Archive for May, 2010

Facebook teen killed

Nona Belomesoff was offered what she thought was a dream job working with the NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service.

Teenager found dead after meeting new Facebook friend

Facebook ‘friend’ offered Nona Belomesoff what she thought would be a dream job working with animals.

Historical Letters Found By Humane Educational Society

After 85 years of being hidden away, the personal papers of the Humane Educational Society’s founder were found in a storage room at HES.

Foie gras causes uproar

A few dozen protesters picketed the restaurants of acclaimed chef Thomas Keller last weekend, over his use of an ingredient that has become a lightning rod in the culinary world — foie gras.

Peoria County animal control has new number

Peoria County residents in need of animal control services have a new number to call. � The county-run facility, deemed the Peoria County Animal Protection Services as well as PAWS, can be reached at 672-2440.

MPP calls off OSPCA ringworm probe

A Tory MPP is calling of an independent investigation into a York Region animal shelter’s handling of a ringworm outbreak.

30 species added to extinction watch list

Thirty animal and plant species at risk of extinction have been listed with the environmental protection agency.

Animal shelter cancels mass euthanization

NEWMARKET, Ontario, May 13 (UPI) — Animal protection authorities in Ontario said a planned mass euthanization of animals at a shelter near Toronto has been canceled.

New Number for PCAPS

The number for the Peoria County Animal Protection Services has changed.

Heat, humidity makes life miserable for elephants in Kerala

By Juhan Samuel, Kochi (Kerala), May 12 : Elephants in Kerala’s Kochi city are finding it difficult to cope with the soaring temperatures and heightened humidity, as many owners do not follow animal protection laws frequently and give them optimum care.