The following foods can be FATAL to your dog:

RAISINS, GRAPES, ONIONS, COCOA, CHOCOLATE & MACADAMIA NUTS

Written by:
Laurinda Morris, DVM
Danville Veterinary Clinic
Danville , OH

This week I had the first case in history of raisin toxicity ever seen at MedVet. My patient was a 56-pound, 5 yr old male neutered lab mix that ate half a canister of raisins sometime between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM on Tuesday. He started with vomiting, diarrhea and shaking about 1AM on Wednesday but the owner didn't call my emergency service until 7AM.

I had heard somewhere about raisins AND grapes causing acute Renal failure but hadn't seen any formal paper on the subject. We had her bring the dog in immediately. In the meantime, I called the ER service at MedVet and the doctor there was like me - had heard something about it, but. Anyway, we contacted the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Centre and they said to give IV fluids at 1 & 1/2 times maintenance and watch the kidney values for the next 48-72 hours.

The dog's BUN (blood urea nitrogen level) was already at 32 (normal less than 27) and creatinine over 5 (1.9 is the high end of normal). Both are monitors of kidney function in the bloodstream. We placed an IV catheter and started the fluids. Rechecked the renal values at 5 PM and the BUN was over 40 and creatinine over 7 with no urine production after a litre of fluids. At the point I felt the dog was in acute renal failure and sent him on to MedVet for a urinary catheter to monitor urine output overnight as well as overnight care.

He started vomiting again overnight at MedVet and his renal values have continued to increase daily. He produced urine when given Lasix as a diuretic. He was on 3 different anti-vomiting medications and they still couldn't control his vomiting. Today his urine output decreased again, his BUN was over 120, his creatinine was at 10, his phosphorus was very elevated and his blood pressure, which had been staying around 150, skyrocketed to 220 ... He continued to vomit and the owners elected to Euthanize.

This is a very sad case - great dog, great owners who had no idea raisins could be a toxin. Please alert everyone you know who has a dog of this very serious risk.

Poison control said as few as 7 raisins or grapes could be toxic. Many people I know give their dogs grapes or raisins as treats including our ex-handler ' s. Any exposure should give rise to immediate concern.

Onions, chocolate, cocoa and macadamia nuts can be fatal, too.

Even if you don't have a dog, you might have friends who do. This is worth passing on to them.

Confirmation from Snopes about the above ...

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/raisins.asp

A Place to Bark

SPAIN- ¿ARTE? - Campaña contra la concesión de medallas de las Bellas Artes a los toreros.

SPAIN- STOP FIREBULL IN SORIA

The Toro Jubilo annually at the end of the second week of November occurs in Medinaceli, a province of Soria, Spain. Jeering mobs harass a bull with balls of burning tar or turpentine (called "pitch") attached to his horns. A bulls horns, body and eyes are scorched. Some try to escape hours of agony by smashing into walls.

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Thank you

Phoenix' after 11 mos. at BJC Animal Control Birmingham, AL

Phoenix: From Neglect to Neglect

Birmingham's Mayor needs to be convinced, once and for all, that change is needed at animal control! He is the one with the power to release a Request for Proposals for a new animal control contract. He is the one with the power to ensure funding for animal control in the City of Birmingham.

Currently, the City of Birmingham shares the animal control contract with Jefferson County.

For twelve years the same, for profit, company has held the animal control contract. From the very beginning, concerns developed about the lack of welfare provided to impounded animals. In 2001 the level of concern became so great, the City of Birmingham charged The National Animal Control Association with evaluating the contractor's operation. The results of the evaluation were very troubling. But, the animal control contractor had powerful political allies; and so he kept the contract.

In September 2007 the animal control contract expired. A combination of governmental change and political allies enabled a month-to-month extended contract. In the last twenty-five months, the higher-priced month-to-month contract has cost the City of Birmingham approximately $150,000 above the base contract price.

During the years of 2007 and 2008, animal control impounded about 10,000 animals each year. The facility adopted around 300 animals in each of the corresponding years; for an adoption rate of 3%.

Area citizens were stunned, in recent years, to receive networked emails requesting dog and cat food donations to the well-funded animal control operation.

In January 2009, a severely injured dog was discovered at the animal control facility, apparently lacking medical care. Soon after the discovery was made public, the dog was euthanized.

The story of 'Phoenix' emerged in June of 2009. As part of a cruelty investigation, 'Phoenix' was impounded at animal control for eleven months. At the conclusion of the investigation, he was remanded to the care of a local humane society. There it was discovered he had lost twenty pounds during his impounding, and exhibited additional internal and external maladies. [see the embedded video]. 'Phoenix' died despite the best efforts of the humane society.

For twelve years there has been a protective veil shrouding animal control. YOUR voice is needed to split the veil! SIGN THE PETITION! SEND YOUR LETTER! CONVINCE THE MAYOR!

Be a part of the change so desperately needed: respect for life, fiscal responsibility and a return of the public trust.

(Please recruit others to sign this petition from the Change.org web site. It's safe and secure.)

SIGN HERE

Jumps Racing Banned in Victoria!!

The RVL has announced today that Jumps Racing will be banned after next years 2010 season.

Racing Victoria Limited has made a historic decision to end jumps racing in the state, at the conclusion of the 2010 season.
The decision comes after an internal review by RVL, following a series of race horse deaths during the 2009 jumps season. RVL chairman Michael Duffy said it was an 'extremely tough' decision for the board.

'The board could not allow jumps racing to wither on the vine or, worse still, become the victim of an immediate knee jerk ban at some future point in time,' Mr Duffy said. 'Despite the implementation of all the safety recommendations of the Jones report conducted in 2008 the incidence of falls and fatalities has continued to increase.

'The recommendation of six previous reviews had been implemented without any sustained reduction in incidents.' The board of RVL says a program of high weight races will be scheduled for the 2011 season to help jumps jockeys, trainers and horses go through the transition.

The ban has been applauded by the RSPCA, which has waged a three-decade battle against the sport.

This is a win for compassion and common sense. Congratulations to all those involved in making this happen!!

SPAIN - B09.198 Oliver

La Asociación Nacional Amigos de los Animales (ANAA) es una Asociación sin ánimo de lucro fundada en 1992 en Madrid (España) como respuesta al elevado número de animales que son abandonados y maltratados en nuestro país y a la deficiente atención de que son objeto por parte de la administración, que hasta el momento se ha limitado a recogerlos y eliminarlos, sin resolver el problema de una manera humanitaria y efectiva.

Oliver proviene de un desalojo de muchos perros en mal estado. Esta aprendiendo a ir con correa y va bastante bien. Necesita un hogar donde seguir cogiendo confianza, está en adopcion en ANAA (www.anaaweb.org)

Pit Bull Documentary

HOUSE OF HORRORS: EXCLUSIVE OSPCA VIDEO OF MUMMIFIED CAT DISCOVERED AT TORONTO HUMANE SOCIETY

Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigators remove a dead cat from the ceiling of the Toronto Humane Society on November 27, 2009. The cat's name was "Casper" and he had been dead for AT LEAST a year. The OSPCA executed a search warrant the previous day and arrested five Toronto Humane Society senior staff on charges of animal cruelty and obstruction of peace officers -- including THS President Tim Trow. The officer featured in the press conference is Officer Kevin Strooband, of the Ontario SPCA.

A dog was severely beaten in India possibly killed in a college campus - action required

Witnessing an incident which would have brought tears to any animal lover’s eyes, a young woman fought against security guards beating a stray dog in the middle of the night.

She also alerted the local animal activists, one of whom has now submitted a complaint application to the police.

The cops are looking into the matter, however the hapless dog has disappeared leading animal activists to suspect that it might have died due to heavy beating.

A young woman saw three security guards mercilessly beating a stray dog past midnight around 12.30 to 1 am on Monday at Symbiosis International School of Design, Viman Nagar.

