blogs over on My Fox New York! We could not be more excited to be listed with so many of our own daily reads. This means the world to us, as we started this blog as a way to help animals and those who love them. It’s exciting to receive positive press, and we would be remiss if we didn’t thank you, our readers, for making our blog what it is!

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Cute of the Day, flamingos.

4 The Love Of Animals

You may have noticed a lack of posting, and that is because we took a vacation! On our vacation we saw a lot of wonderful animals, including flamingos. Today’s Cute of the Day is a photo of the flamingos that we saw: Now, I realize that not everyone thinks they are cute, but they are very interesting! Personally, I find them to be both funny and odd, while at the same time very graceful and beautiful.

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Man Arrested with Frozen Tigers and Panther in House

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This happened in Vietnam. The guy was clearly trafficking in illegal parts as there were about 50 kg of bones belonging to other tigers. Tags: wildlife smuggling vietnam wildlife trafficking tigers panthers.

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Malaysia Approves Controversial Research Lab

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The investigation cleared the animal lab. From Straits Time. MALAYSIA will not shut down a controversial British-funded animal testing lab after investigations showed that the animals were not exposed to torture, a senior official said on Thursday. The veterinary services department launched a probe this month after animal rights campaigners accused the Progenix Research lab based in the northern state of Penang of cruelty to animals.

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Calgary Zoo in Big Trouble

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We've written about the Calgary Zoo here before. Not a stellar reputation. Now, the results of a long-awaited audit shows that this place truly sucks and needs a lot of improvement. From eCanadaNow.com. To many people, the number of animal fatalities at the Calgary Zoo in newer years seemed very high. A hippo passed away following a long, horrible transfer from another zoo.

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Whales Share Some Human Traits, Study Shows

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From the AFP. As the future of whales once more comes under global debate, some scientists say the marine mammals are not only smarter than thought but also share several attributes once claimed as exclusively human. Self-awareness, suffering and a social culture along with high mental abilities are a hallmark of cetaceans, an order grouping more than 80 whales, dolphins and porpoises, say marine biologists.

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Dads and their Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

We have a special giveaway today, and as the title suggests, the theme is Dad’s and their Pets! We want to hear your stories about dads and pets! The winner will get a choice of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul pet food (dog or cat). To enter, comment with your dad/husband pet related stories. Just be sure to comment before the giveaway ends at midnight on June 27th.

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Marine Animals Trying to Escape from Oil Spill

Critter News

From ShortNews.com.literally, short, short news! Like forest creatures trying to escape a fire, marine animals such as dolphins, sharks, mullets, crabs, rays and fish are congregating in surprisingly shallow waters off the Florida coast line as they flee the encroaching oil spill. Meanwhile, oil-covered birds crawl deep into swamps and don´t come back out.

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Jane Goodall Institute’s New President

4 The Love Of Animals

Maureen P. Smith is the new of the Jane Goodall Institute. You may be familiar with Dr. Goodall and her work with chimpanzees. The Jane Goodall Institute, which was founded in 1977, is a global leader in the effort to protect chimpanzees and their habitats. They also have many innovative community-centered conservation and development programs in more than 120 countries!

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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.2

Critter News

I particularly question the use of chimpanzees in medical research. From what I recall, chimpanzees share at least 95 percent of human DNA, although the number that floats around the most is 98.6 percent. The following is from The Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan. If chimpanzees have consciousness, if they are capable of abstractions, do they not have what until now has been described as "human rights"?

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Sea Turtle Breeding Threatened by Oil Spill

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Each day, I'm having a harder and harder time wrapping my mind around the enormity of this disaster and its ecological impacts. Here's an article about the potential impacts on sea turtles, many starting to show up dead or sick. Tags: 2010 oil spill sea turtles Gulf of Mexico.

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"Creature Quotes" Is Here!

Animal Person

" Creature Quotes: Advancing Toward Freedom For All Species ," compiled and edited by SBH Clay, is now available. From the Introduction : "Humans are fascinated by animals. For all our devotion, though, we sometimes seem not to recognize the needs and wants of animals. We unwittingly partake of activities that hurt, physically and mentally, the very creatures we admire and seek to protect from harm (5).".

