This blog is about issues in various news sources that relate to animals and their rights.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Chicken as fuel
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Dog saves 2 year old boy
A stray dog is now a hero after saving a Canadian toddler last Thursday. The child wandered away from his parents and was lost for 24 hours in the Canadian wilderness. After a full scale search was instated the child was found with the dog who had cuddled with him all night to keep him warm. If it wasn't for the dog the 2 year-old would most likely have died. The stray dog, who is actually a lost dog, was given to the family of the young boy by the dogs owner. You can read the whole story here.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Lucky Cat
Brownie is one lucky dog...well cat.According to the Herald Times online He shocked his owner last week by coming home with an arrow stuck in his head and blood matting his fur. Don't worry though Brownie is ok and doing great. This is believed to be no accident because someone hunting would not be low enough to the ground to hit a cat. The person(s) responsible for this crime will be charges with animal cruelty which is a class B misdemeanor. The humane association is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in this cruel act.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Ringling Brothers caught abusing elephants
The Ringling brothers circus, currently facing federal charges for animal abuse of their elephants, may yet again be sent to court.The circus plead not guilty in the on going case claiming they treat their animals humanely, but thanks to a behind the scenes video by an undercover PETA agent there is now proof that circus trainers at the Ringling Brothers circus whip and beat their elephants for no reason. Several of the elephants show repeated behaviors that indicate depression and fear. With the current case coming to an end it is probable that the circus will see trial again. You can also help push the matter by sending a letter to Thomas J. Vilsack.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
FDA approves Cancer Drug for Dogs
The FDA has approved a cancer drug for dogs that was not previously a cancer drug for humans. According to AP Palladia, the new drug manufactured by Pfizer Animal Health Inc., has been approved to treat a type of cancer that accounts for about one in five cases of canine skin tumors.
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