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Global appeal for Foster homes: Fostering saves Lives « Let's Adopt! (USA)

2010-08-25T16:54:00.000-05:00

Global appeal for Foster homes: Fostering saves Lives « Let's Adopt! (USA)

One of the most challenging aspects of our mission is to find foster homes. A network of foster homes is absolutely essential for the good functioning of any rescue organization.
A foster home is, a temporary home where the animal gets chance to recover from the stress of being in a shelter or abandoned. Additionally, the foster volunteer has the opportunity to work with the animal to introduce him to family living (if its a puppy or a kitten) or to correct some of the behavior problems that may have led to him being abandoned.
Quite simply: Fostering Saves Lives.
So this is what we are going to do here today. Today we are going to use our entire network to build up our network of foster homes.
To do this we are going to need YOUR help. I need you to do three things... Read more...

Funkiest Pet winners announced!

2010-08-24T16:30:00.000-05:00

Bolivar Herald-Free Press - Bolivar, Missouri - Neighbor Newspapers > News > Funkiest Pet winners announced!

Funkiest Pet winners announced!
Published:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:19 AM CDT
Bolivar's Funkiest Pet is ... Gizmo the Yorkie!Gizmo belongs to Tammy Morowsky of Wheatland and wins: Read more...

How to Avoid Bpa Bisphenol A in Food | eHow.com

2010-08-21T09:01:00.000-05:00

How to Avoid Bpa Bisphenol A in Food eHow.com

What is Bpa? Bpa or Bisphenol A has recently become a new buzzword in the media. Bpa is not new, it has been around in our food containers since the 1930's. Bpa is a high protein industrial chemical also known as a synthetic estrogen. Bisphenol A is used as a plastic additive found in clear plastic food containers, water bottles, and canned food liners. Don't be fooled by labels such as organic or Bpa free. Significant and dangerous quantities of this plastic additive has been found in these as well.Read more: How to Avoid Bpa Bisphenol A in Food eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5679867_avoid-bpa-bisphenol-_in-food.html#ixzz0xFUNGqBy

Dogs Gone Gaga !!

2010-08-21T08:35:00.001-05:00

by Cosmopolitan.com, on Mon Aug 16, 2010
We've often said that only Lady Gaga can pull off some of the outfits she wears. Well, we were wrong. These canine models rock red lace, wigs, and telephone hats just as well as the singer. One difference: the Lady doesn't cover the paparazzi in drool like these pups did to photographer Jesse Freidin. Plus: Check out these Lady Gaga pics you won't see anywhere else.

And P.S. No dogs were harmed during this shoot. In fact, they got extra love and treats.

Xochitl
Now that is a Poker Face. This pooch knows how to have a sexy hair day!!

Animal control chief loses job after employee slaughters adopted pig

2010-08-20T18:02:00.000-05:00

By Liz Goodwin

The director of Bay County Animal Control in Florida, Jim Crosby, was forced to resign this week after an employee killed, butchered, and ate a pig named "Fluffy" that was in the facility's care.
The employee who slaughtered Fluffy, Ivan Rogers, was only given a stern reprimand for his actions...

At least two people said they wanted to adopt Fluffy after the pig was turned over to the shelter in June when its owners couldn't care for it. That's when Rogers insisted he wanted to "adopt" it...

Cat Cruelty in Joplin, Missouri – Inhumanity Towards Feral Cats & Kittens

2010-08-18T16:03:00.001-05:00

By Dr. Joyce Starr

August 14, 2010

Joplin’s policy towards feral cats and kittens: Potential legal action against those who feed, neuter and save them. My guest is cat protector and feral cat expert, Lindsay Donzanti. Show Date: August 14, 2010.

