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Danielle Lineker dresses up as a sexy vet to support Save The Children Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:18PMThe 32-year-old star, who is married to Match Of The Day host Gary, is seen posing up with an adorable dalmatian in the new campaign, which sees celebrities dress up as the occupation they wanted to do most when they were younger.
Indian River's humane society sees influx of exotics, farm animals Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:55PMVERO BEACH — Parakeets, rabbits and even iguanas are at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, and they're all looking for new homes.
Wetiko – Cognitive Infiltration of the Third Kind Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:07PMWetiko – Cognitive Infiltration of the Third Kind By Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive Infiltration Pyramid (Image h/t to WB7 @ http://williambanzai7.blogspot.com/ ) Just like millions of children before me, when I was young I would play imaginary games populated with scary monsters and evil space aliens. And of course I was always the courageous and handsome hero ...
Wise move avoids an initiative coming home to roost Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:20AMWashington’s ballot will be short one initiative this fall after a surprising turn of events that underscored the power – and limitations – of citizen legislating.
Van breakdown sidelines animal control officer Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:12PMThe city’s animal control officer will be sidelined until she gets another set of wheels. Vicki Davis has been unable to respond to calls since a week ago Friday when her cargo van broke down.
Saving more pets’ lives could bring $100,000 to Angels for Animals Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:39PMBy CHRISTINE DARIN TheNewsOutlet.Com CANFIELD Kelly Black, feline manager and foster
Volunteers keep animal shelter open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 10:20AMCHERYL BURKE NEWPORT — Thanks to an outpouring of community support and many repairs, the Carteret County Humane Society passed its state inspection on June 14.
Suspected animal hoarding reminds us to be alert Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:49AMFor the second time in as many weeks, local authorities have responded to suspected animal hoarding situations. The most recent case involving cats wasn't as bad as the one involving parrots, but both are troubling. We doubt these are the only instances of possible hoarding or mistreatment of animal
Conn. Kitty City taking care of feral cats Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 6:14AMCHESHIRE, Conn. - Kitty City - about a dozen homes on waterfront property - is tucked behind a corner of a shopping center parking lot off Main Street. Its shy inhabitants receive free home maintenance and food delivered daily.
Peter Singer: Treating animals better shows our moral progress Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:03AMMahatma Gandhi acutely observed that “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” To seek to reduce the suffering of those who are completely under one’s domination, and unable to fight back, is truly a mark of a civilized society.
Help control animal population Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:34PMEvery Monday morning, Charlie Karesh emails us with the numbers from the weekend at the Charleston Animal Society. Over the past few weeks, the numbers have not been pretty. More are coming in than are going out. They had cages in the lobby last week to make room for all of these animals.
Farm-animal welfare needs to change with the times Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:10PMFarmers don’t plant by hand, plough with horses, or fetch pails of water from a well anymore. Instead, much of their work is done with technology, making farming more efficient and modern.
Dogs safe, will be adopted Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:05PMPound has no plans to euthanize 18 rescued animals
Animal shelters celebrate adoption website's 15th anniversary Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:19PMEight area shelters and rescues filled part of the Carolina Forest Wal-Mart parking lot Saturday. The groups say their goal was two fold. First, adopt out 100 dogs and cats. The other is to prevent animal cruelty.
Squalid animal souq a ‘pet hate’ Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:26PMBy Peter Townson Animal welfare enthusiasts have once again expressed their concern at the squalid conditions of the animal souq at Souq Waqif, where many of the animals are struggling with the summer temperature as they are left outside.
Opinion: Egg Producers’ Pact With HSUS Is A Bit Unsettling Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:59AMDon’t get me wrong, but I do think there are many animal welfare practices promoted by such organizations as the controversial Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) that are a good idea.
Police Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:56AMDanvers Tuesday A driver on Morningside Drive complained at 7:48 a.m. that someone let the air of the car's tires. A purse was missing after a 9:36 a.m. report of a vehicle being broken into on Lakeview Avenue.
Adoption event set for Saturday Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:48PMA “first” is on schedule Saturday for the city of Benton. This will be the initial Saturday adoption event at Benton Animal Control and Adoption Center.
Activists demand Manila zoo closure Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:33PMAnimal protection activists yesterday called for the closure of a Manila zoo amid criticism its animals were poorly housed and malnourished.
Police: Former Dog Breeder Skipped Community Service Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:51PMA woman convicted in a Cloverdale puppy-selling operation is arrested in Illinois, accused of skipping town on her court-ordered community service.
Animal Friends: The Chihuahua Crisis of 2011 just got worse Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:34AMI can only hope that actress Reese Witherspoon (a fellow Tennessean and a great actress), socialite heiress Paris Hilton and all the others who helped contribute to the temporary popularity of Chihuahuas as "arm candy" also are contributing money to humane societies and rescue groups that are trying to cope with the aftermath: overpopulation of this feisty breed.
Moral progress and animal welfare Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:41AMReducing the suffering of all creatures is truly a mark of a civilised society.
Abuse continues Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:53AMFlying zookeepers (July 14) Friday, July 15th, 2011 15:29:00 THE announcement by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) that they have set up a force of "flying zookeepers" looks good but, as usual, it lacks substance or relation to reality. In the past seven days, we, Nature Alert, have submitted no less than 12 separate official complaints to Perhilitan, photographically ...
Too many kittens Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:25AMThe Maury County Animal Shelter plans to offer kitten adoptions at half price to help alleviate an influx of felines that has the facility filled to capacity.
Sponsored by Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:17AM"Exercise not only reduces the risk of a heart attack but protects the heart from injury if a cardiac arrest does occur,” reported The Daily Telegraph . It said that researchers have found that keeping fit helps the heart produce and store nitric oxide, which turns on chemical pathways that relax blood vessels and increase blood flow.
