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CFHS plans to begin contacting our donors and past donors by telephone. Our first goal is to invite current donors to join our SAM program – Support Animals Monthly. Our second goal is to bring past donors back into the fold by reminding them of the important work that we do to help animals across the country. In our November 1998 appeal to CFHS supporters, we included a booklet ...
Frances Rodenburg Stray dogs are a serious problem for many northern Canadian communities. Many don’t have veterinary clinics and very few dogs are spayed or neutered. The obvious result is a growing population of homeless dogs. In addition, since mechanized vehicles have largely replaced dog teams as a mode of transport, the demand for working dogs has decreased. In January 1999 a ...
Frances Rodenburg Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind & Low Vision Dogs. Caroline D. Levin. 1998. 181 pages. There is now an informative book available for visually impaired canines and their human guardians. Living With Blind Dogs: A Resource Book and Training Guide for the Owners of Blind & Low Vision Dogs is a comprehensive book ...
CFHS supporters and member societies responded immediately and generously to our request for assistance to help the animal victims of the ice storm in Ontario and Quebec in January 1998.These funds were used for animal rescue, transportation of food, cages and animals, and temporary shelter facilities.Some funds were left over and have been designated by CFHS to assist in any future natural ...
Two new municipal by-laws have been enacted recently to prohibit circuses with wild or exotic animals. The City of Kelowna, British Columbia passed a by-law in early 1999, followed by the District of Salmon Arm, British Columbia in May. This brings the total number of Canadian municipalities with such by-laws to 15 in British Columbia and five in Nova Scotia. CFHS’ video, The Plight ...
British Parliament passed a law in early 1999 prohibiting the use of stalls and tethers to confine breeding sows. The practice of confining sows in stalls so small the animals can’t turn around for the duration of their 16-week gestation (pregnancy) is commonplace on pig farms around the world, including Canada. The ban was enacted following a major campaign initiated in 1986 by the ...
CFHS remembers Peter Stratton who died in January 1999 at the age of 94 in White Rock, BC. Mr. Stratton had a deep concern for animal welfare, particularly farm animal welfare, and was instrumental in drafting the federal Humane Slaughter Act in the 1950s. He was a member of the CFHS Board of Directors from 1982 through 1985 and an active member of our Experimental Animals Committee for many ...
In an announcement made January 14,1999 and applauded by animal welfare groups, Health Canada rejected recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) for use in Canadian dairy cows. The genetically engineered bovine growth hormone is used to increase milk production. The drug’s manufacturer, Monsanto, vowed to appeal the decision. Health Canada’s decision came following a report from an ...
Frances Rodenburg It appears ever more likely that Canadian researchers will request authority from Health Canada to transplant animal organs or tissues into humans. The University of Western Ontario in London has begun research trials transplanting transgenic pig organs into monkeys as a first step toward the ultimate goal of successful transplants to humans. The federal Minister of ...
The CFHS 1999 media commendation awards, which recognize media productions that foster heightened awareness and understanding of animal welfare issues, were announced at the CFHS annual meeting, held May 13-16 in Toronto. The winner in the print media category is Sharon Montgomery, a writer for the Cape Breton Post in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Ms. Montgomery receives the award for a series of ...
The CFHS Frederic A. McGrand Award recognizes individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to animal welfare in Canada. The 1999 award was presented to Stephanie Brown of Toronto, Ontario. Stephanie served on the CFHS Board of Directors from 1976 through 1993, when she was made an Honourary Member. She served as CFHS President for three years and chaired the Experimental Animals and ...
N. Glenn Perrett Since humans live considerably longer than companion animals, we are likely to outlive our beloved friends by many years. While this means that we can share our lives, if we wish, with numerous animals, it also means that we will likely outlive many of these cherished family members. Coping with the death of an animal companion is one of life’s most difficult ...
Frances Rodenburg Hunt farms, fenced compounds stocked with tame or semi-tame animals have been opening across Canada in recent years. Hunt farms are especially attractive to American hunters, who are prepared to pay thousands of dollars to shoot the animal of their choice, including deer, wild boar, bison or even the African kudu. Legislation governing hunt farms varies from province to ...
Frances Rodenburg The momentum continues to grow for CFHS’ efforts to reform theCriminal Code of Canada, Cruelty to Animals sections. Justice Canada received close to 300 responses to its 1998 discussion paper, Crimes Against Animals, including a major brief from CFHS. Many of CFHS’ member societies and other animal protection organizations also submitted comments. Support for ...
N. Glenn Perrett Thousands of dogs and cats are killed every day in North America. The majority of these are healthy animals who possess wonderful dispositions. This atrocity is occurring because the supply of adoptable dogs and cats far exceeds the demand of responsible people who are seeking to provide good, caring homes for companion animals. Improving the Situation Having your ...
CFHS thanks Nestlé Canada and Wal-Mart Canada for their continuing support of Canadian humane societies! A pet photo contest was held in Wal-Mart stores across the country in October 1998. Each store selected a winning photo from their entries and these winners were entered in the national contest. Twelve winning photos were chosen for a 1999 calendar available in Wal-Mart stores. Each winner ...
