Giving a bit of love to a street dog wouldn’t seem like a big deal in most places, but in a country that sees dogs as “impure,” just taking one for a walk puts an owner at risk of arrest and a public lashing, and extermination for the pup. Veterinarian Payam Mohebi is running for a seat on Tehran’s city council to change that. There are 21 seats on the city … [Read more...] about Iranian Veterinarian Is Running for Office to Give Dogs Rights
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Taiwan Becomes the First Asian Country to Ban the Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat
As more people have become aware of how horrendously dogs and cats are tortured and killed for meat, more humane attitudes are being adopted and long-held cultural traditions are not only being abandoned, but in Taiwan, now being made illegal. “Taiwan’s progressive ban is part of a growing trend across Asia to end the brutal dog meat trade,” said Wendy Higgins with … [Read more...] about Taiwan Becomes the First Asian Country to Ban the Consumption of Dog and Cat Meat
PUPDATE: Appeals Courts Reinstates BSL Ban on Pit Bulls in Quebec
In breaking news that’s breaking hearts all across Canada and all over the world, a report is coming out of Quebec that says a court of appeals has reinstated the BSL on pit bulls in the city of Quebec. This comes in the wake of the bill being suspended by a judge back in October saying the language of the bill lacked clarity. The RSPCA of Montreal said that the … [Read more...] about PUPDATE: Appeals Courts Reinstates BSL Ban on Pit Bulls in Quebec
Ricky Gervais Slams “Psychopath” Dog Fighters
Apparently, dog fighting is on the rise in the UK, and animal rights champion Ricky Gervais is certainly not keeping quiet about his opposition to it. He’s completely disgusted by the barbaric activity, and is making sure dog fighters (like the ones who tortured Cupcake here) are shamed for their horrific deeds. Cupcake is a survivor of the dog fighting … [Read more...] about Ricky Gervais Slams “Psychopath” Dog Fighters
Animal Rights Advocates Go After Chinese Dog Meat Festival
“Preventing cruelty to animals is the sign of a mature, civilized society,” a representative from the VShine Animal Protection Association told the Washington Post, and as such – the organization alone with a coalition of animal rights groups – is working to shutter an annual dog meat festival. The event, said to be responsible for some 10,000 dogs – reports say this number … [Read more...] about Animal Rights Advocates Go After Chinese Dog Meat Festival