The prohibition of pets in public housing estates for health concerns has always been a constant issue. As many types of pet are allowed in public housing estate, this essay will focus specifically on dogs. For one crucial point, the purpose of building public housing estate – to satisfy those who cannot carry the financial burden of private or Home Ownership Scheme housing estate. It is well-known that the public housing estate is densely populated with limited public and unit space. Keeping dogs brings negative effect towards environment or neighbours for their barking problem. Keeping dogs in public housing estate should be prohibited due to protect the rights of residents and ensure the rights of dogs.
First of all, keeping dogs disturb
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Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department(AFCD) suggested keeping a small dog like toy poodle requires at least 100 feet living space. Nevertheless, looking at the size of the public housing estate in Hong Kong, the average living size per person is 142 feet (Hong Kong Government,2017), which is just a bit bigger than general private car parking space of 135 feet (Planning Government). When space is already inadequate for residents to live in, dog owners living in public housing estate might not probably provide a comfortable environment for the dogs for daily activities. Moreover, existing regulations from Housing Authority is not suitable for dogs to live in public housing estate. For example, Government Press Release (2003) mentioned that dog owners are restricted from taking their pets into the estate lifts between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. That means they must use the stairs to protect the rights of other residents. In other words, they can only walk with the dogs during the time of early morning or late night. Indeed, it is nearly impossible for Hong Kong people to maintain this habit regularly as it is known that Hong Kong is a prosperous city with the rapid living pace of Hong Kong people, leading the low feasibility of walking with dogs and low companionship. This deprives the freedom of dogs and they will probably face both physical and psychological …show more content…
Although dogs can be kept in public housing estate in other foreign countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan, the major distinction are the size and environment of the living units when comparing to the situation of Hong Kong. Besides, cruel methods are used to stop the barking problem of dogs – wearing off sound collar or cutting their vocal cords. Therefore, the feasibility of keeping dogs in Hong Kong public housing estate can be pended for further discussion from the aspects of ethic
Pets, Inc. may argue parody under 15 U.S.C §1125(c)(3)(A)(ii), to assert that they have not impaired the distinctiveness of Chapels mark, parody is not a complete defense under Trademark Dilution due to Pets, Inc.’s use of the mark as its designation of source i.e. as its trademark.
On 04/14/18, at approximately 1:30pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 235 N. 18th St on a nuisance dog investigation (dog owner's address). I arrived on scene at approximately 1:56pm. I met with victim Robert White. Mr. White stated he was walking in the alley behind 200 Block of Monroe Ave. A white male had a black dog approximately 6 feet away from him. As he continue to walked through the alley, the dog tried to attack him. Mr. White stated the dog was on a "retractable leash" but Mr. White noticed that the dog owner had extended the leash to the point that the dog was close enought to Mr. White. Mr. White stated he move to the opposite side of dog owner, and words
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to have and maintain a pet? Burkhard Bilger, the author of “The Last Meow”, explains how Americans spend a lot of money on their pets and that people's “love affair” with their pets has gotten out of control. An observation I have made is that in many movies dogs are treated very well. When I was younger, I watched a movie called Bratz and one character would always have her dog inside a dog purse and they would even get manicures and pedicures together. The dog always had shiny clothes on and it was always very clean. Therefore, I agree with Bilger's argument that Americans “love affair” with their pets has gotten out of control.
Some medical professionals do not believe that mental health patients can benefit from therapy dogs and go as far as saying it is a risk far as to say that it is a to the patient and compromise the patients ability to take care of the dog. When people who suffer with mental health issues qualify to get a therapy dog. The mental health patient is tested to see if they are capable of taking care of the dog. Those in need of assistance should use therapy dogs frequently do to the part of the benefits to using these pets to improve mental and emotional health as and physical health. Therapy dogs are beneficial to people who suffer from mental health issues by providing companionship as well as support. Some people with mental health issues have a hard time trusting others and need someone to talk to; Service dogs are important because to make they people with mental health problems feel better and help people with these disorders deal with their emotions.
An increasing number of pit bull attacks have occurred over past decade. People who are attacked by pit bulls always suffer serious injuries because of the pit bulls’ sharp teeth and strong muscles. In October 19, 2009, Dr Hugh Wirth who is the RSPCA’s Victorian president renewed calls for American pit bull terriers to be bred out of Australia. The current laws require owners of pit bulls to register their pit bull. While some people are satisfied with the laws because they think that they are safe, others disagree. From my own perspective, the laws should be improved. The government should ban these fierce dogs and wipe them out instead of just registering them. In my opinion, there are three reasons why I am in favour of Dr Wirth’s proposal.
