Sentences with phrase «abuse of animals at»

HSI / Canada and the Montreal SPCA applauded the announced plans to create a permit system to address the abuse of animals at Quebec puppy mills, but noted that the proposed permit system is flawed, and that Quebec's current animal protection laws provide ample tools for ending abuse at puppy mills.
Jeffries said he and Clark were not allowed to present testimony on the abuse of animals at Clark's personnel board hearing last Thursday.

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When laws are failing, and caring eyes aren't watching, animals are at greatest risk — of abuse, neglect and extreme suffering.
High - profile Australian politicians, actors and psychologists — as well as some of Animals Australia's own investigators — speak at the rallies, urging the government to take strong action to help protect animals from abuse by ending the cruel live exportAnimals Australia's own investigators — speak at the rallies, urging the government to take strong action to help protect animals from abuse by ending the cruel live exportanimals from abuse by ending the cruel live export trade.
I would like to appologise in advance for the abuse your are going to get at every club you visit this year, especially from those of us up north who are still British and animal lovers.
In addition to the abuses that take place as a normal part of an experiment's protocol, the government's annual report noted at least 34 cases of non-compliance or failure to meet even the bare minimum standards of animal care set forth in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
The NYPD's new animal cruelty unit, which formed earlier this year, is looking at the connection between domestic violence and the abuse of animals, in the hope of rooting out both problems in the city.
«We weren't looking at pleasure; we were looking at the animal's desire to seek that pleasure, which we believe is they key to understanding drug abuse,» said Aaron Ettenberg, a professor in UCSB's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences who established the BPL in 1982.
These include animals procured from pounds and breeders, a pool that — at least in the past — has been suspected of including stolen and abused pets.
In December, a row erupted when a 25 - year old veterinary student at the University of Bologna posted a defense of animal research on her Facebook page, which triggered a torrent of verbal abuse.
Late last month, hundreds of people in two Washington, D.C., suburbs received a letter in the mail claiming that one of their neighbors was tied to animal abuse at a government lab.
► «Late last month, hundreds of people in two Washington, D.C., suburbs received a letter in the mail» from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claiming «that one of their neighbors was tied to animal abuse at a government lab,» David Grimm wrote in a Wednesday ScienceInsider.
Thats why youll find horses used in hundreds of animal - assisted therapy programs that benefit at - risk youth, abused women, people with disabilities, those with eating disorders, and other groups.
I can't imagine that anyone who supports the abuse of women would be also interested in Predominantly Plant - Based nutrition choices aimed at protecting animals and the environment.
A 23 - year - old biology major, her Facebook page is filled with posts typical of a college student: photos with her friends at Ole Miss football games, inspirational memes, and pleas to help abused animals.
A dispiriting glimpse of animal abuse at a New York City shelter in 1966 prompted Wyler's interest in animal rights activism; she subsequently became the first female board member of the ASPCA and formed The Ark Trust.
The jury statement: The Alliance of Women Film Journalists documentary jury commends Whistler Film Festival for programming a controversial documentary that reveals egregious abuse of animals within its hometown and at other locals where dog sledding is a popular pursuit and profitable business.
The older apes remember the abuse they suffered at the hands of humans and the humans blame the apes for the virus (never mind that it was created by humans) and have an instinctual suspicion of any animal that can speak.
Like most parents, my mind runs away like a frightened animal at the idea of my child being sexually abused.
Deb Stellas, President of Zoi's Rescue of Claremore and clinic manager of SPAY OK has noted that animal relinquishments by families in crisis have reached shocking numbers, and that these animals become at - risk of abuse, abandonment and starvation when desperate owners have no place to turn.
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at the Oklahoma History Center, professionals from across Oklahoma will engage in a day - long discussion about the link between animal abuse and the cycle of family and societal violence.
To stay updated on upcoming seminars, volunteer opportunities and more, visit the Facebook page, Anicare of Oklahoma: Stopping Animal Abuse, or call Martha Brown at (918) 583-3652.
Riley and Trouble are just two representatives of the new non-profit program started in July at Horizon, dedicated to the rehabilitation and placement of homeless, abandoned or abused animals in the Tulsa area.
Without it we would have no way to respond quickly and effectively to reports of animal abuse such as those that came to light in recent years at Oklahoma research labs and roadside zoos.
Since farm animals mostly lack any sort of legal protection, the abhorrent actions that are directed at female animals extend outside the realm of unthinkable abuses.
