http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:28:48 -0700 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:28:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d4-City-Councilman-moves-to-ban-cat-declawing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Natural behaviors like jumping, walking and using a litterbox can be adversely affected by declawingPhoto:  Susan BeveridgeThe League of Humane Voters is reporting that City Councilman Paul Koretz will ask the L.A. City Council Friday to enact a... pet safety animal protection law Paul Koretz L.A. City Council cat declawing Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:28:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m11d4-City-Councilman-moves-to-ban-cat-declawing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Kaley-Cuoco-speaks-out-for-rescue-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Kaley Cuoco puts her time where her heart is by serving as featured speaker at fundraising luncheon for local shelter Friends of Animals FoundationActress and animal lover Kaley Cuoco to be featured speaker at animal shelter luncheon"Big Ba... Friends of Animals Foundation Kaley Cuoco Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:10:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Kaley-Cuoco-speaks-out-for-rescue-pets?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d27-ASPCA-speaks-out-against-Vick-plus-are-Vick-critics-racist?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Former Vick dog Cherry was too terrified to walk when he first came to Best Friends                Photo: BestFriends.orgIn an online statement last week the ASPCA did what th... Pit Bulls fighting dogs animal abuse racism animal cruelty HSUS Michael Vick Vick NFL reinstatement Michael Vick 60 Minutes interview ASPCA Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:41:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d27-ASPCA-speaks-out-against-Vick-plus-are-Vick-critics-racist?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Vick-continues-to-dodge-responsibility-for-killing-dogs-in-60-Minutes-interview?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Vick placidly discusses with Brown what happened to dogs on his property that led to his federal prison sentence for fighting and killing dogs  AP Photo/CBS News/60 MINUTES  It was a performance designed by a highly... Pit Bulls fighting dogs animal abuse Michael Vick Roger Goodell Vick NFL reinstatement Michael Vick 60 Minutes interview Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Vick-continues-to-dodge-responsibility-for-killing-dogs-in-60-Minutes-interview?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Philadelphia-Eagles-sign-dog-killer-Vick?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Vick, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and now the Eagles have benefited from widespread fan misunderstanding of the true extent and cruel nature of Vick's crimes  Photo: Bet.comPhiladelphia Eagles President Joe Banner announced Th... Pit Bulls fighting dogs animal abuse Michael Vick Roger Goodell Vick NFL reinstatement Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:50:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Philadelphia-Eagles-sign-dog-killer-Vick?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Is-Vick-reinstatement-a-done-deal-or-a-trial-balloon?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner What does cruelty look like? Vick killed his own Pit Bulls for insufficient viciousness, as well as untrained family pets simply because he thought "it was funny"When it became clear in 2007 that Michael Vick, despite his initial denials, w... Pit Bulls fighting dogs dogtown Michael Vick Roger Goodell Vick NFL reinstatement Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:36:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Is-Vick-reinstatement-a-done-deal-or-a-trial-balloon?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Commissioner-who-spoke-out-about-Animal-Services-misconduct-chooses-to-resign-rather-than-apologize?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Deputy Mayor Jim Bickhart, seen here at Mayor's second inauguration, reportedly asked Commissioner Quincey to apologize for calling LAAS actions "criminal," suggesting he substitute the word "error" for "criminal"L.A. An... Jeff de la Rosa Animal Services Commission LAAS Stu Linda Barth L.A. Animal Services Archie Quincey Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:53:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Commissioner-who-spoke-out-about-Animal-Services-misconduct-chooses-to-resign-rather-than-apologize?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Controversy-surrounding-Stu-the-dog-spurs-proposed-change-in-LA-animal-law?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner After almost four years in custody, ten year-old Stu remains in legal limboIn their first meeting since the Court of Appeals ruled the death sentence against the long-incarcerated dog Stu could stand, the Board of Animal Services Commission... Jeff de la Rosa Animal Services Commission LAAS Stu Linda Barth L.A. Animal Services Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:57:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Controversy-surrounding-Stu-the-dog-spurs-proposed-change-in-LA-animal-law?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Mayor-sticks-with-Boks-pick-for-Animal-Services-head-but-questions-remain?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Seniors, big dogs, and black dogs and cats face special challenges in getting adopted. Can a leader with experience and compassion help their chances?Following the departure of Ed Boks as General Manager of L.A. Animal Services yesterday, the Ma... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:59:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Mayor-sticks-with-Boks-pick-for-Animal-Services-head-but-questions-remain?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Who-will-Villaraigosa-name-to-head-embattled-LA-Animal-Services?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Mayor poses with puppy at signing of L.A.' mandatory spay/neuter law  Photo: Al Seib/Los Angeles TimesAs the fiscal year ends at midnight, so does the controversy-plagued tenure of L.A. Animal Services General Manager Ed Boks, leaving a key... Ed Boks L.A. City Council Linda Barth L.A. Animal Services Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:01:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Who-will-Villaraigosa-name-to-head-embattled-LA-Animal-Services?