Iranian Veterinarian Is Running for Office to Give Dogs Rights
“I’m doing this so that one seat in the City Council will be for the animals,” Payam Mohebi said. “They live with us, we love them – they have rights too.” <3
Taiwan Becomes the First Asian Country to Ban the Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat
“Previously, the APA only covered the slaughter and sale of dog and cat meat, but this amendment specifically [prohibits] the actual consumption of dog meat.” <3
PUPDATE: Appeals Courts Reinstates BSL Ban on Pit Bulls in Quebec
“If the city of Montreal truly wanted to ensure public safety, it would not have forced a rush adoption of controversial legislation which is unfair…” they said.
Ricky Gervais Slams “Psychopath” Dog Fighters
“I am deeply saddened to hear that illegal dog fighting is apparently on the rise in the UK. Anyone who likes the spectacle of two terrified animals fighting is a psychopath.”
Animal Rights Advocates Go After Chinese Dog Meat Festival
“Preventing cruelty to animals is the sign of a mature, civilized society,” a representative from …
Woman Rescues 100 Dogs Away From Dog Meat Festival
Retired Chinese school teacher adopts 100 dogs to rescue them from becoming food during Yulin Dog Meat Festival.
Ricky Gervais Urges Fans to Help Stop Chinese Dog Meat Festival
Outspoken animal activist, Ricky Gervais is taking part in an effort to put an end to the Chinese dog meat trade and festival.
New Zealand & Quebec Pass Laws Recognizing Animals as ‘Sentient Beings’
“To say that animals are sentient is to state explicitly that they can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.”
2,400 Dogs Rescued from Chinese Traders & Adopted
“I knew how many people there were outside and still on their way,” Xiuxiu said. “As long as we worked together, I knew we could make it happen.”
France Grants Pets Rights as Living Beings
For hundreds of years, dogs, cats, and horses in France had the same legal status as furniture, but they now have had their rights upgraded.
Animal Rights And Animal Welfare – Do You Know The Difference?
Well, I’m often not afraid to take on the tough subjects and this is certainly …
