http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:54:52 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Fairfax-residents-continue-fight-against-bow-hunting-at-Park-Authority-Board-Meeting-tonight?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner The prevalence of deer in Fairfax County has proven to be a constant struggle for leadership and constituents. According to Drive Smart Virginia, an estimated 54,000 drivers have collided with deer throughout the state, with an average of 4,500 of... cruelty animal rescue groups wildlife law Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Fairfax-residents-continue-fight-against-bow-hunting-at-Park-Authority-Board-Meeting-tonight?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Modern-technology-reunites-lost-pets-with-families?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Walking to the Metro, you notice “Lost Dog” fliers plastered to the community board by the dozens. Moments later, your cell phone chirps with an incoming picture message of that same lost dog. You arrive at work, and there’s an e... animal rescue groups lost pets Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:43:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Modern-technology-reunites-lost-pets-with-families?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Alexandria-shelter-faces-scrutiny-after-euthanasia-numbers-revealed?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Update: Due to some criticism about hand-picking facts, I have posted below the exact document that was sent to me by Carrie in the Communications and Outreach Department at AWLA.  You'll see here... numbers don't lie.  After approaching 20... animal rescue groups Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:56:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Alexandria-shelter-faces-scrutiny-after-euthanasia-numbers-revealed?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d11-WARL-welcomes-Arkansas-puppy-mill-victims-with-open-arms?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner While many D.C. residents enjoy this three-day weekend of wonderful weather, 98 animals are enjoying a new lease on life as they traveled to Washington from a deplorable Arkansas puppy mill. 90 dogs, six cats, and two guinea pigs were rescued from a ... cruelty animal hoarding animal illness animal rescue groups puppy mills Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d11-WARL-welcomes-Arkansas-puppy-mill-victims-with-open-arms?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d10-A-week-of-excitement-for-local-rescue-organization?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Northern Virginia-based Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) founder Pam McAlwee has not only relished the success of adopting out over 10,000 animals in less than 10 years, but can also boast on establishing one of the most renowned casua... events animal rescue groups Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:16:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d10-A-week-of-excitement-for-local-rescue-organization?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Annual-Gathering-of-the-Hot-Dogs?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner  Looking for your fill of hot dogs? This Saturday at the Prince William County Fairgrounds, over 1200 of the original “hot dogs,” a.k.a. dachshunds, will gather in celebration at the 8th Annual Mid-Atlantic Dachshund Phest (MADP).MAD... events animal rescue groups Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:40:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m10d2-The-Annual-Gathering-of-the-Hot-Dogs?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Trials-of-Rescue?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner UPDATE: All seven puppies infected with Parvo have survived!  They were discharged from the vet last night and are in a foster home quarantine until they are available for adoption.  Thanks to the wonderful staff at Blue Ridge Veterinary As... animal illness animal rescue groups Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:59:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d28-The-Trials-of-Rescue?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Launch-of-the-Shelter-Pet-Project-Brings-New-Hope-to-Homeless-Animals?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner “I’m not crazy or emotionally damaged…I just belonged to a total loser… I’m a good dog!”These statements, announced by a talking dog who has been abandoned by its owner, are the focal points of the newly launched... animal rescue groups Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:18:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Launch-of-the-Shelter-Pet-Project-Brings-New-Hope-to-Homeless-Animals?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Animal-Welfare-Groups-Unite-for-Endangered-North-Atlantic-Right-Whales?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Although the North Atlantic right whales have been on the list of endangered species for nearly four decades, these marine mammals continue to be threatened in their natural habitat due to various factors. In an attempt to secure some much-neede... animal rescue groups wildlife law endangered Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:12:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Animal-Welfare-Groups-Unite-for-Endangered-North-Atlantic-Right-Whales?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Key-vote-for-animal-rights-scheduled-in-Prince-William-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Tomorrow’s Prince William Board of Supervisors meeting may have a nine-page agenda, but animal welfare advocates are tuned to only controversial initiative. After last month’s dismissal of consideration, they have agreed to hear the commu... animal rescue groups law Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:24:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Key-vote-for-animal-rights-scheduled-in-Prince-William-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d10-A-New-Pup-in-Town?