The AnimalNet Directory Animal Welfare, Pet Adoptions And Rescue animal adoption, animal rescue, animal welfare and related service organizations.Listings can also be found under their species/breed specific categories. http://www.theanimalnet.com/search/search.php/Welfare-&-Rescue/
Endangered Dogs Defence And Rescue To raise awareness to the continued threat of breed specific legislation. Irish animals Pet Resources animal welfare Ireland http://www.endangereddogs.com/EDDRLinks.htm
The Federal Animal Welfare Act The animal welfare Act (AWA) is the federal law that governs the humane care,handling, Unique Dog breed specific Gift Items Cool Gifts For Cats http://petcaretips.net/federal-animal-welfare-act.html
Extractions: The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) is the federal law that governs the humane care, handling, treatment, and transportation of animals used in laboratories. Contrary to popular belief, it does not prohibit any experiment, no matter how painful or useless; it simply sets minimum housing and maintenance standards for confined animals. The Animal Welfare Act act also covers dealers who sell animals to laboratories, animal exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers, dog and cat breeders, puppy mills, zoos, circuses, roadside menageries, and transporters of animals. However, it specifically excludes retail pet stores, state and county fairs, livestock shows, rodeos, purebred dog and cat shows, and "fairs and exhibitions intended to advance agricultural arts and sciences." Technically, the act covers any "live or dead dog, cat, nonhuman primate, guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, or any other warm-blooded animal, which (sic) is being used, or is intended for use for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes." The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) interprets the act to exclude birds, rats, and mice bred for research, and horses and other farm animals, such as livestock and poultry, used or intended for use as food or fiber. Horses and other farm animals are covered if they are used in experiments, but equines are now specifically denied coverage if they are used in entertainment events such as rodeo or mule-diving.
Information On Animal Welfare And Animal Rights Transfer enforcement of animal welfare legislation away from the Dept. of Agriculture . Unique Dog breed specific Gift Items Cool Gifts For Cats http://petcaretips.net/animal-welfare-rights.html
FAQs legislative news regarding pet and animal welfare. breed specific Legislation An excellent animal rescue resource. animal adoptions, animal welfare http://www.puppylovenj.com/documents/Links.html
Extractions: Ask Tammy Click on Tammy to ask her a question. FEMA FEMA informs you on what to do with your pet in case of a disaster (flood, fire, etc.). They also teach you about preventative measures you can take to prepare your pet for a natural disaster. Many pets are lost after such disasters and this site helps you be prepared. US Humane Societies Website for the Humane Societies of the United States. Tons of general pet information as well as legislative news regarding pet and animal welfare. Breed Specific Legislation A very good website for anyone wanting to stay current on legislation affecting dogs in general and certain breeds, specifically. A wonderful resource for new and pending legislation. Cornell Feline Health This is the Cornell Feline Health Home Page. A Purrfect World A Purrfect World is a non-profit organization formed to educate and assist the community in the humane treatment and care of animals as loving companions, and to provide a safe haven for those in need. American Veterinary Medical Association This site is the American Veterinary Medical Association web site. Chock full of information on caring for your pets and how to keep them healthy.
Gigablast Search Results The Scottish SPCA is the oldest and largest animal welfare charity in Scotland, Category Recreation Pets Dogs Issues Legislation breed specific http://dir.gigablast.com/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Society_and_Culture/Anim
Stafford Mall - BSL By Robert Simon. breedspecific laws require that someone be able to prove that a specific sessions of the 1996 AVMA animal welfare Forum on human-canine interactions, http://www.staffordmall.com/bslbyrobertsimon.htm
Extractions: I recently readand was much dismayedby an article on the subject of "pitbulls" by Naomi Lakritz in the Calgary Herald . As a dog owner (originally from the US and living for some years in the Netherlands), I find very worrisome any call anywhere for Breed Specific Legislation, and as the owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which is often placed under the "pitbull" rubric, these worries become quite personal. I am as well a writer and a historian, and I find it disturbing that Ms. Lakritz apparently did little research in producing what must be characterized as an inflammatory and demagogic piece. I have no problem with journalism based upon personal opinion; in fact having been publishing art and culture criticism for nearly 15 years a good part of my own writing is necessarily the expression of a very personal point-of-view.
Stafford Exchange - BSL By Robert Simon. breedspecific legislation doesn t acknowledge the fact that a dog of any breed can of the 1996 AVMA animal welfare Forum on human-canine interactions, http://www.staffordmall.com/bsl-simon.htm
Extractions: I recently readand was much dismayedby an article on the subject of "pitbulls" by Naomi Lakritz in the Calgary Herald . As a dog owner (originally from the US and living for some years in the Netherlands), I find very worrisome any call anywhere for Breed Specific Legislation, and as the owner of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which is often placed under the "pitbull" rubric, these worries become quite personal. I am as well a writer and a historian, and I find it disturbing that Ms. Lakritz apparently did little research in producing what must be characterized as an inflammatory and having been publishing art and culture criticism for nearly 15 years a good part of my own writing is necessarily the expression of a very personal point-of-view.
