On August 2nd, the AR-HR.com article “Is Indiana House Rep. Linda Lawson Volunteering for HSUS on Constituents’ time” was released raising a number of ethical questions into her behaviour during this joint action by the Indiana Attorney General’s Office and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
On August 4th, the following article was released on the [...]
In light of recent documentation obtained regarding the seizing and sale of dogs in Southern Indiana, the question must be raised, “What is Indiana State Rep. Linda Lawson’s involvement in this situation?” Reported in a previous article by AR-HR.com, Rep. Linda Lawson was seen participating in the June 2, 2009 seizure of dogs from the [...]
I had a couple of thoughts last night, dangerous I know. They stem from a key question:
“Why are so many people convinced that pet ‘adoption’ differs from pet purchase?”
The question struck me after reading the following comment on Twitter and the HSUS response. (click here) The original comment was, “So discraceful.(sic) I would never buy a pet-Adoption [...]
“Perception is Reality”
Its a phrase frequently tossed around in media, communications and especially in advertising. Its also a concept that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has previously managed to leverage at an unprecedented level. The overall public perception of the Humane Society of the United States often different dramatically from the actual activities of [...]
To Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in response to his “Humane Nation” blog article asking “Why Must Puppy Mill Regulations Raise Hackles”
Wayne, Wayne, Wayne … May I call you Wayne? After the past couple of months of reading your blog, I’m starting to feel like I know you. After [...]
In watching the H1N1 influenza coverage and in reading a beautifully written letter by Lori Redmon, President and CEO of the Kentucky Humane Society, I’ve been thinking about the statistics that are thrown at us to sway our opinions on topics everyday. I was immediately struck by the damage that bad statistics can wreck on [...]
A recent article titled “Politics of Fear” by Gretchen Bernardi explored a perceived similarity between McCarthyism/Witch Hunt mob mentality and reaction against Animal Rights Activism groups such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society of the United State (HSUS). Although Ms. Bernardi writes at length on the topic, she [...]
Isn’t this a pretty picture. Animal Rights and Rescue groups are gearing up a propaganda machine of complaints against President Obama for making an informed choice of dog for his children. The hue and cry boils down to “How dare he choose his children over a shelter dog?”
PAWS Chicago and other rescuers are already messaging on Twitter to [...]
