I was so pleased when New Jersey passed the anti-declawing law recently. Now Nova Scotia Canada has made me stand up and wave the Canadian flag with pride. The new rules came into effect December 2, 2016. Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell said in a news release “the new standards will help ensure cats and dogs are properly cared for and protected”. The new rules forbid tethering for more than 12 consecutive hours, and require a certificate of health from a veterinarian to

One of the last bastions of solidarity has crumbled. It had to happen. I mean women got the vote. Women were admitted into universities – even Harvard AND Cambridge. Women stormed the doors and demanded entrance into “Men Only” clubs. PlayGIRL magazine published its first issue in 1973. And now … Cats are being included in the Westminster Kennel Show. Dog lovers the world over were shocked when the announcement was made last week. Granted, felines will not be part of the