Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Austin TX: DONATIONS FOR HANDSOME - Dog pulled from Corpus Christi Shelter

Please help this dog Handsome in Texas and Sherri who is working hard for him. Sherri is with an Italian Greyhound rescue but works hard for chows and lots of pets all over. Handsome was skinny and had mange and almost got pts. Sherri pulled this sweet suffering tail waggin' guy who maybe is a catahoula? Thank you for helping Sherri help Handsome.

At pound: Today:


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sherri <jewelltexmex@yahoo.com>
Date: Feb 12, 2008 12:11 PM
Subject: DONATIONS FOR HANDSOME - Dog from CC Shelter in TX

PLEASE CROSSPOST!!


I am sending out a note to all those that said they wanted to donate to Handsome the starved and mangy dog from the Corpus Christi Shelter:


I just got back from taking Handsome to my vet on my lunch hour. We don't know what is wrong - think it may be just kennel cough but he was having some mucus discharge from his nose, coughing and a little trouble breathing very early this morning. I had started him on 200mg amoxicillian 2X a day on Sunday, as well the antibiotic for his skin, but it hasn't helped. His immune system is just so very compromised right now the vet and I agreed I should bring him.


If you would still like to donate something - it would be so much appreciated. He is at my vet's, Dr. Alan Garett - Everhart Animal Hospital and his number is (361) 854-1439. You can just tell him its for Handsome. I don't know if they will keep him over tonight or what is wrong yet - have a Dr. appt myself this afternoon - but I will let you know what happens. Thank for you your kindness and your prayers. Blessing, Sherri

Chatsworth (Murray County) GA: Die on Valentine's Day?

Crossposting UPDATED! EXTREMELY URGENT..EVEN MORE adoptable dogs,puppies AND WITH sponsorship $$, will be put to death this Thursday p.m. 2/14 p.m. in Georgia!!!!

Please can you save even one?!

We are very adoptable! LOOK at these faces:


Please see our Petfinder site for MANY, MANY MORE dogs and kitties in need at... http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA155.html

Please e-mail or call ASAP as these adoptable pups (and MANY kitties) are schedule to die this Thurs p.m., Feb. 14. Your rescue help is very much appreciated!

Lisa Hester
lisakhester@bellsouth.net
770-441-0329

Jamie Sprague
helpshelterdogs@gmail.com
404-320-7467

Pauline Davis

ac2mcac@yahoo.com
c: 706-463-2194

Monday, February 11, 2008

Martinez, CA (Contra Costa) Bronson A515858 URGENT!!! Needs out of shelter AGAIN! Please Help!!!

Crossposting again for beautiful A515858 who was called Chinook when he was impounded in late 2007. He was adopted around New Year's but is back in the shelter. He is called Bronson now and needs immediate rescue or will be put to sleep. Please hurry to save this boy. Call the shelter! Thank you!!!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Chow Rescue/Mystery Mutts <rescues@chowchowrescue.org>
Date: Feb 11, 2008 7:58 AM
Subject: CA-Martinez-Bronson URGENT!!! Needs out of shelter AGAIN! Please Help!!!
To: undisclosed-recipients

crazy4chows@sbcglobal.net wrote:

This animal record may be found here
BRONSON - ID#A515858

My name is Bronson and I am described as a neutered male, sable and tan Chow Chow and Siberian Husky. You will find me in Kennel # E06 .

The shelter thinks I am about 2 years and 2 months old.

I have been at the shelter since Jan 24, 2008.
This information is less than 1 hour old.
For more information about this animal, call:
Contra Costa County Animal Services - Martinez at (925) 335-8300
Ask for information about animal ID number A515858

Douglasville GA: VERY URGENT!!! Siamese, Maine Coons, Tabby, Kittens & MORE--VERY URGENT!




PETFINDER LIST OF CATS IS HERE:

Please rescue or crosspost their info immediately
Twisty and Warbler have been adopted/rescued, but please consider the several stunning cats/kittens still needing adoption/rescue at Douglasville, Georgia (Douglas County) pound or be pts in the very near future.
Please see Toni's note below and contact her at smileinnc@aol.com aol.com, and today Monday 2/11 hingebacktortoise at yahoo.com .

