During your morning routine you may not be aware of the amount of suffering animals have endured in order for you to use some of your favorite products. Those few sprays of perfume, and that quick application of your new lipstick could have a long history of barbaric experiments that inflict pain from cruel testing […]
Your pets are part of your family and unfortunately when familyâs fall apart, or coupleâs separate â animal rights will come in to play. Suzana spoke about this on Breakfast Television! ARTICLE: https://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/animal-lawyers-give-a-voice-to-animals/
By Suzana Gartner & Krista Staley Pets are considered to be integral members of the family unit. They command many different roles in a familyâs household including companionship or acting as substitute children. Animals have the capacity to uphold these different roles because, like humans, they have innate personalities, command the ability to think and feel, […]
JUSTICE FOR OSCAR: New Law Fights Animal Cruelty in Baltimore County, Maryland April has seen another victory for animal legal protection in one county in the state of Maryland. This victory is significant because many states either lack adequate animal protection laws or fail to enforce the laws that are already on the books. Animals […]
There is so much happening in the field of animal law and animal rights are slowly evolving to catch up with societyâs sentiments. In the latest developments horses, majestic, loyal, friendly, and intelligent domesticated animals, are being granted with legal protections in situations in which they were sent to slaughter in the U.S. For instance, […]
Companion animals are integral members of many family households. According to the National Pet Ownerâs survey, carried out by the American Pet Products Association, pet ownership has risen by over 30% since late 1980. The rise in pet ownership growth has also been a factor in the more frequent passage of more comprehensive laws and […]
Lawmakers in Switzerland are focusing on advances on laws pertaining to animal welfare. Switzerland sets the bar high for other countries with strong animal protection laws. The Swiss Ordinance on the Protection of Animals Act was enacted in 2008. Since then the country is one of the most progressive on animal law in the world. […]
Many people and brands have changed the way they think about animal welfare and their rights. Advances in 2017 should be highlighted.  For instance, some pet stores now adopt out shelter animals instead of animals from puppy mills. Individuals are starting to speak out against the practice of displaying animals in public places for profits. However, […]
The holidays are just around the corner! And with the holidays fast approaching, many families make the decision to bring a dog or cat into their home! However, when making the decision to adopt an animal â please seriously consider searching for a rescue animal or a shelter animal! My motherâs dog derived from a […]
The relationship between humans and dogs as companion animals is nothing new. The human-dog bond has been engrained in evolution. There are traces of humans owning dogs from over 15,000 years ago. There are many pros to sharing your life with a dog. Some things that come into mind are; physical activity, emotional support, and […]
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