December 2009
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Needs Adoption: IZZY (A262229) @ Pasadena 12/18... →
Beautiful, well behaved, pup needs out of shelter! I hate to see good animals in shelters, just days of being put down, just because someone decided they no longer wanted a pet. There is nothing wrong with this dog, she just needs a forever home where she can give unconditional love to her new family. Please help. Spread the word.
Direct plea from the shelter: People and dog-friendly...
Happy Birthday Mackenzie!
I didn’t think I was going to see this day, Mackenzie celebrates another year — he turns 10!!! A decade of unconditional love, devotion, genuine being not to mention all around awesomeness. Mackie helped me get through a lot, more than anyone will ever know. He’s definitely one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I wish for his well-being, but above all that he...
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HSUS Launches First National ‘Puppy Mill’ Tip Line →
Dogs don’t deserve lifetime confinement for the sake of profit To help end the misery associated with large-scale dog breeding operations known as “puppy mills,” The Humane Society of the United States has launched a national telephone tip line and encourages callers to report suspected cruelty or unlawful activities involving such breeding facilities. The hotline, 1-877-MILL-TIP, is...
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Meat.org | The Website the Meat Industry Doesn't... →
Music legend and activist Paul McCartney delivers a powerful narration of this must-see video. Watch now to discover why everyone would be vegetarian if slaughterhouses had glass walls.
Find out more at Meat.org.
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No Dog Slaughters: End China Dog Culls - The... →
nstead of rabies prevention, government officials in China often resort to mass slaughters of dogs, called culls, in which dog-beating squads kill any dog spotted on the street, even if they have an owner. The first draft of national animal welfare legislation for China is under review which, if passed into law, would permanently ban these cruel dog culls. Help prevent cruelty to animals in China...
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Pink Paws For Life | A Walk to Cure Pet Cancer →
My almost 10-year-old dog Mackenzie was diagnosed with cancer in January of this year. Doctors said even with treatment, chances of the cancer returning were very high. Upon consideration we as a family decided to forgo radiation and instead allow Mackenzie to live his remaining time (while not in pain) in the comfort of his home surrounded by people that love him. He lives in Kansas City with my...
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Need A Cruelty-Free Shopping List? →
By purchasing only products that have not been tested on animals, you will help save animal lives!
With a list, will you be more conscious of what you’re buying? I know I will! :)
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Victory! Robert Retired From Experiments at ... →
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Tiny Tim Was Saved!
Happy tales!!
As posted yesterday, Tiny Tim was in dire need of help. Not only was his time running out (scheduled to be put down TODAY) but he was also in need of surgery to fix a bum leg. A rather expensive surgery but one that would guarantee a happy life afterwards. Unfortunately he was in a shelter where little medical care is given to animals, especially those on death row.
Donations...
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Bid On Morrissey’s Suit for the Animals →
Morrissey is donating the suit he wore at his Hollywood Bowl concert in June 2007. It’s an amazing silver Gucci suit, worn only for that performance. It is autographed on the jacket lining.
You can bid on the suit at Farm Sanctuary’s ‘Peace for the Animals’ online holiday auction. Farm Sanctuary is the nation’s leading national, nonprofit farm animal rescue and protection...
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URGENT: Tiny Tim needs $800 for surgery →
This little pup needs surgery on his leg that has been injured. With surgery he has a great chance of a full recovery, regaining function and a new lease on life. Unfortunately because he is in a shelter, such surgeries are not done on animals that have not been adopted. Hence his problem and please from rescue groups!
Tim is caught in a catch 22 - redlisted because of an untreated fracture,...
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Animal Documentary | Animal Treatment Society |... →
EARTHLINGS is an award-winning documentary film about the suffering of animals for food, fashion, pets, entertainment and medical research. Considered the most persuasive documentary ever made, EARTHLINGS is nicknamed “the Vegan maker” for its sensitive footage shot at animal shelters, pet stores, puppy mills, factory farms, slaughterhouses, the leather and fur trades, sporting events, circuses...
17 Things Worth Knowing About Your Cat - The... →
The more you know *star*
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“Life is as dear to the mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants...”
– His Holiness The Dalai Lama