In the United States, however, review of the data, as well as the experiences of the most innovative, progressive, and best performing shelters nationwide, prove that our movement needs to re-evaluate both the notion as to "who is to blame" as well as "what shelters can do about it." To put it bluntly, shelters have the ability to save animals who are not irremediably suffering, hopelessly ill, or truly vicious dogs (which, combined, apprise less than ten percent of all impounds), and they can do so very quickly. And the two most often cited reasons—pet overpopulation and lack of resources—have not shown to be true barriers to success.
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A Nova Scotia woman who cares for injured dogs says organized fighting rings exist in the Halifax area and thousands of dollars can change hands during the secret fights. Gail said some people connected to the drug world are involved in the dog fights, but they are in the minority. "You can have businessmen, women, mothers, fathers, they take their kids to them," she said. "Every spectrum you can think of will go to these fights."

Many of you may be familiar with the stories of animal abuse and neglect in Labrador. Or perhaps you have seen the images of beaten and abandoned animals yourself. But through the trauma, there is hope. People like Erika Stockley in Happy Valley-Goose Bay are giving them a second chance. Erika is a volunteer with the SPCA and has recently adopted a little dog named Penny.
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The information and resources on this site are offered in the spirit of inspiration, discovery and critical thinking. Our goal is not to put forth final answers, but to encourage thoughtful dialogue. We believe that each person is on a unique journey, and though we are happy to share what we are learning ourselves and how we are trying to live, we make no pretense of telling other people what to think or how to be in the world. These are questions of conscience that each of us must answer for ourselves. That said, we do present ideas and factual information that in many ways challenge commonly-held practices and ideas, with the hope that others might be inspired, as we have been, to re-examine their relationship to other animals and the natural world.
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Are you thinking about allowing your cat to go outside without restriction? To make the right decision, you need to know the facts. If you think your mere presence is sufficient to protect your cat, you’re only fooling yourself. You’re always within earshot? Great . . . you might be lucky enough to hear the squealing tires—and the thud.
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Barely two years after completing a 21-month prison sentence for dogfighting, Vick has apparently regained his swagger, not only on the field but also on the streets, where the perpetrator is recasting himself as the victim. He knows America’s sports fans have forgiven, now he wants them to completely forget because, really, what’s the big deal anyway?
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