Lindsay on Joplin Policy:

“Joplin has a feral cat problem, and the powers that be are enforcing an ordinance forbidding the feeding and harboring of feral cats.
“If you trap a cat in Joplin, have it sterilized and/or pay for shots, it’s now considered your cat.
“If you feed the cat after releasing it, you’re breaking the law.
“Rescuers are who own more than four cats are guilty of a misdemeanor.”
“But Joplin residents are not legally permitted to “own” or house more than four animals at a time. Those who keep four animals are not allowed to feed, catch, neuter or vaccinate feral cats. Moreover, owners who release a cat back to the streets are not allowed to feed them. If the cat is starving, you can’t intervene. Their solution is to starve these defenseless cats to death.
“I called the Director of Animal Services in Joplin, Dan Pekarek. He confirmed this inhumane and misguided method of control, which has proven wholly ineffective elsewhere. It is SO cruel. We “colony caregivers” regard these cats as our pets" ...

Lindsay is asking for your help. Contact:

Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston. Toll Free: 1-800-444-8514 Local: 417-623-3480 Email: mikew@pro100.com
Joplin Globe: Editor – Carol Stark. Phone: 417-623-3480 Write to: The Joplin Globe, P.O. Box 7, Joplin, Mo. 64802. Email: cstark@joplinglobe.com Online Form for Letters to Editor: http://www.joplinglobeonline.com/zope/letter_to_editor.php or Email Letters to Editor: letters@joplinglobe.com
Joplin on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-Missouri/114104185266635?ref=ts

Carthage Moves to Control Feral Cat Colonies

2010-08-13T13:42:00.000-05:00

Carthage Moves to Control Feral Cat Colonies

Woman Cares for 45 Abandoned and Abused Dogs; she lost her job and her house is now almost empty!

2010-08-01T20:00:00.002-05:00

Woman Cares for 45 Abandoned and Abused Dogs; she lost her job and now her house is almost empty! Call Leah Van Marion cell: (501) 215-1564.

August 1, 2010
Perry County, Arkansas does not have an animal shelter. But for 12-years Leah Van Marion, has made it her mission to take in abandoned and abused animals. The economy has since caught up with her. She lost her job but refuses to turn animals away.
She loves all 45 of her dogs; they all have names and personalities, and need homes.
Taking care of them is a labor of love because going through 50-pounds of food a day without a job to support them; Van Marion has been selling aluminum cans, scrap metal and furniture. She explains, "The house is just about empty except for the refrigerator and TV."
She is at her limit, but with it being dog breeding season, puppies are being dropped off, while donations have stopped. "After a while donors forget and I understand you know. It's difficult times for everybody," Van Marion says.
Each dog came from a life of neglect and abuse, Van Marion has let them take over 40-fenced in acres. She still keeps up with their vaccinations, gets them spayed and neutered, plays with them daily, but she has spent her life savings in order to keep them healthy and to give them a chance at life.
She says, "You do what you can, even when you don't have, so you do the best you can. I'm not in a business. I'm just a person who loves animals.
She loves them enough to let them go to a loving family. "Of course I cry afterwards because I always miss them, but to know they got a good home is great. Animals are here for us to take care of, they are here for us to enjoy, not abuse, abandon or throw away like trash. God put them here for companionship and you know I love them."
Van Marion asks, if you can't adopt, at least sterilize your own pets. "I happen to be one of hundreds probably who does this, and if you know of anyone who does this, help them out. Everyone who tries to find homes for these babies because it's a tough job right now it's not easy, it is not easy."
Van Marion is looking for a part time job.
She will not adopt a dog out without being spayed or neutered. It cost her $60-$80 dollars per animal.

CONTACT:
Leah Van Marion cell: (501) 215-1564

Polk County Humane Society completes new shelter, lacks funds to open

2010-07-30T00:17:00.000-05:00

July 30, 2010

The brand new building is complete, ready to welcome cats, dogs and their future families.

It's been a two and a half year effort, and now construction of the Polk County Humane Society is complete. There's just one problem- they don't have enough money to operate.
It's about 2,500 square feet of space, brightly colored, with all the amenities it's furry visitors will require. "This is all air conditioned and heated, it's all water-proofed to stay clean, and each pen will have a kennel deck to let the dogs get up off the floor with blankets and that kind of thing," says Ries, showing the dog kennels.It's been a two and a half year effort, and now construction of the Polk County Humane Society is complete.
But for now, it all sits empty. "We are ready to go. The main thing we're lacking is the financial backing," says Polk County Humane Society Director Joy Tooman...

