Hunky Men Pose With Cute Pups For Animal Rights, And Thankfully Do It Shirtless

"One of these guys is definitely looking for someone to go home with.
hunks and hounds

"It's the dog, Taylor. The New York City-based rescue group that cares for him, Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue, is the organization behind a genius calendar that combines handsome shirtless men with adorable, adoptable doggies."  READ MORE...

[Mark Delannoy poses with Taylor the dog for a really good cause. Photo credit: Mike Ruiz]

New law makes it illegal to abandon an animal

"HALIFAX - Government introduced amendments to the Animal Protection Act Thursday to make it an offence to abandon an animal.

"The legislation will also require a veterinarian's certificate of health to sell a cat and give the agriculture minister authority to appoint organizations or interested municipalities to enforce the Animal Protection Act for companion animals."  READ MORE...

[Photo by Cornischong, CC license]

Action to Be Taken Against Trapper Who Killed Dog

SINGAPORE — The deadly use of a modified dog trap by an Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) contractor on Thursday has led to calls from animal welfare groups for greater adherence to protocol and for training to be conducted for animal control contractors. READ MORE

Animal Cruelty Could Lead to Abuse of People

The recent rash of animal abuse in the Hudson Valley demonstrates there is more public awareness of the problem, according to the New York State director of the Humane Society of the United States....  READ MORE

Fun, educational program for teenage animal lovers

The Seattle Humane Society runs a Humane Teen Club to get young people involved in animal care. The club is a great program for teens 13-17 who are interested in learning about companion animal welfare and becoming volunteers at the humane society before they turn 18...  READ MORE

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Petspeak - How Long Do I Have To Sit In The Corner?

If only dogs could talk... they'd say they like the Benjamin Project: http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com

China’s Fledgling Animal-Rights Movement Takes Shape

In his book Citizen Canine (PublicAffairs, 2014), science writer David Grimm links the rise of the 19th century and early 20th century movement opposing “animal cruelty” in the U.S. to the then-novel practice of keeping dogs and cats as inside pets, enabled by such recent inventions as flea and tick medicines and kitty litter. READ MORE

Want to help dogs closer to home? You should know about the Benjamin Project - http://www.thebenjaminproject.ca

Lost dog returns to owner

This is a great story...

"ST PETERSBURG, FL - A dog owner is relieved after finding her dog that was taken from Weedon Island on Sunday.

"Chelsea Vance says she took her dog "Mila" on her boat Sunday, August 17. They went to a sandbar on the St. Petersburg island, a place popular for letting dogs run around, a place they had visited many times before... "  READ MORE

Mila, home at last.

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Organization Assists Seniors to Care for Pets

ElderDog Canada is an organization active across the country and “dedicated to helping aging people, aging dogs, and the important connection between them.” Their motto is, "Honouring and preserving the animal-human bond."  READ MORE

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Cat returns home nine months after disappearing

A RUNAWAY cat was reunited with its owner after it was missing for nine-and-a-half months.

Lucy O'Connell, from Willington, feared she would never see her pet, Bailey, again...  READ MORE

For more great pet stories, try the Benjamin Project - http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com

Vets could be required to report suspected animal abuse

BOSTON — Massachusetts is poised to adopt tough new animal cruelty laws that increase penalties, make certain cases a felony and require veterinarians to report suspected abuse... READ MORE

To learn more about how you can help to prevent animal abuse, take a look at the Benjamin Project: http:allforbenjamin.wordpress.com


[Photo by Pryzkuta, CC License, Wikimedia Commons]

The Benjamin Project Now on Facebook

Hey. I just discovered that the Benjamin Project now has a Facebook page - it's called Benjamin's World.

'Benjamin' is a story about a family dog and his impact on the animal kingdom. Benjamin's world is the global community of those who care for animals.