The complainant, who chose to remain anonymous, said, “I saw the gates closed and these three men chasing a dog and laughing. The poor dog ran into the basement, and these guards followed it. Each one of them was carrying long rods.

One guard stood at the entrance of the basement to block the dog’s way if it came out and the other two went inside.

Some time later, I heard the dog crying out in pain as it was being thrashed. After 20-25 minutes, the dog tried to come out of the basement but one of the guards was blocking its way.”

“After a while the dog took shelter in the corner of the compound wall. I witnessed it from my balcony next to the college.

I rushed to the college gate. I saw the security men. I asked them not to hit the dog and to open the gate, but they did not listen.

Two other guards of the same college appeared and they told me that they too had asked these men to open the gate, but they did not listen.

I called the supervisor immediately at 1.33 am on his cell and explained the situation. He said the dog defecates in the college premises so they have to chase it and he cannot help me.

After much argument one of the guards opened the gate. I tried to pacify the dog but it was very frightened and refused to move.

One of the guards came in again and tried to chase the dog off with a long stick, but it did not move. I requested the guards to let the dog go. Once I reached home, I could hear the dog cry again,” said the young woman who resides near the college.

The woman then wrote a mail describing the incident to Dharmesh Solanki, senior campaigns co-ordinator, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

He, in turn, wrote to Manoj Oswal, animal welfare officer, requesting him to look into the matter. On his initiative, a complaint application was given to the Viman Nagar police chowkey.

Speaking to Pune Mirror, Oswal said, “It is disturbing to hear that an institution that calls itself Symbiosis actually has such a brutal policy towards animals it shares the Earth with. I am not going to rest till we get those guards arrested and tried in court.”

Col (Retd) Sridhar Atholi, administrator of the college campus, said, “The guards did not beat the dog. They only scared it with the stick.

The dog used to litter in the campus. It was a headache to clean up. The gate was closed since it was a Sunday. The guards tried to shoo it away but it did not go away.


Please email - Mr Vinay M Mundada, Director & Professor, Symbiosis Institute of Design,
vinay@symbiosisdesign.ac.in

Web site - http://www.facebook.com/l/01342;www.symbiosisdesign.ac.in

CHINA - 700 Cats Rescued in Tianjin, China by CAT’S HOPE - 请大家帮助天津救助回来的700个孩子！

From Nov 23rd-25th, after long negotiated with Tianjin Police Officers，around 700 cats be rescued from evil cat-nappers in a dark place, they were subjected to be sent down to Guangzhou, South China restaurants.

I called one of the main rescuers Linan from CAT’S HOPE in Tianjin, that the 700 cats are now stayed temporarily in a school, up to today, one died, many injured. They plan to have all the female cats neutered before return them to the living areas. They desperately need a lot of help from every source.

Thank you for your loving concern and support for our poor cats.

This news came from the website of sina. The number of the rescued cats has been confirmed by Linan (There were two tucks of caged cats be rescued during last 3 days, they thought there were 1400 cats, but later they found out some of the cages were empty)

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Dairy Industry Silences Vegan Cookbook Author

By Doris Lin

My friend and vegan cookbook author, Sharon Valencik, was invited to appear on a TV show earlier this month, but the invitation was revoked when one of the advertisers -the dairy industry - objected.

I was livid. I was angry that the producers allowed their content to be manipulated by an advertiser. I was angry that the dairy industry felt so threatened, they had to try to silence a cookbook author. Of course, their actions were part of their larger efforts to continue to use and oppress animals in any manner they wish, without criticism

Read all these wonderful article here

Animal Abuse in International Film Festival

Why are we allowing animals to be abused in movies? Are they just props?

In The 2009 Berlin Film Festival a director from Spain, Claudia Llosa was awarded the Golden Bear, the highest award giving by this well known European Festival

In her film, La Teta Asustada or The Milk of Sorrow there is a scene in which a real live injured dove is thrown to a dog, at the end of the scene the bird struggles for its life. Do you think this is a form of animal cruelty? Is it right for filmmakers to use animals as props? Please leave your comments regarding this serious issue. I dont think anyone should use any living creatures as a prop in a film especially when its injured. I even wonder how they managed to get an injured dove? Did they create the injury for this scene? In another of her films she had used an agonizing rat which was grabbed by its tail and thrown towards some rocks, it is then seen struggling for air. What do you think? See the clip and comment. Hopefully the film festivals will be more careful when choosing their competitors.

MY NOTE: FROM SPAIN, WHAT DO EXPECT???? CRUELTY

INDIA- Please support to get this animal justice !

I need your support ! Please sign the petition and share it with other like minded people.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/155/justice-for-a-wronged-animal-in-barodagujarat-india


Regards,

Kuhu
Baroda

US horse advocates are called on by Canadian horse advocates to help stop slaughter in Canada

Dear Horse Advocates World Wide,

One of our associates, resides in Canada and is working to end slaughter there. She has alerted us of a special slaughter situation that needs immediate press.

Though we are fighting to save America's horses in the US, the reality is that this is an international issue. Collaboration amongst horse advocates from around the world is what this CAUSE needs.

The Horse Riding Stable in Squamish, BC is scheduled to sell three three of their recently "used up" horses at the market Saturday Nov 28th for slaughter. Concerned Canadians are rallying to get media attention to help prevent this.

This kind of thing happens all across the US as well so let's help keep the momentum going to expose this aspect of the slaughter trade and honor the citizens of Canada who are speaking out to help end horse slaughter.

Cross post and forward to friends, press and colleagues. Help expose the truth about horse slaughter.

(Thanks to Amanda Daniell in BC Canada)

For all the horses and burros~

Katia Louise
Saving America's Horses A Nation Betrayed


OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009


CONTACT: Lucy Hulse, 604-815-8245 (cell); 604-815-0002; shine-lucy@hotmail.com


SQUAMISH RESIDENTS CLAIM SEA-TO-SKY STABLES IS NEGLECTING, STARVING ITS HORSES
Witnesses Say Abused Horses May be Sold for Meat Slaughter on Saturday, November 28

SQUAMISH, BC – This week, Squamish horse lovers came forward with shocking allegations that the Sea-to-Sky Stables, a horseback riding ranch just outside town in Paradise Valley, is routinely neglecting and starving its horses. The horse advocates, including area resident Lucy Hulse, have urged authorities to intervene immediately to save the animals. Two other witnesses, who want to remain anonymous, have provided additional details to Ms. Hulse confirming long-term abuse of the horses.

On Friday, a constable with the BC Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) told Ms. Hulse she would work with local law enforcement to investigate the matter. Ms. Hulse told the SPCA she was especially concerned about the fate of the animals because the stables intends to sell off a few of the horses for meat slaughter on Saturday, November 28. Even if these horses are spared from slaughter, Ms. Hulse said the animals should be removed from Sea-to-Sky Stables because the horses – weakened from the neglect – are not likely to survive the winter. She urged officials to place the horses with a better home.

"These poor animals have been terribly neglected. And now that the Sea-to-Sky Stables has deemed the animals 'useless' they may be shipped off to slaughter," said Ms. Hulse, who was featured on Global TV in February about an unrelated neglected horse case in Squamish. "This is just so heartbreaking. These horses should be immediately removed from Sea-to-Sky Stables and be placed with homes that will properly care for them. Time is of the essence. I urge authorities to act quickly before it is too late for these horses."

Among the allegations, Ms. Hulse and the other witnesses said Sea-to-Sky Stables had:

· Heavily overworked horses, giving the horses no days off in the summer

· Provided little or no water to the horses even on very hot days

· Provided little to no veterinary care for the horses. Witnesses said many of the horses are riddled with painful saddle sores from ill-fitting tack or have injuries that have gone untreated. They said the horses are plagued with worms, skin problems and other health concerns due to lack of adequate care and nutrition. Few have received vaccinations or regular check-ups.

