What affects us affects cats
by Elisa Black-Taylor (USA) Good day readers. Today I’d like a good discussion on the Coventry cat wheelie bin case. I won’t go into a full story on Mary Bale, the Coventry bank worker who was caught on CCTV when she petted 4 year old Lola and then trapped her in a wheelie bin. …
Cat in Croatia – it’s getting better… photo by EnKayTee Contents — Croatia Animal Protection Act Comment The Animal Protection Act (selected sections) Objectives Scope What is prohibited (the offences) Abandonment Medical intervention Punishment Comment First impressions are that this legislation is quite good. It is drafted in partial compliance with EU/EEC …
Cats (feral?) China. What’s in store? Photo by l1nda1 Contents Introduction Old fashioned attitudes Confucius Charles Darwin Buddhism Taoism Conclusion Introduction — China Cat Animal Welfare Protection China Cat Animal Welfare Protection doesn’t exist, formally. Obviously individuals in China will provide good animal welfare and protect their animals. But the state, the government, as …
Cat in Romania – He/she looks relaxed Should he be? Photo by oanababy Contents — Cat Animal Cruelty Laws Romania Introduction Comment The Law Introduction — Cat and animal welfare laws in Romania Cat and animal welfare laws in Romania exist but are badly drafted and poorly enforced. Romania joined the EEC (European Economic Community) …
Karlson – Swedish cat Contents — Cat Animal Cruelty Laws Sweden Penal Code Civil Code (selected sections) Animal Welfare Act scope Animal Management & Treatment Penalties Penal Code — Cat Animal Cruelty Laws Sweden The Swedish Penal Code was adopted in 1962 and entered into force on 1 January 1965. Part Two – On …
Cat in Mexico photo by ·júbilo·haku· Cat animal welfare protection in Mexico is not too good. Some would say it is poor or worse. Why? The animal protection laws of Mexico have been said to be comparable to EU animal welfare law. It is comprehensive and the penalties are tough enough. Plus Mexico has entered …
by Gail (Boston, USA) Senator Scott Brown – photo Luke X. Martin (Flickr) I received a voice mail from Carolyn at Senator Scott Brown’s office today. I believe the call came in yesterday; unfortunately, I was out sick as I really would’ve liked to speak with her. She confirmed that Senator Scott Brown got …
This is a short discussion on Austrian animal welfare law in general and this legislation in particular. I address certain parts of the legislation that is interesting to cat lovers and keepers and provide a link to the full text. The full title is: Federal Act on the Protection of Animals (Animal Protection Act …