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Anti-Research Advocacy in Madison

Critter News

Interesting article on anti-animal research advocacy in Madison, WI. Madison is a key battleground because it is one of only 8 cities with primate centers in the country. Tags: animal research medical research university of madison-wisconsin.

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Farm Sanctuary needs help.

4 The Love Of Animals

Farm Sanctuary recently came to the aid of six male Holstein calves, several just days old, who had been abandoned without food or water and left for dead. With much love and care these calves are now thriving, however, they are in desperate need of potential adopters for these sweet boys. Farm Sanctuary operates the country’s largest farm animal rescue and adoption network.

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Mountain Goats Accidentally Killed in Study

Critter News

From the Daily Interlake. A mountain goat study in Glacier National Park has been suspended following the deaths of two goats after they were shot with tranquilizer darts. The University of Montana study, aimed at exploring the effects of climate change on mountain goats, got under way this month with preliminary field work in the Many Glacier Valley.

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British-Funded Lab Under Investigation in Malaysia

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Malaysia, under pressure from animal rights activists, is going to investigate Progenix Labs. Malaysia is considering shutting down a controversial British-funded animal testing lab if there is evidence of cruelty there, the goverment's top veterinary official said on Sunday. Animal rights campaigners have accused the Progenix Research lab, which uses monkeys, dogs, rodents and rabbits for toxicology testing, of poisoning the animals to death.

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Why I Question Animal Testing 2.1

Critter News

This is a continuation of an earlier post about why I question animal testing. Oftentimes, scientists seem to think that they just need to waive their PhDs and research projects in everyone's faces and we should all shut up and bow our heads to their great wisdom. But universities and scientists are not always there working for pure learning or the improvement of humanity.

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Cute of the Day: White Tailed Deer

4 The Love Of Animals

A little something different for today’s cute of the day! This deer isn’t like the rest, it can sing! You can see the real thing in Banff National Park, Canada. Cute of the Day: White Tailed Deer originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 12, 2010. Tags: cute of the day cute video.

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On "The Road" and Humanity

Animal Person

Last night I watched 2009's " The Road " (based on the Cormac McCarthy novel , which I haven't read), a post-apocalyptic tale of a man and his son trying to survive. They're trying to get to the coast and then go south, where they think there might be more food and at least the winters won't be so brutal. Gangs of evil-doer survivors are marauding across the land, up to a particular kind of evil.

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Training a goldfish!

4 The Love Of Animals

That’s right, you can train a goldfish!! Thanks to the folks at Think Geek, we are training ours too. The awesome R2 Fish Training School makes it easy and fun to train your goldfish (or any fish actually, as long as it’s about an inch long). The kit comes with everything you need, including a DVD. We were very impressed at how everything was made, and the variety of fun that can be had.

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PL8S 4 PETS ID Tags

4 The Love Of Animals

Are you looking for a fun way to identify your pet? PL8S 4 PETS are just the thing you are looking for! These unique ID tags feature your pet’s name on the front on your state license plate. On the back, your pet’s photo and information, in the style like a drivers license. We loved that there were additional choices for the information other than just name and number.

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More Bad News for Birds in the Gulf

Critter News

Here's an article exploring whether it's pointless to try to rescue oiled bird in the Gulf. This article states that most of the oiled birds probably won't even show up before they eventually die, so we'll never know how many have actually been killed. Tags: birds 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico.

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NaturaWorld Snuggletop Pet Beds

4 The Love Of Animals

Snuggletop pet beds from Natura are so comfortable, you might just want to steal it from your dog and sleep on it yourself! Our dog, Baby, has suffered from back and hip problems since the day she was born. Because some of her vertebrae are actually bone on bone, finding anything that helps her be comfortable is a high priority for us. The Natura snuggletop bed has been a dream for her because it is so soft, and yet supportive.

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Thunderstorm Season

4 The Love Of Animals

We have been having thunderstorms already, and luckily our dog doesn’t mind them at all. However, there are many dogs that do. Here is a great video from DoMoreForPets.com about how to help calm your pet in frightening situations. Thunderstorm Season originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on June 9, 2010. Tags: pet care webvideos.

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