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ladybugcav@aol.com <Ladybugcav@aol.com>
Date: Feb 10, 2008 4:15 PM
Subject: URGENT - Douglasville, GA -- Siamese, Maine Coons, Tabby, Kittens & MORE !!!!!!
To:
In a message dated 2/10/2008 5:53:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Smileinnc writes:
Please cross post!!!
Douglas County was fortunate in we have had one rescue group come and taking many of the cats as well as a couple taking one or 2, but what has happened is they received 14 on Sat and next week they are to receive 18 cats due to an eviction which puts many cats still at risk as they will have to make room for them. There are many gorgeous healthy cats and kittens which just came in. No pics yet of kittens, but of some of the new cats are posted, but more to be posted. Please if you can even squeeze in a couple it will save some lives. Their hours are 10 to 5 Tues thru Sat and 2 to 5 on Sunday and close to public on Monday, but rescue can make arrangements to come. The make their EU list for Tuesday late on Mondays so no way to know who is in danger.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Douglasville GA: URGENT- Siamese, Maine Coons, Tabby, Kittens & MORE !!!!!!

Please see updated posting above

Chatsworth, GA: sweet 2-1/2 yr old male Chow mix in dire need of rescue

Crossposting

Lisa reports that the lab with bullet wound in neck now has rescue but the chow mix with an old ear injury is still in dire need of rescue. Please call or email Lisa, Pauline and/or Jamie right away as he will be ptd on Tuesday 2/12 if not rescued.
Chow mix: 012607 013 INJURED DOG NEEDS HELP ASAP Friendly 2 1/2-yr-old chow mix male is nice and sweet. He does well w/ people and other dogs.
He appears to have an old injury to his ear which appears to bother him occassionally.
Please help
Murray County Shelter in Chatsworth, GA (just north of Atlanta and just south of Chattanooga, TN)! Please help them live!!
...
NOTE: The pups must have a rescue lined up ASAP, but can stay at the shelter a couple days longer if needed. Free transport to Atlanta provided. + transport to the NE available
If you are not able to provide rescue but can donate to their medical treatment, please go to http://www.paypal.com/, click on the "send money" tab on the home page and enter the shelter's account, murrayshelter@bellsouth.net. In the dialogue box, indicate that this is a donation for a specific dog or for the pair.

Please e-mail or call ASAP ... Your help is very much appreciated!

Lisa Hester
lisakhester AT bellsouth.net
770- 441- 0329

Jamie Sprague
helpshelterdogs AT gmail.com
404- 320- 7467

Pauline Davis

ac2mcac at yahoo.com
c: 706- 463- 2194

Lisa

GOOD NEWS: SC: 3 KeeshondXs.

Please crosspost good news!!!
If you can, please donate to Angel Paws Rescue in Gloversville NY ...

GOOD NEWS from Rhonda!!! Rhonda wrote that Alison Hathaway- Angel Paws Rescue Haven http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY427.html will take the three KeeshondXs --- turns out they are ShepXs.

Alison is an awesome young woman in Gloversville, NY, who has helped save so many of these southern babies and sends the most awesome updates!!
If anyone would like to donate, they can paypal me at sims164@juno.com Every penny will go straight to the care of the animals, and updates will be shared!


Thanks again Liz!!

Rhonda Sims
www.myspace.com/numberoneanmllvr



...these three will be pulled on the 16th, and I'll be sending them to freedom on my transport. Alison has agreed to take them, so I am sending the hw- one on up to her and the other two will go to the vet to start their tx and recovery. Thanks again, and many kudos for all you do for these furkids!
Rhonda Sims
www.myspace.com/numberoneanmllvr
"A wise man regards the life of his animals.."
Proverbs 12:10



On 1/31/08, Liz Marshall <lizardmarsh@gmail.com> wrote:
Please crosspost
Crossposting plea for rescue for these 3 siblings. Contact Rhonda if you can be receiving rescue. She's offering transport, HW treatment, & boarding assistance!!! Thank you!

