Archive for January 31st, 2008

Lackey government to argue for spring hunting at the European Court, wasting tax-payers’ money in the process

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 [...]

On Brussels agreeing to send spring hunting issue to European court, and the San Anton Gardens prison

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 [...]

Woman Adopts Dog Only to Wound up with 14!

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 [...]

Virginia ‘Puppy Mill’ Bill Moves Along

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 [...]