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Sam with Firefighter
You may have seen this famous photo showing a
firefighter giving water to "Sam" the koala as
she holds his hand. The firefighter found Sam
walking painfully on scorched paws along the
smoldering forest floor. Sam was rushed to the
Southern Ash Wildlife Shelter, a group IFAW is
supporting with an emergency grant.
Bob (top) & Sam (bottom)
We're in a race against time to help the animal
victims of Australia's devastating bushfires.
Hundreds of people and countless animals have
already perished in the worst bushfire disaster
Australia has ever faced.
Kangaroos have been found dead on the roads...cows
burned where they lay...one turtle's shell melted
and fused to its body...a baby wallaby's ears and
nose were burned to a crisp when he stuck his head
outside his mother's pouch.
IFAW's Emergency Relief Team is already on the
ground helping local wildlife caretakers with
search
and rescue operations, providing medical
treatment to burned and abandoned animals that are
emerging from the fire zone - koalas, possums,
kangaroos, dogs, even horses and birds - as well as
food and vet supplies.
But recovery for many animals will be a long
process, and we desperately need to raise funds to
help over the long term with medical supplies,
animal cages, blankets and towels.
Your donation will do so much to help IFAW continue
its crucial Emergency Relief operation to care for
these helpless creatures:
Continuing vital search and rescue operations for
wild animals and lost or abandoned pets.
Providing lifesaving treatment and critical vet
supplies to animals saved and brought to local
care centers.
Providing essential food and water - the scorched
landscape has left very little natural food for
animals.
Providing emergency funding to local groups that
are also rescuing and caring for animals.
Relief workers cannot do it all - they must help
stricken and injured people. It's up to us to help
the animals.
Any amount you can spare will help the victims of
Australia's fires and victims of other
natural disasters and incidents of cruelty
and suffering around the world.
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The Commonwealth has ordered
us to
stop "Requesting" donations to help
"Animals In Need"
until we file the "necessary" paperwork.
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Lives Count, Secrets Kill
Animal Shelter Deception
Have you
found a stray cat or kitten and taken him or her to your local pound
or shelter trying to help the animal, only to find out later that
the facility killed the cat you wanted to save? It’s an easy mistake
to make. For decades, these facilities have been urging the public
to bring them stray animals, styling themselves as animal
“shelters,” “rescue leagues,” and “protection societies.”
But the
most comprehensive study to date indicates that
over 70% of cats entering U.S. pounds and
shelters are killed.
Read The
Story Below
Pet First Aid
Before You Get to the
Vet
STOP!
THE NEEDLESSDAILY PAIN & SUFFERING!
STOP
ANIMAL TESTING NOW!
What did
this little guy do . . .
to deserve this?
Number of animals killed in the world by the meat, dairy and egg industries, since you opened this webpage. This counter does not include the billions of fish and sea animals killed annually.
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and Canada, and provides a fun, safe and upscale
environment for dogs to play, romp and receive
lots of love and attention. Camp Bow Wow will
provide free temporary boarding, when necessary,
to the Baghdad Pups from when they arrive in the
United States until their pet parents return from
the Middle East.
Nineteen
Foster Cats & Kittens Saved
From Death Row Need Your Help!
I am one person
who rescued 20 cats and kittens. The only help I have
received is from donations and from a few generous
people. I am not a non-profit organization, but I am
working on obtaining that status. I would also be
interested in finding someone to work with who already
has that status, or someone that can help me obtain it.
Right now my
nineteen foster kitties need homes, donations, and care
packages. They range in age from 13 weeks to young
adults. I have a mix of different colors including:
calico, black and white, grey and white, dark grey,
black, torti tigers etc. Most are short haired. I have
one special needs kitty who is felv positive, but very
healthy and will be retested in a few months. They are
up-to-date on all of their shots, including rabies and
distemper, have been dewormed, are on flea & tick
preventative treatment and come with all vet paper work.
A few have been spayed and I am trying to get the rest
done soon. A few have had a combo test but I need more
donations to test and vaccinate the remaining kitties.
They all have been treated with medicine for ringworm
and are continuing treatment.
Please note:
There is a small donation request for adopting and a vet
reference check.
Please contact me via email if you are interested in
seeing pictures and possibly adopting. If you would like
to make a donation, you can donate via paypal.
Gov. Sarah Palin proudly champions Alaska's brutal
aerial and on-the-ground wolf killing program that
has claimed the lives of more than 800 wolves -
including 14 helpless pups ruthlessly
killed outside their dens earlier this year.
With 19 wolves already killed in the new
hunting season that just began - more than any
November in the last 5 years - this season could
see a record slaughter of many hundreds more.
That's why your monthly contribution is so
critical right now. As a Wildlife Guardian,
your small monthly tax-deductible donation
will help Defenders stop this brutal
program and respond to other wildlife emergencies.
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Pet First Aid, from the
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dog and cat lovers. This 111-page book provides quick access
to detailed instructions for 50 injuries and illnesses, plus
practical pet health tips.
Pet First Aid
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Glue traps are without a doubt one
of the cruelest methods of killing animals that exists today. These
hideous devices consist of pieces of cardboard, fiberboard, or
plastic coated with a sticky adhesive designed to capture any small
animal who wanders across the surface of it. Glue-trap manufacturers
generally direct consumers to throw animals away along with the
trap, leaving the animals to suffer for days until they finally die
of starvation or dehydration - a cruel death if ever there was one!
If
you encounter an animal stuck to a glue trap, pour a small amount of
any kind of cooking or baby oil onto the parts of the animal that
are stuck and gently work the animal free. If you cannot remove the
animal from the trap, please locate and contact a local veterinarian
or
wildlife
rehabilitator for assistance or call
PETA at 757-434-6285
for guidance.
