Critter News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
The RSPCA collected these signatures leading up to the the 7th World Congress on Alternatives & Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Rome. 68,315 people signed an online RSPCA petition stating "We, the undersigned, call on the British Government to work towards ending the use of animals in experiments, replacing them with humane alternatives.".
Critter News
JUNE 25, 2009
In 2007, 394 dogs died during procedures for canine and human research. RSPCA state president Dr Hugh Wirth slammed municipal pounds for being involved in the research trade. Unwanted farm dogs are another source. From the Herald Sun. The fate of many others remains unclear.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 20, 2013
According to The Humane Society , around 18% of all reported instances of animal abuse involve cats. It is perfectly normal to see the following behaviors in a rescue cat once you bring them home: Running away from you and other humans. The Difficulties Of Re-homing Abused Cats. Hiding, often for days on end.
Animal Person
MAY 2, 2009
Over 16,000 greyhounds are bred to supply the approximate 10,000 annually racing on British tracks and even taking into account the 4,500 re-homed by the industry’s own Retired Greyhound Trust, we are still left with a huge shortfall of ‘unaccounted’ dogs.
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 24, 2010
According to the RSPCA, in 2008 there was a 57% increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in the UK. A similar problem is also occurring in the United States, where the Humane society of the United states claims that up to 8 million animals enter animal shelters each year, showing that this is an international problem.
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