Come on over and join in. Like this page and keep up to date on news from the Benjamin Project - BENJAMIN'S WORLD on Facebook

Stricter penalties in South Carolina for animal cruelty

FLORENCE, SC — Stricter legislation means those who hurt or neglect animals now face general sessions court plus heftier fines and penalties. But local court officials say so far, the changes haven’t had much of an effect on their caseload...  READ MORE

Black cats are often the target of animal cruelty

For more on how you can help animals, go to http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com

Photo by DrL - CC License

Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/15/3622014/stricter-penalties-in-sc-for-animal.html#storylink=cpy

Advocates want animals removed from fur farm near Montreal

MONTREAL – Animal welfare advocates say foxes and minks housed in inhumane conditions at a fur farm near Montreal for months should be removed immediately, but the Quebec government is opting for a wait-and-see approach.... READ MORE

A fox is seen in this undated handout photo.

For more on what you can do to help animals, go to: http://bit.ly/1sjEXZh 

Animal welfare center to write standards for commercial care, breeding of dogs

The director of Purdue University's Center for Animal Welfare Science will lead a two-year research project to develop and test science-based, nationwide animal care standards for the commercial breeding and raising of dogs.

The goal is to provide breeders with uniform standards for dog care and well-being in all states... READ MORE

Apricot Toy Poodle

Photo by Ojelle, CC License

Benjamin Speaks - More About The Benjamin Project

New - another quick video featuring Benjamin the dog. This time he's giving his own point of view on the book written about him by author Malcolm Bernstein and about the awesome Benjamin Project.



As always, you can learn more about the Benjamin Project here:http://thebenjaminproject.ca

or here: http://bit.ly/1sjEXZh 
 

Quebec Civil Code Amendment Would Redefine Animals As Living, 'Sentient' Creatures

Quebec's new agriculture minister is promising to clean up the province's bad reputation as one of the best places to be an animal abuser.

Pierre Paradis says new legislation is in the works that will redefine the status of an animal in the province's Civil Code and improve its protection....  READ MORE

For more on how you can help animals too: http://bit.ly/1sjEXZh

New Zoo Concept Gets Rid Of Enclosures

For animal lovers, zoos can be a mixed bag. It's amazing to be in shouting distance of magnificent wild animals, but it's hard not to get the feeling that great apes, big cats and other creatures don't really love being behind bars, walls and windows... READ MORE

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More petspeak

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Actor, Josh Duhamel, Helps Shelter Dogs

How about this great video! Actor Josh Duhamel loves dogs. He tells us that the stigma against shelter dogs is just plain wrong. And now he spends his spare time helping them.

Find out more about helping pets at The Benjamin Project

If Pets Could Speak...

Ever wonder what your pet is thinking? For instance, how about this dog...   if he could only speak...

For a pet friendly project, learn more at http://www.thebenjaminproject.ca

Let's Have More Dog-friendly Events Like This

St. Hubert's invites families -- and dogs -- to Ice Cream Social on Aug. 13

 St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center is inviting families – and their dogs – to its annual “Ice Cream Social” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13...  READ MORE

Video About Benjamin - The Book

This is just a short video, but it tells in a nutshell the story of Benjamin, how he changed his family, and how the Benjamin book is going to change the world.

Rescuing Border Collies - A Lovely Story

A great story from the Benjamin Project - http://www.thebenjaminproject.ca

Re-shaping The World at Glen Highland Farm - a rescue home for Border Collies.



You can read lots more about this great initiative, including links to more information HERE.

The Benjamin Book in The News

From the Globe & Mail newspaper:

Dog had his day – now his story is helping other shelter pets

"When Helen Brent gave her husband a terrier for his 50th birthday, the little dog quickly became an integral part of their family."
"Over the years, Mr. Bernstein began jotting down notes about their life with Benjamin..." READ MORE

This great newspaper piece tells the story behind the book entitled, 'Benjamin' by Malcolm Bernstein, and the inspiring 'Benjamin Project' to which it gave rise.

The Benjamin Project is an initiative to help all animals around the world. You can find all about it at the Benjamin Project website, http://www.thebenjaminproject.ca