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 [...]
The interstate dog-fighting raids this week were a huge story that received lots of media attention, and rightfully so. Training dogs to tear each other apart as a gambling sport is something that I find incomprehensible, especially in light of the so-called fighting breeds possessing such drive to please their owners.
The coordination and execution of the [...]
Many who read this site know I often draw inspiration from Twitter in addition to media and other blogs. The appeal of Twitter lies in the capturing of real-time responses to a wide-variety of conversations and thoughts by individuals and organizations across the broad spectrum of perspectives related to the human-animal relationship.
This is why I [...]
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 [...]
The first round of the Leona Helmsley Trust grants have been announced. In a wonderful surprise, 90% of the Canine Grants go to organizations that primarily celebrate the Human-Animal bond. The remaining 10% goes directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Given the fine assistance of the ASPCA with [...]
I must give Wayne Pacelle his due, the man has a wicked sense of irony. Its April Fool’s Day and he posts on his blog, “Battling to Breed Better Laws” After reading the entry completely, its unclear though who he thinks he’s fooling. He is even claiming that HSUS is the martyr in this situation. Over [...]
Under what circumstances would you agree to be fingerprinted by law enforcement? (other than arrest of course?) Never? To qualify for a job? What about to participate in a hobby or to run your own business?
This is just one of the unbelievable requirements of “Chloe’s bill”, the “Puppy Mill bill”, more accurately known as House Bill [...]
