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ASPCA “No Pet Store Puppies” Campaign Reaches Fever “Pooch” of Public Awareness
from Thoughts Fur Paws
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:56 PM
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) continues its national No Pet Store Puppies campaign to raise awareness about puppy mill cruelty and the link between pet store puppies and puppy mills.
*** 100,000 consumers have already taken the No Pet Store Puppies pledge to help fight puppy mill cruelty by refusing to shop at pet stores and on websites that sell puppies. ***
Will you help by taking the pledge too? Click on the badge or the links here to do it!
Im...The Return of Jackson Galaxy
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 09:40 PM
Poor Jackson Galaxy the foster cat. Late last year I rescued this big lug from a Kill Shelter in McDonough, Georgia. He had no hope of rescue since it was so close to Christmas and many rescues couldn't take another adult, but once I saw him I had to save his life. There was something about him, his great size, but sweet vibe that told me this was a kitty who needed to be spared being euthanized.
Fortunately, my friend Katherine from Animals in Distress (AID)said they would take him into their...
Northwest German Shepherd Rescue needs foster homes for dogs coming to Washington
from Seattle DogSpot
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Northwest German Shepherd Rescue in Snohomish sent out "a plea for help" to its supporters over the weekend regarding the inabiliity of California animal shelters to handle the recent huge influx of dogs.
These shelters are "overflowing with dogs", and they are begging for help from dog rescues around the country.
We all know what happens when new dogs arrive at full animal shelters - they are either killed upon arrival or dogs in the shelters are killed to make room for them.
Northwest German...
How To Find The Best Dog Shelter Or Dog Rescue
on Tuesday May 22nd, 2012 at 05:11 PM
The purpose of this article is to give you my toptips on how to find the best dog shelter or dog rescue. Ill start by telling you aboutour visit toSuzie, the 9 1/2 year old greyhound.
Suzie (racing name Samosa Sue) was returned to Monmore Green Retired Greyhound Trust after a marriage breakdown. I went to see her today and took my three idiots with me. (I will do a piece about introducing new dogs to each other soon).
Kylah is very dominant and has a habit of grumping at dogs who she feels...
2 pairs of bonded dogs moved from Vegas to NW offer big payoff for adopters
from Seattle DogSpot
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Animal rescue group PAWS of Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap needs help finding forever homes for 4 older dogs from Las Vegas - siblings Bluto and Missy, and father/son Lucky and Bear. The dogs belonged to an older woman who died earlier this year. Her daughter brought the dogs to the Northwest in March to house them temporarily but she already has dogs and can't keep them.
Here's an article about the dogs from InsideBainbridge.com:
"Each pair is very bonded. Missy and Bluto are seven-year-old...
It Had to Be You
from Covered in Cat Hair
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Some others I've seen might never be mean
Might never be cross or try to be boss
But they wouldn't do
For nobody else gave me the thrill
With all your faults I love you still
It had to be you*
What transpired over the past few days has left me a bit tongue tied. Perhaps it's a bit too soon to try to make sense of it all, but the news I have to share is so surprising, I couldn't wait to begin writing.
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Barely four days ago, I said to my friend, JaneA Kelley, who's...
A Special Visit to a Special Friend of Cats
from Cat Advice | Paws and Effect
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 04:00 PM
Last weekend I took a 250-mile road trip from Maine to Connecticut to visit my good friend and fellow cat blogger, Robin Olson of Covered in Cat Hair.
Why? Not just for spits and giggles.
First of all, I wanted to visit with Robin and Sam because theyre awesome. Secondly, I wanted to meet the litter of six kittens whose antics Ive been following on her blog and Facebook page one of whom is named after my sweet, beloved Dahlia. (By the way, theyre almost ready for their forever homes, so go to...
“I Cloned My Pet” rises again — tonight
from ohmidog!
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I Cloned My Pet lives again. And, no unlike the dogs the show is about its not a repeat. It was back in January that TLC airedaspecial broadcast aboutpeople who have gotten their dogs cloned a documentary that amounted to little more than an advertisement for the dog cloning industry. Now the production [...]A Happy Ending for Buddy - Video
from For Love of a Dog Talking Dog
on Monday May 21st, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Over the last year, Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City, Missouri, has partnered with over 30 other animal shelters and animal welfare agencies to rescue thousands of animals. In the video below you'll meet Buddy. He was one of 27 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation near Savannah, MO. Scared and living in filth, Buddy experiences a transformation. Buddy learns to trust humans and finds his forever home.Welfare Weekend: 3 Groups Of Fish That Are Cruel to Keep in Your Aquarium ©
from All Natural Pet Care
on Sunday May 20th, 2012 at 07:38 PM
When we walk into a fish store we expect to find a selection of beautiful, healthy fish for our aquarium. Unfortunately, some of those fish endure cruel processes or practices that we arent informed of. Not only do they cause the fish to suffer, they also shorten its lifespan and leave it more vulnerable to [...]
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