Archive for June, 2010

International support for African black fish

Theres a glint of hope at last for the hundreds of African black fish dark-scaled nocturnal predators clamoring for life inside fast-shrinking muddy puddles of what used to be Gurgaons brimming Sultanpur jheel (lake).

Inherent cruelty

This is in response to the letter Rodeo animals have exciting lives by Barbara Sykes. Whats wrong with rodeos?

The Remarkables Opens for the 25th Season

A stunning day in the mountains was celebrated as The Remarkables opened for the 25th time today (Saturday 18 June).

Shelter forced to put animals down

Triangle animal shelter overrun with cats will have to put them to sleep

N.B. SPCA abuse line bringing in tips

The New Brunswick SPCA’s new toll-free number has already brought in 26 tips of potential animal cruelty cases only four days after being created.

SPCA Has Concerns About New Animal Protection Act

According to the SPCA, government has introduced a very good piece of legislation regarding the new Animal Health and Protection Act. However, President David Buffett says they missed the boat on a few key issues, like requiring dogs be tethered or penned at all times, and by missing the chance to ban circuses.

Child receives State FFA Specialty Animal Protection Award

Laura Child, a member of the Amboy FFA Chapter, received the Specialty Animal Production proficiency award on June 8 at the Illinois FFA Convention. The convention was held June 8-10 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield.

Continued Incarceration of Alan Gross

I was pleased to have the opportunity to meet today with family members of development worker and USAID subcontractor Alan Gross, and to express my concern over his continued incarceration in Cuba.

Seal supporters lose appeal on rope barrier at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a legal motion brought by animal rights activists seeking to force San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders to declare an emergency requiring the seal rope barrier at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool to be put up immediately. “Appellants’ emergency motion for injunctive relief is denied. … This court has no jurisdiction to entertain such a request,” the June 15 …

SPCA Has Concerns About New Animal Protection Act

According to the SPCA, government has introduced a very good piece of legislation regarding the new Animal Health and Protection Act. However, President David Buffett says they missed the boat on a few key issues, like requiring dogs be tethered or penned at all times, and by missing the chance to ban circuses.