http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner en-us Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:31:29 -0700 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:28:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d8-Temporary?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner A document written during Ed Sayres' tenure as the President of the San Francisco SPCA has just been uncovered which reveals his true motivation in opposing Oreo's Law, a bill that would give rescue groups the right to save animals scheduled to be ki... Editorial Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:28:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d8-Temporary?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d4-Who-is-Rich-Avanzino?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Cruel pigeon spikes, the kind the SPCA use to lobby against at municipal buildings and shopping centers, now adorn its own entrance on 16th Street.  Late in 2009, I contacted the San Francisco SPCA’s Chairman of the Board, Catherine Brow... Editorial Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:31:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d4-Who-is-Rich-Avanzino?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d1-A-tour-of-US-animal-shelters?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner  Shelters kill every day in the U.S. despite empty cages. Empty cages mean less cleaning, less work, less effort for shelter staff. Empty cages can be found in many shelters throughout the country. Here, a shelter keeps most of the cat cages emp... Cruelty Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:46:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m2d1-A-tour-of-US-animal-shelters?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d28-A-cartoon-history-of-no-kill?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And when those pictures are political cartoons, they speak in volumes. Political cartoons endure precisely because they are razor sharp in their attention, telling us all we need to know for or against so... Editorial Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:22:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d28-A-cartoon-history-of-no-kill?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d18-No-Kill-News-Around-the-Country?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Support Oreo's LawRecently, the ASPCA killed an abused dog named Oreo, despite an offer by a No Kill shelter to save her life. In response, the New York State Legislature is now considering a law that would make it illegal for any shelter or pound to... No Kill Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:09:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d18-No-Kill-News-Around-the-Country?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d14-ASPCA-threatens-to-kill-legislation-to-save-pets?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Henry Bergh, the founder of the ASPCA, is rolling in his grave. The man currently sitting in the chair he once occupied, heading the organization he founded, is not only thwarting his dream of an organization whose mission is to save the lives of ani... Editorial Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:27:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d14-ASPCA-threatens-to-kill-legislation-to-save-pets?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d8-No-kill-conference-2010?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Last year’s No Kill Conference was the sold out, must attend event of the year. And they are doing it again! The No Kill Advocacy Center is teaming up with the Animal Law program at George Washington University Law School, Maddie’s Fun... Events Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:51:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d8-No-kill-conference-2010?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d1-The-decade-that-changed-everything?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner The highlights and lowlights of 2009, the last decade, and predictions for 2010 and beyond*Most pundits have said “good riddance” to the last decade,* proclaiming it one of the worst in recent history. From the standpoint of the No Kill m... Editorial Fri, 01 Jan 2010 11:40:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m1d1-The-decade-that-changed-everything?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d20-The-nations-top-no-kill-advocates-honored?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner The Henry Bergh Leadership Award honors advocates with an unwavering to ending the systematic killing of animals in shelters. (Photo: No Kill Advocacy Center.) The nation’s top companion animal activists were awarded the No Kill Advocacy C... Events Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:50:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d20-The-nations-top-no-kill-advocates-honored?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Happy-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner I will be taking some time off for the holidays.Here are some helpful links:Great Gifts for Animal Lovers. Need last minute gift ideas for the No Kill advocate and animal lover on your list? Building a No Kill Community. Let me help you build a No ... Administrative Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:25:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Happy-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Nations-Top-Law-Professors-Endorse-Oreos-Law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Three of the nation's top animal law professors lend their support to Oreo's Law. The nation's top animal law professors have come together to embrace New York legislation aimed at saving the lives of shelter animals. One is a UCLA Law Professor... No Kill Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:02:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Nations-Top-Law-Professors-Endorse-Oreos-Law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Leaders-of-the-no-kill-movement-endorse-Oreos-law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Michael Mountain, the founder of Best Friends and its recently retired President, sees in Oreo's Law a chance to save lives and save taxpayers money. He joins other leaders of the No Kill movement in their embrace of Oreo's Law.They are on the front ... Editorial Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:49:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Leaders-of-the-no-kill-movement-endorse-Oreos-law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d4-SFSPCA-gets-it-right?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner A recent adoption marketing campaign by the San Francisco SPCA is dividing animal activists, according to a story that appeared in the San Francisco Weekly (sfweekly.com). In order to adopt more adult cats, the SPCA is reducing its adoption fee to ... Editorial Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:22:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m12d4-SFSPCA-gets-it-right?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Oreos-law-courage-and-cowardice-in-the-fight-for-a-no-kill-nation?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner   Oreo's Law was named for Oreo, who was killed by the   ASPCA despite a rescue alternative,Sandy* supports Oreo’s Law. She used to rescue cats from a shelter in Texas, where most cats and kittens are put to death. For years, Sandy re... Editorial Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:25:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Oreos-law-courage-and-cowardice-in-the-fight-for-a-no-kill-nation?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Comment-policy--SF-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner In order to provide a forum for thoughtful discussion, the following terms and conditions apply to all comments on this examiner's website: Comments must be on topic No ad hominem attacks This is not a forum to advocate killing of animals No... Administrative Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:21:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Comment-policy--SF-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Great-holiday-gifts-for-pet-lovers?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner What should you get the favorite animal lover and No Kill advocate on your list?  Here are some great stocking stuffers and more for your holiday giving: DVDs: Hotel for Dogs It pits animal control—the “Central City Dog Pou... Events Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:51:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Great-holiday-gifts-for-pet-lovers?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Understanding-oreos-law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Following the tragic killing of an abused dog by the ASPCA in New York City, despite the offer of a No Kill sanctuary to guarantee her lifetime care, two New York State legislators have introduced a bill to prevent this from happening again. Named af... Editorial Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:34:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Understanding-oreos-law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Irreconcilable-Differences-in-the-animal-shelter-movement?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner Irreconcilable Differences is now available on Amazon. My firstbook, Redemption, went on to receive five national book awards. The book Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation & The No Kill Revolution in America documents how the humane move... Events Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:45:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Irreconcilable-Differences-in-the-animal-shelter-movement?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-york-state-legislators-seek-Oreos-Law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner *UPDATED*‘Oreo’s Law’ Would Give Dogs a Second Chance at LifeMANHATTAN -- A bill to allow animal welfare organizations the right to request animals be given to their care when a shelter is planning to euthanize them will be introduc... Events Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:20:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d18-New-york-state-legislators-seek-Oreos-Law?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-meaning-of-Oreo?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner The ASPCA killed Oreo despite an offer to save her by a No Kill shelter and sanctuary. Over the last several days, the ASPCA’s killing of a dog named Oreo has ignited a furor among animal lovers nationwide. They tried to justify it by claiming ... Editorial Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:27:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-16635-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-meaning-of-Oreo?cid=exrss-SF-Animal-Shelters-Examiner