Humane Society Utah
Utah History To Go - Early Aeronauts in Utah
From the mid-1880s through the turn of the century, bathing resorts around the Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake were common sites for balloon ascensions, and some Utah boys became balloonists to take advantage of this aeronautics craze. One of these locals was E. E. Harris who operated out of Pleasant Grove and performed at Garfield Beach around Utah Lake. His July 14, 1894, performance at the Provo Lake Resort thrilled the audience and made many women scream. After ascending 2,500 feet, he parachuted from his balloon. Many people feared he would hit the water before his chute opened. When it finally did open, Harris realized he was not as far out over the lake as he had intended. In an effort to guide the chute farther over the lake he almost overturned it. The watchers were delighted when he landed gracefully in the water about fifty yards from shore. Two weeks later the aeronaut drew a crowd with a double parachute jump. The small dog of Sam Schwab, a local clothier, was attached to an ... [Read More]
Davis County, Utah :: Official Website
All of the Veterinarians are about the same, and we really recommend that you develop an on-going relationship with your Veterinarian, because your pet will need follow-up care. If you don't want to establish a permanent Veterinarian relationship, there are some organizations that periodically offer reduced services. They include, The Humane Society of Utah, 261-2919, Wasatch Humane 298-8508, No More Homeless Pets at 364-0370 or www.utahpets.org . ... As an Animal Control Department, we walk a balancing beam. We are the "voice of the animals" , and act in behalf of them, as we wear our "Humane Society" hat. We are a "Law Enforcement Agency" , as we enforce the ordinances of the cities with whom we contract. We are a "Public Safety Agency" , as we strive to keep that delicate balance, between protecting the animals, and protecting the residents of each of the neighborhoods within our jurisdiction. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
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Charitable Contributions--The Facts about Giving Wisely
Charitable organizations, which provide benevolent,educational, philanthropic and humane services, fulfill a valuable role insociety. ... [Read More]
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Is trapping an ethical method of hunting? Trapping is used for harvest and damage control not hunting! The question should be "does the use of leghold traps violate ethical behavior towards wildlife? Something that all sportsman should agree to is that we have a responsibility to kill animals as quickly and humanely as possible. By its very nature the use of leghold traps violate this responsibility. My grandpa herded sheep and I grew up with the "kill on sight" attitude towards predators and any method to kill them was ok. We had lots of skunks and every night I would set a couple traps and shoot any we caught the next morning. One morning I had a skunk that was in the process of chewing its leg when I found it. I thought about what makes an animal resort to such a drastic action. I don't see animals with Bambi eyes but all animals have a desire for self preservation and survival. To put an animal into a situation that they would gnaw off their leg in an effort to escape reflects t ... [Read More]
Frequently Asked Questions - Utah Juvenile Justice Services
After hearing evidence, the Juvenile Court Judge decides whether a child should be taken out of the home. There are a variety of reasons a youth is removed from the home, including delinquent behavior, safety of youth or family, and threat to society. ... JJS placements are licensed by the state. A youth has the right to a safe, humane, and caring environment. He/she has the right not to be verbally, physically, or psychologically abused. All youth have the right to receive three meals a day. JJS strives to provide a safe environment for youth. If you or your child has a complaint about his/her care, contact your Case Manager immediately. ... [Read More]
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