Pet identification is highly recommended these days because of the need for the licensing of the dog in a proper manner and to reduce the numbers of the stray dog menace in streets. Pet identification is done by many methods, which are different from each other. The cost factor for that also has variations accordingly. [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Jan 7th, 2012. 
I often hear pet-store dog owners say, “I wouldn’t get a dog from a shelter because they come with too many issues.” And it makes me cringe. My goal today is to correct those folks who have the mistaken impression that dogs from shelters are always damaged goods. In my experience, this couldn’t be further [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy, Rescue Organizations by on Jun 19th, 2011. Comment.
Owning pets is much diffrent than it was in the past.You will not see the Britney Spears of the world entering a LA pet store and paying thousands for a Yorkie. Do something like that now and suffer the ire of PETA. Even our new president is being affected by the recent developments in the [...]
Filed under Caring For Your Dog, Pet Advocacy by on Dec 6th, 2009. Comment.
The American Humane Association has established a new division, the Human-Animal Bond Division, to further enhance and expand mankind’s understanding of the power, the implications and the benefits of the connection between people and animals. The new group complements and provides a formal bridge between the organization’s existing Animal Protection Division and its Children’s Division, [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Jun 28th, 2009. Comment.
Stock car racing superstar Greg Biffle, who finished third in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, is always envisioning the finish line. Now he’s heading for another victory, this time to end companion animal euthanasia. As spokesperson for (SPAY/USA), a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services and a program of North Shore [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Feb 24th, 2009. Comment.
Arizona has created a task force to help manage and monitor how Arizona pet shops take care of the animals they are selling. Just because they are selling those animals, and the fact that they are not your pet does not mean that they don’t deserve to be treated humanely. Without a sense of responsibility [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Aug 26th, 2008. Comment.
This page is now a memorial. Missy died July 20, 2006. Please read on and learn about the horrors of puppy mills. Missy’s first 4 years were hell on earth. No dog should have to endure the suffering that she and many thousands of mill dogs do each and every day. Missy’s English Springer Spaniel [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Mar 10th, 2008.
San Diego Animal Advocates – Our goal is to educate people on animal issues, and we speak for the animals wherever they are subject to cruelty, neglect, or exploitation. Our efforts promote understanding of the inherent rights of all sentient beings to be treated with respect and decency, and we promote a vegan, cruelty-free lifestyle [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Nov 28th, 2007. Comment.
DOG breeders have warned that some of Britain’s best-loved breeds including dachshunds, bulldogs and basset hounds could disappear because of new and potentially far-reaching government animal-welfare measures. The Scotsman has learned that ministers in Edinburgh and London are preparing to ratify a controversial Europe-wide treaty that could set strict limits on the breeding and handling [...]
Filed under Pet Advocacy by on Apr 30th, 2007. Comment.
