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Animal Rights versus Human Rights
Nov 20th
The San Francisco Chronicle published an article complaining that America seems to be more intersted in animal rights than the rights of African Americans, in light of the recent 23 month prison sentence for Michael Vick.
Here’s an interesting quote from the article…
In American culture, ethnic groups external to African Americans appear to have become more upset over dog fighting than African Americans are. If we were to look at animal welfare rights versus the rights of African Americans, one might conclude the welfare of animals gets more attention in some circles than the welfare of black people in this country. There are more groups fighting for the rights of animals than for the rights of African Americans.
Neurological Disorder In Golden Retriever Dogs Caused By A Mutation In Mitochondrial DNA
Nov 19th
Sensory ataxic neuropathy (SAN) is a recently identified neurological disorder in Golden Retriever dogs with onset during puppyhood. Affected dogs move in an uncoordinated manner and have sensory deficits. Researchers in Sweden have now revealed that SAN is caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA.
Why Microchips Don’t Always Work
Nov 14th
It appears one reason why microchips don’t always work is because shelters don’t always scan!
An article in The Flint Journal says that the Genesee County Animal Control failed to scan a golden retriever, which could have ended up in the incinerator if a good samaritan hadn’t intervened…
Gerhardt said his initial remarks were misunderstood but agreed Murphy was not checked for a microchip because he acted aggressively.“Nothing says you have to scan,” he said Monday, noting the state law only requires the shelter to attempt to identify animals through license tags.
On Wednesday, Gerhardt said the shelter actually scans most every incoming animal for microchips unless animals are especially difficult or aggressive.
I’m upset to hear that a shelter isn’t doing everything it can to return a dog back to its owner. County shelters, and the employees who work there, are paid for by taxpayers. They have a duty to the taxpayers.
This is still the fault of the owner, relying on an invisible fence to contain a large dog, and then apparently not having a license tag hanging on the dog’s collar.
Also, microchips are not a fail-safe measure.
A Pet In Your Life Keeps The Doctor Away
Nov 14th
Lowers blood pressure, encourages exercise, improves psychological health — these may sound like the effects of a miracle drug, but they are actually among the benefits of owning a four-legged, furry pet.
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