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Showing posts with label Animal Welfare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Animal Welfare. Show all posts

Monday, October 16, 2017

April the Giraffe Cleared for Pregnancy, But Some People Aren't Happy


Binghampton, N.Y. — April the giraffe, whose calf's recent birth attracted worldwide fame, has been cleared for another pregnancy — but not everyone's happy about it.

Last week, Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, N.Y., announced the news to its fans on Facebook, along with a photo of April and Oliver, parents to the park's calf, Tajiri.

Since it was posted Thursday, it has generated more than 53,000 reactions on Facebook and has been shared more than 9,000 times, as of Monday morning. However, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA and a vocal critic of animal mistreatment, responded negatively to the news.

In a statement, Brittany Peett, PETA Foundation director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement, accused the park of having "wrung every dollar and video hit that it could out of this giraffe's pregnancy," and called on the park to "prioritize animal welfare over fleeting online fame and end its shameful giraffe-breeding program."

When reached, park owner Jordan Patch was quick to dispute the accusations and emphasized the "tangible change" that the live stream, with its accompanying educational platform, has made in the world of giraffe conservation.

To read more on this story, click here: April the Giraffe Cleared for Pregnancy, But Some People Aren't Happy

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Meet & Greet and Adoption Fair: Prince George's County Animal Shelter - Please Join Us to Find Out About Animal Welfare Issues in Our City at Bowie Town Center Food Court - Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Please join us to find out about animal welfare issues in our city and get an update on the status of the temporary animal shelter in Bowie.

Dogs from the PG Animal Shelter and information about kitties available for adoption will be present to raise awareness of homeless animals in PG County.

WHAT: Meet & Greet and Adoption Fair

DATE: Sunday, April 26, 2015

TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

LOCATION:
Bowie Town Center (Front of the Food Court)
15606 Emerald Way
Bowie, MD 20716

               We hope to see you there!



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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Virginia Creates Nation's First Attorney General's Animal Law Unit


Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring has created the nation's first attorney general's Animal Law unit.

The small group of existing staff attorneys will spend a portion of their time working with local law enforcement and state agencies on issues involving animal welfare, animal fighting or abuse,  attorney general's office said in a statement Thursday.


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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Arin Greenwood, Animal Welfare Editor, The Huffington Post - 10 Stereotypes About Pit Bulls That Are Just Dead Wrong


HuffPost Green is launching a week-long, community-driven effort to bust the myths and raise awareness about pit bulls, a maligned "breed" that often bears the brunt of dated, discriminatory legislation that can make it near impossible for these dogs to find a forever home. You can follow along with HuffPost Pit Bull Week here, or on Facebook and Twitter where we'll be using the hashtag #PitBullWeek.

To read her article, click here: 10 Stereotypes About Pit Bulls That Are Just. Dead. Wrong

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