The ALDF pointed out that Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz («The Son of Sam»), Albert DeSalvo («The Boston Strangler») and Dennis Rader (Kansas» «BTK killer») all abused animals before their other crimes, as did many of the teenagers who went on shooting rampages at high schools in Columbine, Colorado, Pearl, Mississippi, and Springfield, Oregon.
Also, she said requiring dogs and cats to have microchips is not an abuse of government power, but rather, it's a way to save animals» lives and reduce the costs associated with housing them at the shelter.
Since 1877 the historic American Humane Association has been at the forefront of every major advancement in protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect.
Room for One More and the Humane Society of Citrus County are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit shelter for homeless, abused, abandoned animals whose time has run out at Citrus County Animal Shelter.
They muck cages, change litter, tackle a mountain of laundry, answer phones, tally statistics, write grants, take photographs, write up animal stories, build kitty trees, fix the roof, schlep «stuff», paint the building, plan and produce fundraisers, walk in parades, work at events to promote the Shelter, make signs, decorate and clean our facility, take animals to and from the veterinarian, take complaints about animal abuse, make visits to talk with people about humane animal care, and pretty much anything else we need to keep this operation running.
American Humane: Since 1877 the historic American Humane Association has been at the forefront of every major advancement in protecting children, pets and farm animals from abuse and neglect.
Allie Phillips is the director and founder of the National Center for Prosecution of Animal Abuse at the National District Attorneys Association.
Our goals at the Vicksburg - Warren Humane Society are to rescue animals from abuse and neglect; to educate pet owners about proper animal welfare, to promote spaying and neutering to avoid over-population and abuse; and to bring people and pets together for the benefit of both.
Chosen were: - Dan Davis, president of - and an animal abuse investigator at - the Humane Society of Lake County.
«I thought about the difference in how safe my pets are at home and how community animals always face the fear of being abused,» Laura said, recounting the pivotal moment where she decided to become a mediator.
Dr. Barbara Boat, a speaker at CHAI's conference on the connection between violence toward people and toward animals, presented the case of a five - or six - year - old girl who had been severely abused, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
However, of the lucky few animals who escape situations of abuse, there are a select group who go on to advocate for animals like them who are still suffering at the hands of humans.
Many of these animals bravely survived abuse and or neglect to arrive at Hallie Hill for the care and love they have always deserved.
More than 26,000 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids were saved after PETA revealed horrific abuse at the major pet - trade supplier U.S. Global Exotics, Inc., including animals confined to severely crowded and filthy soda bottles, milk jugs, litter pans, cattle - feeding troughs, and barren wire cages as well as employees putting hundreds of sick, injured, and dying animals in a freezer to die slowly and painfully.
We as individuals and a society are constantly confronted with issues of injustice, intolerance, and abuse; sometimes it is directed at our fellow humans and even more commonly towards non-human animals.
Founded in 1877, the historic American Humane has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the protection of animals from abuse and neglect, and today supervises the humane treatment of well over a billion animals.
Since 1877, American Humane has been at the forefront of every major advance in protecting animals from abuse and neglect.
Although there are federal and state laws to protect dogs in puppy mills from abuse, little is being done to stop the marketing and trading of sick and infirm animals at dog auctions.This year alone, dozens of sick dogs have been auctioned off at Missouri's two dog auction sites.
In the fall of 2007 ASPCA president Ed Sayres stood at the podium at the posh Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center and presented the group's lifetime achievement award to Bill Smith, founder of Main Line Animal Rescue in Chester County, for his work rehabilitating dogs who suffered years of abuse in Pennsylvania puppy mills
The STAR Project is a 501 (c) 3 organization formed to bring change to the lives of animals who are at risk for unnecessary euthanasia, have suffered abuse and neglect, deemed special needs, rapidly deteriorating in the shelter, or facing breed discrimination.
We are dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats left homeless for whatever reason — animals in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, animals given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those in danger of abuse or neglect.
The ARNI foundation is a 501 (C) 3, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of animals at local kill shelters, and the rescue of abuse & cruelty cases.
Kristi found Donna and Delia through Core Paws at Save A Sato, a non-profit organization made to ease the suffering of Puerto Rico's homeless and abused animals.
The petitions below cover a range of animal rights issues, from protesting unethical animal testing to protecting wildlife from exploitation; from preventing animal cruelty at factory farms to rescuing pets from abuse.
The Humane Society of the United States urges Gov.Ted Kulongoski to sign a bill that strengthens penalties for animal abuse, including a provision that provides basic care standards for dogs at mass dog producing facilities known as puppy mills.
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