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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
MPs call to halt depictions of cropped-ear dogs
An MP has called on film, television and media outlets to stop depicting dogs with cropped ears, following a dramatic rise in the number of reported cases in recent years. Veterinary surgeon Dr Neil Hudson, who is also the Conservative MP for Epping, Essex, has written an open letter to those in the industry which has been signed by 21 of his Conservative colleagues in Westminster. Dr Hudson described ear cropping - made illegal in the UK in 2006 but still permitted in other countries - as "a horrific, cruel and clinically unnecessary practice". The RSPCA said reports of "cruel and unnecessary ear cropping on dogs" had increased by 2,000% in a decade. Dr Hudson, who also serves as shadow parliamentary under secretary for Defra, continued: "This painful procedure, performed solely for 'aesthetic' purposes, involves the removal or alteration of a dog's ears, often without proper veterinary care or pain relief." He said this, coupled with the lack of import regulations on equipment to crop a dog's ears, may be causing the influx of mutilated dogs. The RSPCA said ear cropping "doesn't benefit the dog in any way and can actually be detrimental to their health, behaviour and welfare". "We urge people to not buy into the trend - the only way to stop this is by not fuelling the demand for a cropped-eared dog," said David Bowles, the charity's head of public affairs. A bill that addresses the problem of low-welfare animal imports dogs, cats and ferrets into the United Kingdom is currently being progressed through parliament. Dr Hudson continued: "The inclusion of cropped ears in media can inadvertently normalise this cruelty, misleading audiences into viewing mutilation as acceptable." He said popular Hollywood films such as Disney Pixar's Up, from 2009, and Warner Bros' DC League of Super-Pets in 2022, both featured dogs with clipped ears. He pointed to a more recent example in the US, with the 2025 Best in Show winner at Westminster Kennel Club also having cropped ears. The letter referenced the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937, which prohibits the use of animals subjected to cruelty during production. The Westminster Kennel Club, Warner Brothers, Disney Pixar, and DC Entertainment have all been approached for comment by the BBC. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More than 1,000 dogs reported with ear cropping Puppies mutilated to follow social media trend Man jailed after cruelly cropping puppies' ears RSPCA - Dog Cropping
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Jennifer Coolidge urges Emerson graduates to ‘just friggin' go for it' in commencement speech
Advertisement Coolidge, who earned her degree at Emerson in performing arts, spoke to a lively sea of purple and black Sunday morning at Agganis Arena for the college's 145th commencement ceremony. The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress is known for her iconic roles in 'American Pie', 'Legally Blonde', 'Best In Show', 'Promising Young Woman,' and the critically acclaimed series 'The Watcher,' according to an earlier statement from Emerson College announcing her speech. She recently garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of the fan-favorite character Tanya McQuoid in HBO's 'The White Lotus.' Coolidge, 63, was born in Boston and raised in Norwell. Growing up, she said she had an 'unrealistic belief in [herself] and what was possible.' Coolidge was recently recognized as Advertisement 'When you find the thing that you want to do, I really want to highly recommend, just friggin' go for it,' Coolidge said. 'You really have to psych yourself up into believing absurd possibilities, and you have to believe that they are not absurd.' Coolidge, who has sparked rumors online about her sexuality, started her speech by saying she's excited to be 'speaking with some very excited gay students,' which was met with thundering applause, along with 'some less excited hetero students,' she said to the laughing crowd. Coolidge also gave credit in her speech to Emerson for helping students start their journeys. 'Emerson has ignited these seemingly unattainable possibilities for you that now can be your reality,' Coolidge said. 'It is your ability to convince yourself you really can make it, because you have to be your own champion.' 'You can't perfectly plan it out from the beginning, and part of directing your life is just letting it unfold,' Coolidge said. Coolidge received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the ceremony. She said success in her career did not happen 'for a very long time,' and she endured 'hideous rejections.' In one instance, Coolidge recalled auditioning for a part where she had to get into an elevator and say, 'Going up?' 'They didn't want me,' Coolidge said. Coolidge reminded graduates that 'it's OK to be sensitive' and to 'feel things profoundly.' And as Elle Woods — protagonist of the Legally Blonde films — would say, Coolidge told graduates: 'We did it!' Advertisement Ava Berger can be reached at
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
AHS senior claims both first place and Best in Show in Junior Duck Stamp competition
Apr. 9—As a sophomore, Austin High School's Callie Hillman won third place in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp competition for Minnesota. A year later she came in second. There's only one way to take the trend from there and Hillman did it in a big way. This year, Hillman not only closed in first place in the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Junior Duck Stamp competition for Minnesota, she was also awarded Best in Show making her eligible to compete in the National Junior Duck Stamp Competition. While she's not the first student from Austin Public Schools to win first place, she is the first to claim both prizes. "I was surprised. I really didn't think I could win," Hillman said. "It showed that all of my hard work paid off. It was my goal all year to at least get the chance to compete at the national level." Hillman's winning artwork is of a pair of mallards standing in a patch of grass titled "Morning on the Lakeside." She chose the mallards because of how common and recognizable they are to the state of Minnesota. At the same time Junior Duck Stamp has been an opportunity for Hillman to combine things she really enjoys: art and nature, while supporting what the Duck Stamp represents. "I like seeing the wildlife and I like how it promotes the preservation of wetlands," Hillman said. Hillman's art teacher, Jake Levisen, said that it's been fun watching Hillman build and advance her talents to the point that she is the first Austin student to win both awards in the annual contest. Levisen, who has finished second in the Duck Stamp competition, noted just how hard she works to advance her techniques including the time she puts in, which in this case was around six hours worth of work. "Cassie always asks what's next. She's always up for the challenge," Levisen said, later adding: "I just want to emphasize just how proud I am with the amount of work she puts into her artwork." While her art remains an enjoyable outlet for Hillman, who is looking at studying animal science in college, the image she captured is a simple vision of the beauty of Minnesota wildlife. "It's a duck everybody knows and is really common around Minnesota," she said. "It's basic, but still really pretty." The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program works to teach wetland and waterfowl conservation to students taking part, which ranges from kindergarten through high school. The national winner will serve as the design for the Junior Duck Stamp, which is produced annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Sold for $5, revenue generated goes toward supporting the recognition and environmental education activities for students participating in the program.
