The sadness of knowing

Examiner | February 16, 2012 The sadness of knowing Penny Eims Editorial   As most of my regular readers know, I like to use photos from Petfinder.com when I do not have a photo for a story. My hope in using these photos is that it will bring a touch of added...

Animal Welfare Legislation Bill (ACT)

Media Release GREENS CALL ON DOG-LOVING MLAS’ SUPPORT FOR BILL 15th February 2012 7:28 am The Greens will table a bill today which addresses unregulated and inhumane breeding and selling of cats and dogs in the ACT. “We have to act to reduce the abandonment, suffering...

A Case Of Neglect?

Sydney Morning Herald Story by NIKKI BARROWCLOUGH, Additional reporting by Sue Neales. Saturday December 13, 1997 While ill-treated cats and dogs grab the headlines and the community’s sympathy, farm animals are often kept in shocking conditions. But the RSPCA...

Animal lovers given a voice

MELTON WEEKLY BY ANDRIA COZZA 14 Feb, 2012 01:00 AM   ANIMAL lovers are being given a chance to help shape Melton Council’s new animal management plan. A committee will be formed to review the shire’s existing domestic animal management plan, consider...

CCTV push in abattoir crackdown

THE LAND BRONWYN FARR 20 Feb, 2012 06:00 AM ANIMAL welfare activists are calling for closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to be made mandatory in abattoirs after Animal Liberation volunteers last week released graphic footage of animals being mistreated at a small...