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Sunday, November 16, 2008
My pet deer
Who says government has gone wild? Animal loving cultures have worked hard over the years to keep animal out of the gun sights of hunter, but this lady may have gone too far.
In Idaho Darlene Gardner daughter was quietly watching television with her two pet deer when police and game wardens executed a raid.
The deer were sent into the wild along with 31 other non-typical house pets.
Ms. Garner is suing the authorities for breaking down her door and entering her home without a search warrant.
Of deer, have you seen my pets?
¶ 11/16/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Who says government has gone wild? Animal loving cultures have worked hard over the years to keep animal out of the gun sights of hunter, but this lady may have gone too far.In Idaho Darlene Gardner daughter was quietly watching television with her two pet deer when police and game wardens executed a raid.
The deer were sent into the wild along with 31 other non-typical house pets.
Ms. Garner is suing the authorities for breaking down her door and entering her home without a search warrant.
Of deer, have you seen my pets?
¶ 11/16/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Victory for Dog Culture in California?
Thanks to the veto pen of California, USA, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dogs it will continue to be legal to hold a dog in a driver’s lap on the west coast state’s highways. Although unbuckled children present a flying and injury hazard, dogs are apparently immune for either vulnerability in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Dogs also must pose a lesser distraction for drivers than speaking on a cell phone, which has been made illegal in many communities.
Baby Boomers often said, “You cannot legislate morality”. Hopefully drivers will be able to make an educated decision to ensure the safety of the animals, themselves, and other drivers and pedestrians. ¶ 9/30/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Thanks to the veto pen of California, USA, governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dogs it will continue to be legal to hold a dog in a driver’s lap on the west coast state’s highways. Although unbuckled children present a flying and injury hazard, dogs are apparently immune for either vulnerability in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Dogs also must pose a lesser distraction for drivers than speaking on a cell phone, which has been made illegal in many communities.Baby Boomers often said, “You cannot legislate morality”. Hopefully drivers will be able to make an educated decision to ensure the safety of the animals, themselves, and other drivers and pedestrians. ¶ 9/30/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Friday, July 18, 2008
Dogs aren't served here anymore
On July 12 I commented on a story about how cat fur is becoming popular for purses, hats, and other items. This practice offends animal loving cultures and probably upset some. Today they can take solace as we learn that the Chinese government has “asked” restaurants to remove dog from the menu during the Olympics.
I put “asked” in quotes because that is how Reuters reported the story but I am not sure if when a communist government “asks” something if it has the same connotation as it does in democracies.
At any rate, let’s turn our focus back to the dogs. Canine connoisseurs hail primarily in the Korean, Yunnan, and Guizhou cultures. Restaurants in the area of Olympics are (surprise, surprise) expected to act favorably on the request of the friendly government. This means that dog-lovers, that is culinary dog lovers – not those who have found the four-legged species to be a loyal, trusting companions – will have to go to less popular restaurants or order off-the-menu.
On July 12 I commented on a story about how cat fur is becoming popular for purses, hats, and other items. This practice offends animal loving cultures and probably upset some. Today they can take solace as we learn that the Chinese government has “asked” restaurants to remove dog from the menu during the Olympics.I put “asked” in quotes because that is how Reuters reported the story but I am not sure if when a communist government “asks” something if it has the same connotation as it does in democracies.
At any rate, let’s turn our focus back to the dogs. Canine connoisseurs hail primarily in the Korean, Yunnan, and Guizhou cultures. Restaurants in the area of Olympics are (surprise, surprise) expected to act favorably on the request of the friendly government. This means that dog-lovers, that is culinary dog lovers – not those who have found the four-legged species to be a loyal, trusting companions – will have to go to less popular restaurants or order off-the-menu.
Labels: Animal, Dietary, Regional
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
The cat IS the hat
The world view of animals is sometimes dependant on locality. One example is the cat. In much of the world felines are taken care of as house pets. There are even cultures indicative of “cat people” and “dog people”.
However on a Tasmanian island south of Australia cats are being blamed for bringing the orange-bellied parrot to the edge of extinction. Therefore cats are not the cute, cuddly (that is, cuddly when they choose to be) family member – they are an enemy. Rangers on the island set traps for the wild cats.
Once captured, the cat skins are used to make hats, coats, hangers, purses, and rugs. ¶ 7/12/2008 3 Comments Links to this post
The world view of animals is sometimes dependant on locality. One example is the cat. In much of the world felines are taken care of as house pets. There are even cultures indicative of “cat people” and “dog people”.However on a Tasmanian island south of Australia cats are being blamed for bringing the orange-bellied parrot to the edge of extinction. Therefore cats are not the cute, cuddly (that is, cuddly when they choose to be) family member – they are an enemy. Rangers on the island set traps for the wild cats.
Once captured, the cat skins are used to make hats, coats, hangers, purses, and rugs. ¶ 7/12/2008 3 Comments Links to this post
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
People get crazy about animals
Sometimes you see something in a news article that isn’t really in the article. Such is the case with the story of a man given 60 days in jail for blowing marijuana smoke in the face of a valuable kidnapped Pomeranian puppy. Do you see what’s missing?
Let me give you a little more information. The man did not just blow a little marijuana smoke in the puppy’s face – he blew so much that the little canine passed out. Now do you see what’s missing?
Okay, some more 411: an employee of the Petland store in suburban Chicago assisted in stealing the pooch and was placed on court supervision. Certainly now you see what is missing?
Last piece of data for you: the judge was appalled that someone would abuse an animal in such a way saying, “anyone who abuses animals for their own amusement has a problem.” Come on – the omission could not be plainer. Don’t you see it?
He was sentenced for animal abuse! Here we have someone that steals “merchandise” valued at $1,500 from a retail establishment, yet no punishment for that, even though he plead guilty and had two prior convictions. Yet even worse, the man had enough illegal marijuana to incapacitate the dog and there was no drug charge!
Now we do not want to sound like animal haters nor do we want to belittle the sentence for the abuse. But let’s be realistic, what is it about law enforcement that allows us to look the other way on some charges but not others?
What the court has told twice convicted thieves that if they are caught the third time they should plead guilty to some sort of animal abuse (although they do not actually have to abuse an animal). ¶ 7/08/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
Sometimes you see something in a news article that isn’t really in the article. Such is the case with the story of a man given 60 days in jail for blowing marijuana smoke in the face of a valuable kidnapped Pomeranian puppy. Do you see what’s missing?Let me give you a little more information. The man did not just blow a little marijuana smoke in the puppy’s face – he blew so much that the little canine passed out. Now do you see what’s missing?
Okay, some more 411: an employee of the Petland store in suburban Chicago assisted in stealing the pooch and was placed on court supervision. Certainly now you see what is missing?
Last piece of data for you: the judge was appalled that someone would abuse an animal in such a way saying, “anyone who abuses animals for their own amusement has a problem.” Come on – the omission could not be plainer. Don’t you see it?
He was sentenced for animal abuse! Here we have someone that steals “merchandise” valued at $1,500 from a retail establishment, yet no punishment for that, even though he plead guilty and had two prior convictions. Yet even worse, the man had enough illegal marijuana to incapacitate the dog and there was no drug charge!
Now we do not want to sound like animal haters nor do we want to belittle the sentence for the abuse. But let’s be realistic, what is it about law enforcement that allows us to look the other way on some charges but not others?
What the court has told twice convicted thieves that if they are caught the third time they should plead guilty to some sort of animal abuse (although they do not actually have to abuse an animal). ¶ 7/08/2008 0 Comments Links to this post
