August 2012

JAPAN DOCUMENT #3: ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS

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Osaka University Hospital’s cruel animal experiments in 1974 saw the larger animals, dogs, in the greatest demand. Between 100-150 dogs are housed in small open boxes on the roof of the old building. They are kept in total darkness or semi-darkness for 18-22 hours a day, fed 100-150 grams of poor quality pellats and a few mouthfuls [...]

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JAPAN DOCUMENT #2: EXPO’S OTOGI ZOO

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During September 1973 several controversial articles appeared in the Asahi Shimbum (newspaper) about this small Otogi Zoo at Expo, which was buying pups from the local Hokensho (dog pound) for children’s toys and then handing them back to be killed (in the gas chamber) when they became sick, aggressive or otherwise undesirable. (JAWS Representative) Miss Haselgrove inspected the place and talked with [...]

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The Cat Meat Trade Part 1.

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Everyday we use products from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, S.Korea and Thailand so we’re all affected by animal trafficking. The cat meat trade is every bit as bad as the dog trade, except cats get less media attention. In trafficking cats are considered evil vermin that spread disease. Raised in horrendous conditions, their often trussed for many hours [...]

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Thankful For Laughter

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Laughter can transform your day, from a crumby start into dizzying heights, all from a good belly laugh. There’s nothing better than a ride in your pram/stroller, a run in the park, meeting a neighbour, sharing some funny stories then going home to a good meal and a giant nap. The world needs more laughter! [...]

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IAKA Letter From Kyenan Kum: Korean Dog & Cat Meat Trade

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Dear IAKA Supporters, Instead of our normal newsletter, I wanted to send you a letter sharing IAKA’s story and letting you know about the changing direction of the organization. Since I first began advocating against animal cruelty in South Korea nearly twenty-four years ago, a lot has changed, and changing times require new approaches. But [...]

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@KoaGreaterDane, the Biggest Lap Dog Tests Her New Diamond Scooter

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When I got the message ‘lap-dog’ @KoaGreaterDane was at the Rainbow Bridge, I packed my Pram/Stroller full of lap-dog sized treats and toys even though my inner bark told me to bring two gold helmets, one big and one lap-dog size, just to be sure. What a surprise to meet Koa and find out she’s [...]

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Pandora, Co-Founder of BlogPaws Arrives At Rainbow Bridge

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Golden Oldie Pandora arrived at the Rainbow Bridge and it was my privilege to drive her to her Welcome Banquet, where all her family and buddies were gathered to greet her. You don’t get to be 140 years old like Pandora (human years), without knowing everything there is to know, about everything worth knowing (20 kitteh [...]

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JAPAN DOCUMENT #1: LIVE INCINERATION

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80 – 100 dogs being delivered to the incinerator weekly by the Nisinomiya Hokensho (dog pound). On 13th October, 1973, Miss Imahata was informed by one of the Imazu Port incinerator workers that dogs appeared to be only stunned, and others fully conscious at the time of incineration. The workers complained that the dogs leapt around in the [...]

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Great News: Lots Of Dogs Rescued!

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This week in Thailand the Royal Thai Police and the Royal Thai Navy intercepted 2 groups of dog traffickers, with almost 2,500 dogs that were on their way to Vietnam. The dogs are now rescued! The officials seized the dogs, who had been hidden in jungle without food or water for several days and the [...]

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