Elizabeth Coalson, Author at National Canine Advocacy Group

A Frank Conversation About Euthanasia

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

The word “euthanasia” itself comes from the Greek words “eu” (good) and “thanatos” (death). The idea is that instead of condemning someone to a slow, painful, or undignified death, euthanasia would allow the patient to experience a relatively “good death.” We’ve...Read More

National Canine Supports Modification to Colorado Pet Sterilization Laws

Posted on March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

Experts estimate that one intact female dog and her offspring can potentially produce 67,000 dogs over six years. Multiply that by the millions of intact females in the United States and you’ve got an overpopulation problem.Colorado has worked hard to...Read More

To Ban or Not to Ban? The Pet Store Debate

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by Elizabeth Coalson

Banning the sale of puppies in retail pet stores, or banning retail pet stores entirely, are measures that aim to address concerns about the welfare and ethical treatment of breeding dogs and their puppies. But do they work? The intention...Read More

Canine Community Gathering: Keeping Dogs Out of Shelters

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Elizabeth Coalson

National Canine Advocacy Group proudly hosted its first Canine Community Gathering on March 1, 2023. The theme for the night was Keeping Dogs out of Shelters and discussion topics were: Trends in sheltering of dogs in Colorado, Reasons for dog...Read More

National Canine Advocacy Presents at 2022 TACA Conference

Posted on November 30, 2022December 7, 2022 by Elizabeth Coalson

National Canine Advocacy Group proudly presented at the 2022 Texas Animal Control Association Conference on November 16. Discussion topics were:Humane Relocation,Downsides to Humane Relocation,Puppy Trafficking,Retail Rescue, andSocially Conscious Animal CommunityWatch the Presentation Now!

Author: Elizabeth Coalson