Trapped rodents and other animals
suffer immeasurably during the days that it takes for them to die.
Glue traps rip patches of skin, fur, and feathers off the animals’
bodies as they struggle to escape, and many animals even chew off
their own legs trying to free themselves. A few of the “luckier”
animals get their noses and mouths or beaks stuck in the glue and
suffocate, but even that takes hours.
Home Again is happy to
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Cat With No Name
Homeless outside my door you stood.
With no name....Hungry and Afraid.
Your eyes pleading for a bite to eat.
A safe haven, a warm bed and a kind voice.
I saw your thin body, your tattered ears, and your scarred face.
A tribute to the life you had been forced to live
Quietly I opened my door to let you in.
I fed you.
You accepted with dignity and grace.
As I stood there watching you eat....
I opened my heart and gave you a name.
It
is "Mine Now".......
(c) author ~
Virginia Kresge Justiniano
Lives Count, Secrets
Kill
Animal Shelter Deception
Have you
found a stray cat or kitten and taken him or her to your local pound
or shelter trying to help the animal, only to find out later that
the facility killed the cat you wanted to save? It’s an easy mistake
to make. For decades, these facilities have been urging the public
to bring them stray animals, styling themselves as animal
“shelters,” “rescue leagues,” and “protection societies.”
But the most
comprehensive study to date indicates that over
70% of cats entering U.S. pounds and shelters
are killed.
Cat Fatalities and Secrecy in U.S.
Pounds and Shelters
“Euthanasia” in
animal control pounds and shelters is the number one documented
cause of death of all cats in the U.S. The most comprehensive study
to date indicates that 72% of all cats
entering these facilities are killed. Just 23% are adopted,
and only 2% are reunited with their owners.
These statistics are from the
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy Shelter
Statistics Survey, 1994-97. It surveyed roughly 5,000 shelters
annually for four years, receiving responses from about 1,000.
Although dated, it remains the most
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& Spring
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comprehensive
and rigorous study that exists. More recent, less complete studies
reflect the same trends - for instance, the
2006 National Animal Control Association Statistical Survey showed
that 66% of cats were killed.
Feral Cats
For
feral cats, the kill rate in pounds and shelters rises to
virtually 100%.
Cats entering
traditional animal pounds and shelters have only three
possible outcomes: being adopted, reunited with an owner, or
killed. Yet feral cats are unsocialized to humans and can’t
adjust to life in a human home, and they have no traditional
“owners” to claim them. For them, the only possible outcome is
death. Although the exact number of
feral cats in this country is not known, some scientists
estimate it is same as the house cat population, that is, 82
million. These animals are one of the
most
significant populations facing animal control pounds and shelters
today.
Yet feral
cats are also the animals whom facilities are usually least equipped
to handle. Indeed, many pounds and shelters
classify healthy feral cats as “unhealthy” or “untreatable,” which
excludes them from “healthy animal”
kill rates. These cats continue to be funneled into a system
in which all of them are killed.
Secrecy
Animal
nonprofits, research veterinarians, and other experts agree: killing
in pounds and shelters is the leading cause of death of all cats in
the United States. All are in agreement that too many cats are
killed. Yet data collection and analysis on this critical issue are
sparse.
Only a
handful of states require pounds and shelters to report the fates of
the animals they take into custody. The reasons for requiring
reporting vary, as do the thoroughness and accuracy of the reports.
Even states that require
reporting typically don’t make those reports accessible to the
public; citizens must file Freedom of Information Act requests to
view them. And very few pounds and shelters
publicly reveal the number of animals
they kill. Instead, these facilities’ websites and annual
reports focus on adoption efforts. If they mention killing at all,
they call it “euthanasia.”
Millions of
cats are killed every year, but no one knows exactly how many. And
the killing is done behind closed doors, away from the public eye.
The Difference between Euthanasia and
Killing
Millions of
cats die in U.S. animal control pounds and shelters every year. The
pounds and shelters say these animals are “euthanized.” But they’re
not - they are killed. An animal is only euthanized
when she is terminally ill or untreatably injured.
Euthanasia n. The act or
practice of ending the life of an individual suffering from a
terminal illness or an incurable condition, as by lethal injection
or the suspension of extraordinary medical treatment. The American
Heritage Dictionary
Genuine euthanasia is a
medical decision and is always done in an individual animal’s best
interest. It can be an important part of end-of-life care. But most
animals who die in pounds and shelters are killed for very different
reasons. Facilities kill animals to make room for new ones, to
manage disease, or to compensate for inadequate staff or funding.
Decisions to kill reflect the operating interests of facilities, not
the best interests of animals.
Using the word “euthanasia”
masks what really happens to cats in pounds and shelters -
they are killed.
Lives Count, Secrets Kill Campaign
Animal
pounds and shelters kill more cats entrusted to their custody
than they save. But the killing usually happens in secret,
away from the public eye. While some facilities keep track of
their own numbers, few ever reveal them to the government, let
alone the public.
As part of the Lives Count, Secrets Kill
Campaign, Alley Cat Allies
is urging state governments to pass laws requiring these
facilities to keep track of every cat they take into custody -
and to report to the public each and every fatality.
Citizens nationwide deserve to know the real fates of animals
inside pounds
and shelters. It’s time to bring the facts into the light - and stop
the killing once and for all.
Illinois - Killing 60,000 Cats, Unable
to Account for Thousands More
More than
60,000 cats were killed in Illinois animal
pounds and shelters in 2006.
That’s 5,000 cats killed every month, and 160 each day.
On top of that, these same
facilities couldn’t account for over 17,000 cats. No one knows what
happened to them.