Volume 10 Contents the taxpayer standing doctrine and how animal welfare proponents may utilize it . breed specific LEGISLATION UNFAIR PREJUDICE AND INEFFECTIVE POLICY http://www.lclark.edu/org/animalaw/volume10.html
Extractions: Holly Anne Gibbons THE DAY MAY COME: LEGAL RIGHTS FOR ANIMALS Tom Regan This article examines the main arguments used for denying moral rights to nonhuman animals, the rights to life and bodily integrity in particular. Because these arguments are deficient, animals should not be denied legal rights on the basis of their presumed moral inferiority to humans. FALSE ADVERTISING, ANIMALS, ANIMALS, AND ETHICAL CONSUMPTION Carter Dillard In light of the fact that today's consumers often want their products to be created in the most environmentally-, globally-, and animal-friendly ways possible, unethical sellers sometimes succumb to the incentive to persuade consumers that goods were created more ethically than they actually were. This article investigates the ways that consumers can protect themselves from false advertising through the use of federal and state agencies, independant review, federal and state courts, and private attorneys general actions. ON REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF ANIMAL OWNERSHIP: BURDENS AND BENEFITS OF EVIDENCING ANIMALS PERSONALITIES Geordie Duckler Were animals as personalty appreciated in their fundamental distinctions from other personal properties, the law might be able to fashion a more sophisticated set of legal responsibilities for, and rewards of, such ownership. As evidence doctrines on character and propensity expand and contract to address boundaries for these concepts, a fuller potential for property law may be effectively promoted as a result.
Legislation They are about to enact breed specific legislation for owners of Rottweilers, other animal welfare organizations who recognize that breedspecific http://www.australianshepherds.org/legislation.html
Extractions: West Hollywood, CA Considers Crop/Dock Ban (UPDATE) [Tuesday, February 08, 2005] At last night's meeting, Mayor John Duran followed through with his introduction of a motion to ban ear cropping, tail docking, debarking and other non-therapeutic procedures. If such a measure is allowed to pass, it will establish a very dangerous model for other cities and states to follow. Help is needed immediately from fanciers particularly West Hollywood residentsto fight this proposal. It is critical that city officials hear from residents! The American Kennel Club recognizes that ear cropping and tail docking, as described in certain breed standards, is an acceptable practice integral to defining and preserving breed character and/or enhancing good health. Appropriate veterinary care should be provided. We further believe that responsible dog owners, in consultation with their veterinarian, should have the right to make decisions about proper care and treatment for their petsnot the government.
Paw-Talk Pets Forum - Animal Welfare & Legal Issues PawTalk Pet Forums is a discussion forum for all animal lovers. Includes petcontests, rescues, Young Bunnies for sale Stop breed specific Bans! http://www.paw-talk.net/forums/archive/index.php/f-95.html
National Canine Welfare Committee animal welfare EXTREMISTS DO NOT. They openly advocate modification or of most breeds in the near future BSL (breed specific Legislation) - and http://www.rnswcc.org.au/NCWC.html
STOLA - Saluki Tree Of Life Alliance Congressmen in Opposition to SB1139/HB2669 PAWS Pet animal welfare Statute of No multi-breed facility knows the needs of a specific breed better than http://www.stola.org/aboutus/paws.html
Extractions: As a nonprofit dog rescue charity dedicated to helping Saluki hounds in distress we are very concerned that this bill will, in fact, put an end to bona fide rescue services that currently help countless dogs nationwide. At STOLA we work with humane societies and shelters in finding appropriate homes for purebred Saluki hounds who have very specific medical, training and housing needs. We provide them with needed veterinary medical care, spay/neuter, socialization, grooming and retraining as needed prior to placing them in carefully screened adoptive homes. In this way we are able to take some burden off government sponsored humane shelters and to ensure that this very special breed of dog gets the care it requires and deserves. Salukis are thought to be the worlds first domesticated dog, dating back at least 6000 years in their present form, and long time companions to people. Salukis have several different medical readings from other breeds including thyroid, heart issues, and a tendency to die easily from anesthesia. Regarding behavior issues they are very sensitive and intelligent dogs who display some attributes of catlike behavior so they do require special understanding. As a group dedicated to their specific needs we can provide for them far better than any organization doing multiple breed rescue. For this reason we are very concerned that the PAWS bill will put an end to breed specific rescue as we know it because it effectively discriminates against charitable rescue organizations. While we applaud any attempt to make the lives
SFDOG Links Dog specific Sites Local animal Police Humane Societies Mixedbreed Rescue Ohlone Humane Society Mission To benefit animal welfare through various http://www.sfdog.org/old/links.htm
Extractions: Local Non-Profit Organizations The will bring you back to the top of this page Local Animal Police Animal Care and Control , 1200 15th Street (at Harrison), San Francisco, CA 94103; Tel: (415) 554-6364; Fax: (415) 554-9424; TDD: (415) 554-9704; Lost Pet Hotline: (415) 554-8738; Emergency Only: (415) 554-9400 - See a list of adoptable dogs and puppies Humane Societies ASPCA 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804 (212) 876-7700 Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley Marin Humane Society , 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, Voice (415) 883.4621This is a link to their Marin County Dog Parks page.