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Faced with the current economic downturn, most people wouldn’t consider this an opportune time to start-up a new nonprofit organization. But regardless of the struggles and odds stacked against them, there are hundreds of dogs that are ecstatic... animal rescue groups economy Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:24:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d10-A-New-Pup-in-Town?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d4-SPCAHumane-Society-of-Prince-Georges-County-offers-free-spayneuter-surgery?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner In an effort to alleviate the amount of animals entering shelters for financial reasons, the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County will offer free spay or neuter surgeries to qualifying pets Prince George’s County residents.On September... events spay/neuter animal rescue groups economy prince george's Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:48:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d4-SPCAHumane-Society-of-Prince-Georges-County-offers-free-spayneuter-surgery?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Shocking-video-released-depicting-extreme-cruelty-to-baby-chicks?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner While abuse of companion animals is regularly documented in the mainstream media, farm animals frequently fall below the radar of consumers. Thanks to the work of Chicago-based Mercy for Animals, that all changed today.Using a hidden camera inside Hy... cruelty farm animals vegan Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:12:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Shocking-video-released-depicting-extreme-cruelty-to-baby-chicks?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d29-National-Zoo-welcomes-the-30year-return-of-burrowing-owl-chicks?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Representing some of the lesser-known of the over 400 species housed at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, two burrowing owl chicks were welcomed into the world this month. The birth of these chicks is the first hatching of the species at the Zoo ... zoo wildlife Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:16:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d29-National-Zoo-welcomes-the-30year-return-of-burrowing-owl-chicks?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d26-National-Lawyers-Guild-offers-resource-for-animal-welfare-activists?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Animal welfare activists have found a friend in the legal system. Due to the intense scrutiny and increased investigations into animal rights workers, the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) has created a free online legal guide, “Operation Backfire: ... animal rescue groups law Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:09:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d26-National-Lawyers-Guild-offers-resource-for-animal-welfare-activists?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Adoption-promotion-Wallys-Week-arrives-at-Maryland-SPCA-and-SPCA-of-Anne-Arundel-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner In the current economy, animal welfare groups and shelters across the country have seen the need for creative marketing to draw attention to homeless animals. As such, a unique promotion organized by a best-selling author is hoping to bring attention... events animal rescue groups economy Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:20:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Adoption-promotion-Wallys-Week-arrives-at-Maryland-SPCA-and-SPCA-of-Anne-Arundel-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Michael-Vick-Returns?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner News has traveled around the world that Michael Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, to the dismay of many animal advocates. Vick’s return to the NFL has been debated even before his incarceration, as many people simply cannot move pas... cruelty pitbull dog fighting Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:28:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Michael-Vick-Returns?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Petfinder-invites-Americans-to-celebrate-less-adoptable-animals?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner Petfinder.com has declared today, August 12th, as "Adopt-a-Less-Adoptable-Pet Day." No Kill supporters believe that all animals can find a human soulmate, even those that are older, medically challenged, or simply the wrong color. Petfinder... animal rescue groups Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:15:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Petfinder-invites-Americans-to-celebrate-less-adoptable-animals?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Dog-fighting-victim-found-barely-alive-in-Southeast-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner On a routine trip to throw her garbage in the community dumpster, a female DC resident was horrified to find a mangled pitbull inside the dumpster, wrapped in a plastic bag. The dog’s head was outside the bag, and although bloodied from gashes ... cruelty animal rescue groups pitbull dog fighting Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:13:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Dog-fighting-victim-found-barely-alive-in-Southeast-DC?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Wild-horses-run-rampant-in-Frederick-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner For the past ten years, residents of Thurmont, Maryland have used caution when they venture outside their homes. Unlike common fears plaguing suburban D.C. residents, these neighbors never know when a horse may be crossing their lawn.The Frederick Ne... wildlife horses Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:18:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3605-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Wild-horses-run-rampant-in-Frederick-County?cid=exrss-DC-Animal-Welfare-Examiner