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Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
As reported in The Times, “the government said today that it felt that the European Court was the best place for a final decision on the spring hunting issue and while it would argue its case according to law, it would respect the court’s decision.
The government was reacting […]
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Spring hunting issue to be decided at European Court
Ivan Camilleri reports in today’s The Times:
“The European Commission yesterday instructed its legal services to open a court case against Malta at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over spring hunting.
The College of Commissioners also agreed to take the necessary measures […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Helen Bogus of Sebring, FL, was happy in December when she adopted Kelly from the Highland County Humane Society, but then she thought she was just adopting one dog. Little did she know that her one dog would turn into 14 in just a month!
Even when […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Ok, so it’s not officially called a ‘puppy mill’ bill, it’s a dog-breeding or commercial breeder legislation. House Bill 538, sponsored by Del. Bobby Orrock, R-Caroline County, establishes licensing, inspection and safety provisions and imposes limits on the number of adult dogs a breeding operation can […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Note that the Alpha dog has a muzzle hold on the gator preventing it from breathing, while another dog has a hold on the tail to keep it from thrashing. The third dog attacks the soft underbelly of the gator.
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Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Abandoned pets are a damn shame and there’s no excuse except for people without a heart or conscience who don’t think they need an excuse for anything.
Even sadder are those abandoned animals who have not even been given a chance at life before they were so […]
Submitted by An Animal-Friendly Life
Posted by Eric @ 2:34 PM
The main thing I find shocking about this Washington Post article on cruelty at a California slaughterhouse is that some people still think cows are not harmed in dairy production. Everything else about the story is only a surprise to people who aren’t paying attention (like […]
Submitted by Manhattan Bird Club
As you are aware pigeons are very much in the news, not only in New York City, but worldwide. What better time than to declare June 13th National Pigeon Day commemorating the death of Cher Ami (meaning Dear Friend in French).
His story can be found on the following link:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/wings/part1/3b_cherami.html
Pigeons heroically fought […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
If you watch the news, you’ll see more and more stories about these most innocent victims of this financial hell our country seems to be going through; Foreclosure Pets. The headlines ring out; “Foreclosures At An All Time High,” “Foreclosures Leads to Abandoned Animals,” “Family Pets […]
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
“The continuation of spring hunting is illegal and goes against EU law”
Ivan Camilleri reports in today’s The Times:
“The European Commission is today expected to ask the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to stop Malta from opening the hunting season this spring.
In a meeting today, the College of Commissioners […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Before I was a Dog Mom: I made and ate hot meals
unmolested; I had unstained, unfurred clothes; I had
quiet conversations on the phone, even if the doorbell
rang.
Before I was a Dog Mom: I slept as late as I wanted
and never worried about how late I got to bed […]
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Apart from my letter entitled “Animal awareness”, a longer version of which may be found in this blog under the heading “Hunting and morality“, today’s The Times also publishes a letter from the indefatigable Mark Mifsud Bonnici from the “St Hubertus” hunters in reply to Alternattiva Demokratika’s Arnold […]
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Killing for pleasure and convenience
A .J. (Tony) Ellul from Canada writes a letter in today’s The Sunday Times entitled “Hunting is no ‘pastime’”, in which he argues that since hunting is no longer necessary for sustenance or clothing, it is nothing but a harmful practice, and no ‘pastime’, […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Antoine Draper filed a police report, he brought forth witnesses to the cruel heinous crime but still the criminal walks free.
MiMi, a 2 year old pit bull that Antoine Draper left with his brother was doused with gasoline and set on fire as she gave birth […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
$1800 Worth of Super Bowl Tickets!!
Chris Gallagher specifically instructed the courier to leave the highly anticipated and pricey package tucked safely under the doormat of his Avondale, AZ home.
Unfortunately for Chris, the courier seemed to feel the package would be safer tucked under the door, little […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Dogs are very curious animals and natural scavengers. They can get into and eat just about anything. However, there are many toxic substances found in your home that could potentially kill your dog. The following is a list of ten common household substances that you should make sure […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Dog to human translations…..
Like, why do dogs insist on sniffing the entire lawn before doing their business? Well, to a human, going to the bathroom is just going to the bathroom. To a dog, it’s a form of communication. It tells other dogs who he is. Dogs can […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Dear God,
How come people love to smell flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another? Where are their priorities?
Dear God,
When we get to Heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story?
Dear God,
Excuse me, but why are there cars named after […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Dogs have been trained to assist people is all walks of life for decades and beyond. This is not a new concept.
Some brief description of the more well known types of service dogs are:
Guide Dogs - they assist blind or sight impaired persons by guiding them safely around […]
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Apart from my letter, a longer version of which I published in this blog under the heading “What’s next, Nazis in the classroom?”, today’s The Times publishes a letter from a very bright guy called Daniel Xriha, under the heading “Just shut up”
Mr Xriha writes: “Joseph Mangion, the […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
There comes a time when time grows still and the end draws near
that we must show our deepest love and most heartfelt commitment
to one who has always shown us only love and loyalty.
It will be the hardest thing we ever have to do but in the end, the […]
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Hunting and education
Mark A. Sammut writes a long letter “in response” to my letter in The Times of January 16 (a longer version was published in this blog under the heading “More on that hunting questionnaire and the eradication of a neanderthal mentality“). I put “in response” in […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Actually I came across a line today that pretty much sums up the truth about ‘mean dogs’ that I have to concur with. “Dogs aren’t born mean, it’s people that make them that way.”
The other day I wrote about Fort Worth passing their dog tethering ban […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
We had some rule for dogs from pet parents, so now here’s some rule from the dogs for us!
I will not bathe my dog after he bathes himself in the mud puddle.
I will not push my dog away when she wants a hug after playing in […]
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
A dog of any age can be trained. It just takes some time and patience on your part. Your dog should be familiar with the basics - sit, lie down, and stay, as these are excellent building blocks of new tricks. The easiest teaching method is positive reinforcement, […]
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