Monthly Archives: February 2012

New Hope Animal Rescue is Comets Corners new Charity of the Month!

During February we hosted an event through our Facebook profile, asking for suggestions to name our next ‘Charity of the Month’. We had some amazing responses, and the overwhelming result is that our new Charity of the Month for March … Continue reading

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The truth about ‘Pit Bulls’

I have been told that Staffies are more dangerous because they attack more frequently, and the attacks are more serious because they ‘lock on’ and have far stronger jaws than any other breed of dog. So I decided to look … Continue reading

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Horse Picture – Patagonia Photo – National Geographic Photo of the Day

Horse Picture – Patagonia Photo – National Geographic Photo of the Day.

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Rhino Wars of Southern Africa

In Southern Africa in the 1970’s & 80’s, the white rhino and its smaller cousin, the black rhino, had been poached almost to extinction. This was due solely to the fact that when ground into powder, its horn is believed … Continue reading

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Dog vs. Dog - What former 'fighting dogs' have taught us about dog behavior

Reblogged from Ajpetsupplies.com Blog: Dog vs. Dog – What former ‘fighting dogs’ have taught us about dog behavior We all know dogs will fight, but what about when they don’t fight? ‘Fetch’ – a SF-based paper that catered to dog … Continue reading

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Equine Slaughter Houses in the UK – know the Facts

If you are on Facebook please join this group: Equine Slaughter Houses in the UK – know the Facts “The current economic climate V.S the over breeding of equines = horses are being turned away on the streets and left … Continue reading

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Pony attacked by dogs in South Wiltshire

In the news today: A pony has died after it ws attacked by dogs in South Wiltshire. Nikita, a 19 year old Dark Bay, 14.2hh, New Forest Thoroughbred show hunter pony was found severely injured in Park Cottage Fields in … Continue reading

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JUST SAYING "NO!", American Food Service Company Announces New Animal Welfare Policy

Reblogged from THE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER: IT’S A GOOD START: Bon Appétit Management Company (Palo Alto, California USA), which operates more than four-hundred cafés for corporations, universities, museums and specialty venues in thirty-one states, announced the rollout this week of the food … Continue reading

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Real Fur is NOT fashionable!

The Italian fashion label Fendi have launched their latest fashion collection – and nearly all of it is based around animal skin or fur. Coats, jumpers, dresses, handbags, belts and iPad cases – even teaming the look with crocodile-print tights. … Continue reading

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Dog Spinning

Reblogged from STOP ANIMAL ABUSE: Dog Spinning or “trichane na kuche” is a ritual celebrated in Brodilovo, a rural Bulgarian village “In dog spinning, which is practiced each year at the beginning of March, a man’s “best friend” is suspended hight above … Continue reading

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