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Four north Wexford students fundraise and advocate for animal welfare

Creagh College students presented a cheque for €300 to the North Wexford Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals proceeds from their recent bake sale in the school. Pictured at the handing over of funds on Friday were Patrick Finn, Daniel Clinch, Jeanette Carton (NWSPCA), Nicola Travers (Teacher) and Miguel Guedes.Pic: Jim Campbell Four […]

Dead dog found in bloody bag. Animal advocate: ‘There needs to be accountability if this dog was harmed by a human being’

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Police responded to a dead dog found inside a bloody plastic bag on Petrel Street near Fulton Avenue on Saturday. On Sunday I spoke to the animal advocate whose friend found the bloody bag with the dog inside and she believes this is suspicious. Suzanne Nugent said, “What makes this suspicious is […]

ai weiwei designs tibetan tiger rug to advocate the animal’s conservation

Tibetan tiger rug of ai weiwei   Ai Weiwei has long been intrigued by the relationship between humans and animals. These living beings usurp the time Weiwei could have invested in rather mundane tasks and nudges him to invest his effort in detailed research that taps into his passion for documentation and marks his ever-expanding […]

Prosecutor builds reputation as animal welfare advocate

FINCASTLE, Va. — If you spend an afternoon in Fincastle, walking along its hilly downtown streets past the county courthouses, chances are you’ll spot a prosecutor and her poodle. Gillian Deegan moved to Botetourt County in 2004 to take a job as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney. She’s called the county home since, and she’s made […]

5 Things You Need to Know to Be a Better Advocate Against BSL

*This is a guest post from Tara Garland. Most dog lovers, especially those who own ones labeled as “pit bulls,” are against breed specific legislation and discriminatory legislation. It’s a passionate subject, but effective advocacy requires not only a lot of heart, but also a lot of thought. Here are tips to help you speak […]

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