10/04/2017
Go Greenhill!
It was an amazing week here at Greenhill. We adopted out 34 animals including 26 cats, 6 dogs, 1 rabbit, and 1 hamster. That is so awesome!
See who is still waiting at: www.green-hill.org
02/09/2017
"The records that had been available were frequently used by animal welfare advocates to monitor government regulation of animal treatment at circuses, scientific labs and zoos. Journalists have used the documents to expose violations at universities."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/02/03/the-usda-abruptly-removes-animal-welfare-information-from-its-website/?utm_term=.ed238f2b296d
USDA abruptly purges animal welfare information from its website
The records, which had been freely available, were used to monitor animal treatment at circuses, scientific labs, breeding facilities and zoos.
11/14/2016
"No matter one's political affiliation, animal and environmental advocates will need to watch these appointments and resulting federal policies closely,"
https://www.thedodo.com/help-animal-environment-now-2088478932.html
Here's What You Can Do To Save Animals Over The Next 4 Years
For animal people. Pass it on.
11/08/2016
"There’s no question: we need to take urgent action to save one of the planet’s most majestic species and address the security threat posed by insurgency groups and dangerous criminal networks whose trade in ivory and other resources funds their activities." - President Obama
http://www.internationalconservation.org/u-s-congress-unanimously-passes-end-wildlife-trafficking-act
U.S. Congress Unanimously Passes END Wildlife Trafficking Act
Advancing U.S. leadership in international conservation through public and private partnerships and developing the next generation of Congressional conservation leaders.
11/01/2016
Animal rights activist is facing a $5,000 criminal mischief charge for pushing a water bottle onto a truck full of dehydrated pigs on their way to the slaughterhouse.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/animal-rights-activist-who-gave-water-to-pigs-back-in-court-today-1.3829977
Woman charged with mischief after giving water to pigs back in court today in Burlington, Ont.
An animal rights activist charged with giving water to pigs headed to slaughter in Burlington, Ont., last year will be in court again today for the resumption of her trial.
10/24/2016
SALDF is here to bring cuteness to the last half of your semester! Submit your photos to [email protected]! (You have to be a student/faculty/staff member at Oregon Law to enter, sorry! Your pet is still cute either way). Voting via $1 donations to Greenhill Humane Society will begin mid-November. There will be prizes for the winning pets!
10/19/2016
Will feeding cows seaweed help save the planet?
Seaweed could hold the key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions, one cow burp at a time.
10/17/2016
The Oregon Law SALDF page is here to bring this hard hitting news to your Monday afternoon - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/oct/13/jurassic-world-sequel-will-be-an-animal-rights-parable
Jurassic World sequel will be an animal rights parable
The producer of the follow-up to last year’s movie hit says it will address issues including animal abuse, pet ownership and medical experimentation
10/17/2016
Members of the Oregon Student Animal Legal Defense Fund will be tabling during the lunch hour (12 to 2 PM) this week for Speak Out for Farmed Animals Week. Stop by for more information!
Today marks the beginning of Speak Out for Farmed Animals Week, ALDF’s national week of action aimed at drawing attention to the plight of farmed animals who are raised and slaughtered for their flesh.
Join in and take action: http://aldf.org/?p=50442
10/12/2016
A step in the right direction!
Yes: TripAdvisor Will No Longer Sell Tickets To Places That Hurt Animals
For animal people. Pass it on.