· Deprived the horses of food. Witnesses claim approximately 30 horses are provided significantly less food than they require to maintain healthy weight. Only the strongest few horses get what food is provided due to the herd dynamics. This creates very aggressive conditions when food is given. Often, the stable has simply forgotten to feed the horses. Some horses, especially older or weaker ones, have literally starved to death.

· Provided little to no shelter for the horses. Older, weaker horses are not provided adequate shelter nor blankets and are exposed to the elements even in winter.

"Horses require a lot of attention, knowledgeable care, and love. These animals are living in third world conditions in a first world country and it is simply unacceptable. They deserve better than to be neglected and then discarded like trash simply to make a couple of hundred dollars from the 'meat man'," said Ms. Hulse. "I will not stop sounding the alarm until these poor animals are placed in good homes that will provide them the specialized attention and care they so desperately need and deserve."



SAVING AMERICA'S HORSES A NATION BETRAYED
http://www.savingamericashorses.org

Protection for all Equines From Slaughter

White Dog Crossing Rainbow Bridge; We Were Too Late.

Australia- One step closer to ending the cruel slaughter of kangaroos

Dangerous levels of salmonella and E.coli have been found in kangaroo meat destined for human consumption, backing up claims by a former NSW chief food inspector, Desmond Sibraa, that the industry is failing to adhere to the Australian standard which determines the conditions under which the animals are harvested, transported and stored.

As well as poisoning from salmonella and E.coli, diners on kangaroo sourced from unhygienic environments also risked contracting toxoplasmosis, which can result in foetal death or birth defects in affected women.

The contaminated meat samples were collected by the animal rights group Animal Liberation and were independently tested by Biotech Laboratories last month.

Dr Sibraa said the video footage showed paws and necks touching dirty floors stained with old blood, and kangaroo carcasses crammed so close that it would be impossible for cool air to circulate adequately.


Rural communities are feeling the impact of Russia’s decision to ban Kangaroo meat imports. The harvesting and processing of roo meat is a valuable source of income for many bush towns and is a quarter of a billion dollar industry. Most of the meat was exported to Russia until August when the import of roo meat was banned citing hygiene concerns.


Each night in remote areas of the Australian outback thousands of kangaroos graze peacefully, stand up on hearing an approaching vehicle, stare into a blinding spotlight, and are shot for their meat and skins.

SOURCE

MEAT IS MURDER

ARGENTINA- TIGRESA ESTA CUADRIPLEJICA

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TIGRESA ESTA CUADRIPLEJICA...SOLO MUEVE EL CUELLO, PERO TENEMOS FE...FUE EL MOQUILLO QUE TENIA CUANDO LA ABANDONARON EN ESE ESTADO, EL CAUSANTE DE ESTA SITUACION...EXISTE LA POSIBILIDAD DE QUE CON EL PASO DE LOS DIAS, SE DESINFLAME TODO EL TEMA DE LAS MENINGES, Y QUE QUIZAS, PUEDA RECUPERAR ALGO DE MOVILIDAD...PERO AUN... NO TENEMOS NADA EN FIRME...SEGUIREMOS INTENTANDO, LA PELEO TANTO POBRECITA , Y AUN LA SIGUE PELEANDO, QUE SE MERECE TODO EL ESFUERZO QUE PODAMOS HACER...COME ALIEMTO DE NUTRICION HIPERCALOTICA, RECOVERY Y BALANCEADO PARA CACHORROS, ESTA MEDICADA CON AMOXIXILINA CLAVULANICA, PREDNISOLONA, KWALCOVIT B , EPIHYNAL, NEUREX...PARA AYUDARNOS CON ELLA, O CUALQUIERA DE LOS CHICOS DEL CAMPITO ESCRIBAN A madrinasdelcampito@yahoo.com.ar

ARGENTINA- Support Benet: Make it worldwide!

Not long ago, at around 2:00 PM an image struck the neighbors of Ezeiza (Buenos Aires, Argentina): Benet ran desperately, covered in flames, between the houses. The agonizing scream and cry of Benet caught the attention and compassion of everyone.

Benet was very well known around Ezeiza and it is why the ones who cared for him have done so ever since that day. It was because of their love that Benet is alive today and it is because of their love that he wants to keep living.

He still has two more months of recovery, but his hope is still intact. His right side and his abdominal are what the vets are really concerned about and even though he hasn't lost his entire sigh, he can't see without blurs because of the burns on his eyes.

Till today, Ricardo Eckerd tries to continue his normal routine in Ezeiza, but can't. Or might we say: they don't let him. Since the brutal attack became public he doen't stop getting home calls, cellphone calls, letters, mails, texts, you name it. He doesn't seem to mind that his neighbors have completely broken down his white Ford because he had it fixed a few days after. Of course, not without threatening the entire neighborhood: %u201CBefore leaving the neighborhood I'm gonna kill one of them%u201D, he promised; %u201CI'm gonna leave them handicapped%u201D, he said to the people protesting outside his house. He suggests that the dog will "return to the neighborhood" so that he could "light him on fire once more".

His words and reaction did not surprise the neighbors of course. He had a record for public violence.

After realizing that his Coocker had gotten pregnant he decided to take revenge on the author of the cause: Benet. So he called the dog and poured gas all over him. A little kid was watching as he did this and Ricardo said to him: "Now, you're gonna see what I do". His first attempt to light fire failed. Benet felt fear and tried to run and escape but Ricardo ran after him and tried to light him for the second time. And this time it worked.

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ARGENTINA- BANFI

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BANFI SE ESTA RECUPERANDO, A QUIENES NO LO SABEN, LO PUSO EL TREN Y LE CORTO DOS PATAS DE LADO DISTINTO, Y DE ADELANTE Y ATRAS......LA HERIDA DE LA PATA DE ATRAS QUE FUE AMPUTADA, Y LA PATA DE ADELANTE ESTAN MUY BIEN, CICATRIZANDO MUY BIEN...BANFI TOMA CEFALEXINA, PREDNISOLONA, TRAMADOL, METRINIDAZOL...LO VENDAMOS TRES... VECES POR DIA, UNTANDO SU PATA DE ADELANTE CON MIEL, HAY QUE CUIDARLA MUCHO, YA QUE UNA INFECCION, SIGNIFICA LA AMPUTACION, Y QUITARLE LA POSIBILIDAD DE MOVILIZARCE...ESTAMOS PRACTICANDO EL EQUILIBRIO...LO PONEMOS DENTRO DE UNA BOLSA DE COMPRAS, DE ESAS CUADRADAS GRANDOTAS A LA QUE LE HICIMOS LOS HUECOS PARA QUE PASEN LAS PATAS Y LA CABEZA... ASI LO LLEVAMOS COMO DENTRO DE LA BOLSA, PARA QUE VAYA TOMANDO SEGURIDAD AL MANEJAR SU CUERPO, ES UN EJERCICIO, QUE REPITE TRES VECES POR DIA, AUMENTANDO PAULATINAMENTE EL TIEMPO CADA VEZ, Y TAMBIEN AFLOJANDO EL APOYO QUE NOSOTROS LE OFRECEMOS ASI PUEDE APRENDER A MANEJARSE SOLO...POR AHORA YA LOGRA PARARSE, Y HACE UNOS PASOS ALGO INSEGUROS AUN, PERO SABEMOS QUE VA A LOGRARLO, TIENE MUCHA FUERZA...ARRIBA BANFI!!!!!!

