The Link Between Animal Welfare and Human Welfare
Critter News
JUNE 12, 2012
This is an interesting opinion piece about the link between animal welfare and human welfare in nations. From the Huffington Post.
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Apparent Welfare Improvement at British Horse Fair
Critter News
JUNE 9, 2011
Welfare officers from international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary have reported an improvement in the welfare of donkeys and other equines at this year’s Appleby Horse Fair in Cumbria, which finished earlier this week. This excerpt is from Smallholder.
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Hope for Hen Welfare
Critter News
JULY 8, 2011
Animal Welfare Groups Win Industry Backing for First-Ever Federal Regulation of Hen Welfare Groundswell of Public Support Results in Full Court Press for Nationwide Law Protecting Chickens to Replace State-by-State Initiatives WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. A press release I received from the Farm Sanctuary.
Animal Welfare in the State of California
Critter News
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
California really is at the forefront of animal welfare and this is an excellent article detailing what's going on in the State and the challenges animal welfare faces. It also does a great job at profiling Jennifer Fearing who led the victory of Proposition 2. She sounds amazing.
Ted Kennedy and Animal Welfare
Critter News
AUGUST 28, 2009
Interesting article on Senator Edward Kennedy that highlights his little-known contributions to animal welfare. Tags: legislation animal welfare. It's from the Humane Society.
Animal Welfare Supported in Islam?
Critter News
JANUARY 12, 2009
Tags: islam animal rights animal welfare.
Animal Welfare Act Inadequate for Farm Animals
Critter News
APRIL 13, 2009
How many people know this about the Animal Welfare Act? According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “farm animals are regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) only when used in biomedical research, testing, teaching and exhibition. Tags: animal cruelty proposition 2 cattle farm animal welfare agribusiness.
Key AETA Supporter Suspended Over Animal Welfare
Critter News
MAY 8, 2010
From Current.com She was recently suspended from working with animals, a “rare move prompted by what officials called a ‘clear pattern’ of problems with animal welfare.” Now, she's been suspended from working with animals.
Another Fake Animal Welfare Group
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals. And here's the answer.
EU Sends Inspectors to Portugal for Farm Animal Welfare
Critter News
DECEMBER 28, 2009
Tags: europe portugal farm animal welfare.
Farm Animal Welfare Fight Heats Up in Ohio
Critter News
OCTOBER 31, 2009
Tags: ohio farm animal welfare us agribusiness.
What's the Difference Between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights?
Critter News
JUNE 4, 2009
Tags: animal rights animal welfare.
Faith and Animal Welfare Issues
Critter News
OCTOBER 5, 2008
Here is a good article about trying to link religion with animal welfare. As far as Christianity, I still don't see how at least American Christianity can be coupled with helping animals. Not that I want to lump all Christians into one monolithic group.
Pig Castration in Europe - An Animal Welfare Concern
Critter News
JANUARY 19, 2009
Tags: europe pigs farm animal welfare.
Ag Industry Looks Ahead to More Animal Welfare Issues
Critter News
JANUARY 5, 2009
Another big issue gaining momentum is animal welfare. Tags: farm animal welfare us agribusiness. It's a small mention in this Ag Week article about issues coming up in 2009 , but worth noting. The recent passing of a proposition in California to strictly manage how laying chickens are kept serves notice, he says.
Ontario Animal Welfare Law Goes Into Effect
Critter News
MARCH 8, 2009
Tags: ontario canada legislation animal welfare.
Animal Welfare at Change.org
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Did you see that Change.org now has an Animal Welfare page? As far as I know, Change.org is the only relatively-mainstream site with a broad, global audience, that has made this distinction and doesn't lump welfare and rights together as if they're the same thing. is clearly someone who advocates for animal rights.
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MAY 9, 2022
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Humane Society Likes Obama's Animal Welfare Picks
Critter News
DECEMBER 20, 2008
I bet you didn't realize that Obama had any animal welfare picks, but he did. And, in general, the Humane Society and its Legislative Fund likes them. They are very enthusiastic about Tom Vilsack, the proposed Secretary of Agriculture. In fact, he was their top choice.
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Reddit Animals
APRIL 16, 2022
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On Project Treadstone and Welfare, OED-Style
Animal Person
MARCH 28, 2009
Welfare Angus has requested the Oxford English Dictionary' s description of the history of the word welfare. Synne 3928 yf ou euer haddyst sorow oer kare Of y neghëburs welfare. 582 My lyfe, my lustes, be me loothe, For al welfare and I be wroothe. . worldes welfare and my goddesse. 1718 Free-thinker No.
