Quote of the Week
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OCTOBER 28, 2008
People always tell me that it's useless to be a vegetarian. But, if I can save a single cow during my entire life, I'll be happy. --Bruna Angotti, student. Tags: quotes.
October, 2008
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John Passmore (1914-2004) on the History of Animal Cruelty
Animal Ethics
OCTOBER 29, 2008
Once a definite social movement got under way in the West with its objective the restricting of man's treatment of animals, it moved with relative rapidity. Moral philosophers began to regard it as an obvious truth that it is wrong to treat animals cruelly. So the history we have been tracing is at once discouraging, in so far as it took two thousand years for Western men to agree that it is wrong to treat animals cruelly, and encouraging in so far as it suggests that man's opinion on such matte
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Proposition 2 Poll
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OCTOBER 29, 2008
I've been trying to find polling data on Proposition 2, but this is all I could find. It's from September 30, from the Humane Society. As the quarterly campaign finance period closed today, the YES! on Prop 2 campaign reports a tidal wave of voter and donor support from Californians backing the effort to stop the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals on industrial factory farms.
ALF's Campaign Against Fast Food in Mexico
Critter News
OCTOBER 27, 2008
Every time I go to Bite Back Magazine , I'm struck by how many times ALF activists in Mexico have targeted fast food outlets. I suppose they are easy to get at. Here is just a brief summary: Oct. 24 - They left some sort of awful smelling liquid at a KFC Oct. 21 - Arson at a Burger King Oct. 16 - Fake bomb left at McDonalds Oct. 15 - Spilled paint at KFC They have hit other types of targets, but it seems like the number of attacks on fast food restaurants has gone up in the month of October.
Animal Law Podcasts
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OCTOBER 26, 2008
Here's a link to some podcasts from the Animal Legal and Historical Center. The topics they have so far: * Pet Sales Gone Bad * Does My State Have a Leash Law? * Can I Put My Pet in My Will? * Lost and Found Pets * The police shot my dog after it escaped. Do I have any recourse? Tags: animal law.
How to Confront Cruelty
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OCTOBER 26, 2008
I came across this 2005 book from the Society & Animals Journal titled Confronting Cruelty Moral Orthodoxy and the Challenge of the Animal Rights Movement. Sounds interesting. Why and how do people campaign on behalf of a species that is not their own? Responses to this question provide important insights into the much misunderstood animal rights movement and the people in it who challenge the moral orthodoxy that underpins our attitudes towards nonhuman animals.
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The Vet Who Did Not Vet
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OCTOBER 25, 2008
OK, it doesn't have a lot to do with "critters" per se, other then the fact that it deals with That One that approves of killing wolves and polar bears. And it's really really funny. And hey, the title also uses the word vet in TWO different ways that don't mean veterinarian. Tags: morons Palin.
Ebay Bans Ivory Sales
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OCTOBER 23, 2008
Hooray! EBay has announced a worldwide ban on the sale of ivory products on its auction websites from next year. An eBay spokesman said the move was the best way to help African and Asian elephants. The endangered animals are often hunted for their ivory tusks. The ban comes as a conservation group prepares to release a report critical of the auction site.
Suit Against Circus Owners Goes to Trial
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OCTOBER 23, 2008
Finally, a cruelty suit against Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is coming to trial. A U.S. Department of Agriculture investigator determined the use of the bull hook “precipitated in the physical harm and ultimate death” of Benjamin, said Tracy Silverman, general counsel for the Animal Welfare Institute.The suit, also filed by The Fund for Animals, of Maryland; the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, of Washington; The Animal Pr
Activist Releases 1500 Mink in Oregon
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OCTOBER 22, 2008
According to Bite Back Magazine , an activist released 1500 mink from a farm in Astoria. In the early morning hours of October 17th, a lone activist infiltrated the fur farm at 92659 Simonsen Road in Astoria Oregon. About 1,500 mink were released from their cages with at least 200 of these being breeding stock. The fact that there is no fence around this farm should help ease their escape.
