Category Archives: dog

Supreme Court’s opinion on value of a lost pet, Strickland v Medlen

The Supreme Court of Texas ruled today that there is no monetary award for sentimental value in the loss of a pet. Sentimental value is for regular property and not pets or people. They will not recognize emotional or sentimental … Continue reading

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Mary Cummins – CA bans use of dogs in bear, bobcat hunting

California’s houndsmen no longer will be able to use their well-trained dogs to hunt bears and bobcats following a vote today by the California Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife. Many in the hunting community hoped the bill’s failure to pass … Continue reading

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Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates, help pass debarking ban in New York

Please act immediately & get the word out. Many calls are needed!! Forward this alert. Tweet and post this link to FB: http://bit.ly/MBNHzN   UPDATE: New Action Needed   The Proposed NYS Devocalization Ban, A3431D, Was Sent to the NYS SENATE  and … Continue reading

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Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates against dog hunting of bobcats, bears

Ban dog hunting of bears, bobcats. Senate bill SB 1221 Today, Tuesday, April 24, the California Senate Committee on Natural Resources will be holding a hearing on Senate Bill 1221 which bans hound hunting of bears and bobcats in the … Continue reading

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Come to WorldFest! Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins will be there! Lots of fun!

WorldFest Celebrates its Tenth Year as the Ultimate Environment, Animal and Humanity Festival Join us Sunday, May 22nd, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at WorldFest 2011 Earth Day Festival. It will be held at the beautiful outdoor setting of … Continue reading

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Sirhan the wolfdog finds a great home, Animal Advocates, Mary Cummins

July 17th my vet called me about a wolfdog which needed around the clock care. It seems his owner did not feed him properly and his bones were very weak. He stood up and broke all four of his legs. … Continue reading

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Candle light vigil for Dr. Frank Ryan

It was a warm and beautiful Southern California night at Zuma Beach. There were about 200 people gathered to pay their respect and share their experiences with Dr. Frank. Every single news station and the paparazzi were also there. There … Continue reading

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