Orangevale, CA: $2,000 needed for young gorgeous sweet rescued Chow Chow Sonja's surgery

2/13 Update: Please Cross Post!!! Sonja will undergo surgery this morning. Donations are still needed. Thank you to everyone who has pledged donations for her vet care. Call Prudence for more info at (530) 885-0963 or email crazy4chows@sbcglobal.net

2/11 Update: Surgery is scheduled for Feb. 13th. Please help with donations if you can. Pledges so far are still at $300 and surgery is estimated to be $2,000. thank you.


So far, people have pledged $300.... Please donate if you can and forward this urgent appeal. Please contact Cheryl at crazy4chows at sbcglobal.net or the vet. Thank you!!!

Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008

...Please Cross Post to help this girl!!! .... She is so sweet!
Contact Crazy4chows@Sbcglobal.Net

Here is the vet information who is doing the surgery to remove Sonya's cancer tumor

Orangevale Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Jean Metvler
6248 Main Ave. Unit D
Orangevale, CA 95662
916 987-2055

Sonya is under name Prudence Baxter

rescues@MysteryMutts.org wrote:

Please Cross Post to help this girl!!!

Contact Crazy4chows@Sbcglobal.Net

posted http://www.mysterymutts.org/


VET HELP NEEDED! Sonja - Auburn, CA

My name is Sonja and I need HELP! From Cheryl: "Here are the pictures of Sonya who was rescued from Manteca shelter. She had what we thought was a wound on her leg. After shaving down her matted coat the vet found this tumor on her leg. A biopsy was done and it is cancer and the fast spreading type. She has an appointment to have surgery next week to remove the tumor. If the cancer has spread they may have to amputate her leg. The surgery will be close to $2,000. Sonya is only 2 years old and the sweetest little girl who gives kisses non stop." email crazy4chows@sbcglobal.net for info on how to help.


Karl Cobler-Webmaster
http://www.mysterymutts.org/
An Independent Website for Dogs




Thursday, February 7, 2008

Crescent City CA: 2 dogs rescued!

2/15 UPDATE. GOOD NEWS! Volunteer Tana Bachmann wrote 2/15:
Thanks for all your help. Brindle guy and lab X pup were both saved from
death row. Brindle guy is now on his way to Sacramento to his foster
home.Thanks so much!Tana


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From: Tana Bachmann <2theresq@gmail.com>
Date: Feb 7, 2008 12:28 PM
Subject: Crescent City CA: 2 dogs in danger
To:

These two sweet dogs have been in their little cells at the Del Norte
dog pound for almost 60 days now. They are sitting on borrowed time
for the pound is filling up quickly and these two will be first on the
list to be PTS.

First one is in Kennel #11- Young adult male mixed breed. Not very
big approx 50 lbs full grown. This great dog unfortunately keeps
getting overlooked. He is docile, very well mannered and gentle. Just
a really easy going dog. Someone is really missing out on this one.
Needs to get out ASAP.

Second one is in Kennel #9-Male lab X puppy. Approx 3 months old. I
can't even get this little guy to lift his head up anymore. It's like
he's given up all hope. This is extremely sad to see.

If anyone might be able to help soon please contact 2theresq@gmail.com
or call the Del Norte dog pound at 707-464-7235.

Thank You!

Tana

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Burbank, California: Claude the 7 yr old black lab STILL THERE!

Quick! Contact Burbank shelter burbankanimalshelter@ci.burbank.ca.us, or M o l l y S t r e t t e n who is President of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter
http://basv.org/

This is January 2008 message re Claude from M o l l y:

Hello-

My name Molly and I am a volunteer with the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter. We currently have a black Labrador Retriever at our shelter. Claude has been at the shelter since October. I have attached some photos of Claude and below you will find additional information:
Claude has been examined by our veterinarian and appears to be in good health. Claude is current on all vaccines. Claude is 7 years old. Claude may prefer to be an only dog. He barks at other dogs passing his kennel. A more in depth assessment may be needed. Claude appears to like children. However, he is large for his breed and may inadvertently knock over a very small child.
In addition, Claude is friendly and loves to play. He has a lot of energy for his age but he is not rambunctious. Unlike some Labs, Claude does not chew or shred his dog bed or blankets. While Claude is not at risk for being euthanized, he is becoming a bit bored and depressed at our shelter.