ITALY- ADOPTIONS

Meet Lala- a loving Shepherd-mix to share your life

Lala is a 2-year old, female shepherd-mix living in a shelter near Naples, Italy. She's been spayed, and is ready for adoption. This young girl is simply wonderful. Very friendly, calm and well behaved. She is sure to be a wonderful addition to your family, and will spend many years providing unconditional love to all who give it to her. Won't you consider this loving girl for your heart and home? www.mytailwagsforyou.blogspot.com www.animalswithoutlimits.com



Perla- pearl of a dog for your heart and home

Perla is a great, gentle little dog, about 3 years old. She's been spayed, and is longing to be someone's companion in a "forever" home. She is currently in a shelter near Naples, Italy, but could be adopted world-wide. Won't you consider taking this little girl into your home and heart? www.mytailwagsforyou.blogspot.com www.animalswithoutlimits.com



Fred and Ginger, ready to dance into your heart and home

Fred and Ginger are siblings, about 5 years old. Fred's been neutered, Ginger spayed. They are great, playful, loving dogs that deserve better then the shelter near Naples, Italy where they live. Won't you give these two a chance? Keeping them together would be great, but loving, forever homes for them individually would also be wonderful. They are exceptional dogs! Remember, Ginger did everything Fred did, but while dancing backwards in high heals! www.mytailwagsforyou.blogspot.com



Maura- Adorable, young female ready to capture your heart

Maura is approximately 7 months old. She was abandoned at one of Naples (Italy) area shelters. She doesn't belong there. She is affectionate, calm and well behaved. She will be spayed before adoption. Won't you give this little girl a chance to melt your heart?

The Final Cut (dancing bears rescue)

International Animal Rescue (http://www.internationalanimalrescue.org/), with partners Wildlife SOS, run bear sanctuaries in Agra and Bannerghatta, India, where bears rescued from the dancing bear trade can live out their lives, free from pain.

Animals Asia Foundation Limited- plz vote

China Bear Rescue: We operate the world's largest rescue effort of endangered Asiatic Black Bears (Moon Bears) from bile farms in ChinaFriends...or Food? This campaign asks people to reconsider their attitudes towards companion animals. Under the umbrella of Friends...or Food?, we run two unique educational, animal therapy programs called Doctor Dog, which visits hospitals and nursing homes and Professor Paws, which sees our Doctor Dogs taking on a new role as "professors" in underprivileged Hong Kong schools.

Stray Animals in Turkey

I just wanted to share with you what Turkish Authorities did again to the stray animals. As you know there was flood in Istanbul and there will be more to come. But they locked and left the animals in shelters like that. some were drown, some were not even that lucky to be drowned!

Please help us to stop animal abuses in Turkey. this got out of hand now...


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TOWER HILL STABLES ANIMAL SANCTUARY

A video featuring some of the rescued animals at the Sanctuary as well as a look at Fiona's incredible athletic achievements.

Set to the title track of the latest album by Yak (Journey of the Yak) which is being sold to raise funds for the animals feed costs.

To find out more about Fiona & the rescues please visit towerhillstables.com and to buy the album, please go to yaksongs.com - 100% proceeds towards the feed costs

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Isn't man an amazing animal? He kills wildlife---birds, kangaroos, deer, all kinds of cats, coyotes, beavers, groundhogs, mice, foxes,and dingoes---by the million in order to protect his domestic animals and their feed. Then he kills domestic animals by the billion and eats them. This in turn kills man by the million, because eating all those animals leads to degenerative and fatal health conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer. So then man tortures and kills millions more animals to look for cures for these diseases. Elsewhere, millions of other human beings are being killed by hunger and malnutrition because food they could eat is being used to fatten domestic animals. Meanwhile, some people are dying of sad laughter at the absurdity of man, who kills so easily and so violently, and once a year sends out cards praying for "Peace on Earth."

Preface to Old MacDonald's Factory Farm by C. David Coats

INDIA- puppies in delhi urgently need a home...

beautiful black and white female pup needs a home URGENTLY, also a gorgeous male black and white puppy called koko needs a home, he's at friendicoes and wont make it long there...also, im fostering a brown male puppy, he's highly active and needs a home in the next 3 or 4 days...please help. call me at 9810522244...

Brazil takes a step closer to a full ban on animals in circuses

Progress towards a Brazilian ban on animals in travelling circuses took another step forward today as Bill No. 7291 was passed in the Commission for Constitution, Justice and Citizenship of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.
Animal Defenders International (ADI) welcomes the law's progress which entered the Commission in August 2009.

Deputy Ricardo Tripoli, who championed the law, defended its conformity with the Brazilian Constitution. He argued that circuses are cruel to animals and that, in fact, the use of animals is even contrary to the Constitution. ADI applauds the members of the Commission for Constitution, Justice and Citizenship for its unanimous vote in favour of Mr. Ricardo Tripoli's
report.

ADI has been lobbying hard at all stages of the process as part of the Stop Circus Suffering campaign in Brazil. The bill proposes a ban on the use of both wild and domestic animals in circus shows, and has now gone through all the relevant commissions in the Chamber of Deputies. It can now progress to the Plenary vote, before returning to the Senate.

ADI has studied the use of animals in travelling circuses for many years; and have compiled a wealth of evidence, film footage and photographs, taken by undercover officers worldwide for its global 'Stop Circus Suffering' campaign. These investigations have shown that that the travelling and temporary nature of a circus means that even with the best will in the world, circuses cannot provide animals with adequate facilities to keep them physically or psychologically healthy. Welfare is always compromised.

ADI's Stop Circus Suffering Campaign Brazil was launched in 2008 in conjunction with Brazilian animal protection groups and with the backing of cruelty-free cosmetics company Surya.

Earlier this year, Bolivia banned the use of all animals in circuses, and a similar debate is currently being held in the Peruvian Congress, soon to be discussed in the full parliament.

Helder Constantino, ADI Head of Parliamentary Affairs, said: "We are delighted that this law is continuing to progress through the Brazilian Parliament. A ban in Brazil would have a huge impact on the circus industry in South America and would be the largest ever loss of territory to the circus industry. We are now calling on the members of the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies to act decisively to ban all animals in travelling circuses in Brazil."

University of Penn (1983): ALF Exposed Vivisectors Smashing Baboons Brains

On May 28 the Animal Liberation Front picked the lock to Thomas Gennarelli’s head injury research lab at the University of Pennsylvania, smashing every piece of equipment in the lab and confiscating over 60 hours of Gennarelli’s own research footage on his head smashing experiments with live primates. Gennarelli, who had for years hidden behind a laboratory door and thumbed his nose at animal advocates, had just met the animal rights movement’s new answer to vivisection secrecy: the A.L.F.

The footage revealed the most horrific glimpse inside a vivisection lab ever seen before or since 60 hours of inadequately anesthetized primates plastered into restraining devices receiving blows to the head at up to 1000 times the force of gravity. The video brought the evil of animal research to the attention of the nation and its “reallocation” became the A.L.F.’s most publicized action ever.



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New Study Finds Dangerous Carcinogen in Fast-Food Grilled Chicken

Every Sample from McDonald’s, Outback Steakhouse, Chick-fil-A, and Four Other Chains Contains Cancer-Causing Chemical, Laboratory Tests Reveal

WASHINGTON—A new study published September 18 in Nutrition and Cancer shows that consumers are exposed to a known carcinogen when they consume grilled chicken. One hundred samples from seven popular chain restaurants were analyzed by an independent laboratory, and PhIP, a known human carcinogen, was found in every sample.

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American Humane Association "Works in Harmony with Rodeo"?

You may recall that the National Finals Rodeo, the world series of rodeo, is held in Las Vegas in December. The steer roping finals are held weeks earlier and over a thousand miles away in a backwater town called Guthrie, Oklahoma, because rodeo thugs don't want anyone other than hardcore fans to see this despicable and indefensible spectacle.

Years ago steer roping was called steer busting, until rodeo spin doctors decided that was being too truthful. Next they named it steer tripping, but that was still too descriptive, so now they just call it steer roping.

As usual, numerous animals were injured during the November 13 & 14 steer busting finals, and we video documented every single one of them. We are ready to begin campaigns against the unethical corporations who sponsored this obvious abuse. First, however, we want to settle a nagging issue.


As I mentioned, numerous animals were injured. On each night, the rodeo announcer made the following claim:


"We work in complete harmony with the American Humane Association..."


