Monday, August 25, 2014

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


To learn more about how you can help animals, visit http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com




Saturday, August 23, 2014

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

Friday, August 22, 2014

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.
For more great dog stories, check out the Benjamin Project: http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com

Thursday, August 21, 2014

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


You can help pets and pet owners too. See how at http://allforbenjamin.wordpress.com

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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]

Monday, August 18, 2014

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


Black cats are often the target of animal cruelty

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

Sunday, August 17, 2014

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 

Friday, August 15, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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 
 

Monday, August 11, 2014

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

Sunday, August 10, 2014

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


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

Friday, August 8, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

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

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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


Monday, August 4, 2014

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.

Sunday, August 3, 2014

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.

Border Collie at Glen Highland Farm

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


Saturday, August 2, 2014

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