Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species
Animal Justice filed an application in divisional court Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the Endangered Species Act legislation. Continue reading
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Court orders family to have loud dogs ‘debarked’ after years of noise
Though debarking is legal in Canada, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association “opposes non-therapeutic devocalization of dogs.” Continue reading
Disturbing video of Ottawa-area zoo reinforces calls for provincial regulations
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
Shocking video released by an animal rights group Friday appears to show the manager and the son of the owner of Papanack Zoo, near Ottawa, admitting to beating a lion cub for training purposes. Continue reading
New business at Bowmanville Zoo property criticized for selling lion ‘cub encounters’
On the Clarington Family Outdoor Adventure Park’s website, visitors have the option of booking an encounter with the lion cubs. Continue reading
BC SPCA investigating Abbotsford poultry farm for alleged animal cruelty
The BC SPCA is appealing to the provincial government to adopt standards that already exist for domesticated animals, to be applied to farm animals. Continue reading
Animal rights group fails to get intervenor status in case of 21 dogs slated for euthanasia
The battle by two animal rights groups to save 21 alleged fighting dogs from euthanasia has suffered a blow after an Ontario court rejected their application to intervene in the case. Continue reading
Ontario court denies animal rights groups intervention in dogfighting euthanasia case
Two animal rights groups trying to stop Ontario’s animal welfare organization from destroying 21 dogs seized during a raid on an alleged dogfighting ring won’t be allowed to intervene in the case. Continue reading
Protesters rally for intervention in alleged dogfighting euthanasia case in Ontario
Dozens of protesters rallied outside of a Chatham-Kent, Ont. courthouse Thursday in support of 21 alleged fighting dogs seized last year by the Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals. Continue reading
MP’s bill to protect animals from abuse is set to fail. Here’s why
Vocal criticism and a lack of support hint at the latest federal attempt to crack down on animal cruelty imminent failure in the House of Commons. Continue reading
Animal Services investigating reports of lion cub at Toronto nightclub
Toronto Animal Services are investigating after photos surfaced of a lion cub at a trendy rooftop restaurant and lounge in downtown Toronto. Continue reading