The first night I heard that I was shocked. The second night I heard it I wanted to jump up and yell, "You filthy, lying, animal abusing creep!"

After all, rodeo announcers are indeed filthy, lying, animal abusing creeps. They give cover to the thugs on the arena floor, especially when an animal is injured. That's when rodeo announcers do everything they can to divert the spectators' attention away from the victim. Rodeo announcers have to be in a good position to see what is going on, so they see all the nasty things that rodeo people do to their animal victims, and the announcers purposely keep people's attention elsewhere.


I planned to contact the American Humane Association (AHA) as soon as we got home to inform the organization about the statements, get an immediate statement indicating this was an outright lie, and move against the rodeo and its unethical corporate allies. So far, it hasn't quite worked out that way.


We want to settle this before we go to the corporate sponsors because if AHA has no involvement, then there is additional deception on the part of the rodeo.

By Monday morning we had returned home. I called AHA headquarters (800-227-4645) in Colorado and left a message for Joyce Davis, Office Services Coordinator. I also sent an e-mail via the AHA's website.


Later in the day I sent another e-mail, this time directly to AHA president Marie Belew Wheatley. When an auto-response indicated she was out of town, I called her assistant who was named in Ms. Belew Wheatley's e-mail. I e-mailed video clips of the rodeo so that there would be no doubt about exactly what was said.


Now it is Tuesday evening and we've heard nothing from the AHA. I am concerned for two reasons. First, as I already stated, we wish to move immediately against the cruel corporate sponsors. However, we want to include the deceptive use of the AHA name assuming that there was deception on the part of the rodeo.

Now I am concerned that there just might be some truth to what the announcer said. I know that if someone called me and said some animal abusers were claiming that SHARK supported them, I would be after that in a heartbeat. Unlike SHARK, the AHA has a large staff that can deal with this matter, so why haven't they?

I hope you can help me to get their attention. Please call the AHA at 800-227-4645, then press zero and leave a message for Office Services Coordinator Joyce Davis or anyone else, and tell them we need to know if there is any truth whatsoever to rodeo claims that there is a relationship between rodeo and the AHA.


If there is no truth to the rodeo announcer's claim, we will immediately move against the PRCA. However, if the AHA is backing the rodeo, we will be forced to expose that. In any case, we need to know the truth. Thanks in advance for helping to find it.

We will start work very soon on a YouTube video of the steer busting finals, and will send you a link when it is ready.

Kindest Regards,
Steve Hindi and Your SHARK Team

Scoobie- Ready to make your home complete

This adorable 1-year old male dog, neutered, has been in this shelter near Naples, Italy for too long. He deserves your home to relax and play in... to give you companionship and unconditional love. He'll happily tag along on hikes or walks, or just lounge about your home... he's easy. Give Scoobie a chance!

PAALS for Life

The PAALS program provides senior animals and senior people a place to cummune creatively and therapeutically in a natural, beautiful setting on Dreampower Ranch. We provide a life-long sanctuary for older and other unwanted animals where senior people may visit and interact with them in a safe rustic environment in Colorado.

Visit our web site: www.paalsforlife.com

SPAIN- PACMA denuncia a Jesulin

PACMA denuncia en el programa G20 de Tele5 las cacerías de Jesulin. Mata animales en monterías, en safaris, en los ruedos...
Su afán por matar animales le lleva a utilizar métodos ilegales como la caza con hurón

Pig Scramble at MB Royal Winter Fair - What does this teach kids?

World Horse Welfare Conference 2009

The World Horse Welfare Annual Conference took place on Thursday 12th November at the Royal Geographic Society, Kensington, London.

The speakers on the day covered a wide ranging variety of subjects, as discussed in this film.

To find out more about World Horse Welfare visit; http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org

Shipshewana Auction September 10, 2009

The video depicts the cruel handling of an animal by an auction employee. Animals' Angels documented the abuse and reported it to law enforcement. For more information, please go to http://www.animals-angels.com/

A Plea For Goober's Life

This adorable beagle/basset was taken in by Help Save One and waspulled from a gassing shelter on what was to be his last day of life.He was in a kennel and then a foster home but needed a more permenantplace since no one ever inquired on him to adopt. A rescue friend ofours took him in about 2 months ago and quickly fell in love. A familycame by to see him for an adoption. As soon as they looked at him thelady exclaimed "Ewwww......he has BEAGLE in him......no thank you" andoff the family walked away.

Goober kind of looked at his fostermom with some big sad eyes and she made a promise to him that he wouldsomeday get a home and she loves he has Beagle in him...it makes himall the more sweet.

Goober has recently stopped eating so hewent to the vet a few times and he does have a mass in his stomach.Goober does not have much time. This mass could just be something stuckin the belly, it could be the other testicle that did not descend andis not interfering, or it could be cancer. He can not be moved out ofstate and needs his care to continue. He is getting around the clockcare but this endeavor is expensive.

Recently the other rescuehe went to has had alot of special needs cases and seeing as how Gooberis so sick they will need to euthanize if the funds can not be raisedas Goober either needs to move forward with the next phase of histreatment or be placed out of his misery.

Can you help Goober? All funds will go directly to the vet and for Goober's care so we set up a specific Chip In just for him.

PARRILLA "Los Peñascos" DE SIERRA DE LOS PADRES, UN LUGAR INHUMANO PARA NO VISITAR !!!!!

Hoy estuve en Sierras de los Padres y me encontré con este perro que es un muñeco, vive en la calle. Hace unos 15 días un H de P de la parrilla Los Peñascos, lo quemó con grasa caliente, porque seguro se le arrimó por algo de comida, Yo me pregunto, era necesario semejante salvajismo?? Tenemos otro caso Benet?
Por suerte, hay mucha gente solidaria y curó a este perrito que todavía está tomando antibióticos y vitaminas, y según me dijeron está mucho mejor, imaginense como estaba!!!???
Ahora está en el paseo de arriba, porque por supuesto tiene pánico de bajar y lo tratan como un rey.
Pienso que esto hay que difundirlo, ya que, como no hay justicia para los animales!!!, porque estamos cansados de ver el maltrato animal!!, hagamos algo nosotros.
NUNCA MAS ir a la parrilla Los Peñascos!!! (0223) 463-0107 Dirección Principal : Argentina y Aldo-Sierra de Los Padres - Buenos Aires

FRANCE- Une chèvre victime de sévices sexuels

C'est un acte de barbarie inimaginable qui a eu lieu mercredi 4 novembre dans un enclos de 5 000 m 2 appartenant aux époux Henninger, dans la petite commune de Murviel-lès-Béziers. Une chèvre naine de 5 ans et demi a, en effet, failli perdre la vie après avoir subi des sévices sexuels par un ou plusieurs individus, à l'aide d'une barre de fer.
Un moyen barbare de tuer des bêtes sans traces suspectes d'agression. « Pour moi, ce sont des lâches qui sont entrés ce jour-là dans l'enclos afin de s'en prendre à ma chèvre , s'insurge Louisette Henninger. C'est inconcevable pour des gens normaux de perforer le vagin d'un animal à l'aide d'un objet traumatisant. » D'autant plus inconcevable, qu'au mois de janvier, une première chèvre avait déjà fait l'objet des mêmes faits et n'avait pas survécu à ses blessures. « Quand je m'étais rendu compte qu'elle avait des pertes de sang, je l'avais emmenée chez un vétérinaire à Béziers qui n'avait pu la sauver , poursuit la propriétaire outrée. A cette époque, il n'avait d'ailleurs pas suspecté de viol. Ce n'est qu'en ayant le certificat du second vétérinaire, installé à Clermont-l'Hérault, que j'ai pu faire le rapprochement. » Ce 4 novembre, en effet, après avoir quitté sa chèvre trois petites heures, entre 12 h et 15 h, Louisette Henninger l'a retrouvée couchée au sol avec des tâches de sang sur les pattes et sur l'arrière-train. Aussitôt, elle l'a conduite à Clermont-l'Hérault où sa protégée a pu être sauvée après de longues heures d'opération. Châtaigne, c'est son nom, se remet aujourd'hui lentement de cet acte odieux. « Le vétérinaire n'avait jamais vu ça. Il m'a d'ailleurs donné un certificat afin que je puisse porter plainte à la gendarmerie de Murviel. Je vais également me rapprocher de 30 millions d'amis. On ne peut pas laisser de tels actes de barbarie à l'encontre des animaux impunis. » Quels individus ces chèvres dérangeaient-elles ? C'est la question que se posent Louisette et Joseph Henninger. Toutes les personnes ayant des informations à ce sujet ou ayant été témoins de l'horrible scène peuvent entrer en contact avec la gendarmerie de Murviel-lès-Béziers au 04 67 37 83 99. A ce sujet, la Société protectrice des animaux de Béziers a également décidé de se saisir du dossier et de porter plainte contre X.