Sick Prank with Dead Bear Cub
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OCTOBER 23, 2008
This is not just stupid, but sick. And don't forget that a bear cub was shot, not by the kids, but by some other monster. Authorities said Tuesday that a student prank, not a political statement, was the motivation for dumping a dead bear cub draped in Barack Obama signs on a North Carolina campus earlier this week. They found a bear cub that had been shot in the head, grabbed it, took political signs "at random" to cover the bleeding, then decided to leave it at the base of a statue on campus.
Tainted Milk Poisons Dogs Raised for Fur
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OCTOBER 21, 2008
Only from China could you get TWO atrocities in one. Not only did tainted milk kill 1,500 raccoon dogs (they really look like raccoons), but these dogs were being raised for their FUR! Tags: fur china food.
Hamsters Celebrate 70 Years in the US
Critter News
OCTOBER 21, 2008
Interesting article. Prior to the 1930s, hamsters were pretty much in the wild. Prior to the 1970s, virtually all were descended from one breeding pair. Now, one million hamsters are kept as pets, an increase of 41 percent since 2001. (This includes the two sitting on the shelf in our house!) Sadly, though, some 200,000 hamsters were used for research in the United States in 2000, third behind rats and mice.
Where Are All the Cats?
Critter News
OCTOBER 20, 2008
Last summer, Alley Cat Allies conducted an analysis of Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the 247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled cats in 2006. Things don't look too good. More than 60,000 cats were killed in Illinois animal pounds and shelters in 2006. That’s 5,000 cats killed every month, and 160 each day.
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Torn about Guide Dogs
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OCTOBER 20, 2008
I am very torn about guide dogs. I know that they provide an important service, but what kinds of protection do they have? I've heard of the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation which supposedly doesn't allow the blind person to actually own the dog. This way, they can protect the dog and, in cases of abuse, take it back without any legal hassle. (I couldn't find confirmation on the site, but read about them in Healthy Pet magazine.
Medical BS?
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OCTOBER 19, 2008
I'm struck by how two friends of mine used to be vegetarians before I met them and then switched to meat because their doctors said they "needed" the meat. Does anyone "need" meat? Or do they just need the protein? I think this is ideological BS on the part of their doctors. Tags: meat.
Bush Administration Lists Beluga Whale as Endangered, Palin Opposes Move
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OCTOBER 17, 2008
Sarah Palin, who I am sure reads the latest science journals when she isn't perusing the latest issue of the Economist, doesn't believe beluga whales are declining. Fortunately, even the Bush Administration thinks they are. Or maybe there isn't enough money in killing off the rest. Either way, I'm glad that even the people that work for the worst president ever recognize that there is a problem.
Atheists or Believers?
Critter News
OCTOBER 17, 2008
I'm an atheist. I have no problem using the term. I used to be Catholic though and still have a great deal of loyalty to the Church. Probably because it is so much a part of my culture. This site occasionally criticizes believers for their treatment of animals, but I wonder if atheists are all that better. Atheist podcasts I listen to still seem to value humans over animals, just for different reasons.
Frog Leg Pizza?
Critter News
OCTOBER 15, 2008
Yuck. Animal rights campaigners in the UK aren't too happy with the Eco restaurant chain's new frog leg pizza. I suspect this dish won't be on the menu very long. Here is a link to their website.
Quote of the Week
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OCTOBER 14, 2008
We must fight against the spirit of unconscious cruelty with which we treat the animals. Animals suffer as much as we do. True humanity does not allow us to impose such sufferings on them. It is our duty to make the whole world recognize it. Until we extend our circle of compassion to all living things, humanity will not find peace. ~ Albert Schweitzer.
