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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

Angus directed me to a story about the Calgary Stampede (rodeo) and the Calgary and Vancouver Humane Societies which had me asking: Whose side are they on? The Calgary Humane Society works with the Stampede to make sure the animals are safe (and by the way that's impossible if the animals are being used in the rodeo. Not the rodeo.

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Second Annual National Family Pack Walk

4 The Love Of Animals

What began as a regional event in Los Angeles in 2011 has expanded to include a series of local Pack Walks around the country between September 24 – 30, led by North Shore Animal League America national shelter partners and Mutt-i-grees Curriculum schools. By stepping up as a pack leader, it’s more than just walking a dog,” said Millan. “We

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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab

Critter News

Quick work on the part of the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI), in partnership with the Humane Society of the U.S. This event serves as dramatic testament to what can happen when the humane community comes together to oppose cruelty," says AWI President, Cathy Liss.

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Labor Day & Hummingbird Feeders

10,000 Birds

I know humans as a whole are a powerful species, but really, we do not have that much control over hummingbird migration ( Trumpeter Swans , maybe, but not hummingbirds). Feeders are being distributed through Farmer’s Markets and birding events from July 29 to September 24, 2011 within the region.

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Organizations Putting Animals First

4 The Love Of Animals

Formed in 2007, this organization seeks to promote the humane treatment of animals by promoting effective animal sanctuary management. Led by professionals who have experience with organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States, the group is definitely not new to the issues surrounding animals worldwide.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. This got me wondering what other cities were doing. Let’s start with Minneapolis, because that is what sparked my interest.

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Earth Day Lecture

Animal Ethics

She specializes in Environmental Ethics, Human-Animal Ethics, and Moral Psychology. Her coming Earth Day lecture couldn't be more timely in light of our increasing awareness of global warming and other human-induced negative impacts on the environment. More information about VEG can be found here.