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Appeals-Court-rules-against-Stu--could-allow-Animal-Services-to-kill-senior-dog?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Appeals Court clears the way for Stu to be killed, despite the fact that nationwide dangerous dog laws exempt dogs who are injured and in pain at the time of a biteDespite a case filled with discrepancies, missing reports, and irregular behavior on t... Jeff de la Rosa Animal Services Commission Stu Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:49:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Appeals-Court-rules-against-Stu--could-allow-Animal-Services-to-kill-senior-dog?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Legislative-Alert-for-California-animal-lovers?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Bella was rescued from a backyard breeder whose lack of understanding of purebreed genetics led to her being born without an eye  Photo: Gulf Coast Dachshund Rescue This Tuesday, June 23rd the California Senate Public Safety Committee is sc... animal related laws humane law enforcement animal protection law Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:39:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d21-Legislative-Alert-for-California-animal-lovers?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Playing-political-games-with-a-dogs-life?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Stu at Thanksgiving, 2008 after more than three years in custodyUPDATED After sitting in what amounts to dog jail for almost four years, a dog named Stu could be put to death soon; or he could finally go home to an owner who's been fighting for his l... pet laws Ed Boks Carmen Trutanich Jeff de la Rosa Animal Services Commission LAAS Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:10:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Playing-political-games-with-a-dogs-life?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Heartbroken-pet-owner-responds-to-Schwarzenegger-plan-to-accelerate-shelter-killing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Lost and homeless shelter animals must beat the odds -- and their fears -- to find a home.  Governor Schwarzenegger's plan to speed up shelter killing makes those odds virtually insurmountable  Photo: Los Angeles TimesIn an o... rescue dogs rescue cats Governor Schwarzenegger animal related laws pet laws shelter dogs humane law enforcement animal protection law County shelter system shelter cats Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:44:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Heartbroken-pet-owner-responds-to-Schwarzenegger-plan-to-accelerate-shelter-killing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Schwarzenegger-swings-budget-axe-at-homeless-animals-urging-faster-shelter-killing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Schwarzenegger has repeatedly targeted pets with catastrophic budget cuts, but voters united to stop him  Photo: Los Angeles Times            The L.A. Times and the San Francisco G... rescue dogs rescue cats Governor Schwarzenegger pet laws shelter dogs shelter cats Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:45:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Schwarzenegger-swings-budget-axe-at-homeless-animals-urging-faster-shelter-killing?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d28-A-tale-of-two-babies?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Casanova earns his stripes as a lover, but when he comes running be ready to move out of the way  Photo: Erin Pfeifer Like many of you, perhaps, I never gave much thought to where milk comes from.  I always sort of thought co... animal rescue farm sanctuaries farmed animals Animal Acres Thu, 28 May 2009 19:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d28-A-tale-of-two-babies?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Michael-Vick-release-imminent-time-to-remember-what-Vick-actually-did-to-dogs?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner  Vick will spend the remaining weeks of his prison term safely in his own home  UPDATED  The L.A. Times reports that Michael Vick has been released from prison, the rest of his sentence to be served at his 3,538-square-f... Pit Bulls fighting dogs animal cruelty Michael Vick Tue, 19 May 2009 23:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Michael-Vick-release-imminent-time-to-remember-what-Vick-actually-did-to-dogs?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d15-CBS-2-News-goes-after-abusers-employed-at-LA-County-Animal-Care-and-Control?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Shelter surveillance cameras capture employees abusing a dog  Photo: CBS2.comAllegations of abuse throughout L.A. County's Department of Animal Care and Control have surfaced repeatedly during the troubled seven and a half-year tenure of Directo... L.A. County Animal Care and Control animal abuse L.A. County Board of Supervisors Marcia Mayeda County shelter system Fri, 15 May 2009 01:53:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d15-CBS-2-News-goes-after-abusers-employed-at-LA-County-Animal-Care-and-Control?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d14-City-Council-sends-mixed-message-on-animals-with-Friday-antirescue-vote-followed-by-backtrack?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner Ruby, a Dachshund mix, was pulled from a local shelter by a private rescue on the day she was scheduled to be killed.  As a senior dog, the shelter allotted her only twenty days to find a home before being euthanized.The L.A. City... rescue dogs rescue cats pet rescue dog rescue shelter dogs L.A. City Council Thu, 14 May 2009 13:57:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d14-City-Council-sends-mixed-message-on-animals-with-Friday-antirescue-vote-followed-by-backtrack?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Got-the-unemployment-blues-The-best-cure-is-a-wagging-tail?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner A caring touch can help build trust for a shelter dog like Rocky  Photo: Friends of Animals Foundation  Susan Beveridge There's no doubt about it, being unemployed is a drag.  As a writer, I've heard the axe fall more times t... unemployment volunteering Thu, 07 May 2009 23:49:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1779-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Got-the-unemployment-blues-The-best-cure-is-a-wagging-tail?cid=exrss-LA-Pet-Rescue-Examiner