More Regulation Needed for Factory Farm Waste
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OCTOBER 14, 2008
The US General Accountability Office (GAO) is not happy with the EPA. They've issued a report that throws a negative light on the EPA trying to ELIMINATE EVEN MORE REGULATION of factory farms. Deregulation is EVERYWHERE. Some huge livestock farms produce more raw waste than cities as large as Philadelphia or Houston. But federal regulators are failing to control pollution from the gigantic operations or assess health risks from the enormous quantities of manure they produce, according to congres
An Animal Friendly Yard
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OCTOBER 13, 2008
One thing I really like about our yard is that it is so animal friendly. We have at least 4 different bird feeders which draw in a large number of birds and squirrels. In addition, our neighbor's cats are also frequent visitors (OK, sometimes we sneak food to them). This, coupled with the tearing out of the lawn and replacing it with shrubs gives it sort of a wild feel.
National Security or Whale Protection? Supreme Court Says Whales Lose
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OCTOBER 13, 2008
Not surprising. On the one hand, there is “the potential for harm to marine mammals,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said Wednesday at a Supreme Court argument over the Navy’s use of sonar in training exercises off the coast of Southern California. On the other, the chief justice continued, there is “the potential that a North Korean diesel electric submarine will get within range of Pearl Harbor undetected” if Navy personnel are not properly trained in the use of sonar.
Penelope Cruz Draws Fire For Bullfighting Movie
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OCTOBER 12, 2008
Penelope Cruz is being sharply criticized for a movie she recently starred in about bullfighting. The movie in question is about a bullfighter from the 1940's, also stars Adrien Brody (who doesn't seem to be getting as much criticism). She was the left-wing film actress who was distrusted by Spain's Fascist rulers. Now the passionate and tragic affair between the matador and his unconventional lover has been made into a film starring Adrien Brody and Penelope Cruz - to the fury of Spain's growin
Putin an Animal Lover?
Critter News
OCTOBER 10, 2008
Vladimir Putin, former President and current Prime Minister of Russia, just got a tiger cub for his birthday. He'll be donating it to a zoo or a wildlife preserve. No word on who gave it to him and I can't imagine where it came from (torn from its mother?), but an interesting part of the article is this insight into Vladimir Putin. As president and now prime minister, Putin is known for his tough talk and macho image.
NARN Protests Fur Store in Everett, WA
Critter News
OCTOBER 9, 2008
Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN) will be staging protests at this fur store in Everett, WA. The company is Terry L. Fieck Furs. Here is their idea of a fur coat. Nice and GREEN! Literally and sarcastically. Tags: seattle fur.
Activists Again Target UCLA Over Animal Research
Critter News
OCTOBER 9, 2008
This time, they've slipped unfired shotgun shells into the tailpipes of some UCLA vans. As today began (oct 6 2008) we caught up with a couple of your currently popular vanpools. In two different locales, using small wooden rods we slipped unfired shotgun shells into the mufflers by way of the tailpipes of two of your vans. We also phoned into your media relations desk to let them know about it.
Farm Animals Help Alleviate Mental Illness
Critter News
OCTOBER 7, 2008
It's not just cats and dogs! The study was released in April 2008, but I think it is still worth noting. A new study, published online in Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, suggests that animal assisted therapy for people with mental disorders can be effective with farm animals. The study was carried out with 90 patients with a variety of mental disorders: schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and personality disorders.
Daily Visits with Pale Male
Critter News
OCTOBER 7, 2008
I have visited this site almost every day for at least three years. The photographer tracks the animals of Central Park, particularly the famous red-tailed hawks Pale Male and his mate Lola. GORGEOUS photography and a very talented man. Lincoln can be histrionic at times, and is no fan of humanity, but I basically agree with his sentiments so I overlook the melodrama.
Activists Continue to Target UC Animal Researchers
Critter News
OCTOBER 6, 2008
California recently passed a law protecting animal researchers from animal activists. In the short term at least, it's not working. The communiqués read, in part: We were inspired by the recent passage of the 2296 bill and the raid of an anarchist infoshop in Oakland. As the vivisectors revel in their false safety, know this. This law changes NOTHING.
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