Category Archives: ASPCA

Update On The Quick Kill Bill: It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times

Posted on February 16, 2012 by jbsibley

Big doin’s on the Quick Kill Bill today: it was voted on in the NYS Assembly Agricultural Committee today (Wed 2/15), and I’m sorry to say that it passed by a vote of 16-6. All, however, is not lost and … Continue reading →

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The Poster

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jbsibley

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Why We Call It The Quick Kill Bill

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jbsibley

The ASPCA is mobilizing proxies to defend the Quick Kill Bill they’re introducing on Wednesday, February 15th. They’re following their usual playbook: promote the bill by lying about what’s in it (or not in it), and really hope no one … Continue reading →

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Time to Cut ‘em Off

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jbsibley

Every day I meet people who don’t know this, even people who love animals! Won’t you share this information and help to educate the world? The Humane Society of the United States does not run any shelters for companion animals … Continue reading →

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Quick Kill Bill

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jbsibley

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Quick Kill Bill: The ASPCA Fights for More Shelter Killing in NY

Posted on February 11, 2012 by jbsibley

Though the ASPCA gives the occasional glimmer of hope, recent events remind me that they remain mired in a killing mentality and seek to preserve the status quo in sheltering, even fighting to expand the power of shelters to kill … Continue reading →

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ASPCA: A New Beginning?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jbsibley

I’ve been hearing whispers for some time now but I’ve recently confirmed it: Ed Sayres, President and CEO of the ASPCA, is looking for an exit. I’ve been able to confirm that he’s applied for at least one job outside … Continue reading →

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Gloria Update

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jbsibley

Gloria’s not out of the woods yet, but this little fighter continues to improve. The blood transfusion seems to have jump-started her body’s ability to produce blood cells and so far the anemia is improving and her upper respiratory infection … Continue reading →

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The ASPCA Comes Clean – And Makes Amends! Plus, Gloria’s Medical Update.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jbsibley

According to Kerry Clair at Pets Alive, she has received a communication about Gloria from the ASPCA. Her must-read blog on the subject lays everything out clearly and I don’t have a whole lot to add except for – yeah, … Continue reading →

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Supporting the ASPCA: Why Not?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by jbsibley

I’ve long been beating the drum to encourage people to support small No Kill organizations, not the big, out of touch, slow moving, outmoded, ethically challenged monoliths of animal welfare. It seems that when organizations get to a certain size, … Continue reading →

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