Dog law should focus on owners, lawyer tells panel (The Toledo Blade)
By IGNAZIO MESSINA BLADE STAFF WRITER An Illinois lawyer for a nonprofit animal-welfare group advised Toledo and Lucas County officials yesterday to target irresponsible dog owners rather than the dogs when drafting a new law. "You need to prevent these people - these reckless dog owners - from owning a dog because if you take one dog away, they are just going to get another," said Ledy ... us.rd.yahoo.com |
Neglected dog gains 20 pounds in 2 weeks
Courage, a 3-year-old German shepherd found near death April 7, has turned a significant corner in his recovery. The dog was was so neglected he ate rocks and dirt in lieu of food. A good Samaritan removed the dog from his home in Bellflower and... ocpets.freedomblogging.com |
The Animal-Cruelty Syndrome
Connections are being drawn between animal abuse and other forms of violence. nytimes.com |
Dog attacks on the rise, councils
Figures show dog attacks in NSW have surged to more than 13,000 in just three months. thenews.bigpond.com |
Grieving dog eats comfort blanket
A dog had to undergo life-saving surgery after eating its own comfort blanket following the death of one of its owners. bbc.co.uk |