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Amazon CARES Welcomes Doctors Vargas and Castilla

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Sullivan) — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:28:00 +0000

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Goodbye Google – Giving with GoodSearch

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Sullivan) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

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The Immense and Remote Peruvian Rainforest

noreply@blogger.com (Shannon Sullivan) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan The first thing most visitors notice about the Peruvian Rainforest, besides its beauty, is its immense size. The rainforest covers over half of Peru, an area greater than the size of France! It’s so large that the Amazon Basin region contains more than half of the world’s...

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Happy Birthday, Molly!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:43:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan Our team and volunteers wish Molly Mednikow, founder and director of Amazon CARES, a very happy birthday! Molly founded Amazon CARES in 2004, selling her share of the family jewelry business and moving to Peru in order to make her vision a reality. She is a selfless and...

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Amazon CARES Celebrates Moms!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:14:00 +0000

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Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 7/7) – Humane Education

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

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Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 6/7) – Parasite Control for Animals and Humans Alike!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:53:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week has been celebrated nationally since 1915. In observance of this special week, May 5-11, Amazon CARES is running a seven part blog series addressing the major ways our organization is kind to animals. Topical parasite...

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Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 5/7) – Vaccinations

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:11:00 +0000

Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 4/7) – Legislation to Protect Animals

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

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Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 3/7) – Animal Birth Control

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

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Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 2/7) – No-Kill Dog Shelter

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Be Kind to Animals Week (Part 1/7) – Raising Awareness

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Get Ready for Be Kind to Animals Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan Next week, May 5-11, is American Humane’s Be Kind to Animals Week. Be Kind to Animals Week has been celebrated nationally since 1915. The purpose of this week is to "commemorate the role animals play in our lives, promote ways to continue to treat them humanely,...

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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Ends, But We Won't Stop!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:19:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan April may have been the "Prevention of Animal Cruelty" month, but Amazon CARES works hard all twelve months of the year to prevent animal cruelty. Amazon CARES, which stands for Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education and Safety, works hard to educate children and...

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International Workers Memorial Day: In Memory of Gustavo

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Amazon CARES Remembers A Dear Friend and Colleague by Shannon Sullivan This International Workers’ Memorial Day we remember our dear friend and colleague Gustavo Cahuaza Shapiama. Gustavo, born in Mazan, was a valued employee of Amazon CARES for five years. He was married and had two...

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World Malaria Day: An Ounce of Prevention

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:43:00 +0000

An Ounce of Prevention – Amazon CARES Observes World Malaria Day By Shannon Sullivan When visiting Peru to volunteer with Amazon CARES, there are a few essentials you’ll want to be sure to bring. A camera, water bottle and rain jacket are a given, but you’ll also want to remember an...

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Amazon CARES celebrates Earth Day with the Facts

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:20:00 +0000

By Shannon Sullivan Earth Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. If you ever get the chance to volunteer in Peru with Amazon CARES, you’ll be sure to fall in love with the Amazon Rainforest. That’s why this Earth Day we’re honoring this...

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International Medical Marijuana Day: Ayahuasca in the Amazon

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:19:00 +0000

Written by Shannon Sullivan April 20th is International Medical Marijuana Day, a day to recognize the health benefits and medicinal properties of marijuana and other natural plants. Most tourists travel to Peru in order to explore the beautiful Amazon Rainforest. Some tourists,...

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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities, Shannon Sullivan's Debut Blog: International Medical Marijuana Day?

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0000

On April 17th, Amazon CARES friend and volunteer Mary Haight wrote about National Volunteer Month. In her well-read blog, DancingDogBlog, Mary took the time to mention international volunteer opportunities with Amazon CARES in Peru in her recent blog post! Mary Haight has been a...

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A trip to Amazon Cares, Iquitos by Catherine Davidson

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Our next vet trip is in June 2013 We are raising funds to pay for this trip. Please support the trip and/or become a fundraiser for Amazon CARES DONATE TO THIS FUNDRAISER A trip to Amazon Cares, Iquitos by Catherine Davidson, originally written on 10/30/2010 for the...

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Animals and Taxes (Part 4 of 4): Tax Deductions for Guide Dogs or Other Service Animals

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:18:00 +0000

If you own a working animal of any kind, you may be able to deduct its care expenses from your self-employment taxes. To qualify as a business deduction, the animal must be used primarily or exclusively for working purposes, such as drafting, herding, or guarding. Service animals qualify as a...

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Animals and Taxes (Part 3 of 4): Foster Pets are Tax Deductible!

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:11:00 +0000

You can deduct pet expenses if you are advancing the work of a recognized nonprofit organization. Donations of money or items to nonprofit organizations are always tax-deductible. If you are acting as a foster-parent to a pet through a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization, your care expenses...

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Animals and Taxes (Part 2 of 4): When Pets ARE a Tax Write-Off

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:06:00 +0000

Did you know that moving the family pet could be tax deductible. If you are changing jobs and meet a couple of tests, you can deduct your moving expenses—including the cost of moving your dog, cat or other pet from your old residence to your new home. Your pet—be it a Pekingese or a...

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Animals and Taxes (Part 1 of 4): Is Your Pet a Tax Write-Off?

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:56:00 +0000

Are you getting tax benefits from your pets? Probably not, and the IRS is unlikely to help. But Congress might. A proposed tax bill would allow tax deductions for pets even though they can’t be claimed as dependents like people. See Strange But Legit Tax Deductions. Help for people with...

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A fake donation of $15,000. Really?

noreply@blogger.com (Molly Mednikow) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:58:00 +0000

Amazon Community Animal Rescue, Education & Safety April 2013 2013 is a year of transition and growth for Amazon CARES. We are ever grateful to our supporters, and hope that you will continue supporting our work in the future. We are also seeking volunteers....We post...

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