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A bill to legalize assisted suicide in New Hampshire lost key backing Tuesday from a legislative committee when both supporters and opponents joined forces to reject it.
Switzerland is looking to change the law on assisted suicide to make sure it is only used as a last resort by the terminally ill, and to limit so-called "death tourism," the government said on Wednesday.
The Swiss government proposed Wednesday to restrict or even ban assisted suicide groups such as Dignitas in a bid to cut down on 'suicide tourism.'
By TOM HENRY BLADE STAFF WRITER Outspoken Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon yesterday vowed to “redouble” his efforts to boost adoptions of his shelter's four-legged visitors, even though he cited few specifics and said there's little more he can do to match good dogs with would-be owners. Upon learning what Mr. Skeldon said late yesterday afternoon, Lucas County Commission President Pete ...
Geneva - In a country known for having masses of rules and regulations, one crucial aspect of life in Switzerland has managed to slide into a grey zone for years. But now, the government wants to tighten the reins around assisted suicide. Organizatio...
BERN, Switzerland - The Swiss government has proposed restricting or even banning organized assisted suicide in a bid to cut down on suicide tourism.Justice Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf says the cabinet wants groups that help people commit suicide - li...
By TOM HENRY BLADE STAFF WRITER They may be uncertain about which dog-kill statistics to trust, but all three Lucas County commissioners agree the status quo is unacceptable at the county dog warden's office and said yesterday they have made it clear to Dog Warden Tom Skeldon they want fewer dogs killed and more dogs adopted. “It's very clear to Tom that it's an important goal of the board ...
Shelby County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at the Memphis Animal Shelter Tuesday and found more evidence of a dysfunctional city government. Deputies said they discovered what animal advocates have been complaining about for years, a pattern of abuse and neglect that has created a civic embarrassment. The raid provided Mayor A C Wharton with an emergency on his first full day ...
It’s a proposal that is aimed to help “fix” irresponsible pet owners and, if passed, reduce the number of animals brought into and euthanized at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter.
The way a Catholic votes can actually bring excommunication by the Church.
Lucas County is believed to have one of the highest dog euthanasia rates in the state.
With the looming probability of a "public option" as a prelude to full-blown national health care, it's important examine the most threatening and even tragic...
By JC REINDL BLADE STAFF WRITER Toledo mayoral candidate Mike Bell announced Friday that he is outraged over the high number of dogs killed at Lucas County's pound and demanded that county commissioners suspend the dog warden if he doesn't take steps to change. Lucas County is believed to have one of the highest dog euthanasia rates in the state, with nearly 80 percent of all dogs taken in ...
ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – The ginger-striped Tom cat with oversized fluffy ears and close-set emerald-green eyes hissed and spit as the blanket covering its trap was lifted.
Let me set the record straight regarding TNR (trap-neuter-release) in South River. There have been various letters to the editor regarding TNR in South River in the newspapers recently. I had the TNR ordinance passed in my town 2 1/2 years ago.
Niagara County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has competition in the animal sheltering business.