Donate to Blady | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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MAY 17, 2022
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Donate to Blady | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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MAY 9, 2022
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Donate to Blady | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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APRIL 28, 2022
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Donate to Kiwi | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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APRIL 28, 2022
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Donate to Blady | Support animal welfare with CUDDLY
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APRIL 16, 2022
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New Legislation for animal welfare in the United Kingdom - Queen Elizabeth's Action for animal welfare
Reddit Animals
MAY 14, 2021
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Humane Society Ranks States on Animal Welfare
Critter News
JANUARY 17, 2012
Here's a way to find out how your state ranks. California is #1 again.yay! Washington State, where I currently live, is #6! At the bottom.(drum drum roll please) South Dakota!!!
Royal Decree Issued in Spain Over Animal Welfare
Critter News
JUNE 10, 2011
Interesting! Here's an excerpt from Farmers Weekly Interactive. The Spanish government has taken the unusual step of issuing a royal decree to compel farmers to report on what action they are taking to comply with the 2012 conventional cage-ban and if they require any government assistance.
Join us in the effort to Save Them All
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 3, 2015
Best Friends, the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and … Continue reading → The post Join us in the effort to Save Them All appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. cats dogs people helping animals'
"Exploring the Intersection of Personal Beliefs and Veganism: Understanding the Ethical Treatment of Animals"
Reddit Animals
MARCH 28, 2023
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to align their actions with their beliefs regarding animal welfare. Conversely, if your answer is negative, it may suggest that you agree with the principles of veganism, which advocate for the ethical treatment of animals. submitted by /u/SykadelicVegan [link] [comments]
Animal Welfare Concerns May Be Influencing UK Animal Research
Critter News
MARCH 14, 2012
This article in the Herald Tribune claims that animal rights is winning out over animal research. I would take the article with a grain of salt. I've read the same on the other side. It depends on who's writing the article of course.I think it's still a long, long fight. But perhaps these are positive signs.
An Animal Welfare First in Spain
Critter News
FEBRUARY 4, 2010
From Spanish News - RTN (Round Town News). No need to click. Here's all it says.
Hello, I was wondering if I can get some people to answer some questions for me? this is regarding Public Perception of Animal Welfare Regulations
Reddit Animals
MARCH 18, 2023
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Born Free USA’s “Pets Go Wild for Wildlife” Photo Contest
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 27, 2015
Born Free USA, a global leader in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, has announced its “Pets Go Wild for Wildlife” photo contest, seeking photos of furry family members acting “wild”: running like a cheetah, swimming like an orca, leaping like … Continue reading → The post Born Free USA’s “Pets Go Wild for Wildlife” (..)
Shop With Your Heart
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 18, 2016
The Shop With Your Heart initiative gives consumers the resources to recognize, locate and demand meaningfully welfare-certified meat, eggs and dairy products as well … Continue reading → The post Shop With Your Heart appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals.
Kansas University Tries to Correct Welfare Violations
Critter News
DECEMBER 22, 2009
Kansas University Medical Center was nailed by USDA inspectors for violations including improper treatment for sick animals, aging facilities and failing to provide appropriate enrichment opportunities for animals who appear to be under psychological stress.
British UK Government makes pledges on animal welfare including 'Recognising animal sentience - the capacity of animals to have feelings, including pain and suffering', and to be 'a "global leader" on animal welfare and set "high standards for others across the world to follow".'
Reddit Animals
MAY 11, 2021
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The Conflict Between Animal Welfare and Agribusiness
Critter News
MARCH 30, 2010
This article pretty much sums up how the two agendas are simply at cross-purposes. Compassion is perceived to hurt profits. It spotlights the Humane Society, but I think it's a pretty universal comparison.
Animal Welfare
Animal Ethics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2009
The Ohio State University is hosting an Animal Welfare Symposium next month.
Irish Senator Complains of Animal Welfare "Cabal"
Critter News
APRIL 12, 2010
This complaint is the result of proposed legislation to ban puppy mills in Ireland. Legislators are being contacted by people around the world to support the legislation. They are blaming the dastardly Green Party whose leader proposed the legislation.
Ontario Updates Animal Welfare Law
Critter News
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
It's the first update since 1919. That's right 1919. Bill 50 makes it a provincial offence to abuse any animal, and it establishes the strongest penalties in the country for those charged with animal cruelty -- including the potential to prohibit offenders from owning animals ever again.
Study: Training methods based on punishment compromise dog welfare
Reddit Animals
DECEMBER 17, 2020
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