Imagine endeavoring to prevent a dog from barking, let alone a cat from meowing – sounds like an impossible task, as any pet parent will testify. But these are just two of the many strange and wacky pieces of legislation that were written and sanctioned long ago, before humans recognized the injustice of their ways, or rather, […]
New Zealand Legally Recognizes Animals As ‘Sentient’ Beings
A bill that was introduced to New Zealand Parliament in May of 2013 was recently passed, bringing new recognition to animal law. The Animal Welfare Amendment Bill states what pet owners and scientists have known for years – that animals like humans are ‘sentient’ beings. In other words, animals have feelings and can experience both […]
Tips For Coping With The Wrongful Death Or Injury Of An Animal!
Our pets bring the most joy and happiness to our lives and it is only in our worst nightmares that anything would ever happen to them. Sadly, animal cruelty and abuse happens more often than one might think and it needs to be addressed. If someone has injured or killed your animal companion, you may […]