These findings come from an
analysis conducted by Alley Cat Allies of
Illinois Department of Agriculture reports collected from the
247 animal pounds and shelters licensed by the state that handled
cats in 2006.
Illinois is one of the few
states with laws already requiring pounds and shelters to report the
fate of animals in their custody. In the same year that 60,000 cats
were killed and 17,000 went missing, the
Illinois Department of Agriculture
didn’t review the reports. It didn’t even total up those numbers.
And it didn’t penalize or
investigate a single facility for failing to account for so many
fatalities.
Alley Cat Allies and its supporters
care about these deaths. Everyone who believes that each cat’s life
counts, please join us in our campaign to end the secrecy -
and end the killing.
Take Action - Insist on the Truth
Unfortunately, Illinois is not alone. Across the country, the
majority of all cats entering animal pounds and shelters are killed.
And most of it happens in secret.
You deserve to know what
happens to cats in your state. Insist on strong laws requiring
animal pounds and shelters to be accountable for the animals in
their care.
If you are disturbed by the
troubling picture that our analysis uncovered in Illinois, then
please, add your voice to our movement.
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M.A.R.S. Safe Haven
Dear friends,
I
received an email earlier today from Operation
Baghdad Pups / SPCA International.
U.S. troops and their beloved animals need our
help today! Fundraising efforts have been severely
hurt by the troubled economy while requests for
help have continued to rise as President Obama
reduces troop levels in
Iraq.
Many soldiers’ dogs are waiting for help and we
must send rescue experts to Iraq this month to
save them. If we aren’t able to raise the funds
necessary, the U.S. soldiers’ dogs pictured in our
"Operation Baghdad Pups -doggies still in need"
gallery will perish!
Please help us fulfill a U.S. soldier’s wish by
making a contribution of $10, $25, $50 or more,
right now. Whatever you can spare is most
appreciated and will make a difference to these
soldiers and their pets.
With your help, we will fly five rescue experts
into Iraq this month to save Moses, Claymore,
Pachino, Javelin and many more.
We don't have much time here.
Please help.
Let's make sure they know we have not forgotten
about them . These soldiers need our help right
now!
We have added the
pictures of Moses, Claymore, Pachino and
Javeline to our "Operation Baghdad Pups - doggies
still in need" gallery. Please take a look at
these beautiful babes.
We made a difference before. We can all make a
difference yet again.
PLEASE share this with family and friends - spread
the word!!
SPCA International
Welcomes Partner For Operation Baghdad Pups
ilovedogs.com and
SPCA International believe it is our duty to help our brave
troops save the
animals that have given them so much love and strength through the
grim realities of war.
Today, SPCA
International announced an exciting new partnership with
www.ilovedogs.com
in which they will team their exhaustive efforts in safely
transporting unit mascots and soldiers’ companion animals to the
U.S. via
Operation Baghdad Pups. Although it is currently against
military regulations, soldiers often befriend dogs and cats because
of the comfort these animals bring to our brave men and women as
they endure the horrors of war.
In October, SPCA was
contacted by a unit desperately trying to get their mascot Charlie
out of Baghdad, and his story started it all. Charlie became a
four-legged morale booster for the soldiers, after he fought back
from the brink of death to become a happy healthy companion to them.
Charlie, a black and white spotted puppy, represents hope and stands
as a living symbol of the power of love and compassion over war and
despair. Most recently, Charlie received vaccinations on November
15th, and just two weeks from now will be qualified to leave Iraq.
Come December 15th, SPCA and
www.ilovedogs.com
will be working overtime to get him home and out of harm’s way.
“The members of the
unit who have befriended Charlie made a promise that when they
returned home, they would not leave him behind,” says Stephanie
Scroggs, SPCA International Director of Communications. “We want to
help them follow through on that promise.”
“Our brave troops are
serving us selflessly,” says Kimberley Foley, General Manager of i
Love Dogs, Inc. “ilovedogs.com and SPCA Int’l believe it is our duty
to help them save the animals that have given them so much love and
strength through the grim realities of war.”
There are many
obstacles to overcome before getting these unit mascots transported
to the United States, but they are not insurmountable. It will take
approximately $4,000 to get one dog the appropriate veterinary care,
vaccinations, transportation and clearance needed. “SPCA is working
hard, troubleshooting, arranging complicated logistics and finding
unique solutions for each animal’s transport, but we still have a
long way to go and we look forward to working closely with
ilovedogs.com to make it happen,” says Scroggs.
If you would like
to support Operation Baghdad Pups, please visit
www.BaghdadPups.com
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All P.C.
wants for Christmas - help with a vet bill
By
Shannon Sollinger
Ann
Mercer, of Hamilton, would like to put her horse rescue foundation,
the Gingersnap Girls, out of business. But that won't happen until
humans start treating their fellow creatures humanely.
Mercer's
foundation today is caring for 10 rescued horses. All of them need
help, but right now she needs to raise $1,500 to remove a small
tumor from P.C., a 21-year-old quarter horse.
P.C.'s past
is spotty. He spent some time as a rent-a-horse. He ended up at a
farm outside Leesburg and his owner stopped paying his bills. The
farm's unpaid owners were going to have him put down because he was
getting aggressive with the other horses.
Mercer
stepped in, and P.C. is happily ensconced at a foster farm near
Lovettsville -- his "behavior issues" went away when he had enough
to eat.
Three vets
have confirmed that the tumor is operable, and his recovery should
be swift and complete. Even with her veterinarians giving a real
break on the rates, Mercer said, P.C.'s surgery will cost close to
$1,500.
Mercer
started the Gingersnap Girls in 2004, and incorporated as a 501(c)3
in 2005. It's named for her first three rescues.