As mentioned above, Claude has been at the shelter since October. Do you have any space in your foster home? Please contact me at 818- 406- 3218 or via email.

Thank you.





Tuesday, February 5, 2008

western NC: Save Siamese cat McBergie by Friday

Please rescue this deathrow cat immediately or forward his info to someone who may be able to. Here is his photo: http://tinyurl.com/294vbz

Contact: volunteer Tiffany Jourdain <leovrhs@gmail.com>

Shelter:
7450 US 19 Marble NC 28905
P.O. Box 658, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: 828/837-2304
Web Address:http://www.vrhs.org/

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tiffany Jourdain <leovrhs@gmail.com>
Date: Feb 5, 2008 6:26 PM
Subject: Young, Sick and needs you! Siamese kitty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To:
Sick Siamese, NEEDS your help! OR will die!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I've attached a picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few weeks ago, a skinny, flea ridden, and sad eyed siamese came into the Valley River Humane Society. He was a sad boy. The employees gave him a more "Cheerful" name, McBergie to make him more adoptable.

He was very sweet at first, a little shy, but sweet. Then he came down with terrible upper respitory. He was coughing, hacking and having a hard time breathing.
The employees treated him and he HATED the medicine. He became very aggressive and was acting extremely terrified. After a few days of the terrifying ordeal of being strapped down, and forcefully medicated, he coulnd't take it anymore. He because aggressive and tried to bite and scratch. So... they stopped giving him his medicine. Now he hides in the back of the cage, Terrified of what is going to happen to him.

WE all know what will happen to him! The shelter is full, he is sick and terrifed. What are his oddS??? He is a beautiful cat, who does have a great personality and just deserves the chance to SHOW it.

PLEASE!!! A resuce or home must be found by friday! This cat has been starved, forgotten, restrained, and now sits in a dark room, in the back of a cold cage, terrified of what will happen next, because he knows what is the next step in his life... death.

E-mail me.
leovrhs@gmail.com

WA: Lewis County Horses Need Feed - Please help

Amanda St John <amanda@muttshack.org> wrote:
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2008

PLEASE CROSS POST TO YOUR FRIENDS. . . THESE HORSES REALLY NEED OUR HELP!

Contact: David Friedman, KE7GOY
Disaster Services Coordinator
MUTTSHACK WASHINGTON
Monroe, WA
206 390-9461 cell
360 794-3109 hm/office
dfnow@verizon.net
www.muttshack.org

In order for the animals that survived the catastrophic flood in Lewis
County to survive the winter, donations of hay or money to purchase
hay are needed. While the Dairy Federation and The Farm Bureau have
provided hay for the dairy farmers and others who depend on their
animals for their livelihood, many people who purchased hay for their
animals lost all their hay and other belongings in the flood. These
families are struggling to remove the mud and debris from their
property and rebuild their homes. While these families don't depend on
their remaining animals for livelihood, they care for these animals
and in many cases went to extreme measures to save them from drowning.
These families had already purchased hay to feed their animals through
the winter. They lost all their hay in the flood and they don't have
the resources to purchase it again. These families have lost so much
that we are trying to help them with this one thing. We have
distributed hay to families in Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor
Counties. Each semi we bring in is costing about $7500.00 for about 30
tons and the cost is increasing every month. While we received
monetary donations and donations of hay in December, the help is
drying up. Fundraising to continue to provide hay have been
exhausting.
We would appreciate any help available, either hay or the money to
purchase hay. We have been distributing it as fast as it is coming in,
but we do have a barn to store it if we get ahead of the need at all.
All monetary donations will go to purchase feed to help these animals.
There are no administrative costs, salaries or overhead costs. If you
would like to make a credit card donation to help the animals, please
go to www.folcas.org or contact Patty Kaija at 360-508-0151 or
pattyk@folcas.org . Donations can be mailed to FOLCAS, PO Box 1421,
Chehalis, WA 98532. Donations can also be made at any Security State
Bank. United Way donations may also be directed to Friends of Lewis
County Animal Shelter.
Friends of Lewis County Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) non profit
organization and all donations are tax deductible. Receipts available
on request.
Thank You,
Patty Kaija (FOLCAS President),Joy and Jim
Townsend(www.thetowns-end.com.) Darrell Wallace (Backcountry
Horseman), Robert McFadden (SHARE), Sherry Hartly (Equestrienne of
Mason County)