The Current State of Manila Zoo Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:45AMTweetAfter the maelstrom created by my friend Nix de Pano’s blog post which I also published here, Nix decided to go to Manila Zoo last Thursday morning and see the situation herself. I will do a similar report when I head there this weekend. Nix has given me permission to post her findings here on [...]
Circus shields animals from Waco's 100-degree heat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:10AMCool showers, water misters and air conditioned facilities keep the animals performing in Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus cool during the event's four-day stop in Waco.
Hope for Hempstead Shelter Group Swarms Franklin Avenue Intersection Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:04AMHope for Hempstead Shelter refuses to take a catnap when it comes to expressing their concerns about the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. The group held a rally Saturday, June 25 at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square. About 40 protesters, including Democratic candidate for Town Supervisor Gary Port, gathered with signs and fliers to rally against what ...
PETA's elephant to lead protest vs Manila Zoo Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:09PMAn elephant will lead the protest of the animal rights group "People for Ethical Treatment of Animals" (PETA) against the Manila Zoo.
Haven Acres cat sanctuary gets permit revoked Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:48PMGAINESVILLE - The special permit for Haven Acres Cat Sanctuary was revoked for non-compliance at the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, July 12.
Animal services call for kitty adoption Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:10PMSeminole County Animal Services is overflowing with adoptable felines, and shelter workers are being challenged with the task of finding homes for the swell of cats coming into the facility on a day-to-day basis. "It has rained so many cats, we're ...
Good Day for L.I. Rescue Dogs Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:14PMMore than 70 rescue dogs got a fresh start on life Wednesday when they were taken in by the North Shore Animal League.
Whether it is humane or not, killing is at the dark heart of the meat industry Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:05PMFootage from Indonesian abattoirs brought home our disconnect with what we eat.
Animal protection agency confident zoo review will stand Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:03PMThe GuZoo opened its doors to visitors last week after the owner put the government-ordered decommission process on hold by calling a judicial review.
Capps sisters showcase together at Jasper County Youth fair Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:44PMThese sisters get along just fine.
If only they could talk Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:53AMALL life is a miracle. Yet, due to their ability to drastically increase their population, millions of healthy dogs and cats are put down every year in shelters across the world. If it weren’t for the shelters, some wouldn’t even be able to survive.
Borkowskis excited for fair Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:08AMIRWIN -- At the county fair, Lauren Borkowski is known as the “chicken lady.” She’s only 18 years old, but already has a reputation as someone who brings a wide variety of chickens to the fair with an immense knowledge about them to back it up.
Who are you calling sedentary? Plenty of activities will keep you busy Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:02AMThe media buzz might be that Lexington is a sedentary city, but plenty of local activities exist t
Police searching for person responsible for severe neglect, abuse of pit bull pups Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:35PMUTICA, July 12, 2011 – Utica Police are searching for the former owner of two pit bull puppies who were found severely neglected and abused Tuesday morning.
76 animals rescued from Pitt County home Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:04PMPITT COUNTY, N.C.- A Pitt County woman may have gotten in over her head attempting to run an animal rescue facility out of her home. After an anonymous tip- animal control officers rescued nearly 80 dogs, cats and wolf hybrids from the home.
Abandoned pets fill up animal shelter Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:44PMAlas — no room at the inn. Well, hardly any. The Payson animal shelter has filled up in recent weeks with strays and abandoned pets, prompting workers there to at least temporarily turn away some voluntary surrenders of animals. At the moment, the shelter has 70 dogs and 79 cats — a roughly 50 percent increase above the normal, average census.
Spayed and neutered cats, dogs at Bay County Animal Control going fast Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:21PMAs of Monday, two of the dogs and five of the cats remain to be adopted.
Shelter earns perfect marks again Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:40PMAbingdon’s C.C. Porter Animal Shelter recently scored 100 percent on a routine inspection for the second year in a row. Since being taken over by the Sheriff’s Office in 2004, the shelter has always met state standards.
Puppies abandoned in taped box Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:33AMA college student home for the summer came across a strange box in the middle of the road in the Florence, only to find two abandoned puppies.
Retired Prof Receives Inaugural Award for Animal Welfare Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:12AMA University of Guelph emeritus professor is the first recipient of an international award recognizing leadership in animal welfare. Ian Duncan received the Medal for Outstanding Contributions from the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW). The award recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions to the advancement of animal welfare. It’s open to any scientist whose research ...
W.Va. man accused of leaving dogs in hot pickup for hours Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:36AMPORT CLINTON -- A West Virginia man faces charges after being accused of leaving four dogs in kennels in a pickup for hours.
Sam Mazzola was found handcuffed to bed, coroner says Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:15AMCOLUMBIA STATION — Controversial exotic animal owner Sam Mazzola, who was found dead Sunday at his North Marks Road compound, died of asphyxia due to an airway obstruction, Deputy Lorain County Coroner Frank Miller said Monday. “He had an object in his mouth and choked on it,” Miller said. A teenage employee of Mazzola’s found the 49-year-old [...]
In U.S., Salmonella Is on the Rise While E. Coli Retreats Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:32PMTUESDAY, June 7 (HealthDay News) -- As a deadly new strain of E. coli in Europe makes headlines, U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that salmonella, not E. coli, remains the biggest foodborne health threat to Americans.
DCS called to feces-filled house Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:56AMThe Department of Child Services was called to a house in Speedway around 7 p.m. last Friday after police discovered feces and trash throughout the home. Read more at www.WISHTV.com
Mazzola found in bed, cause of death thought to be asphyxia (with video) Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:22AMCOLUMBIA STATION — An employee of World Animal Studio’s discovered owner Sam Mazzola dead in his bed yesterday around 11 a.m.