She's been
around horses her whole life, Mercer said. She's ridden to hounds,
trained in dressage, showed hunters. She had her first pony when she
was 2 years old.
Then she
rescued three neglected horses. One had been "horribly abused" – a
thoroughbred used up at the track, then used to pump out foals, then
abandoned in the back field. Repeated beatings had collapsed the
sinus cavities in her face.
"When she
died in 1996," Mercer said, "I vowed to her I would not let anybody
forget."
The
Gingersnap Girls Equine Rescue and Education Foundation was born. It
houses 10 abused horses and ponies at a farm south of Purcellville
and at volunteer foster farms, and has found homes for others.
Equally
important to her is the education component. If enough children
learn to value the lives around them, maybe there will be no more
starved and beaten horses waiting stoically for a guardian angel.
Until then,
she welcomes donations for hay, vet care and for P.C.'s surgery.
"Your
tax-deductible support of The Gingersnap Girls Foundation is more
than a second chance for the horses," she said. "It is a commitment
to a more humane world for every soul."
This week, Alaska
Governor SarahPalin'sBoard of Game wants to target
more wolf mothers and pups for slaughter.
But with one
caring act, you can give a gift that
will help stop this horrible killing
and support on-the-ground work to
save the lives
of wolves in
Alaska and across America:
Alaska's brutal aerial hunting program has
already claimed the lives of more than 800
wolves - with
another season of slaughter about to begin.
In June, Palin's
state officials drew widespread condemnation
for slaughtering 14 wolf pups - each
just weeks old - with a shot to the head.
Ignoring the
public outcry from the killings, members of
the state’s Board of Game - many
hand-picked by
Palin- have decided to
continue the killing of wolf pups and
mothers by state officials.
It’s
all part of the state’s brutal
wolf-killing program, and we need your help
this Holiday Season to stop it.
Each
tax-deductible wolf adoption from our newly
redesigned Wildlife Adoption Center comes
with a plush wolf toy, a personalized
Certificate of Adoption, a handsome 5” x 7”
color wolf photograph and a fact sheet full
of fascinating information about wolves.
Rodger Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife
This Gift Helps
Save Wolves
To
help save a
wolf pup like this . . .
.
. adopt a wolf like this . .
As
a special thanks for your timely support,
take 15% off adoptions of
any of our 24 animals or
purchases from our all-new
Wolf-Saving Gift store made by
November 21st. Use discount code
WOLFPUP.
Adoptions
also come with a personalized Certificate of
Adoption, a handsome 5” x 7” color wolf
photograph and a fact sheet full of
fascinating information
about wolves.
Time Is
Running Out!
P.S.
Please make a wolf gift adoption at
wildlifeadoption.org or call
1-800-385-9712. For other ways
to help support our on-the-ground efforts to save
wolves, visit our new
Wolf-Saving Gifts and
Gifts & Gear shops.
11th-Hour Assault on Wolves in
Greater Yellowstone
and the Northern Rockies!
With the
clock running out on the
Bush/Administration, federal officials have
launched a final attempt to ram through a
plan that could lead to the
slaughter of as many as two-thirds
of the Greater Yellowstone and Northern
Rockies wolf population.
Please fill out the form below to urge U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to go back to the
drawing board and come up with a balanced
and responsible management plan for our
wolves. Comments will be collected by
Defenders and submitted on your behalf.
For the wild
ones.
Rodger
Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife
Personalizing your message will make it more
effective. Be sure to include…
Where you live
Why you care
Any personal
experience, education or professional
expertise that informs your opinion
Wolf
253M - better known as "Limpy" - was
one of the first wolves to be killed
when federal protections for gray
wolves in the Northern Rockies were
eliminated earlier this year. Will you
help fight the latest assault on
protections for wolves like Limpy?
Life is never easy for a
neglected dog who lives
outside at the end of a
chain. Some manage to find
a little cover from the
wind and rain underneath a
bush or behind a garbage
can, although even they
won't be able to hide from
the cold. Some will suffer
horribly from frostbite
and even die from
exposure.
This winter, life is going
to be even more difficult
for many of these animals,
as the economic crisis
means that they will have
even less to eat and no
toys to fight the terrible
boredom that is their only
companion.
As a PETA doghouse sponsor, you can
give a backyard dog shelter from the
cold and wind with a sturdy PETA
doghouse.
Please be an "Angel for Animals"
today. Thanks to our caring "Angel
for Animals" sponsors, PETA has built
and delivered more than 4,000
top-quality doghouses. That means more
than 4,000 animals now have shelter
and a fighting chance to survive the
freezing cold and sweltering heat -
for years to come.
Recently, our caseworkers received a
call about a dog forced to live
outside with no shelter who had
attempted to dig himself a hole to
escape a severe thunderstorm the night
before. We talked to the "owners" and
got local officials involved.
Thankfully, the dog is now inside!
Of course, whenever we
meet a neglected backyard dog, we
always try to convince the guardians
to bring the animal inside. But sadly,
sometimes the dog's guardians just
can't be persuaded, authorities refuse
to take action, or laws won't allow
them to be removed. That's when we do
whatever we can to improve the
animals' lives. And for many dogs, a
sturdy doghouse filled with warm straw
bedding makes a big difference.
With your help as an "Angel for
Animals" doghouse sponsor, we can
help stop the terrible suffering of
needy dogs.
You should know that our commitment to
these dogs doesn't end once we've
delivered their doghouse. For example,
two of our caseworkers recently went
to check in on some of the animals who
had received a PETA doghouse. They
found one, named Snowball, tied to the
doghouse we'd built with a rope only a
few feet long. She had no water and no
food, and her ears were badly bitten
by flies. Our caseworkers immediately
applied medicine to her ears and gave
her food, water, and a 15-foot dog
tie. They swept up all the feces and
broken beer bottles in the small area
where she's forced to live, and they
spent extra time giving her the love
and affection that she desperately
needed.
