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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.” I’m Tired of - (ITo) is on a mission to help put an end to it. The goal is to raise funds to stop the proliferation of BSL. “The

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The slaughter tourism trade in Serbia

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And on their way south, they reach the killing fields of northern Serbia ( Newsweek on poaching in the Balkans ). The delegation shortly reported that the national legislation is completely in line with the EU legislation. Too little, too late – yes; but still a step in the right direction. Left: David Lindo, a.k.a.

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Mexican Border Town Offers Tax Exemption for Euthanizing Dogs

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But there are animal rights activists in Mexico that will hopefully take notice and try to establish some kind of long-term and humane solution. Activists said what the government was doing qualified as “animal torture,” and they called for legislative reform. If you bring in the dog for euthanization, you get a tax exemption.hooray!

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UK May Require Microchipping of Dogs

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The government's proposals are aimed at tackling the growing problem of aggressive canines being used to harass, attack and even kill. Tags: UK microchips legislation dogs. In 2009, London Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse called for action on what he called "weapon dogs."

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The European Christmas Bird Count

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Two hundred yards further, the first Common Goldeneye and Smew started to appear and, while counting Smew and geese, a Great Bittern took flight from one stand of reeds to another, right in front of us. And this one chose to fly right in front of us. we will kill it!”, And the day had just begun. the Barnacle Goose took flight.

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Dog Death Squads in China

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I can’t even imagine being in a position where my government was telling me to kill my dog, or have it beaten to death. Dog owners in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, are even being told to kill their own dogs, or else their dogs will be beaten to death by the police and the owners will be charged a fine.

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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” This leads to obvious conflicts with the NAMWC prohibition against the frivolous killing and waste of wildlife. He notes that “Beginning in the 1960s, for example, conservation was dominated by non-hunters whose legacy includes key legislation such as the U.S.

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