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
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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 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 …