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Tag Archives: Animal Cruelty Legislation

Dakota, rescued from a Korean dog meat farm, needs your help

The holidays are fast approaching and in addition to this being a time of preparations for family reunions and celebrations, it is also the time of year that charities and nonprofit organizations fundraise heavily to help advance their causes. This is, after all, a time for sharing and giving. Your generosity is probably sought everywhere (good causes are not lacking …

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Now Hiring! Do you have what it takes to work at our emergency rescue shelter?

I feel truly blessed to have the job I have. So many people want to help animals, and the prospect of getting paid to do so is a dream come true. So it is with much enthusiasm and some fanfare that I announce an opportunity not to be overlooked! Humane Society International/Canada assists the Quebec Government (MAPAQ) in running and …

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The Commercial Dog Meat Trade Is Real, and It Has To Be Stopped

Supporting and fighting for animal welfare can be upsetting. When you love animals, it is all the more disturbing when confronted by images or footage that depict cruelty, neglect, and suffering at the hands of humans. This can certainly be applied to companion animals, like cats and dogs. That’s not to say cats and dogs are more important than any …

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NDP: Their opinion on Animal Welfare issues.

On their site, The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) sent a survey to Canada's 5 main political parties about important animal welfare issues in the country

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Liberal Party: Their opinion on Animal Welfare issues.

On their site, The World Society for  the Protection of Animals (WSPA) sent a survey to Canada’s 5 main political parties about important animal welfare issues in the country.The (WSPA) encourages people to review their responses before making a decission at the time of voting Animal Cruelty Legislation Canada’s animal cruelty laws were amended recently to increase maximum penalties for …

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Bill C-229 An Act to Amend the Criminal Code

BILL C-229 Information provided by Pets Speak Out   Provisions of the Criminal Code dealing with animal cruelty have changed very little since 1892. These laws were written so long ago (when animals were protected by virtue of being property) that it makes it virtually impossible to obtain convictions against animal abusers. Eleven times over the last ten years Parliamentarians have seen …

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Rescue Round-Up News March 4, 2011

Here are some recent rescue items from around the globe: Criminal investigation may hamper BC sled dog death inquiry 23 cats found neglected and malnourished inside rural home -Calgary Fundraiser for abused dogs  -Ontario Man defends dog treatment: Left inside a shed, pup found hungry & splinters in mouth trying to chew his way out – Nflnd-Labrador A happy ending for Edmonton’s …

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