by FLOSS FLOSS | Apr 20, 2014 | Animal Law, News
Pets – classed under French civil law as property like tables and chairs – are to be given a new legal status as ‘sentient beings’ Photo above: Alamy By David Chazan, Paris Pets in France will no longer be considered as pieces of furniture,...
by FLOSS FLOSS | Apr 20, 2014 | Animal Law, News
Posted Apr 18, 2014 10:27 AM CDT By Debra Cassens Weiss Pets in France are no longer just “movable goods” as a result of a bill passed by the National Assembly. The new bill amends the civil code to describe animals as “living beings capable of feelings,”...
by FLOSS FLOSS | Jan 17, 2013 | News
Daily Liberal By LISA MINNER Much-loved family pet Ninja was shot by a Walgett Shire Council ranger at the local tip after he had been removed from his owners who were unaware they had surrendered him. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED See your ad here A COLLARENEBRI family is...
by FLOSS FLOSS | Jan 12, 2013 | News
Daily Mail (MailOnline) IMAGE ABOVE: Wildlife haven – Developers dig up the untouched land, a sanctuary for animals, against the wishes of the late David Brown By Ross Slater and Lynne Wallis The greatest joy in the life of animal enthusiast David Brown was the...
by FLOSS FLOSS | Jan 5, 2013 | Media, News
20 Nov 12 @ 11:32am by Paula Maud IMAGE ABOVE: Dean Nicholson with Charlie, the son of Bubba, who was euthanised after being trapped in a neighbour’s cat trap. Picture: ANGIE BASDEKIS. Dean Nicholson with Charlie, the son of Bubba, who was euthanised after being...
by FLOSS FLOSS | Jan 5, 2013 | Media, News
Dubbo Daily LiberalBy LISA MINNERIMAGE ABOVE: Companion animal lawyer Anne Greenaway with a much-loved Ziggie, the Dalmation. Photo: LISA MINNER A CONFERENCE organised by local companion animals lawyer Anne Greenaway is to be held in Newcastle to share...