Craigslist reunites dog and owner after 4 years apart#?ist=none#?ist=none#?ist=none

2010-07-29T18:04:00.000-05:00

Craigslist reunites dog and owner after 4 years apart#?ist=none#?ist=none#?ist=none

Free Genealogy Resources: Six Things You Can do to Aid Those Looking for Free Genealogy Resources

2010-07-26T13:30:00.000-05:00

Free Genealogy Resources: Six Things You Can do to Aid Those Looking for Free Genealogy Resources

This Week on TV

2010-07-24T20:25:00.000-05:00

This Week on TV

BERRY Family Tree Takes Root

2010-07-20T11:41:00.000-05:00

I have officially started my BERRY Genealogy blog. BERRY Family Tree
I will be discussing my other related surnames also. I am sure we can make a connection! I seem to be finding and adding new Ancestor Surnames daily! Genealogy is so addicting. Except when you smack into that brick wall and can't seem to break through. I had hit a brick wall for literally years with my BERRY and ROGERS Family Tree until this last May 2010. I made a discovery on www.Familysearch.org which tore down that wall! I am so thankful for that site. It has so much information and it is FREE! I am a disabled Veteran and live on a very limited income. Free is for me.

Check my new blog out daily. Follow me and pass the word on to your friends who have the Genealogy fever! Feel free to leave comments and suggestions as I am just starting out with my new blog and will gladly accept any advice on constructing it.

Happy Hunting! BERRY Family Tree

BERRY Genealogy

2010-07-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

BERRY Genealogy
Surnames Berry, Beary, Rogers, Rodgers, Jackson, Bankston, Adair, Pearson, Ellis, Middleton, McCay, Haskins, Hoskins, Roper and more...

I will be starting a new Genealogy blog!

2010-06-28T17:37:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone! No I did not fall off the face of the earth! lol I still care about animals and animal welfare very much. I finally hit pay dirt on my Genealogy research! Yeah!!! I am sure many of you know how addicting Genealogy can be!! I have not been on Facebook, Blogger, eHow and etc. for over a month... I have been too busy with all my Genealogy leads I have discovered! I will be starting my new blog about Genealogy and my Ancestry lines I am researching very soon. I am not sure if I will be using Blogger or a different blog service. Does anyone have any suggestions for me about a different blog site to use that they prefer to Blogger? I will still be active on this blog. I will always be concerned about animals. Does anyone have these surnames in your Genealogy? If you do, please contact me!! These are the surnames I am researching: BERRY, ROGERS, RODGERS, JACKSON, BANKSTON, ADAIR, ELLIS, PEARSON, PIERSON, McCAY, MIDDLETON, WILLIS, MAYES, HOSKINS, HASKINS, ROPER and more...

How to Make a Red Velvet Mother's Day Cake | eHow.com

2010-05-08T09:36:00.000-05:00

How to Make a Red Velvet Mother's Day Cake eHow.com

Happy Mother's Day! What would be better for a Mother's Day Cake than a Red Velvet Cake that is very easy and quick to make! And this is such an easy and quick cake recipe it allows more time to spend with Mom! This recipe for a mother's day cake is also inexpensive with a minimum amount of supplies needed...

Thank you! Again! For now … Missouri House Rejects Horse Slaughter

2010-05-07T07:27:00.000-05:00

May 5, 2010

Animal Law Coalition
The pro-horse slaughter provisions from Missouri H.B. 1747, that were sneakily buried in S.B. 795, an unrelated bill, have now been withdrawn from S.B. 795.
The Missouri House of Representatives began debating S.B. 795 yesterday with the pro-horse slaughter provisions in the House Committee Substitute version and continued today to consider a number of amendments. The bill finally passed but without the horse slaughter provisions.
This means currently there is no bill with a hope of passing in the few remaining days of the Missouri 2010 legislative session that contains the pro-horse slaughter provisions...