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Stanford KY:Emergency.Rescue fell thru. 7 left to save, put to death Monday 2/4

Crossposting need for TODAY
Please save Padriac, Shelby, Jesse Bear, Magnolia, Achilles, and the two new arrivals Stuart and Penelope Pitstop this weekend. Will be put to sleep on Monday.
Padriac: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10186111
Achilles: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10186155
Magnolia: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10099936

Shelby: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9911591
Jesse Bear: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10099759

Each of the five remaining large dogs have a $25 sponsorship
associated with them. The money will be paid directly to each approved receiving
rescue; that way, shelter staff will not have to handle this additional
responsibility as things continue to wind down.

Please continue to contact Jenise, the shelter liaison, at
smithszoo62 at yahoo.com or smithszoo62 at hotmail.com , if you
need additional information about any of these remaining dear souls or if you can
offer assistance in ANY way. She will be closely monitoring all of her
messages throughout the weekend.

She is also working on finding additional boarding for any of these
seven, should it be needed beyond Monday. Please contact her if you'd like
to potentially contribute to such boarding fees. Anyone in the
Lexington, Stanford, or Danville, KY areas that could potentially help with the first leg of various transports that are being set up should also contact Jenise; right
now she's truly trying to head in four directions at once!

The fact that these precious pups are still alive today is a true
testament to the continued hard work and dedication from the Lincoln County
Animal Shelter staff and Jenise, their only volunteer.



Stuart, an already neutered, ~20-pound, ~2-3-year-old Pug/Beagle mix with a curly tail, is the cutie on the right in the photo below. His Petfinder file says it best, "He could truly be called 'The Ambassador of Friendliness.' Stuart loves everyone - dogs, humans...he doesn't care. He's just happy to be around you. The shelter staff are perplexed as to how a cute, little lovebug like Stuart ended up at the shelter. And his little underbite adds to his character and charm. But Stuart's story isn't all smiles and sunshine. It is a heartbreaking tragedy, that a sweet, little, 'never-met-a-stranger' guy is going to have this be his end."
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10186209



How in the world Penelope Pitstop, a petite (~15 pounds), young, purebred(?)Cocker girl ended up in a shelter is beyond me! Again, her Petfinder file says it better than I can, "Much like the cartoon character of the late 1960's, Penelope Pitstop is a damsel in distress. And just like the cartoon, this Penelope Pitstop needs Peter Perfect and his Turbo Terrific car to swoop in and save her. The difference is this is not a cartoon with a happy ending -- unless someone chooses to stop and save her.
Please save Penelope! She is just a sweet and petite baby."
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10186265



As a reminder (and as posted below), there are no fees for rescues to pull a dog. To approve a rescue, Jenise needs at least one vet reference with a telephone number, a brief statement about their spay/neuter policies, and a shelter reference with a contact person's name and telephone number. Once she has gone through the process of approving the rescue, they can pull any dog that's not already been spoken for. They can take them unvetted (and vet them once they arrive in rescue) or the vet down there gives very good discounts if they choose to have the vet work done before traveling.

Vetting prices are as follows:
Fee is $60 - that includes spay/neuter, DHLPP, and rabies (if old enough), and a deworming if a puppy

...

Pulling can be arranged and USUALLY transport to Lexington, KY. Rescues and adopters will need to coordinate their own transport beyond there.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Louisiana:Two 14-lb male orange cats in St. Martin Parish pound

Please save them!
Here are two of the many sweet pets at the St. Martinville pound, two extremely sweet cats to be put to sleep if not rescued/adopted. They were inside cats surrendered by their owner supposedly due to owner's allergies. Link to all info is http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/LA168.html

Tabby - Orange

Size: Large
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
ID: 385059

Notes:

We are two EXTREMELY sweet cats, both males, about 2 years old and 14 lbs. We have a very gentle temperament and we were inside cats. Our owners surrendered us because they were allergic to cats! You can adopt us together or separately.