Le comité de la cause animale déposera plainte

Michèle Perlini, la responsable du comité biterrois de la cause animale, est écoeurée. Elle vient d'apprendre les sévices subits par une chèvre à Murviels-les-Béziers

Pour elle : « De tels actes de sauvagerie doivent être lourdement condamnés. C'est pour cela que j'alerte toutes les associations avec qui nous sommes en relation et aussi les avocats qui nous aident à monter des dossiers pour défendre les animaux. Les gens qui font cela n'ont aucune pitié. Ils s'en prennent à des animaux et sont aussi capables de s'en prendre à des enfants ou des êtres faibles qui sont sans défense. Non, nous n'en faisons pas trop en multipliant les procédures en justice. Les animaux sont des êtres vivants qui méritent, comme les hommes, le respect. » Et Michèle Perlini de revenir sur un événement qui s'est déroulé il y a quelques mois à Béziers, sur la rampe des Poilus, quand des pompiers sont intervenus pour éteindre le feu mis à des chatons par des jeunes qui les avaient aussi crucifiés, histoire de pimenter l'affaire.
« Parce qu'ils n'étaient pas jolis », avaient alors répondu les gamins qui s'étaient amusés.
Pour Michèle Perlini : « On justifie toujours de tels gestes, même si ceux-là sont extrêmes, en disant ce ne sont que des animaux. Ce n'est pas admissible. »Dernièrement encore, l'association a fait intervenir les policiers à Béziers car un chien était en laisse, attaché très court, sous la pluie.
Devant l'insistance de l'association, les policiers étaient intervenus. Sur place, de très nombreux riverains avaient alors expliqué leur colère en insistant auprès des forces de l'ordre sur le fait que les sévices de cet animal duraient depuis des lustres et qu'il était temps d'intervenir.
Lundi, les représentants de cette association porteront plainte contre X pour soutenir les propriétaires de la chèvre et défendre cette dernière.


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ARGENTINA- EL CAMPITO REFUGIO

Somos un refugio privado, sin ayuda de ningún organismo, que rescata animales del abandono y maltrato, los ayuda a recuperarse y busca insertarlos en un hogar, para así cerrar el circulo del rescate y poder dar lugar a otros que lo necesitan.

La forma más fácil de ayudar a estos animalitos es adoptándolos o consiguiéndoles un hogar.

QUERÉS CONOCER EL CAMPITO?
El Campito está en Longchamps (zona sur), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Los dias sabados nos encontramos en Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen al 18.500, Longchamps, en la estación de servicio PDV de 15.00 a 15.30. Confirmen asistencia. De ahi nos vamos al refugio. Luego de la primera visita, conocer a los cuidadores y las reglas del lugar, pueden acercarce de lunes a sabados de 9.00 a 17.00.

BULGARIA- Help Shakira Stay Mange-free $1 £1 €1 Campaign!

Can you spare just $1 £1 €1 ? We desperately need funds to be able to continue Shakira's treatment and hope that if as many of our supporters as possible can contribute just $1 £1 €1 then we will reach our target.

Thank you so much in anticipation

Your kindness is appreciated more than we may ever know!

For further information about Michelle and her work, please visit: Riverside Dog Centre: http://www.straydogshelter.org/

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE PICKS AND HOW TO DONATE

FRANCE-WHISPER, 10 ans, est à sauver avant le 15 décembre !- CHEVAL ESPOIR

Merci de diffuser au maximum cet appel autour de vous ! Un clic peut le sauver !
Ce CLIC doit sauver WHISPER !

WHISPER est un cheval atteint de la maladie du neurone moteur. C'est une maladie dégénératrice. Âgé de 10 ans, il travaille encore en club... malgré sa maladie.

Ce cheval était un excellent cheval de compétition en Allemagne, puis il a été mis en club mais cette vie ne peut plus lui convenir.Le cheval fait encore actuellement 1h à 2h de club par semaine... ce qui est beaucoup de trop pour lui. Il ne doit connaître aucun stress, aucun surmenage.

Aujourd'hui, pour le sauver, il faut réunir une somme pour le transport et surtout trouver une famille qui pourra l'accueillir jusqu'à la fin de ses jours... que nous lui souhaitons tous paisibles !


Somme à recueillir : 500 €

Agissons avant le 15 décembre !

L'adopter ? OUI... mais sous certaines conditions !

Comme vous l'aurez compris, Whisper est malade. Le vétérinaire refuse de l'euthanasier car il ne souffre pas. Cependant, la famille qui acceptera de l'adopter et de lui offrir cette retraite anticipée devra avoir conscience de l'issue fatale de la maladie.
Il n'a besoin d'aucun traitement spécifique mis à part de la vitamine E et des soins homéopathiques lors des crises.
Comme pour tous les chevaux proposés à l'adoption, il sera adopté sous contrat avec l'association, CHEVAL ESPOIR. Actuellement, il se trouve près de Strasbourg. La famille recherchée doit pouvoir accueillir WHISPER à la fois en box mais également au pré. Cela est nécessaire. Une famille ayant déjà un équidé serait un plus.

Le site officiel :
http://cheval-espoir.kazeo.com

Le forum : http://chevalespoir.forumactif.com/forum.htm

Association CHEVAL ESPOIR
15 rue de la 1ère Armée
67730 CHATENOIS

Tél 06.70.82.35.41 / 06.88.74.28.73
Mail : chevespoir@estvideo.fr

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Neglected horses seized from Hernando property

Albi is a 25-year-old white horse trying to munch on any blade grass she can find.

The animal is nothing but skin and bones. Patrick Pace with Hernando County Animal Services says the horse is in bad shape.

"As you can see she's got severe malnutrition. You can see on the back end it's sunken in. There's no muscle and no fat."

Albi's owner says they took in the animal just weeks ago already in this condition.
"In a month you can't put 400 pounds on a horse. You can't do it. Nobody can," said owner Jillian Medina.

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USA- Justice for LBD (Little Brown Dog), Knoxville TN

Today is the arraignment at the Knoxville courthouse when the DA will read the charges filed against Jimmy Lovell, the man arrested for dragging LBD within an inch of her life behind his truck for miles. Although the public is not allowed inside we do encourage anyone that can – to go to the courthouse with a sign and protest this horrible abuse, the media will be there and that is what we must keep going – the media – as without their help it will be difficult to keep this case in the limelight which is what we must do to protect her and all the other LBDs out there. Unfortunately there is no definite time other than to say between 9-4 at the courthouse: 400 Main Street in Knoxville.

We are delighted to inform you that LBD is doing as well as can be expected, the doctors are keeping a close eye for any infections to set in but they have certainly given her the best possible care and everyone at the Vet school has fallen in love with this little angel. There have been a couple videos made should you care to take a look and I hope you will, it will warm your heart, this video was taken at the vet school: http://www.facebook.com/l/ae116;www.vet.utk.edu/temp/video/LittleBrownDogVideo01.html

and the following video was taken by the Knoxville News:
http://www.facebook.com/l/ae116;www.knoxnews.com/videos/detail/little-brown-dog/

A special fund has been set up for LBD’s medical bills should you care to donate, no amount is too small, please go to the LBD group info for donation instructions: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=188423549216

And last but not least, the Vet school has set up a news blog for updates on our girl:
http://www.facebook.com/l/ae116;www.vet.utk.edu/news/story/little-brown-dog.html that includes photos - enjoy!