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2010-05-05T07:48:00.002-05:00

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Barn Buddies will appear on the Today Show

2010-04-29T10:08:00.000-05:00

BREAKING NEWS!
Barn Buddies will appear on the Today Show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on Friday, April 30 at 10-11 a.m. Track their journey on Longmeadow's Facebook Fan page...

SW MO Humane Society in desperate need of donations!!!!!

2010-04-28T13:29:00.000-05:00

SW MO Humane Society in desperate need of donations
Interview By Steve Grant, KY3 News
Story Published: Apr 27, 2010 at 2:05 PM CDT
(Story Updated: Apr 27, 2010 at 2:05 PM CDT )

Springfield-- The cost of doing business is going up, that's even true for non-profit agencies. The Southwest Missouri Humane Society says it needs more donations. "We're caring for three times the amount of animals since we moved into our new building," said Mandi Goodall.
The Humane Society needs money to take care of basic needs for everyday care. Supplies like plastic crates are also needed.
The organization is located at 3161 W. Norton Rd. You can also call them at (417) 833-2526...

Newborn stallion weighs in at just six pounds

2010-04-27T14:46:00.000-05:00

April 27, 2010
If baby animals are "cute," then how does one describe Einstein the newborn pinto stallion? Super-incredi-adora-cute? Weighing in at just six pounds, the New Hampshire-born foal may be the world's smallest horse. Dr. Rachel Wagner, Einstein's co-owner, says the Guinness record for the smallest newborn horse is 9 pounds...

Court voids law aimed at animal cruelty videos

2010-04-20T18:27:00.000-05:00

By Writer Mark Sherman, Associated Press Writer – 52 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court, with only one dissenting vote, on Tuesday struck down a federal ban on videos that show graphic violence against animals. The ruling cheered free speech advocates, but it raised concerns that more animals will be harmed.
The justices threw out the criminal conviction of Robert Stevens of Pittsville, Va., who was sentenced to three years in prison for videos he made about pit bull fights.
The law was enacted in 1999 to limit Internet sales of so-called crush videos, which appeal to a certain sexual fetish by showing women crushing to death small animals with their bare feet or high-heeled shoes...

A bill related to animal fighting

2010-04-19T16:59:00.000-05:00

State:
New Jersey
Bill Number:
A. 482
Go here for the text of this bill. This bill would make it a crime to import, export or steal animals for use in animal fighting and also prohibit conspiracy "to organize, participate in or train animals for the purpose of animal fighting". Fines for these crimes would range from $3,000 up to $500,000. These fines could also be imposed under this bill for other animal fighting activities like keeping, training, selling, promoting, purchasing or providing the animals used for fighting; providing a place or financial investment or promotion; or simply allowing an animal fight to occur for amusement or financial gain.
Fines for being present at animal fighting activities or gambling on animal fights would be increased to $3,000 up to $25,000.
The bill would also authorize seizure and forfeiture of assets and property associated with animal fighting...

Eaglet with broken wing may find home at zoo

2010-04-19T15:25:00.000-05:00

Gamaliel, Arkansas
Covered in down, a month-old eaglet dozed in his cage, recovering from a fall from its nest that broke its wing.
A Gamaliel woman found the baby bald eagle on Tuesday when she noticed one missing from its nest, said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ranger Alan Griffin.
The woman — whose name officials do not know — had been taking pictures of the nest by the state Highway 101 bridge, and when she got back later that day, noticed two eaglets instead of three, Griffin said. Area birders say the highly visible nest has been in the area about three years...

The iPad: A Cat's Perspective

2010-04-16T15:52:00.000-05:00

The recently released iPad is, in the words of Apple cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs, a "magical and revolutionary product." That may be true from the human perspective, but how does the feline species feel about the touch-screen device?
One cat owner aimed to find out. He placed his iPad in front his cat, Iggy, to see just how user-friendly the device really is. Watch below for the results...