Animal suffering
doesn't take weekends off, so neither
do we. I am so proud of our staff's
dedication to improving the lives of
dogs like Snowball, who've known so
little human kindness.
But all the work that
we do begins with the caring and
generosity of supporters like you.
P.S. One simple
act of kindness from you, can help
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Make Your "Parts" . . .
Part of the Solution!
Everyday Animals are
killed in laboratories,
in the name of science. Your carcass can help.
You Can't Take it With
You, So Donate Your Body to Science.
Animals, primarily
dogs and pigs, are routinely used in training medical
and nursing students in courses on anatomy, physiology,
and surgical procedures. These animals are bred by
laboratory suppliers and spend their whole lives in
cages, only to end up being cut up in exercises that
don’t even relate to the human body.
Fortunately, there are better
alternatives to the use of animals in medical education, and one of
the best is the use of human cadavers. In order to donate your body
to science, simply register with an
anatomical gifts program at a university or hospital. Albany
Medical College maintains a list of medical schools with anatomical
gifts programs. For more information on donation options, contact
the National Anatomical Service at
1-800-727-0700.
Be sure to take the time to have a
serious conversation with your loved ones; it’s important to make
your wishes clear in a living will so that your survivors can help
carry out your wishes. Can this really help? Of corpse, it
can!
Don’t wait. You could fall off a
cliff tomorrow!
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Why Animal Rights?
Almost all of us grew up eating
meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never
considered
the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever
reason, you are now asking the question:
Why should animals have rights?
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We have
26 Cats and Kittens in one Adoptive home and 23 Adult Cats in
another Adoptive home. At least 1/3 of the Adult cats are Feral, 5
of the Kittens are Feral and 6 "New" Kittens are from a Feral mom,
but are being handled daily and will not be Feral. At least two of
the Adult Cats have been diagnosed with Aids or Feline Leukemia &
Cancer.
Many of these Cats were dumped by their owners and left to starve
and die. All were unwanted and all were taken in by us. Some were
Adopted into loving homes, some are waiting to be Adopted into
loving homes, while others are un-adoptable and must remain with us
throughout their lives.
We also rescue, feed and care for
dogs and other wildlife, including, birds, ducks, geese, swans,
squirrels, deer, opossums, raccoons, snakes, turtles and anything
injured or requiring medical attention. Most Veterinarian expenses
are paid for by us and without any help from the Vets or from
outside agencies who claim to be helping these animals. Many of the
rescued animals that fall under "Rehabilitative Wildlife" are turned
over to State and County Wildlife Experts for Rehabilitation &
Release, after we provide Medical Care & Treatment.
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Mission Statement
Chester's House
provides "necessary" Veterinary Care to "Animals In Need"
from Various Animal Hospitals
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Animal Vet Care will continue in the Commonwealth of
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Commonwealth
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This sweet little guy was crossing
the G.W. Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia, on Monday morning, July 03, 2006, when he was deliberately
targeted by a sadistic motorist!
Fortunately he was rescued in time
and taken to a vet where he received and is still receiving ongoing
Medical Care for his injuries. This little guy is very social and
has a great little personality!
Update:August 21, 2006: Peekaboo's Vet visits
are over, he's gaining weight and doing "Great!" He finished taking
his 30 shots and took them better than most
people I know. He just loves to swim and is eating on his own
now . . . P.S. He Loves Tomatoes &
Shrimp!
Thanks again for
all of your Prayers!
Chester's House
One Of Our Rescues!
This little guy was near death and
totally depleted when we rescued him on Monday, August 07, 2006.
His illness was the result of
drinking and swimming in polluted pond water at the Mount Vernon
Lakes Subdivision in Southern Fairfax County, Virginia. He is
receiving antibiotics until he fully recovers.
His prognosis is Good!
July
2007
Mr. Quackers was released in
September of 2006 after a month of treatment. He is still doing
great and has reunited with his family!
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One Of Our Rescues!
Rescue: May 24, 2007
This is Mr. Whiskers. He was the
target of extermination and extreme prejudice at a local Washington
D.C. Government office building when he was rescued.
He Loves
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One Of Our Rescues!
Rescue: July 19, 2007
Mrs. Opossum and her family were
crossing the highway when she was struck by a car that left the
scene. The hit & run incident occurred in the late evening or early
morning hours of July 18/19 2007.
When she was rescued her happy
family of 10 babies were elated! They all seem to be safe &
unharmed. Mrs. Opossum sustained a broken jaw, lacerated tongue and
some bumps & bruises as a result of the hit & run.
Her prognosis is Good and she is
expected to make a full recovery! Her and her family are due to be
released in the Spring of 2008.
Chester's House
Our Latest Rescue!
Rescue: July 2008
Meet Roadrunner. We named this
rescued aquatic turtle Roadrunner because he?/she? was headed across
a very busy highway . . . away from the river at a very high
rate of speed! Roadrunner was relocated the same day to
another . . . less active cove, further down the river. Upon
release, the rescuer promptly fell in the river, face down in the
mud! . . . How Humiliating!
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"When a great truth
once gets abroad in the world, no power on earth can imprison it, or
prescribe its limits, or suppress it. It is bound to go on till it becomes
the thought of the world."
"What wisdom can you find that is
greater than kindness?"
Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 18th-century
French philosopher
Don't Wait . . .
Immediate Help Needed!
Time Is Running
Out!
