bioethics

CCHD Still in Denial as Nov. 22 Collection Approaches WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a joint release of American Life League, Human Life International and Bellarmine Veritas Ministry: As thousands of Catholic parishes across the country prepare for the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection Nov. 22, shocking new developments have launched a groundswell of protest from Catholics around the country. A coalition including American Life League, Hum  

Owners of seven malnourished horses seized from a home last week are now facing charges of animal cruelty. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office on Friday said the State Attorney's Office issued a warrant for Jerry Conley, 58, who was arrested on Thursday and charged with eight misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. A similar warrant has been issued for his girlfriend, Jillian Medina, 25, who now lives in Pasco County.  

After receiving an audit of the Maury County Animal Shelter, members of the board tasked with overseeing the facility must now hash out how to implement its recommendations. The study, conducted by the Humane Society of United States and paid for by the nonprofit Pet Pals of Maury County, was commissioned after problems led the county to take over ownership and operation of the facility. Originally the shelter was a joint operation between the county, Columbia and Pet Pals, which would run day-to-day

It is a very complimentary report overall   -Bill Gentner

 

A fire marshal for the Southern Stone County Fire Department says the Interactive Zoo and Aquarium, formerly known as Predator World, can't be open for business. The fire marshal on Friday pulled the occupancy permit after a surprise inspection. The Stone County Sheriff's Department, the Humane Society of Missouri's Animal Cruelty Task Force, and Fire Marshal David Gyger served a search warrant on the business on Friday morning.  

They are calling it the Manhattan Declaration , a 4,700 word manifesto reaching into scripture and signed by 148 Orthodox, Catholic and evangelical leaders. It was released this afternoon at a press conference in Washington DC and is designed to draw a line in the sand across three issues they argue are non-negotiable despite the law: the sanctity of human life, the institution of marriage as being between a man and woman, and religious freedom. Signers of the Declaration pledge to "...not comply with a

Dr. King was very clear about non-violence and we are committed to non-violence   -Robert George

 

Religious right leaders announced Friday that they won't abide by laws that support gay marriage or abortion. One hundred and twenty-five members of the religious right and leaders from the Catholic church signed the Manhattan Declaration . Only one signer was from Minnesota: Archbishop John Nienstedt (pictured) of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.  

The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals---the S.P.C.A..---is caught in a cruel squeeze. The sour economy is causing donors to give less, while-- at the same time-- it's forcing more pet owners to give up their pets. If supporters don't step up, animals in need of adoption may lose this safe haven.  

Several Triad animal shelters have been warned that their use of carbon monoxide chambers to euthanize animals didn't comply with new state rules. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Animal Welfare Section said it has cited 21 North Carolina animal shelters since beginning enforcement in September. The new rules took effect in July. Some of the shelters have since come into compliance.  

Paradise Pet Hospital is hosting a Microchip Clinic to help animal owners permanently protect their pets. 90 percent of pets who are lost are never recovered and microchipping is the best way to prevent this from occurring. For a donation of any amount, a permanent microchip is placed in the animal so it can be easily identified in the event it is lost. Registration of the microchip only costs $15 and is highly recommended at the same time.  

Anderson County Sheriff's Deputies seized 177 dogs, one cat and one bird from a local residence during an investigation of a maltreatment of animals complaint. On Wednesday, November 18, investigators responded to the Bagwell Road location and executed a search warrant to inspect the grounds. Upon arrival, they discovered several dog carcasses on the property, along with numerous malnourished dogs and dogs living in inhumane conditions.