Archive for April, 2008
Posted in April 28th, 2008
Submitted by An Animal-Friendly Life
For today’s entry, I originally set out to review Thanking the Monkey: Rethinking the Way We Treat Animals (Harper Collins, 4/29/08, $19.95), a forthcoming book written by my friend, Karen Dawn, but I ended up churning out a somewhat rambling essay instead, which some of you faithful readers may have come […]
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Posted in April 28th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Audrey Callus writes the following letter in today’s The Malta Independent:
“I was shocked and angry when I read a headline (The Malta Independent, April 24) that a good number of dogs are expected to be put down if the situation (hunting ban) persists. As I could not believe that what […]
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Posted in April 26th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
One look at the hunter federation (FKNK) website, and one may judge for oneself whether to call “comic writing” this blog or else the official website of the FKNK.
In the FKNK news section, under the heading “Patriotic Maltese”, dated April 22, you will find the following:
“PRESS RELEASE:
The following hate mail […]
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Posted in April 26th, 2008
Submitted by An Animal-Friendly Life
It seems like there are a lot of conferences related to animal activism these days. A person could spend all year going from one to another (not that I recommend it).
I’ve been to FARM’s national AR conference twice now, and I’m returning again this summer, from August 14th-18th. I’ve found the […]
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Posted in April 25th, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
The European Court of Justice has decided to uphold a request by the European Commission to ban spring hunting this year until a final decision is taken by the court on the future of spring hunting.
“The overwhelming majority of the Maltese are against spring hunting. It is now time for […]
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Posted in April 24th, 2008
Submitted by An Animal-Friendly Life
Last Sunday, my spousal unit and I celebrated our 6th veganniversary. That is, we marked the 6th anniversary of the day that I chose to go vegan and my wife more or less went along with it (took her awhile to finish off the honey).
I get excited about veganniversaries, more so […]
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
I adopted your dog today…
The one you left at the pound;
The one you had for ten years
And no longer wanted around.
I adopted your dog today…
Did you know that he’s lost weight?
Did you know he’s scared and depressed
And seems to have lost all faith?
I adopted your dog today…
He had […]
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Please help us get justice for Hannah!!
Hannah, a four year old German Shepherd was formerly owned by a Tattnall County, GA, K-9 Handler and from a very young aged was used as a breeding machine, confined until her muscles atrophied, starved and neglected. When she was deemed no […]
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
In the wake of the HSUS Chino slaughterhouse investigation, several members of Congress are now calling for video cameras to be installed at slaughterhouses. Naturally, the USDA is dead set against this. Here’s an opportunity to grab a hold of this issue and take advantage of this window of opportunity. We would love for you […]
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
This one took place right here in my home state of Wisconsin and the hero pup was an eight month old Springer Spaniel, just like my Jezzie and Bruti!Dave Emmer of N6494 Lakeshore Drive, Calumet County, WI can thank Mylo, his eight month old Springer Spaniel, Mylo for […]
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Posted in April 23rd, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Let me immediately state clearly that it is not my style to ridicule people. However, it seems like some people heap ridicule upon themselves, both by replying to rational arguments in a ridiculous fashion, and also by constantly trying to ridicule people who make sensible claims.
Following yesterday’s article and my […]
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
We all know that we should be kind, caring, loving and responsible when it comes to pets and animals and there are so many ways to do this. With ‘Be Kind to Animals’ week coming up May 4-10, the ASPCA has a little list of seven specific ways […]
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
This story of Snicker, the shipwrecked puppy has touched the hearts of people all over the world. Now he’s safe and sound and on his way to a new home.
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
William C. Roberts, 57, Gloucester County, NJ, is well known to New Jersey Consumers Against Pet Shop Abuse, an industry watchdog group, they have been watching him for years and pressuring authorities to do something about him selling sick puppy mill dogs to unwary customers. Until now, they […]
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Posted in April 22nd, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Some hunters have recently described this blog as “comic writing“. While thanking some of them for the publicity they are giving me, going as far as putting a link to this blog in the comments section of The Times (online version), I must say that perhaps I should start paying […]
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Posted in April 21st, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
It was almost a year ago when the brutally tortured body of Timothy Wallisch’s dog was found in a shallow grave behind his South Hebbard Street house. The body was discovered after complaints from neighbors about Wallisch’s brutality.
During the necropsy, the dog’s body which had lain in the […]
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Posted in April 21st, 2008
Submitted by An Animal-Friendly Life
I’m not all that big on promoting veganism with environmental arguments, though I did originally go vegan in part due to environmental concerns I had related to consuming animal products, and those concerns continue to be very real and pressing. Even the media–which goes into overdrive in the week leading up […]
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Posted in April 21st, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
This poor little guy obviously never learned to bark right but after checking him out, I think maybe this is worse than a barking dog!!! LOL What do you think??
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Posted in April 21st, 2008
Submitted by ANIMAL RIGHTS MALTA’S BLOG
Those of you who are not first time visitors might have noticed a few added features to Animal Rights Malta’s Blog. I hope that these new features will help make your visit more pleasant and useful.
The latest addition, added yesterday, is odiogo’s audio feed. Now, visitors to this blog may […]
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Posted in April 18th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Who says dogs and cats can’t get along? Ok, so maybe they’re not exactly getting along but… This is one very tolerant dog!
A Very Tolerant Dog
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Posted in April 18th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
Looks like thing may have gotten a little hot in Cumberland County, NC, after Henry Carroll’s story hit the media and internet. Henry Carroll’s son is a soldier, deployed and fighting in Iraq. When his son Adam was deployed, Henry promised to look after his son’s two dogs. […]
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Posted in April 18th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
This story absolutely defies all logic! Cola, a pit bull, was left abandoned in a house at 3405 N. Michigan, Saginaw, MI, a year ago when his owner moved out April 2007. I first brought this sad story to you in August of 2007, and then he’d […]
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Posted in April 18th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
A tiny 3 month of Yorkshire Terrier puppy, like the one pictured here, met a cruel and vicious death at the hands of a sadistic jealous boyfriend.
Renzo Saco of Mine Hill, Morris County, NJ, was arrested and is facing numerous animal cruelty charges after the crushed the skull […]
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Posted in April 17th, 2008
Submitted by For The Love of the Dog
I want to pass this along in case someone case provide help of assistance which is needed ASAP! If you can help in any way or know of a rescue who can, please contact Joanne or get the information out!
Good morning, I am Joanne Halvorson, the Georgia Coordinator […]
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