White youth have more empathy for battered dogs than battered adults
A study conducted by Northeastern University sociology professors Jack Levin and Arnold Arluke, resulted in the duo publishing their findings including the fact that (white) "people feel more empathy towards a hurt, or battered dog, than they do for an adult human. " Sources:
Dogs are not eco-friendlyWriters are calling it the "ecological paw", or "carbon pawprint". They say that owning a dog is not at all eco-friendly and worse than owning a Hummer or Toyota Land Cruiser. Dogs utilize vast food and energy resources, spread disease and more pollution to an already over-taxed environment.
Pets also kill wild animals: According the figures noted in the New Scientist article the cat-loving British own almost 8 million cats which kill over 188 million wild animals annually. For further reading: "How green is your pet?", Kate Ravilious, New Scientist.com, 23 October 2009.\ "Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living" by Robert and Brenda Vale. Dogs and cats 'still eaten in Switzerland It is legal to eat dogs in Switzerland and people still do so on a regular basis. "If you want to be green, get rid of your dog", News.com, 25 October 2009 "The carbon pawprint: Couple serves up green dividends for planet with vegan diet for pet" Andre Meunier, The Oregonian, September 17, 2009. "Tackling the carbon pawprint", Dave Hall,The Guardian, 23 September 2006. * Newsweek, "How To Cut Your Carbon Paw Print", 7 October 2007 |
Covid-19 found in dogs
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"My View" piece in the Portland TribuneHey, Portland: Your dogs are a nuisance Published on Wednesday, July 12 2012 |
City, county show little will to stop threat of off-leash pets. MULTNOMAH COUNTY AND CITY OF PORTLAND DOG RELATED LINKS
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