Pets can have real jobs like people. Dogs-rescuers save lives together with people. For instance, when people get in appalling avalanches courageous dogs-rescuers help to find them. Also, some breeds of dogs, e.g. sheep dog, badger-dog, labrador, spaniel, and so on, serve at customs. More than that, they can find illegal things like drugs, dangerous weapons, or explosive stuff. What’s more, they help to control order and assist in avoiding terrible acts of terrorism. Some people literally can't live without pets. For example, blind people need guide-dogs to move around their homes. The connection between such masters and their pets becomes really strong and truly close and a person gets pet-dependent in this case. Enthusiastic owners devote their life to pets. They try to make the best for them and like to take part in exhibitions. Pet's clothes, food, houses, brushes take on special value for
More than half of American households have a pet and this trend is just spreading more and more. The main reason people are keeping pets is for the companionship that pets offer. Normal household pets, such as dogs and cats, offer people the attention and the feeling of always having a companion by one’s side that people may not get from other humans. Pets nowadays are often treated as a regular member of one’s family and people will spend a lot of money for their pets. In 2014, Americans has spent an estimated $58 billion on their pets along with hours of care for them (Yuhas, 1). Regardless of the type of pets people may choose to have there is always a common emotional bond that ties the human with the animal between all loving pet owners. This emotional bond benefits humans in various ways.
Dogs are common throughout the world, either as a domestic pet, a protector on a farm, or an assistant for hunting amongst others. Regardless of the reason for having a dog, most people have either owned one for themselves or have known somebody who has owned one at some point in their life. Despite the relative normality of having a dog in your life in one way or another, the reasons for dogs coming into existence are not common knowledge among most people. Throughout a great portion of mankind’s history, dogs have been an essential part of life. The truth is, dogs were actually created in part by man.
Owners show their lack of knowledge by misconceiving the dog’s actions as excitement instead of an indication for aggressive tendencies. Its disheartening to witness dogs being victims of neglect by owners. All animals bestow unconditional love and deserve the same in return. Owners are like adopted parents and must make certain that the animal is disciplined at a young age so that they mature into healthy and productive adults. This can be done by set...
Having a dog can be a great experience for people who enjoy their company. These animals are usually friendly and active; they are intelligent and can develop a strong relationship with their owners based in love and care. However, having dogs is a big responsibility for the person who owns it, because they are animals, so they cannot support themselves. Dogs need someone who can feed them, give them love, and someone who can make them exercise. Moreover, these animals need big spaces in order to run and develop their muscles, so the owner has to know that he needs to take a walk with the dog several times a day. Dog parks are a great place to take the dogs because it provides a space where they do not have to be with leash every time, while they can interact with other animals of their specie in a pet-friendly environment. Every city in the country should have at least one of these places, in order to help their inhabitants with their pets and because it is a good part of the life in community.
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From the Australia’s population of 19.387 million (2001) 40% which is 7.4 million households owned at least one dog. There ...
Holistic dog treatment needs to be understood as for what it represents. A holistic veterinarian seeks to promote the animals' natural healing capabilities from within as well as through harnessing the energies from the body. They use the least toxic, least invasive and most nurturing path to healing. Holistic medicine is defined as any system that diagnoses and treats a disease in the context of the whole patient.
Dogs make great companions, can be an assistance dogs and help people with disabilities, and even protect a household. Hearing dogs can be the ears for a person that is hard of hearing, seeing dogs can be the eyes for someone who is legally blind, and service dogs can be an alert system for someone with epilepsy. Although, these dogs are put through a lot of special training for a specific need. More often than not, an assistance dog is adopted but also donated to someone who is handicap. Since a landlord is unable to refuse a house or apartment to someone with an assistance dog, and they are allowed everywhere it is less likely for them to become an inconvenience.
Owning a pet can have many physical and mental health benefits. Medical studies show having a pet result's in lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets have a role in cardiovascular health from lowering blood pressure, and they encourage psychosocial stability in owners, which further reduces the risk of heart disease. In the hectic and fast-paced world we live in today, pets are actually saving our lives. Pets provide an excuse to be active, dogs live an active lifestyle, wanting to play and run around outside. By making us more active and improving our health, dogs often provide a good workout! Instead of sitting on the couch being lazy, dogs are eager to transfer their energy and enthusiasm to the owner benefiting both dog and owner in many ways. Studies show that dogs demonstrate trust and provide comfort to the sick or elderly thus helping people to live longer and to be more positive as they age. Animal owners over 75 years of age have f...