Endangered Dog Breeds Assoc Around the world breedspecific legislation has a sad and sorry history. It is for this reason that most major animal welfare organisations, http://www.edba.org.au/partmcarthurspeech.html
Extractions: I turn to what might be called the politically opportune parts of this legislation that is, the breed-specific aspects. In creating this legislation the government is treading a path which other governments around the world have tried and failed at. Around the world breed-specific legislation has a sad and sorry history. I understand the reasons for it, and I do not question the motives of people who promote breed-specific legislation. However, I question the effectiveness of it, the research that led to the decision and the minister's own commitment to it, despite the fact that the Premier made a rash statement on public radio one morning about a sad and tragic event. It is the sort of knee-jerk political reaction that results in bad law, and as time passes it will be shown to be ineffective law. The bill introduces breed-specific legislation in a fairly underhand and tricky way. It does not attempt to define breeds, although nominally it is aimed at four specific breeds. They are referred to in the advisory notes to the bill as the dogo Argentino, the fila Brasileiro, the Japanese tosa, and the American pit bull terrier. The bill simply says that all the dogs that the commonwealth bans for importing into Australia are declared restricted breed dogs in Victoria. Once a dog is a restricted breed dog then certain conditions apply to its ownership, control, management and registration, and certain penalties apply for breaches of those requirements.
Congress.Org -- Elected Officials In all cases, breedspecific legislation has been found to have failed because the of animal behavior and welfare who do not support breed-specific http://www.congress.org/congressorg/bio/userletter/?id=680&letter_id=399472111
Breed Discrimination Bites Homeowners - May 15, 2003 Insurance companies defend the breedspecific measures, saying that dog bite and animal welfare organizations argue that breed discrimination is not an http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/may03/030515m.asp
Extractions: Insurance companies dropping home insurance coverage for owners of large dog breeds Shushu, a 9-year-old spayed Dalmatian, is a favorite playmate for the children in her Randolph, Mass., neighborhood and a regular blood donor at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "She's a lovable dog," said her owner, Barbara Mersal, an MSPCA employee. "I've never had a problem." So, Mersal was shocked when she received a letter from her homeowners insurance company informing her she was being dropped because of Shushu. The dog, the company argued, was a breed that would no longer be covered. Mersal's decade-long relationship with the company would end because of a beloved dog. Mersal is not alone. Many insurance companies are looking to cut costs by excluding owners of large breed dogs from homeowners insurance plans. Breeds that have been targeted include pit bull-type dogs, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, Akitas, Siberian Huskies, and German Shepherd Dogs, and in some cases, even Dalmatians and Boxers. Insurance companies defend the breed-specific measures, saying that dog bite injuries account for more than one-third of all liability claims against homeowners insurance. These claims cost the industry $310 million in 2001, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
Extractions: Why you should bother contacting your Senators and Representatives? It only takes a moment of your time. Your representatives represent YOU and your local community. It is their duty to represent the concerns of their constituents when making decisions. Representatives are bombarded by paid lobbyists all day long- they should be bombarded by the opinions of their constituents. The old adage "for every person who writes, there are 100 more who agree" is TRUE! Just try giving your representative's office a call. It's not scary! They are members of the community, just like you. The following are bills PAWS cares about. Let your voice be heard in Olympia!
Sacramento Council Of Dog Clubs - Legislation AKC invites fanciers to attend a discussion of the Pet animal welfare Statute (PAWS) regarding breed specific mandates was passed by the Assembly Local http://www.sacramentodogcouncil.com/legislation.html
Extractions: Main Breeder Referral Evaluate Breeder Rescue ... Meeting Minutes CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION Scroll to current actions on: SB 861 - BREED SPECIFIC LAW Please view the latest update on the Main Page , too. SB861 is at the Governor's Desk Please ask him to VETO SB861 Send him that letter now! Update on Senate Bill 861 (Speier) Senate Bill 861 was amended on August 15 by the author, Senator Jackie Speier (D- S.F.) It is back on Third Reading File as of Monday, August 22 and will be up for a vote of the entire Assembly on any day beginning August 22. If it clears the Assembly, it will be returned to the Senate for a final vote and then go to the Governor for signing into law. Please write or call your Assembly Member ASAP and voice your opposition to this bill. If this bill is passed by the Assembly, it will go to the Senate for a final vote. Remember that the Legislature packs up and goes home for Interim Recess on September 9 not to be seen until January 3, 2006 so time is of the essence. To find out who represents you go to www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html
