As a February cold stretch sets in, here are well-dressed friends who perhaps can keep warm outside Starbucks. But the concern of some go further than just cold weather. Jessica Scott-Reid, described as an animal welfare writer, writes in a CBC post: “It is widely believed by animal welfare experts that leaving a dog tied up unattended poses great risk to both dogs and public safety. Dogs that are tethered or chained are not able to exercise and express natural behaviours, such as socializing or playing, says Ewa Demianowicz of Humane Society International Canada. Demianowicz states that the practice of tethering dogs, which she calls inhumane, is harmful to the physical and mental well being of the animals, and can contribute to aggression.
STARBUCKS VISA
Starbucks announced Thursday that it is launching the Starbucks Reward Visa card The credit card will allow customers to earn “Stars,” or rewards points, which can be redeemed at more than 8,000 Starbucks locations. With a $49 annual fee, the card may only be worth the investment for customers who already make Starbucks purchases super frequently. The rewards points can only be redeemed for food or drinks from Starbucks and expire six months after they were earned. You may be sure, however, that Visa is tickled green by the new card as plastic card companies work hard to stave off the day of iPhone Everything.
