Monthly Archives: February 2009
Animal protection groups call for halt of seal hunting, their protectionfrom climate change (Interfax)
MOSCOW. Feb 27 (Interfax) – Greenland seals had three times less offspring in 2008 than they did in the previous years, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said in a pres release obtained by Interfax on Friday.
WORKS & WORDS: Animal welfare workers call it puppy love (Suburban Journals)
Welcome to the first edition of my Works and Words column. In this space, I hope to regularly feature a service or volunteer organization that works to improve life in Warren County.
Shelter sees drop in euthanasia (Montrose Daily Press)
MONTROSE — The number of animals euthanized at the shelter dropped dramatically last year and the Montrose Police Department credits the work of volunteers.
Horses being abandoned (Silver City Sun-News)
ALBUQUERQUE — The old mare wandered through shadeless, waterless Valencia County until she was just leather around bones, weak teeth in a drooping head — left to fend for herself among the mesa’s scrub by owners unable, or unwilling, to … Continue reading
Loo’s Cuddly Critters Customers React to Owner Charges (WJBF-TV Augusta)
One local animal activist and another client of Loo’s says the charges need to stick, but predicted Loo would plead not guilty. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop for the details.
San Diego Vegetarian Examiner – Animal Protection & Rescue
Check out the new vegetarian-related articles on Examiner.com’s San Diego edition! Restaurant reviews, animal rights, protests, and more – Keep checking back for updated content. Your one-stop location for all things San Diego and vegetarian related!
Incidence of animal abuse rises (Kelowna Capital News)
others also read… Armed with a squeaky toy, Victoria SPCA constable Lynsay Bailey tries to keep a playful pitbull still for a photo. Jewel was brought to the shelter when she was four months old. She’d been tied up in … Continue reading
Leona Helmsley’s wishes denied! Estate $$ Won’t help Animals
Leona Helmsley bequested that her estate–estimated at $5-8 Billion, be left to help the welfare of dogs. In a time when animals/animal protection charities are hurting for $ due to lack of donor & foundation $, this money is much … Continue reading
Calling for tight leash on dangerous dogs (The Hants Journal)
After a rash of canine related offenses the Municipality of West Hants is making noises to revise its dog bylaw, but one councillor says these amendments lack the bite to ensure public safety. Councillor Randy Matheson has campaigned for changes … Continue reading
Animal advocates fight neglect in rural Alaska (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
ANCHORAGE – Finding half-dead puppies lying on the floor of a shed at 40 below with no food, water or bedding did not go over well with Kathy Sweeney of Aniak. But when this Yup’ik grandmother picked one up to … Continue reading