First Aid for Dogs
Courtesy
of
Pedigree
Whether from a fall, burn, or traffic accident, dog emergencies can
leave you and your dog feeling scared and helpless. But with a
little knowledge and fast thinking, you can make a bad situation
better. Remember, seconds count!
In all the situations below, call
a veterinarian. Do not attempt the first aid described below if your
dog is uncooperative as any struggle could cause further injury.
1. Fractures
Muzzle dog. ( See below )
Gently lay animal on a board, wooden door,
tarp, etc. padded with blankets.
Secure animal to the support. Do not attempt to
set the fracture.
If a limb is broken, wrap the
leg in cotton padding, then wrap with a magazine, rolled
newspaper, towel or support with two sticks. Splint should extend
one joint above the fracture and one joint below. Secure with
tape. Make sure wrap is not too tight and does not constrict blood
flow. If the spine, ribs, hip, etc. appears injured or broken,
gently place the animal on the stretcher and immobilize it if
possible.
2. Bleeding ( external )
Muzzle dog. (See below)
Press thick gauze pad over wound. Apply firm
direct pressure for about 5 to 7 minutes to stop the bleeding.
If bleeding is severe and from a leg, apply a
tourniquet above the wound.
Loosen tourniquet for 20 seconds every 15-20
minutes.
Note: a tourniquet is dangerous and should only
be used in life-threatening hemorrhaging of a limb.
3. Bleeding ( internal )
Symptoms: bleeding from nose, mouth, rectum;
coughing blood; blood in urine; pale gums; collapse; rapid or weak
pulse; distended abdomen; difficulty breathing.
Keep animal as warm and quiet as possible.
Seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.
4. Burns
Chemical
Muzzle dog.
Flush immediately with large quantities of cold
water or apply ice.
Often accompanies severe injury or extreme
fright.
Keep animal restrained, quiet and warm.
If unconscious, keep head level with rest of
body.
How to Restrain your
Injured Dog
Unless your dog is unconscious,
has difficulty breathing or a mouth injury, you must restrain him
for the safety of all involved. Approach him with care, speaking
reassuringly. Don't make any sudden movements and avoid eye contact.
Restrain the dog first with a leash. To muzzle him, approach the dog
from the side or behind his head, not from the front. Quickly slip
the muzzle over the nose, secure snugly behind ears. If a muzzle is
not available, you can make one from a strip of gauze, rag, necktie,
belt or rope about 3 feet long.
Make a large loop in the center. Quickly slip
loop over dog's nose.
Bring ends under chin, cross ends, and tighten.
Tie snugly behind ears.
Remember, any animal injured or in pain can bite
or scratch you. Handle with care!
Make your Own First Aid Kit
Doggie first aid kits are
available in pet stores. However, you can easily make one yourself.
Here are some suggestions on what to include: Gauze pads, gauze
roll/ bandages, roll of cloth, thermometer, tweezers, hydrogen
peroxide, antibiotic ointment, Q-tips, instant cold pack, rags/
rubber tubing for tourniquet, First Aid book.
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Montgomery
County Humane Society Starts Joey’s Fund
for Chemical Burn Dog
The Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS)
is starting Joey’s Fund, a fund to pay for the medical
expenses incurred by Joey, a German Shorthair Pointer that
was the victim of cruelty.
Joey arrived at MCHS on
November 3, 2005 hairless, bleeding, crying,
emaciated, and wrapped in a blanket.
He was
found in the woods off Lockridge Drive crying and unable to
walk or stand. He was processed through MCHS’ system and
immediately sent to Best Friends Veterinary Hospital in
Gaithersburg, MD for medical treatment.
Joey had no sweat glands and virtually no hair follicles
except for some small tufts of twisted curly hairs stuck to
several scabs. His pads were very swollen with flaps of
sloughed tissue hanging off the raw, bleeding pad tissue. He
was incredibly emaciated, weighing only 29 pounds and had
incredibly overgrown toenails. Joey was tested for lupoid
dermatosis, a hereditary and fatal skin disease known to
affect German Shorthair Pointers, but the biopsy came back
negative. It was then firmly concluded that he sustained
chemical burns over his entire body and identical,
symmetrical ear wounds.
Joey stayed at Best Friends Veterinary Hospital about a
month for medical treatment and incurred approximately
$2,000 in medical expenses. Denise Jones Machado, a
longstanding supporter of MCHS, then adopted him. Joey is
still physically healing from the burns and mentally healing
from his past. Machado must constantly apply ointment all
over Joey’s body so he can bend and move without breaking or
cracking the skin. Joey is also prone to infection because
he has a lowered immune system as a result of the steroids
he is taking for rheumatoid arthritis. He wakes up twice a
night for what Machado believes are nightmares but is
starting to enjoy toys and bones whereas he had no interest
in the beginning. Machado also dresses Joey in a coat and
socks when he goes outside in the cold to prevent cracking
and breaking of the skin and takes him to get acupuncture
once a week from Cynthia Clark to help with the arthritis.
Joey is getting better but is still incurring medical
expenses, which could reach well into the thousands during
his lifetime. MCHS is starting a fund for Joey and for other
animals like Joey that were victims of cruelty.
To donate to Joey’s
Fund indicate
“Joey’s Fund” on the memo line of
checks payable to:
Montgomery
County Humane Society
14645 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
The MCHS is currently
offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who can offer
information
leading to an arrest and conviction. Please call
240-401-4185 if you have any information.
The Montgomery County Humane Society
14645 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Main Number:
(240) 773-5960
Programs & Services: (240)
773-5054 Emergency Services (24/7): (240)
773-5900 mchumane@comcast.net
Please Pray for Joey
"Men are only great as they are
kind."
