Upcoming Animal Law Events
Every Saturday
Watch the Pit Bull Positive Show on ustream! This is a talk/variety show that aims to build opposition for breed specific legislation, improve the image of dogs called "pit bull" and encourage responsible ownership! Go here for information.
Every Wednesday
Tune in to Howling Ridge Radio every Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. EST to hear the latest legal and other issues related to equines, including slaughter and BLM management of wild horses and burros.
February 18, 2010
Join the protest against the BLM's roundups of wild horses and burros on February 18 at 1:30 at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 S. Las Vegas Building, Las Vegas, NV. Expected speakers at the protest are Dr. Elliott M. Katz, DVM and president of IDA, Craig Downer, wildlife ecologist and humane observer at the Calico round-up, Neda DeMayo, founder and CEO of Return to Freedom, Gina Greisen, president of Nevada Voters for Animals and Arlene Gawne, wildlife artist. Additional information can be obtained from Arlene Gawne at 702.277.1313 or artistfromafrica@hotmail.com
February 20, 2010
A second protest against the BLM's roundups of wild horses and burros, Truth Rally, will be held on February 20 in front of the Legislative Building on North Carson Street, U.S. Highway 395 in Carson City, NV and is sponsored by The Alliance of Wild Horse Advocates. Information is available from Bonnie Matton, Wild Horse Preservation League at 775.220.6806 or Mattonco@prodigy.net
A series of webinars will be held on February 20 that you can register for at https://petsmartcharities.webex.com/
The Pit Bull Placebo
9:10 a.m.-10:20 a.m. CST
In her groundbreaking book The Pitbull Placebo: The Media Myths and Politics of Canine Aggression, Karen Delise, Founder of the National Canine Research Council, showed how bloodhounds, German Shepherds, and Dobermans, were vilified in our history. The dynamics Delise identified now operate against the vaguely defined group of dogs called pit bulls. The Pit Bull Placebo presentation shows how we have fearfully stripped these dogs of all the traits that we value in dogs, leaving only monster myths and urban legend in their place. The presentation also shows how changing our attitudes toward animal abuse, including toward criminals who fight dogs, and recognition of the difference between a resident dog and a family dog, can preserve and deepen the human-canine bond.
We've Got Game-From Confrontation to Collaboration-Dealing with Decision Makers on Animal Welfare Issues
2:55 p.m.-4:05 p.m. CST
This presentation will stress effective tools to use when lobbying for animals on a local or state level for animal issues. Successful case studies of local and state campaigns will be discussed in addition to advocacy tips.
Building a Safe and Humane Community
10:50 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST
This presentation will discuss how Safe Humane Chicago programs work in concert to save lives and create safer, more humane communities, particularly in those challenged by a poor economy and lack of resources. The dogs in these communities are most often identified as pit-bull type dogs and face special challenges.
Facilitating Successful Adoptions
1:15 p.m. -2:25 p.m. CST
Bernice Clifford, CPDT will be discussing and providing information on how to facilitate better adoptions. Adoption is much more then sending a dog to a home. It is important to never assume breed or character based on how a dog looks, but instead get to know each dog as an individual.
March 8, 2010
Animal Law: Past, Present and Future Teleconference at 1:00 p.m. EST
March 27, 2010
5th Annual Animal Law Conference, presented by the Minnesota State Bar Association's Animal Law Section and William Mitchell College of Law
March 30, 2010
"Punish the Deed Not the Breed" The Truth about Pit Bulls Seminar
Buzzy's Companion Animal Education Center, 701 Montgomery Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072 This Seminar will present the true positive facts about Pit Bulls and why BSL does not work. This event is free, but please register in advance ASAP, so we can plan accordingly. There is a limited capacity and we expect a quick sellout. REGISTER ONLINE
April 11-13, 2010
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