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Humane Society of the United States 2008 Tax Filing

Steve — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 05:48:47 +0000

In 2008, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) spent just HALF of ONE PERCENT of its total budget on organizations providing hands-on care to dogs and cats.

More info at http://www.chicobandido.com/2010/01/humane-society-of-united-states-2008-tax-filing/

Where Humane Society Donations Really Go

DLCC Admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:18:00 +0000

An expose aired asking where the millions of dollars in donations given to the HSUS really go.

Where Humane Society Donations Really Go

ATLANTA — A Channel 2 investigation is looking into millions of dollars in donations given to the Humane Society of the United States.

A national consumer organization says the society solicits pet-lovers for

money, but little to none of that money ever goes to help local shelters.

Is HSUS fabricating stories to further their agenda?

DLCC Admin — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:03:00 +0000

I came across an interesting article written by a physician named Joe Abraham from Louisianna.

Dr.
Abraham points out that something smells fishy in the HSUS camp (my words no
offense to fish). I have been wondering that very thought for quite some time
now. I have jokingly asked whether the animal liberationist “hidden
videos” of many sectors such as research labs, slaughter houses and puppy
mills, are shot in some movie set in Hollywood?
I don't doubt that substandard conditions are alive and well in any given
sector however I do question the hysteria and common occurrence we are being
led to believe. I do not believe there is just cause to threaten an entire
industry such as farming or dog breeding. It is a knee jerk reaction to legislate sweeping laws based on the word of an animal
liberationist group known for “dramatic effect” shall we say. Much research and input must be deliberated when entire industries are threatened. Emotion must not be the driver but rather common sense.

Wednesday night, Nightline airs a story of a Humane Society undercover
videographer, showing “horrific” video of primates at the UL New Iberia
Research Center. The very next morning, the Humane Society announces
that three Congressman are re-introducing a bill to abolish critical
medical research. Is the Humane Society fabricating a story to further
its political agenda?

Read Dr. Abraham's article here.

It is worth a read.

Another great article I stumbled across on a website called Animal Rights or Human Responsibility.

The article “The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: Animal Rights Activism within the HSUS Cloak of Animal Welfare”, discusses the beginnings of HSUS were animal welfare based but have morphed into a consistent animal rights agenda.

The other article that caught my eye was “Held to a Higher Standard than Human?”

Picture it … there’s a knock on your door. When you answer, you are
met by a child protective services official announcing they are here to
inspect your home. You ask why, they won’t tell you. When asked for a
warrant, you are told they don’t need one since you have 3 children.
They stroll through your house, tsking over the dishes in the sink to
examine your child’s hands and ears. With a declaration of “Just what
we thought” all your children are gathered up and seized. Why?
“Neglect, nails are too long and uncleaned ears”

It sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Yet pet owners breeders are being
subjected to this treatment in increasing numbers as a direct
consequence of two factors: ambiguous legislation, often touted as
“Puppy Mill legislation” and the purposeful mis-use of powerful words
such as ‘abuse’ & ’neglect’. The combination of these factors can
be devastating.

All of the above are great articles. Food for thought…

Banner Week for Flakes

DLCC Admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Those kooky old vegephiles at Peta finally decided to let it all hang out.

They
appeared in New York today – well, their serfs did – dressed as Ku Klux
Klansmen. I wonder if Grand Beagle Newkirk was present to rally the
storm-troopers.

The
thing is, the joke’s on Peta. Walking around dressed in what I presume
is the new official uniform ties in so nicely with their profiling of
‘pit bulls’ – not to mention their owners – that it makes this observer
wonder why they waited so long to ‘come out’ and say it loud.

Tell it like it is, girls.

In other news, the ‘charity’ (ha ha ha! snorfffit! gezeegle! wahoon!) won a prestigious Award:

The American Language Association has announced the winner of its coveted “Doublethink”
Award, presented to the individual or group which best illustrates the
act of holding two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and fervently
believing both.

Lassie, Get Help has the rest of the story.

Congratulations to Ingrid and the crew. Here’s hoping for more like this in future!

It
seems that the hypocrisy biz pays well. The gang is moving to spiffy
new headquarters in Washington, DC. The wascally wabbits at the CCF
are on a mission

to warn the new neighbours about what to expect once the flakes move in.

We anxiously await Peta’s kill numbers for 2008, but in the meantime, Terrierman refreshes our memory about their success in 2007

Peta – Providing low-hanging fruit since like forever, man.

Crossposted from Caveat

PEIVMA Discussing Same Anti Tail/Ear Crop as New Brunswick

DLCC Admin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:24:38 +0000

Here we go again people, for those who wished they had known about this in New Brunswick:

At the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the New Brunswick Veterinary Medical Association, the majority of members passed a motion. This motion stated that it would be considered unprofessional conduct for a veterinarian in New Brunswick to perform cosmetic surgery on any animal, effective March 28, 2009.

This includes:

Tail docking in dogs, horses, and cows.
Tail nicking and setting in horses.
Ear cropping in dogs.
Declawing in species other than domestic cats.

Here’s your notice!

It has been brought to our attention that the Cosmetic Surgery Issue will be on the PEIVMA agenda for discussion at their upcoming Annual General Meeting Nov 1, 2008. Please be proactive and take the time to write and voice your concerns.

Contact Information:

PEI Veterinary Medical Association
The Farm Centre Building
420 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5

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T 902-367-3757. Leave message

The situation in New Brunswick has become much more serious than anticipated. All were led to believe (even Breeder Vets who were at the meeting) that they could still do dew claws/tails on their own puppies. At the beginning of this week, breeders were informed by the Animal Protection Officer that if such procedures are done within the province, they will investigate and charges under the Criminal Code could ensue.

Please take the time to help. It has been less than a month since this began in New Brunswick and it is already starting to spread.

The details in this article were posted with permission.