press release:
BETHESDA, MD— Alley Cat Allies, the only national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats, today condemned Animal Control of Worcester County, Md. after news reports that the agency had trapped and killed pet cats without keeping the cats for the required 10-day holding period or determining whether the cats had owners. West Ocean City residents reported at least five pet cats that had been trapped and killed by animal control after a “relative newcomer” to the neighborhood called the agency. “This is outrageous and unacceptable,” said Becky Robinson, president and co-founder of Alley Cat Allies. “According to neighbors, these cats had coexisted in this neighborhood for years, including one who was 16 years old, toothless, and declawed—but animal control killed them anyway. Citizens lost their pets with no opportunity to reclaim them and no apology from animal control.
Mark Anderson, Contributor | Aplacetolovedogs.com
Dogs don’t know how much money you spent on them, and even if they did know, they wouldn’t care. They’ll just love you, and possibly chew on/poop in your slippers. Another reason why you should adopt from a shelter.
How much do you want to bet that if they saw footage of animal abuse, and footage of the shit PoC have to deal with every day, they’d be more affected by the animals.
I am proud to say I love animals more…
Racism has more to deal now with the fact that many PoC in America want everybody to feel sorry for them instead of per say, taking the situation into their hands the best they can and trying to get out of said situation.
The stuff PoC have to deal with today is largely first world problems like the most of us, just adding the factor that racist discrimination via affirmative action and the usual employment discrimination thats present in both the film industries and in jobs at fashion stores like Abercrombie.
The main point that all of you ignorant masses are missing is the fact that pets and domesticated animals, far unlike people of color today, are suffering from these multiple abuses from people and by essence don’t have the choice like any person does.
People of color in America can get out of their situation, many just choose not to and blame it on the white man, which is soo constructive while these many kill each other, promote gang violence and misogyny ,and glorify killing of any kind. Slavery and segregation is no longer an excuse , so find another one. It’s been seen in Europe and in South American nations like Brazil that people of color are just a skin color, nothing else, just people. Why can’t American people of color rip their heads out of the sand like the ostrich and better themselves? There’s plenty of role models so that’s not an excuse.
I care about racism just as much as the next guy, but I don’t act like it’s the problem it was in the Jim Crow days or in the 40’s. Times are much better now, so stop whining. Animal abuse is perceived as far worse due to animals not having a say and also due to the anthropocentric thought that certain kinds of life are lower than others. So, if you are as anthropocentric as you sound , you are sick.
Are you fucking kidding me?!
Wow. As if being racist fuckheads wasn’t bad enough, these dipshits are setting the animal welfare cause back by years. Whomever you think you are helping, just stop.
Let me love you.
This is what this picture wants to say.
Endangered animals photographed at their cutest in the name of conservation
Posing for top photographer Lennette Newell’s ‘Animals’ series, 18 different species ranging from endangered tigers to vulnerable elephants give their cutest or fiercest look.
Working with animal trainers, private owners and educational animal facilities in her native California, Lennette hopes the collection will draw attention to ecology and promote learning.
‘The little rhesus monkey who is staring straight at the camera, he was rescued just the day before from the blackmarket,’ said Lennette.
“You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.” James D. Miles
one of the reasons why female pets are preferred over male pets is because pet owners find it easier to spay female pets than neuter male pets. Think about it, how many times have you seen shows or in real life how much people are ready to defend against neutering a male animals? That’s something I’ve witnessed quite a bit, and I bet if there’s a proper study done, you’ll find that people are more comfortable with spaying female pets. I wonder if this says something about the patriarchal constructs built into societies…
its actually true, men who own pets are least likely to neuter their pet due to the idea that testicles are representative of manhood. cis males are hands down the biggest contributors to the over population of domesticated pets due to out dated ideas of manhood.
“due to out dated ideas of manhood”
bullshit
if you had balls you too would know how little any creature on the planet is looking to see them guys get sliced off
So as humans we are supposed to decide if pets keep their balls? Lol okay
It’s not at all something humans should even infringe on with nature. It’s bad enough we’ve made them practically our slaves, from their perspective, but removing their reproductive system completely is just fucking with nature on a whole new level. Dogs that still have their balls don’t all just go around fucking females. I have 2 dogs, one’s a silver lab, one’s a blue pit. Both are males. Both still have balls. Both haven’t mated yet. Neutering isn’t even the big problem with overpopulation, it’s people wanting dogs they can’t take care of causing breeders to produce more and end up producing too much.
The free market is at fault here. I knew it.
Yes, we do get to decide when they keep their balls. We also get to decide when they stay inside, go outside, go to the vet, have access to food, and where they can and cannot poop. If humans had never gotten involved, dogs would still be wolves, so the idea that not neutering your dog is somehow respecting nature is worth slightly less than the aforementioned poop. Dogs would not exist but for humans, and most of them would not survive but for humans. Dogs do not have an emotional attachment to their testicles the way humans do. Resistance to neutering a dog is just that—a belief that their testicles somehow define them. It is not about respecting a dog’s right to have testicles. It’s about coddling a human’s fear of losing their own balls. Get over yourselves.