Oreo Is Dead- BOYCOT ASPCA- NO MORE MONEY TO THEM.DONT BE FULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oreo, a dog that was nursed back to health after surviving being thrown off the roof of a six-story building, was killed Friday by lethal injection.

A 2-year-old pit bull, Oreo was euthanized in the New York City headquarters of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, after the organization rebuffed last-minute pleas to spare her life. The organization called the dog a danger to the public.

On Friday morning, Oreo received a last meal of “premium quality” kibble and canned dog food. She was then given a sedative, though she appeared “content, alert and panting,” according to an organization spokesman. Oreo was injected in the leg with an overdose of sodium pentobarbital and was pronounced dead at 3 p.m.

The organization has euthanized 107 dogs so far this year, through October.

Oreo’s case came to public attention in June when her owner, Fabian Henderson, threw her off the roof of his apartment building at the Red Hook Houses in Brooklyn. Mr. Henderson was convicted of animal cruelty and was scheduled to be sentenced in December.

Oreo broke two legs in the fall. News reports of the incident, accompanied by photos of the brown and white dog with her front legs in casts, triggered a flood of adoption offers and financial donations to help pay for the medical care.

However, as Oreo recuperated from her injuries under the care of the A.S.P.C.A., she was increasingly viewed as a danger — difficult to control and “unpredictably aggressive,” according to an organization spokesman.

News of Oreo’s death provoked angry reactions among supporters who had been frantically lobbying the A.S.P.C.A. to delay the euthanization and allow time to negotiate a deal to transfer Oreo to an animal sanctuary in the Hudson Valley.

In one appeal, Camille Hankins, the director of Win Animal Rights, sent an e-mail message to the A.S.P.C.A. begging for clemency and accusing the organization of completing “what the animal abuser who threw her off that Brooklyn roof top set out to do.” Protesters also gathered briefly at the headquarters Friday morning.

The A.S.P.C.A. was unmoved, citing the evaluation of staff members and an outside veterinary behaviorist who said that Oreo could not be rehabilitated. “Animal cruelty isn’t pretty and doesn’t always have a happy ending,” said the society’s president and chief executive, Ed Sayres, “It is ugly and sad and, ultimately, tragic.”

Seven staff members were present during the euthanasia procedure. But the dog’s former owner, Mr. Henderson, was not on hand to witness his pet’s final moments.

Regarding Oreo's Execution [Letter to CEO]

Mr. Sayres

As a canine behaviorist I am appalled and outraged by not only your cold-blooded decision to murder this innocent girl; but it has come to my attention that she was kept isolated and institutionalize the entire time she was with your organization.

This is nothing short of criminal negligence and constitutes severe psychological abuse in its own right. Oreo needed to be fostered IMMEDIATELY after being abused. She desperately required loving kindness, patience and gentle HANDS-ON ATTENTION FROM AT LEAST ONE PERSON SHE COULD BUILD A BOND WITH. In the end, if she was vicious, YOU and your clueless lackeys at the ASPCA are 100% to blame. If this sordid and disgusting treatment of victimized animals is standard operating procedure at the ASPCA, then you and everyone else who participated in this travesty should be fired.

Short of that, I and others will make sure that this black episode is NEVER FORGOTTEN. One can only hope that you will pay the ultimate price for this heartless decision; as the public moves away from donating to the ASPCA, and chooses to support genuinely compassionate and legitimate animal aid organizations; which understand that non-humans are complex emotional beings who deserve the same level of treatment and consideration as any human abuse victim.

It is gut-wrenching to think that someone like you makes close to half a million $ per year for essentially being nothing more than an impotent, useless and ignorant figurehead.

Brennan Browne

Do you support the ASPCA? READ THIS!!!! IMPORTANT re NYC: RIP Oreo! ASPCA Issues Statement on Euthanasia of "Oreo" *** THEY KILLED HER****

The matter of Oreo, the ASPCA jerked us all around, telling lies and deceiving the public and handing out vague messages about Oreo, as late as today. I received messages from people who phoned their Bergh Hospital, saying that "Oreo has been killed" (info they were able to get only after speaking to ***EIGHT/8**** people), while other messages came in at the same time saying "NO she is still alive, until 3PM, according to info given to a NY Times reporter".

Shame on the ASPCA for this shame, for the execution of Oreo and for treating the animal-loving public like a bunch of fools!!!

The ASPCA, like HSUS and all the other money-grubbing-off-the-backs-of animals organizations, is doing what it always does...just making money to pay folks like Sayres the handsome salaries and benefits they enjoy, (think about this: @$500K/yr ...see 2007 report below), while animals like Oreo are confined to isolated cages and get destroyed when they become too much trouble or too hard to handle. They have no problem pleading poverty, (while their net worth is over $118 MILLION and they took in more than $85million in 2007), asking for our hard earned dollars and then ignoring our pleas when we want to step up to the plate and offer to take a problematic dog off their hands. Pets Alive, a well-known animal sanctuary in Middletown, NY, tried in vain to contact the ASPCA...repeated calls, emails were ignored. They are accustomed to dealing with dogs like Oreo and were prepared to offer her the care and nurturing she needed and deserved. They were unsuccessful and so were we. Please read the following statement issued by Pets Alive re Oreo's execution: http://www.petsalive.com/ and their blog: http://petsalive.com/blog/2009/11/13/aspca-new-york-using-your-donations-to-murder-animals/

PETS ALIVE CONDEMNS NEW YORK ASPCA FOR KILLING MIRACLE DOG
RECOMMENDS WITHHOLDING SUPPORT

Oreo, a one year old Pit Bull mix, was put to death this afternoon at the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals. Oreo was the victim of serious abuse, having been thrown from the sixth floor of a Brooklyn roof top.
Oreo sustained two broken legs and a fractured rib in the horrific incident. She was nursed back to health. As part of her care she was “evaluated” by the ASPCA and deemed to be aggressive. Pets Alive, a Middletown, NY animal sanctuary, has spoken to volunteers and employees at the ASPCA and has questioned the methodology and results of those evaluations.
Pets Alive offered last night to accept responsibility for the rescue and rehabilitation of Oreo. Pets Alive has a thirty year history of rehabilitating animals deemed to be aggressive or unadoptable. “This is absolutely disgusting,” said Kerry Clair, Executive Co-Director of Pets Alive. “Animal organizations should not be adversaries, but when an organization that is chartered with protecting animals chooses to murder them when there are other options, they should lose the right to be called their protectors.”
We encourage supporters of the ASPCA to withhold financial support to a welfare organization that chooses murder over rehabilitation. They work for you, not the other way around,” added Matt DeAngelis, Executive Co-Director of Pets Alive.


Contact Information
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
424 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
tel: (800) 628-0028
EIN: 13-1623829

IT KEEPS GETTING WORSE & WORSE


Another personal note from WAR: After telling many callers that Oreo was killed this morning before 10:00 AM, now we have been told by a New York Times Reporter that Oreo is still alive and scheduled to be killed this afternoon. There is still time to get a message to the ASPCA. Please keep the phone calls and the e-mails going. You can read the latest story here:

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/deluge-of-pleas-to-spare-oreo-dog-thrown-off-roof/

Oreo's death will not be the end of this, but only the beginning.

On November 3, 2009 in a WAR action alert, we asked the question "what ever happened to Oreo", the young dog (1 year old) that was thrown from the rooftop of a 6 story Brooklyn building? Many of you wrote to the ASPCA and many of you forwarded the ASPCA's written replies to WAR. Mr. Sayres tell those who wrote that Oreo is doing well, still healing and that a decision has not been made about what to do next.

