Sign the Petition: Ban Pet De-Vocalization Surgeries

Good morning hustlers!

So I got an alert for a new signature request from Change.org and wanted to share.

The online petition for WATSON’S LAW, which has currently 69K signatures, is asking for the ban of de-barking animals — mainly dogs.

According to the petition, housing developers are requiring residents to have animals de-barked via a medical procedure called de-vocalization. The procedure removes a part of the animal’s vocal chord to silence the animal. It is irreversible and illegal in 4 states.

Unbelievable! I’ve never ever heard of such. This seems so infringing, insensitive & inhumane! I’ve lived beside a barking dog or two so I can definitely appreciate the need for having strict pet policies within housing communities, but to require residents (and pets) to have to endure this kind of cruelty should be a crime. I can’t believe these corporations are able to get away with this all for the sole purpose of capital gain. I mean what’s next?!

I’m all about solutions. Build more pet friendly neighborhoods. Make more accommodations for both. I’ve lived in neighborhoods where every neighbor had a dog. I’ve lived in neighborhoods where none of the neighbors really had dogs.

I can definitely see why so many young people are starting to choose the country rural life. Less restrictions, less neighbors. More freedom. The sad part is due to US housing shortages tenants are actually having these surgeries done to their family pets. The effects are irreversible so the pet suffers in silence (literally) forever.

I signed the petition, will you? Pet lovers let’s get in the fight for our furry friends, especially those who have lost their voice.

Here is the link to the story.

CCTV: Criminals Caught on Tape

The whole world is under surveillance. Conspiracy theorists believe the worldwide implementation of CCTV technology is only to benefit of the government. Some allege “Big Brother” is using the footage to spy on unassuming citizens in order to obtain some level of world order.

While the theories could be accurate, in most cases the footage and images are extremely instrumental in solving crime and assist by identifying both victims & perpetrators.

CCTV footage or closed circuit television (CCTV) records images of people in certain public places including town centres, roads, airports, and on public transport.

CCTV images can be used as evidence in court and many of today’s criminal convictions are as a result of CCTV imagery.

Also did you know that you can request CCTV recordings of yourself?

Here’s how to request CCTV footage:

  1. two official certified documents, which together show your name, date of birth and current address.
  2. a recent full face photo of you.
  3. details of the footage you want to see, for example, the date, time and location.

Get in touch with the facility’s security department or general management team in order to initiate the request. If you are in need of traffic camera footage contact your local police or Department of Transportation.

Generally, most CCTV Footage gets stored for 90 days.

Today is 420 Cannabis Day

Today is a NATIONAL HOLIDAY!!! Happy 420 Day to all the cannabis connoisseurs and advocates.

Marijuana has been proven by medical research to provide a multitude of health benefits to its patients. Thanks to new legislations the miracle plant is rapidly becoming legal in more and more US states. Hopefully it will become legal in all 50.

So far the states that have legalized marijuana are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.

According to thecannabisindustry.com, “studies have also shown that consuming raw cannabis has the potential to treat lupus, arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases, help stimulate appetite and decrease nausea, prevent the spread of malignant prostate cancer cells, and prevent cell damage that can lead to serious illness and poor health”.

These are just a few of the advantages identified by scientists, healthcare professionals & advocates in the fight to push government for legalization.

Social justice groups are also calling for the immediate release and criminal record expungement of any federal and state offenders. According to Filter Mag, “A coalition of 85 advocacy organizations led by the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) has sent an open letterto President Joe Biden, demanding that he work with Congress to deschedule cannabis, removing it from criminal drug laws, and approve legislation to legalize and regulate it”.

Now these are the kinds of causes I can definitely get behind. Why continue to withhold all of the wonderful benefits of the Mary Jane from the general public?

That being said — inhale and exhale and enjoy the “holiday”. *cough*

Happy 420!

Oh and because weed is an herb, there are various ways to consume the plant without actually smoking it.

If you’re not a toker check out this article: 7 Ways to Consume Cannabis Without Smoking.

To commemorate the 420 holiday here is a video of a high school band reciting the 90s smokers hit, “I Got 5 On It” by The Luniz. Pretty impressive especially being as though these kids were not even born when this song came out. lol!