Elbert Hubbard, 19th/20th-century
American entrepreneur and philosopher (founder of Roycroft)
Andrea Cimino
Fur Free Campaign Coordinator
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St. NW
Washington, DC 20037 301-258-3109 acimino@hsus.org www.furfreeaction.org
"Until he extends the circle of his
compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."
Albert Schweitzer, early
20th-century German Nobel Peace Prize-winning mission doctor and
theologian
PeTA Animal Rescue Kit
You never know when you may come upon
an animal who needs your assistance. Kit includes a cardboard
carrier, nylon lead, towel, and a packet of literature on how
you can help an animal in need. Note: We're sorry, but because
of size and weight, this item cannot be shipped
internationally.
Price: $7.95
Wild horses, a beloved and
cherished symbol of our nation's
heritage, have been protected
from sale and slaughter for over
30 years. However, a stealth
amendment - snuck into a
massive budget bill at the end
of last year - has allowed
these horses to be commercially
sold once again.
In recent weeks, at least 41
wild mustangs were sold by the
government and then, within
days, resold to an Illinois
slaughterhouse. We cannot let
this continue.
Take action today to help
save these majestic animals.
Congress
will be considering the Rahall-Whitfield
amendment to ensure that tax
dollars are never used for sales
of wild horses that could lead
to their slaughter. This week,
when this amendment is
being considered, we must reach
every single member of the U.S.
House of Representatives and
secure their votes for the
Rahall-Whitfield amendment.
1.
Take action.
Contact your U.S. Representative and urge
him or her to vote YES on the Rahall-Whitfield
amendment.
2.
Make a call.
This
amendment is going up for a vote
this Thursday, May 19th. Please
take a moment to make a short phone call
urging your Representative to vote yes on
the Rahall-Whitfield amendment.
3.
Spread the word.
Every single U.S. Representative needs to
hear from us. Ask your friends and family
to call their Representatives as well.
Please tell five friends to take action now.
Knowing that
41 beautiful wild mustangs have already been
slaughtered is simply devastating. Please,
stand with us and do everything you can to
spare the lives of these iconic and majestic
wild horses.
Thank you for
all you do on behalf of animals,
Wayne
Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
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P.O. Box 2995
Del Mar, California
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Please Note: The information below is for reference and informational
purposes only.
If you
suspect your pet has ingested poisons, please seek immediate veterinary care.
Be Prepared for a Poison Emergency
Your animal may become poisoned in spite of your best efforts to
secure your home. Because of this, we urge you to be prepared. Your
animal companion should regularly be seen by a local veterinarian to
maintain overall health. You should know the veterinarian's
procedures for emergency situations, especially ones that occur
after usual business hours. You should keep the telephone numbers
for the veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, and a
local emergency veterinary service in a convenient location.
Poison Safety Kit Keep a pet safety kit on hand
for emergencies. Such a kit should contain:
A fresh
bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% (USP)
Can of
soft dog or cat food, as appropriate.
Turkey
baster, bulb syringe or large medical syringe.
Saline
eye solution to flush out eye contaminants.
Artificial tear gel to lubricate eyes after flushing.
Mild
grease-cutting dishwashing liquid for the animal after skin
contamination.
Rubber
gloves.
Forceps
to remove stingers.
Muzzle.
An excited animal may harm you.
Pet
carrier.
Calling the ASPCA Animal Poison Control
Center (888) 426-4435
A $45 consultation fee may apply. When you call the center, be
ready to provide:
From Krista Mifflin,
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Grapes and raisins can have a fatal effect on your
pet. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, kidney failure,
diarrhea, lethargy and abdominal pain. If your dog has ingested
grapes or raisis, bring him to your vet immediately!
The other favourite of dogs and humans alike is chocolate and
onions. As much as they love it, chocolate contains caffeine and
theobromine, which will accelerate your pet's heartbeat to dangerous
highs, often fatally. Vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate,
heart arrhythmias, muscle tremors, rapid breathing, hyperactivity,
and seizures are signs that your dog has been poisoned.
This also includes caffienated beverages such as sodas, teas, and
coffees.
Onions cause hemolytic anemia, which means that the red blood cells
break down leaving the dog short of oxygen.
In some dogs it is enough to severely weaken or kill the dog. Common
symptoms that would be noticeable are dark colored urine, fever,
dizziness, weakness, confusion, increased heart rate and heart
murmur. Seek veterinary care immediately.
Raw salmon carries a bacteria that if left untreated can be fatal in
7 to 10 days. Symptoms can be high fever, gastrointestinal upset,
dehydration and enlarged lymph nodes. Can be difficult to
distinguish from Parvovirus. Seek veterinary care for proper
diagnosis and treatment.
PROSAR is the leading provider
of health and safety call center services to industry. Our staff
of dedicated healthcare professionals manages over 100,000
product-related adverse incidents per year.
And because our
staff is highly trained in human and animal toxicology, we provide
you with the expertise required to manage both human and
animal-related incidents.
PROSAR can help you protect your most valuable assets - your
consumers and end-users - leaving you time and resources to focus
on other important aspects of your business.
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Located at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, the National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPPC)
is a non-profit service of the University of Illinois. It is the
first animal-oriented poison center in the United States. Since
1978, it has provided advice to animal owners and conferred with
veterinarians about poisoning exposures. The NAPCC's phones are
answered by licensed veterinarians and board-certified veterinary
toxicologists.
What makes NAPCC different from other poison
control centers?
The NAPCC is staffed with veterinary health
professionals who are familiar with how different species respond to
poisons and treatment protocols. At their fingertips, they have a
wide range of information specific to animal poisoning. They also
have an extensive collection of individual cases -- over 250,000 --
involving pesticide, drug, plant, metal, and other exposures in food
producing and companion animals. This specialized information lets
the experienced NAPCC staff make specific recommendations for your
animals, rather than generalized poison information provided by a
human poison control center.
