by FLOSS FLOSS | Jul 17, 2014 | Animal Law, Legal, Media, News
Christian Tatman | Frankston Standard Leader IMAGE ABOVE: Protesters holding a demonstration against council putting down two dogs owned by Shannon Holt and partner Evan Jeremiejczyk. Picture: Tanya Fry. LAWYER Anne Greenaway has slammed Frankston Council’s...
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...