They love me over there, at the pound, but... pets are euthanized every Tuesday and I may be next... If you think you and I could live together, PLEASE HURRY, I have only so much time left... Look at me and tell me I don't deserve to live! Please adopt me or foster me BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Call (337) 394-1220 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT E-MAIL, the volunteers who posted me on this site have no additional information, you would just be wasting precious time. Just call (337) 394-1220 NOW! It may be difficult to reach someone on the phone because the staff has so much to do, but leave a message and please keep trying.

Not sure yet? THIS PET CAN BE FOSTERED: you provide the love and care and the rest of the basics are provided for you. This gives you the opportunity to get to know the pet before adoption, or to keep it safe and healthy while it waits for a permanent home. Foster homes give many rescued animals another chance for life.

---------------------------------------
The St. Martin Parish Animal Control Facility's address is 1004 Industrial Park Road, St. Martinville LA 70582. Opening hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.


Adoptions are on a first come first served basis (this is why it is a good idea to call first). The $65 adoption fee entitles you to a $50 spay/neuter certificate and a $10 rabies certificate.

Thursday, January 31, 2008

South Carolina: Rescued! 3 KeeshondXs. Transport, HW treatment, & boarding assistance!!!

See Good News update February 10th.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Pasadena, California: Senior cat in pound since owner died

2-4-08 UPDATE: GOOD NEWS! Jennifer of Pasadena reports This Cat was adopted by a home!

This CAT - ID#A224946

Neutered male, gray and white Domestic Shorthair mix.

About 7 years old.

At the shelter since Jan 04, 2008.

This information is 1 hour old.

Shelter Staff made the following comments about this animal:
With his lovely, big hazel eyes and soft plush coat, this seven-year-old domestic short hair cat certainly is handsome! Sadly, his owner passed away, leaving him, and his three companion cats (and 2 turtles!) behind. We don't know much about his past, but here at the shelter he is a little shy but if you rub the top of is head he'll close his eyes and relax, enjoying the attention.


For more information about this animal, call:
Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA at 626-792-7151
Ask for information about animal ID number A224946


Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA
http://www.phsspca.org/
361 S. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Voice: 626-792-7151
Fax: 626-792-3810

Sunday, January 27, 2008

National Pigeon Day

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From: New York Bird Club <nybirdclub@yahoo.com>
Date: Jan 27, 2008 8:48 AM
Subject: National Pigeon Day


Dear Elected Government Representatives,

As you are aware pigeons are very much in the news, not only in New York City, but worldwide. What better time than to declare June 13th National Pigeon Day commemorating the death of Cher Ami (meaning Dear Friend in French).

His story can be found on the following link:


Pigeons heroically fought for our country during wars and were used by people as messengers, saving many human lives.

Cher Ami died of his multiple war wounds on June 13, 1919--less than a year after he had completed his service to the United States Army Signal Corps. Upon his death a taxidermist preserved the small pigeon for future generations, a bird with a story that became an inspiration to millions over the years.

On this special day, students in schools across the United States will commemorate this day by learning of the significant role pigeons played in the history of the World. This can appropriately tie in with New York State's Humane Education Law, enacted in 1947 that is not being complied with in our school system, which requires instruction in the humane care and treatment of animals. The law is not been enforced, and few educators know of its existence.

In September 2006, New York City Council Member Tony Avella introduced a resolution urging the New York City Department of Education to help schools comply with New York State's Humane Education Law by issuing a memo to all public schools in the city.

We respectfully request that June 13th be declared National Pigeon Day in honor of pigeons who are war heroes.

