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Parliament Adopts Animal Welfare Motion
November 25th, 2009. Messager Lachine.
The House of Commons adopted a motion calling on the federal government to support in principle, the development of a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare (UDAW). This motion, tabled by Liberal MP Michelle Simson, and seconded by Liberal Deputy House Leader Marlene Jennings, plays a pivotal role in recognizing the issue of animal welfare both within Canada and internationally.
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Toronto Humane Society officials arrested, face animal-cruelty charges
November 26, 2009. The Globe and Mail.
Shelter's president, chief veterinarian and three others face criminal charges after Globe and Mail investigation uncovered widespread problems; board of directors also charged with provincial offence of cruelty to animals.
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Filling the pews ... with paws
September 29, 2009. The Gazette.
Doggy treats and bowls of water will be available at a monthly church service that will allow canines. It's to "recognize their value," the minister says.
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The canine underground railroad
March 28, 2009. The Globe and Mail.
Quebec’s abandoned animals are finding a home in Toronto, one vanload at a time.
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How much do you know about that puppy in the window?
March 6, 2009 on CBC-TV
We’ve all heard puppy horror stories about sick dogs from bad breeders. But many pet stores promise problem-free dogs from first-rate breeders.
They claim the dog was raised in optimum conditions, with room to run free and healthy surroundings.
But that isn't always the case.
Some pet store dogs come from less than ideal places, and as Wendy Mesley discovers, it's a long and surprising journey from the breeder to the buyer.
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New Quebec government body to tackle pet cruelty
Feb 16th 2009, CBC.ca
The Quebec government has launched a working group aimed at strengthening
measures to prevent pet cruelty — a move lauded by animal rights activists who say regulations in the
province are woefully lacking.
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Horse rescuers deal with racing's dark side
John Branch, New York Times
May 29th 2008, Montreal Gazette
Program focuses on respect
and responsibility for dogs
Dog owners are
the first line of community policing
Jeremy Searle, The West
Island Suburban
May 7th 2008
