Dogs
Found in 129 Collections and/or Records:
Letters and evidence gathered against the use of electrocution as a means of humane destruction of animals, 1912 - 1925
A collection of letters between the SSPV, RSPCA, and the National Canine Defence League discusing bringing an end to the use of electrocution as a method of humane destruction of stray dogs and cats.
The folder contains gathered evidence through newspaper cuttings and reports to argue for an end to electrocution as the evidence suggests it only causes prolonged suffering and does not guarantee death.
These records date between 1912-1925.
Letters and leaflets from other animal charities about animals in captivity, 1928 - 1938
Letters relating to animal welfare in shelters and electrocution, 1920 - 1921
A collection of letters relating to the welfare of animals held in shelters and the use of electrocution as a means of destruction.
1. A letter from J.W.Land about conditions at the Dogs' Home, Perth, and details of when dogs are destroyed and the costs therein, 23rd June 1920
2. Letters from the Edmonton Shelter for Lost and Starving Cats about the use of choloform as a method of humane destruction and the effect of chloroform on nerve endings.
List of dog owners in North Uist, 1870
List of dog owners in Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist written by Alexander Carmichael as part of his excise duties and the date of inspection, when the ownership of a dog was verified, recorded by 'RU' [Robert Urquhart]. The list records the name, occupation and abode of the dog owner, the date 'dog seen' and by whom it was seen. There are eighty three names on the list with folios 5v and 6r being blank. The list has been scored through in ink.
Lost "Ben", a Plea for the Helpless, 1910
"Lost "Ben", a Plea for the Helpless", is a poem by C. Brewster Macpherson about a family dog being taken by vivisectors. the poem was published in London by Arthur H. Stockwell, 29, Ludgate Hill.
Loved and Cherished, 1960
A leaflet encouraging the public to donate to the SSPV. This one is aimed at those who love dogs with a picture of a dog and details of their companionship.
Manchester and District Home for Lost Dogs Report, 1961
An annual report for the Manchester and District Home for Lost Dogs, 1961. The report includes details of the work of the organisation, the finances, and a list of subscribers for the year 1961.
Mascot Dog, 1870s-1930s
Photograph of a dog sitting on a pile of sacks next to a wagon with a man standing in it in the early 20th century.
Mind in Animals, No.1, Lumpi and Fitti the Speaking Dachshund Fips, the Speaking Dog of Stuutgart, 1930
A pamphlet titled "Mind in Animals, no.1, Lumpi and Fitti the Speaking Dachshund Fips, the Speaking Dog of Stuutgart". Issued by the Animal Defence and Anti Vivisection Society, London. The article, by Mathilde Baroness Von Freytag-Loringhoven, was reprinted from the Anti Vivisection and Humanitarian Review, December 1930. The article is about the intelligence of dogs using two examples of dogs which were able to talk.
Mounted Photograph of Vivisected Jack, 1914
A mounted photogrpah of Vivisected Jack.
The mount includes information of the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Vivisection and states of Vivisected Jack, "Escaped from an Edinburgh Vivisector's Laboratory - 14th January 1914"
The photograph was taken and prepared by Louis Saul Langfier Ltd., 60 Princes Street, Edinburgh.