After last year’s sold out event, No Kill Advocacy will be holding this year’s conference, August 11-12, 2012 in Washington, D.C. near the White House. As attendees you will learn how to turn your community into No Kill, how to encourage all animal services to embrace the No Kill idea, how to find homes for […]
Animal Welfare
For lovers of animals, animal welfare is an important issue. Cruelty and negligence toward animals is the norm rather than the exception. Animals are mistreated on farms, in the wild, in laboratories and in industries which profit from animal abuse.
Most countries recognize that animals have the right to “Five Freedoms” which were first proposed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s:
- Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
- Freedom from Discomfort
- Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
- Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
- Freedom from Fear and Distress
Promotion of animal welfare can be on many levels. First, there is the legislative level. Laws already exist which prevent certain types of animal cruelty but there is still much to be done. Public campaigns are also important, to convince the public to treat animals humanely and not support those who don’t. On the individual level, volunteering at an animal shelter or animal welfare organization can do a world of good. Getting involved in conservation is also a positive action.
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HSUS-Heinz Joins Ending of Gestation Crates
Wayne Pacelle, CEO and President of HSUS informs us that thanks to their efforts, Heinz has committed to efforts to end the use of gestation crates for sows. Heinz Joins the Call to End Gestation Crates Posted: 16 Jul 2012 09:40 AM PDT Today, we’re announcing the decision of yet another major food company to […]
Take a Stand For Dogs-HSUS
From the HSUS: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a landmark rule to require that all large-scale dog breeders be subject to federal inspection to ensure their dogs are humanely treated. But the American Kennel Club, which says it’s the “dogs’ champion,” is working to stall and stop this critical advance for the welfare […]
HSUS-Protect Sea Mammals Today
Wayne Pacelle, head of HSUS asks us to protect sea creatures now! Urgent: Act Today to Protect Whales and Dolphins Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:00 PM PDT Almost everybody agrees that we need a robust and strong Navy to protect national security. And almost all of us agree that whales, dolphins, and porpoises deserve to […]
The Zoos’ Dilemma
These days, zoos have to make difficult choices as to which species that are in danger of extinction they will help survive. With the economy in trouble and with less room for zoos to house the increasing number of wild animals, zoo officials are forced to make these choices. At one time zoo animals lived […]
HSUS-Be a Hero for Hens
Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of HSUS asks us to support the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012. Good for hens, farmers, and consumers, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 (H.R. 3798) is critical legislation that would improve the lives of 280 million egg-laying hens. It will essentially double the minimum amount […]
ASPCA Urges Support of Humane Egg Bill
Dear Animal Advocates, The vast majority of egg-producing hens in our country live in miserable and cruel conditions. Thankfully, important legislation has been introduced in Congress to help improve these animals’ lives. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 (S. 3239/H.R. 3798) represents a joint effort between the egg industry and animal protection groups […]
No Kill Advocacy Reports on Safest Day
The No Kill Advocacy Center reports success on their No Kill Just One Day Campaign campaign. June 11, 2012 we asked shelters across the country to stop killing so that we can become a No Kill nation for Just One Day. We challenged them to put down the “euthanasia needles” and pick up cameras instead: […]
ASPCA-Horse Slaughter Vote Alert
News from the ASPCA on the upcoming vote on the Agriculture Appropriations bill. Dear Animal Advocates, Great news! Congress is busy setting the federal budget for fiscal year 2013, and on June 19, Rep. Jim Moran’s amendment to block use of taxpayer dollars for horse slaughter inspections was approved by the House Appropriations Committee! This […]
Cruel Practice of Hounding
Hounding is a so-called “sport” using dogs with high-tech radio collars including GPS to chase and run down animals. With a portable receiver, the “hunter” just waits for the signal that the dogs have trapped the animal. The hunter follows the signal reaching the trapped animal and shoots it at point-blank range. Both the dogs […]