Anna Dove

Founder
New York Bird Club

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Griffin, Georgia: Spalding cats at pound



Please crosspost very urgent situation for approximately 8 pound cats
There are cats at Spalding --- they are at risk of being gassed.
The pets come in so quickly and have such a short timeframe. They may need to be out on Monday 1/28 at 4:30 like the dogs, due to the shelter getting painted etc.
Barbara Lowe at Winged Cat Rescue just found out there are 8 new cats in "the bay" - ones that were trapped and might just be scared or might be ferals. Please contact Barbara at blowe@optonline.net to donate, foster, rescue or adopt. It takes a bunch of dollars to rescue a cat just as it does a dog. Please see the pound kitties' PetNotes herebelow. Thank you!
Referring to http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA483.html the cats on the second page need immediate rescue:

Picture of 132-still at pound 132-still at pound
Domestic Medium Hair-gray
Adult, F
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of 101-Still at Pound 101-Still at Pound
Video available
Tabby
Baby, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of 057-Still at Pound 057-Still at Pound
Video available
Domestic Short Hair-gray
Adult, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of Erwin Erwin
Tuxedo
Young, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-160 A08-160
Domestic Short Hair
Young, F
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-64-at pound A08-64-at pound
Domestic Short Hair-black
Adult, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-69-At pound A08-69-At pound
Domestic Short Hair-orange
Young, F
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-103 A08-103
Tabby
Young, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-161 A08-161
Torbie
Young, F
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-154 A08-154
Tabby
Young, F
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
Picture of A08-156-At pound A08-156-At pound
Domestic Medium Hair-black and white
Young, M
Winging Cat Rescue
Griffin, GA
To donate to Winging Cat Rescue, please use PayPal to donate to SpaldingUrgents@hotmail.com or checks can be made payable & mailed to:Susan Birnbaum 4178 Lakeville Rd Geneseo, NY 14454 ***We are in the process of obtaining our 5013c non-profit status***

Friday, January 25, 2008

Arlington, Texas:Young precious Red HeelerX named KIRBY on death row

Crossposting Kirby a young, healthy, loving, uniquely colored red heeler mix impounded 3 months at Arlington Animal Services. It's now or never for Kirby. Please rescue him or crosspost his info very urgently. His contact info is retmastersgt at aol.com or 817.451.3436. Thank you!

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From: RetMasterSgt@aol.com <RetMasterSgt@aol.com>
Date: Jan 25, 2008 7:04 PM
Subject: URGENT: KIRBY hits 3 month mark at Arlington Animal Services-Please help!

...Kirby, our red heeler mix is about to hit the three month-mark this coming Monday. He has little time left. The shelter's building C dogs are "special," they earn their way into the building by having wonderful temperaments and being highly adoptable. But, sometimes, in spite of that, a dog is constantly overlooked in favor of another. This is Kirby's last chance...

Dianne Watson
Arlington Animal Services-Petfinder
West Texas Chow Rescue-volunteer


KIRBY, 132832 , C13
Arlington Animal Services
5920 West Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76103
817.451.3436

Kirby was found as a stray on October 28, he is approximately one to two years-old. Kirby is all about turning strangers into life-long friends, he actually "smiles" when you stop by his kennel and he knows how to "dance!" This boy can do the twist and "shake his bootie" better than any other dog at the shelter. Kirby is extremely unique in appearance with one blue eye, one brown eye, and white fur speckled with flecks of red just like a red heeler! Kirby is really a baby in a big boy body; this guy has survived kennel cough at the shelter and now he is running out of time. Kirby is just a pleasure to spend time with, he thrives on human companionship. It would be a shame if all our efforts to save Kirby's life fail. He deserves a chance to be someone's "best friend." Kirby will put a twinkle in your eye and light up your life! Please consider opening your heart and your home to this sweet boy who has spent the past three months confined to a kennel.





Wednesday, January 23, 2008

South Bend IN: Animal Control GSD/Rottie Achilles, staff favorite in danger



Achilles


Hello,


This is Kayla Haddock. I am the adoption coordinator for South Bend Animal Care and Control. I know you have pulled dogs from us in the past, and I am hoping you may have space for an exceptional boy. His name is Achilles. He is an adult, 1 to 2 year old German Shepherd/ Rottie mix, with the personality of a teddy bear . He loves everyone, and his best friend here at the shelter is a 3 month old lab/pit mix puppy. He loves all other dogs, and will play and love on whoever will accept his affection. He is already neutered, and sadly has been stuck at the shelter way past his time. Attached are some photos of him, some with his little "sidekick" along with him. This pup leaves Sunday f