What is the cost of this service?
Depending on which option is chosen, the charge is
$20.00 for the first five minutes, then $2.95/minute thereafter when
using the 900 number. If you use the 800 number, the charge is
$30.00 per case (VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express
only). With the 800 access, only the NAPCC
will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in critical cases and,
if you wish, will consult with your veterinarian. Some clients of
the NAPCC Animal Product Safety Service will absorb the cost of your
call.
What is NAPCC's Animal Product Safety Service?
The NAPCC offers to manufacturers of animal and
agricultural products an extensive animal product safety program.
The program provides a toll-free animal product safety number which
can be printed on product labels and literature. The
around-the-clock service assists owners and veterinarians with
questions or suspected poisonings. The program also manages case
records, compiles quarterly case reports and consults with the
manufacturer's professional staff to improve product safety.
Additional services are available to tailor an animal product safety
program to meet each manufacturer's needs.
What should be done if an animal has been
poisoned?
Immediately call the NAPCC.
Be ready
to provide:
Your name, address, and phone number.
Information concerning the exposure (the amount of agent, the
time since exposure, etc.), and if the agent is part of the
Animal Product Safety Service, the consultation is at no cost to
the caller. It is very important to provide accurate information
on the agent.
The species, breed, age, sex, weight, and number of animals
involved.
The agent your animals have been exposed to, if known; and
The problems your animals are experiencing.
If you are unable to access the 900 number, call your telephone
company for assistance, or use the 800 number. When the 800 number
is used, your credit card number will be required in addition to the
above information.
Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
To obtain a complete list of plants, both toxic and
non-toxic, including their scientific names and associated
problems/hazards, write the NAPCC, College of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801. Enclose a check for $10
payable to the NAPCC.
For additional information about the Center's
various services, please contact Dr. Louise M. Cote, NAPCC,
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 2001 S.
Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801; telephone (217) 333-2053.
$50.00 per
case (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). The
Center will do as many follow-up calls as necessary in
critical cases, and at the owners request will contact their
veterinarian. These follow-up calls can be made by calling
888-299-2973. The Center also provides via fax specific
treatment protocols and current literature citations when
indicated.
From Janet Tobiassen Crosby, DVM,
Your Guide to Veterinary Medicine. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!
News Release
New Animal Poison Hotline Service Announced
Pet and Vet News
From the Animal Poison Hotline:
We are so proud to introduce the Animal Poison Hotline 888-232-8870.
APH is a 24 hour hotline available year round to pet owners and pet
caregivers who are concerned about their pet's well being after
ingesting an unknown or toxic substance. We receive calls about cats
and dogs getting into prescription medication, ant baits, garden and
lawn products, anti-freeze, household cleaning products, paint and
paint supplies. We even had a call about a dog meeting up with a
jellyfish!
Our staff is not only caring and concerned about the welfare of
your animals, but they are also top-notch professionals trained in
veterinary medicine, toxicology, and emergency care.
The Animal Poison Hotline 888-232-8870 sponsored by North Shore
Animal League America and PROSAR International Animal Poison Center
(IAPC). PROSAR IAPC is staffed 24 hours a day with licensed
veterinary professionals as well as experts in toxicology and
pharmacology. Currently, we provide care to more than 35,000 animals
per year whose owners call PROSAR IAPC for help regarding exposures
to toxic substances.
North Shore Animal League, founded in 1944, is the largest pet
adoption agency in the world. Supported 100% by voluntary donations,
NSALA is dedicated to finding the best possible home for each pet in
its care.
Program Benefits:
Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
$35 dollars a case via credit card payment
Relies on our extensive veterinary and toxicological expertise
Reflects over 20 years of continuous poison center experience
A partnership with veterinarians to provide a complete
continuum of care to companion pets
Recognized as the leading poison center service for industry
clients for both animal and human cases
If we can answer any questions you have please feel
free to call Jennie Bjornson at 651-917-6113.
Animal Poisonings
Contact the ASPCA Animal Poison
Control Center at 888-426-4435 ( 888-4ANI-HELP ) The
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides 24-hour-a-day,
7-day-a-week telephone help to animal owners and veterinarians. A
$45 consultation fee is paid by the animal owner, veterinarian or
product manufacturer.
Visit the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's
Web site to learn more about its services and to get more
information
about preventing animal poisonings.
Phone Numbers and Fees* 888-4ANIHELP ( 800-426-4435 ) $45.00 per case ( Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American
Express ). The Center will make as many follow-up calls as
necessary in critical cases and, at the owner's request, will
contact the animal's veterinarian. The Center also provides specific
treatment protocols and current literature citations when indicated
via fax.
900-443-0000 $45.00 per case. The Center will conduct as many follow-up
calls as necessary in critical cases and, at the owner's request,
will contact the animal's veterinarian. These follow-up calls can
be made by calling 888-299-2973.
Non-profit funding
The ASPCA's non-profit animal poison control center receives no
state, federal or hospital funds. In order for their veterinary
staff to be available 24 hours a day to offer life saving advice, a
professional fee is charged. The consultation fee is paid by the
animal owner, veterinarian or product manufacturer. Consultation
fees are generally less than those charged by other veterinary
specialists and combined with grants and donations allow the
non-profit Center to break even.
Animal Product Safety Service Products
When the call involves a product covered by the Animal Product
Safety Service, the product manufacturer will absorb the cost
of the call; thus there is no cost to the caller. Most Animal
Product Safety Service clients route animal calls directly to the
Center.
Feel free to call and inquire if a product is covered by an Animal
Product Safety Service client. Click here for more information.
*Information from
the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Web site.
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