- Friday, July 8, 2011, 3:07
- Guardian Campaign, In the News
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By Tina Kaufmann, newsnet5.com | July 7, 2011
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/parma-adds-guardian-to-animal-related-ordinances
PARMA, Ohio - Parma becomes the first in the state to recognize pets as part of the family and change a term on all animal-related ordinances.
City Council members approved changing the phrase pet "owner" to pet "guardian" on all animal-related ordinances.
Holy Name High School student Brandon Yanak pushed for the change. "As more people begin to ...
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- Wednesday, July 6, 2011, 6:19
- Breaking News, Featured News, Guardians
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In Defense of Animals applauds progressive move led by high school student
Parma, Ohio (July 6, 2011)– In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal-protection organization with over 100,000 members, applauds the Parma, Ohio City Council for voting unanimously yesterday to replace the term “owner” with “owner/guardian” in its animal-related ordinances. Parma joins 17 other cities in officially recognizing the value ...
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- Friday, June 24, 2011, 18:15
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San Rafael, Calif. (June 24, 2011) – In Defense of Animals (IDA), an international animal protection organization with over 100,000 members, today expressed deep sadness at news of the death of legendary actor Peter Falk. Mr. Falk generously donated his time to help animals by supporting IDA’s Guardian Campaign, appearing in one of IDA’s educational public service announcements (PSA). The Guardian Campaign is IDA’s effort ...
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- Friday, August 27, 2010, 8:29
- Guardian Campaign, In the News
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ELIZABETH EVANS The York Dispatch
Updated: 08/27/2010 11:11:51 AM EDT
The power of words isn't lost on the York County SPCA -- especially the power words can have over those who can't speak for themselves.
That's why in late 2009, the Emigsville shelter changed a simple term in its adoption contracts.
Instead of being "owners," people adopting dogs, cats and other pets from the shelter are now ...
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- Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 8:16
- Breaking News, Guardians
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Wellesley, Mass. (May 11, 2010) – In Defense of Animals’ (IDA) Guardian Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate extraordinary care and compassion toward other species. May is Guardian Month and IDA is presenting a series of Guardian Awards to celebrate. The first goes to Bill DeVasher of Wellesley, Massachusetts, who for 25 years has been a savior and guardian to turtles.
Due to their slow speed, ...
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- Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 15:03
- Guardian Campaign, In the News
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Bruce Zeman, host of “The Wake-up Crew” morning show on Middlebury radio station WVTK-FM, has been awarded The Guardian Superstar Award from In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization. His dog Nathan also received the award.
WVTK has been a pioneer for animals, not only in New England, but also across the nation. Led by Zeman's morning show, the station delivers a message of ...
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