Hana, a German shepherd who lives in Guaraí, Brasil, is very loved by her owner Wyomar Ramos de Araujo. The pet has her own brick dog house outside her owner's home, but as all dog houses go, it doesn't come with central air. Guaraí, can get pretty hot and to alleviate Hanna's discomfort, her owner fitted the dog house with its very own AC unit. Temperatures in Guaraí, … [Read more...] about Pet Owner Installs AC Unit in Dog House
animal welfare
New Zealand & Quebec Pass Laws Recognizing Animals as ‘Sentient Beings’
New Zealand and Quebec have both recently made huge leaps forward for animal welfare by determining that all animals – not just dolphins and chimpanzees – are sentient beings who feel emotions and pain. The new laws will be doling out much harsher punishments to abusers. This stuff is obvious to any animal lover, and most human beings with common sense and … [Read more...] about New Zealand & Quebec Pass Laws Recognizing Animals as ‘Sentient Beings’
Massachusetts Legislature Stiffens Penalties for Animal Cruelty
The Puppy Doe bill to protect animals from abuse and increase penalties for abusers has passed the Massachusetts legislature and awaits Governor Patrick's signature. Massachusetts animal protection groups including the MSPCA-Angell and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) lauded the passage of Senate Bill 2345, the Puppy Doe bill on August 14, 2014. The Puppy … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Legislature Stiffens Penalties for Animal Cruelty
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 one of them. … [Read more...] about Animal Rights And Animal Welfare – Do You Know The Difference?