Now the whole ugly truth is starting to come out, as the ASPCA frantically tries to spin the story, in a way that will protect the ASPCA from scrutiny. See the New York Times story that was just published:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/nyregion/13oreo.html

You can post a comment to the NY Times article and we encourage you to do so, as we are sure that the ASPCA will be reading those comments.

Please write to or phone Ed Sayres immediately. Ask them not to kill Oreo and that a well qualified sanctuary, Pets Alive, has already been located and confirmed.

Mr. Ed Sayres
President & CEO
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
424 E. 92nd St
New York, NY 10128-6804

e-mail: esayres@aspca.org

Telephone: 1-212-876-7700 Ext. 4603 - Direct line to Ed Sayres.

His secretary, Christine is at: 1-212-876-7700 ext. 4600 (voice mailbox may be full)

If the above voice mailboxes are full, check out the following contact page for the ASPCA and call any number listed and tell them that you want to leave a message about Oreo.

http://www.aspca.org/about-us/contact-us.html

Following is an open letter to Mr. Sayres from Win Animal Rights:

Open Letter to Ed Sayres:

Dear Mr. Sayres,

I represent the animal rights/animal liberation group Win Animal Rights based here in New York City. Win Animal Rights has both national and international affiliations. It was at our invitation that many activists contacted you at the ASPCA to ask about the status of the young pit bull that was thrown from a Brooklyn roof and "rescued" by the ASPCA. Many of our readers have forwarded your responses to us. Many initially believed the misleading information you sent them. Mr. Sayres, why are you lying to people?

We both know that the implication, in your e-mail responses, that you are holding Oreo until the end of the criminal action against Fabian Henderson, is untrue. Mr. Henderson relinquished ownership of Oreo to the ASPCA many months ago. If you had to hold her for legal reasons, why is it that you have given the order to kill her on Friday, November 13th?

We both know that Oreo is not still healing. If anything Oreo is now suffering from emotional abuse that she has suffered since being "rescued" by the ASPCA. She has sat in a cage with very limited human interaction. She wears an elizabethan collar 24 hours a day, seven days a week.....not because she needs it, but, because it makes her easier for your people to handle. This alone would make a dog crazy. How can you be so cruel?

Speaking of cruel, no doubt the ASPCA had the best of intentions when you "rescued" Oreo and put her through extensive surgery and a lengthy and painful convalescence, or did it have something to do with the media attention on the story and the thousands of dollars that have been received in donations for Oreo? Do Oreo's donors know that you are about to execute her? How do you think they would feel about their donation dollars being wasted and more donation dollars used to put her to death?

Why is it that you did not report, to those who wrote, about the ASPCA behaviorist advocating that Oreo was, in her opinion, aggressive and a liability and that she could not be rehomed? Why is it that you did not tell anyone that a second behaviorist has since been brought in (as ignorant as the first) to support the ASPCA's decision to kill Oreo? Did you think you could keep this information from the public?

How is it that you tell some that Oreo is getting plenty of daily human interaction when you tell others that she is vicious and cannot be handled by anyone? Seems like you are getting caught in the web of your own lies. Is Oreo vicious and unable to be handled, as your behaviorist claims, or is she getting plenty of love and human interaction?

It has been reported to Win Animal Rights, that the decision to kill Oreo was made some time ago and that only the ASPCA's fear of negative publicity has kept you from executing her so far. If negative publicity is a deterrent to killing, we would be happy to provide you with all of the negative publicity you can handle.

This letter and the facts of the case are being broadcast to every journalist, every blogger, every social networking venue and every animal friendly list in the world. If Oreo is executed, we will not forgive you and we will never forget such a shameless act of betrayal. You have my personal word on that.

Every individual life is precious. Please live up to your name, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and your mission statement. If the ASPCA cannot rehabilitate Oreo and undo the damage of over 5 months in solitude in an ASPCA cage, at least find a group that can help Oreo. We both know that there are rescue groups and sanctuaries that work with dogs with behavioral problems. I am sure they would be happy to release the ASPCA from all legal liability. We would be anxious to assist you in finding an appropriate rescue. You can reach me at: centcom@war-online.org

Until all are free,

Camille Hankins
Founder/Director
Win Animal Rights
http://war-online.org

Press Officer
North American Animal Liberation Press Office
http://animalliberationpressoffice.org

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions feel free to contact us at: centcom@war-online.org

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USA- Carroll County Dog Pound

**URGENT** 12 DOGS have only has 13 HOURS LEFT!
GASSING: FRIDAY 10:00AM
Contact Kellie Kjgeisler@aol.com
AND
Amy phillipskits@yahoo.com

Carroll County Dog Pound Carrollton, OH 330-627-4244
Website:
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH302.html

Don't kill unwanted pets at shelters

Just a reminder that Precious Paws is having an on-line fundraising auction on Ebay where we are auctioning off a lunch for two with Mark Hamill, Eric Roberts Stephen Collins, Anthony Michael Hall, Nicole deBoer, Alana Curry, Susan Olsen, Robbie Rist, McKenzie Westmore, Chris Knight and Adrianne Curry.

Don't miss out! We have dozens of entertainment memorabilia items and we will continually be adding them throughout November so keep checking back!

This is all to raise money for rescues and unwanted shelter pets.

www.ebay.com/preciouspaws

Thank you!

Georgyne
Precious Paws

BULGARIA- RUDOZEM STREET DOG RESCUE

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue (RSDR) is a non-profit foundation that rescues Street Dogs in Bulgaria and finds loving homes for them.

" We are only just into November and have already been unable to reach certain locations due to the snow. At one point last Winter, we had 30 pups in the forest 9km away that were relying on us for food every day. The other day we had to take Ollie to the vets which is several hours away. We tried to find someone who could take us in a 4 wheel drive with snow chains but ended up taking the chance of using the van which is terrible on slippy roads. This really has made us realise that we need a 4 wheel drive with snow chains. We aren't looking at anything fancy. A second hand Lada Niva which has space in the back for any dogs we might find, would be ideal. If you can help us with this fund raising project, please use this widget. We hate the thought that any pups or dogs are waiting for their food in snow and freezing conditions and we are unable to reach them."

If you are able to Donate to this much needed Vehicle, please visit http://www.streetdogrescue.com/

and scroll down to VEHICLE FUND

As The Snows start in Rudozem many dogs will be cold and hungry, The Rowles travel many times out of their way to feed and care for many dogs in the surrounding areas of Rudozem, as you can gather this can be very Dangerous with snowy Roads

The Rowles desperately need a Good form of transport to get to the dogs, and have recently set up a Pay pay Widget so Donations can be made towards the purchase of a Suitable Vehicle

ANIMAL RESCUE FRONT

Katrina caused the worst animal disaster in the history of the United States. ARF continues its work in the hurricane affected region today and is committed to ensuring this never happens again.

UK- Campaign for Decency

Please lend you support to this important new initiative set up as part of the fight
against a repeal of the hunting act. It is called Campaign For Decency and on the site, they have R.O.A.R. (Register Online Against Repeal). It is an 'all party' register so we can finally prove that the hunting act is not just a Labour vs. Tory or City vs. Country issue.
We really need to get everyone signing up to this list so we can lobby MPs and candidates during the campaign.
The address is: www.campaignfordecency.org.uk

Please pass this message far and wide

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The Poisoning of Kenya's Lions

Carbofuran sold as Furadan is being used to kill Kenya's lions. It alone could reduce Kenya's tiny population of lions to extinction within only 20 years. Produced in the USA where it is now banned, carbofuran is the poison of choice because it is cheap, effective and cannot be detected by lions. WildlifeDirect is calling for a total ban on carbofuran in Kenya. If it is not safe enough for Americans, then it's not safe enough for Kenyans. This slide show was produced by Paula Kahumbu, WildlifeDirect