“10 Tips for Attending a City Council Meeting or Public Hearing Where Discriminatory Dog Laws are Being Discussed”
(1) Stay for the entire meeting. I recently attended a public hearing in Middletown, New York, where a new dog ordinance was first on the agenda for discussion. After the dog discussion ended, the dozens of advocates in attendance left the hearing; I was one of two people who stayed put. Several of the council members voiced disgust over this. One said, “These dog lovers claim to care about the community, but they leave after their issue is finished. How can they say they care about the community?”
(2) Dress to impress. There’s a time and a place for our doggie t-shirts and sweatshirts; a formal political meeting is not it. We’ll be taken more seriously if our attire conveys professionalism and respect. And if you’re like me, your dog/advocacy paraphenalia is ragged from wear and tear. Politicians are not impressed by this. They wear formal ”work” clothes to these things, and so should we.
(3) Avoid the “isms.” It’s tempting to compare discriminatory dog laws to racism, the holocaust, fascism, and other social atrocities. Don’t. It especially insults people who have experienced those “isms” firsthand, and your legislators could be one of them. A Washington Post column noted, “Nazi comparisons are the most extreme form of political speech; once one ties his political opponents to the most deplorable chapter in human history, all reasoned argument ceases.” In an Ohio hearing to discuss the repeal of state-wide breed specific legislation (BSL), one committee member was so offended by a comparison of BSL to racism that she walked out of the room. You want/need them to stay in the room.
(4) Don’t come empty handed. When you speak, it’s important to present the facts, studies, and research to demonstrate that discriminatory dog laws have never resulted in increased public safety. But don’t expect the legislators to remember everything you said. Instead, present them each with hard copies of what you cited. Having one printed copy per legislator shows respect and makes it easier for them to digest everything. They probably received countless emails on the topic, so delivering these materials in person increases the chances they’ll really read it. It might not save the trees, but it could save the dogs.
(5) Propose a solution. There’s a good chance you’ll convince legislators that discriminatory dog laws are not effective, but don’t forget the most important part: the solution. A small town Mayor once told a room full of dog advocates, “You all say that our proposed ordinance is not the answer, but none of you has proposed an alternative plan.” Once an elected official proposes legislation, it’s hard to go back on the promise to take action; even though their opinions may change, they still feel the need to “do something.” Propose that something. It can be as simple (and effective!) as enforcing existing leash laws, fining owners who don’t license their dogs, or partnering with community groups to offer low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics. If the legislator can claim this as his own idea/solution, even better! But spell this out for them, so they can take action.
(6) Focus on public safety for people. Legislators are interested, first and foremost, in ensuring public safety for their voting constituents. So frame your arguments in ways that appeal to their goal. They may or may not care how much you love your dog, and sadly, they may or may not care about the plight of dogs in your community. But they will always care about public safety to people. Fortunately, effective dog laws also enhance public safety for people. These are the points you want to stress. Help legislators understand that this is not a zero-sum game; the existence of your dog does not come at the expense of humans’ well being.
(7) Share your stories strategically. Telling legislators how much you love your dog doesn’t always change minds, especially if they mistakenly believe your dogs exist at the expense of public safety. Instead, tell stories of how your dogs have benefited the community. Is your dog a therapy dog? Describe how he’s enhanced the lives of vulnerable people in your community (e.g., isolated seniors, children with special needs). Do you spend money on your dog? State the dollar amount you pay annually to local business owners (e.g., veterinarians, pet food stores, dogwalkers, trainers) because of your dog.
(8) Practice your poker face. This is a tough one, especially when emotions run high. But the dogs are counting on you to be polite and in control of your words. There’s a good possibility that a legislator (or another audience member) will say something hurtful and offensive about you and/or your dogs. Don’t let this catch you off guard; get a friend to practice insulting you (for real!) and test out your poker face. If you can’t stay collected after hearing these insults, better to find out now rather than in public and on record. Also, don’t moan-and-groan, roll your eyes, whisper to the person next to you, or tsk-tsk when someone says something offensive. Reacting that way will hurt, not help, your case.
(9) Introduce yourself to legislators after the meeting. When the meeting is over (and you’ve stayed to the end, of course!), kindly introduce yourself to the legislators - even the ones on the other team. Shake their hand. Look them in the eye. All of this puts a human face on the issue, and those simple interactions can go a long way in humanizing the issue. And it’s a good business practice.
(10) Say thank you. When you’re shaking hands, thank the legislators for being concerned about public safety. In doing so, you can reiterate that you share this goal.
For more information on challenging discriminatory dog laws, visit Stop BSL, Bless the Bullies, the American Kennel Club, the United Kennel Club, or the National Canine Research Council.
(via fuckyeahanimalwelfare)
“Some time ago Panchita the sea lion was caught up in a net, which left deep cuts all over her body. She managed to make it to this hotel where animal advocates nursed her back to health for 3 months. Every day she returns to rest after being out to sea. She is now pregnant and expecting within a month.”
