A survey of residents of the town of Mount Barker near Adelaide, Australia, came to the conclusion that 68% of residents supported a two cats per household limit. In addition, 71% supported a curfew on cats and 73% supported action … Continue reading →
“Robin Stevens (a commenter on Facebook) said: Oh I bet that judge knew what kind of acid rain would fall if there was no compromise.” He is correct. The situation demanded compromise and a sensibe and pragmatic approach as Nancy … Continue reading →
Animal advocates will argue that it’s time to punish animal abusers properly and commensurate with the gravity their crimes. In this instance a supposed cat rescuer is accused of being a serial cat abuser of the most cruel kind. Her … Continue reading →
As I understand it and having searched for the relevant statute, I cannot find any legislation which specifically limits in clear terms the number of cats or dogs that a citizen of Pennsylvania (PA) can own. The reason is because … Continue reading →
This is something that animal advocates like to hear. You’ll find that the majority of animal advocates feel that law enforcement and animal welfare laws don’t do enough to catch and punish animal abusers and that applies just about anywhere … Continue reading →
I just discovered that last September a federal law came into force in Portugal which prohibits the euthanasia of companion animals at shelters. I can’t find the law on the Internet. It would appear to be an attempt to instantly … Continue reading →
Maryland pet stores are suing to block a law that will make selling commercially bred dogs and cats illegal. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2020 and is the second state to pass such restrictions, following … Continue reading →
2020 presidential candidate Julián Castro has comprehensive plans to improve animal welfare in the United States of America. Animal welfare is a subject which is becoming increasingly important to American voters so it may work to get votes. “The president … Continue reading →
The governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, signed a bill on Wednesday (Tuesday?) in response to a fire in January in a West Chicago facility which killed 29 dogs. The law sets high standards at cat and dog boarding kennels in … Continue reading →
Nancy Segula’s 10-day jail term handed down by a magistrate for contempt of court by persisting in feeding stray cats in violation of a court order has been overturned by Garfield Heights Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Weiler. However, the judge … Continue reading →
