Sanctuary One Dog and Cat Cottage Update

From Sanctuary One (Jacksonville, Oregon 97530)

The sun finally came out long enough in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon for us to paint the exteriors of the cottages we’ve built to rescue homeless dogs and cats. That was the last major hurdle before we could obtain a final occupancy permit from the county government. Now that that’s done we can apply for one last permit we need from the local health department. Meanwhile we are decorating the interiors in preparation of taking in some truly needy cats and dogs within a month or two.

We plan to specialize in rescuing the neediest of the needy dogs and cats in our community, that is, homeless pets who are elderly, disabled, ill or injured, or have other disadvantages that make them harder for local animal shelters to find a good home for. We will not intake cats and dogs directly from the public; rather we will serve as a back-up to animal shelters, law-enforcement agencies, and certified rescue groups who have run out of other options to preserve an animal’s life.

If you would like to sign up for a Sanctuary tour which includes a chance to check out our new dog and cat cottages, please email info@SanctuaryOne.org or call 541.899.8627.

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Green Power for You — Help for Montgomery County Humane Society

From the Montgomery County Humane Society (Rockville, Maryland 20850)

Here’s a fantastic new, GREEN way to support MCHS:

If you pay PEPCO or BG&E for your electric service in MD, you can now receive more
affordable, greener electricity AND support MCHS!

The Montgomery County Humane Society is excited to announce our new fund-raising
program with Viridian Energy to raise money for homeless animals while getting
greener electricity for you!

As you may know, electricity supply is now deregulated in Maryland and you have a choice of power suppliers. When you choose Viridian as your electricity supplier, The Humane Society will earn a residual check each month for customers that sign up through MCHS.

Plus, it’s 20% renewable energy!

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Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation Baby Shower (for Puppies & Kittens)

When: Saturday, June 4, 2011 from noon to 4 pm

Where: The AARF House, 311 Harvey Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103

The Animal Adoption & Rescue Foundation needs supplies for puppies and kittens!

Suggested gifts include KMR or GNC Kitten Replacement Milk, KMR or GNC Puppy Replacement Milk, Royal Canin kitten food, Purina Puppy Chow, IAMS kitten food, puppy pads, gift certificates to pet stores, cash, or checks. All gifts are tax-deductive.

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Rescued Hens Show Off Their Moves

Want to see how friendly and sweet hens rescued from an egg farm are? Want no more! Check them out in this video from Animal Place (Vacaville, California 95688) …which was difficult to make, because the birds were so curious, getting up close to the camera!

The hens are available for adoption into permanent homes. If you cannot adopt, don’t worry, you can still help them out! Try kicking eggs out of your next baking recipe – replace them with banana, applesauce, Ener-G, or boiled flaxseed binder.

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Dumb Friends League continues $50-fee adoption campaign through June 30 for all cats and dogs

Where can you find a home entertainment system, laptop and deluxe vacuum for only $50? The Dumb Friends League (Denver, Colorado 80231) launched a clever adoption campaign to find homes for thousands of needy pets. Through June 30, adoption fees have been reduced to $50 for all cats and dogs at both shelter locations.

“We have discounted adoption fees for all cats and dogs because we would rather see more pets in loving homes than in our shelters,” said Bob Rohde, president and CEO of the Dumb Friends League. “And, now more than ever, we need people to adopt their next furry family member.”

Over an eight-month period, the shelters have experienced a 12 percent increase in the number of relinquished pets. An additional 1,570 animals have been surrendered compared to that same timeframe last year. Last year the organization helped save 18,070 cats, dogs and other small pets. The organization hopes to exceed that number this year.

“For these reasons we have decided to take action with an adoption campaign, which we hope results in more pets going into loving homes,” said Rohde. “By adopting, people not only give a homeless pet a second chance at happiness, they welcome more love and companionship into their own lives.”

The campaign not only highlights the discounted adoption fees, it also highlights the benefits of adopting in a creative way—urging adopters to find a $50 home entertainment system, personal trainer, deluxe vacuum cleaner or life coach at one of the Dumb Friends League shelters.

There are more than 350 pets available for adoption at the Dumb Friends League on any given day, with cats and dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and temperament. All feline and canine adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip ID implant and a free office visit with a participating veterinarian. The $50 adoption fee applies to adult cats and dogs as well as kittens and puppies.

Interested adopters can view all pets in need of homes online on the Dumb Friends League web site as well as visit the Dumb Friends Quebec Street shelter in Denver or the Buddy Center in Castle Rock.

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Exclusive Video: Animal Rescue in Joplin

Since early last week, the 23-member Humane Society of Missouri (St. Louis, Missouri 63110) Disaster Response Team has been on the scene in Joplin, Missouri searching for trapped, injured and lost pets; rescuing them; transporting them to shelter and helping reunite them with owners affected by the devastation wrought by last Sunday’s tornado.

The Humane Society of Missouri Disaster Response Team searched the rubble for lost animals.

Watch video.

Thank you for your support as the HSMO continues to help the animals of Joplin during this difficult time.

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Prevent the Proliferation of Backyard Livestock and Animal Slaughter in Oakland, CA

Live in Oakland? Love animals? Help stop a proposal that would permit the raising and slaughter of cows, pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens, turkeys and other animals.

The Oakland Food Policy Council has some great ideas for greater food availability, but backyard slaughter in residential areas is not one of them.

Sign petition.

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Seminar Reminder: Animal Fighting in Ohio: Where Is It in Your County?

From Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary (Ravenna, Ohio 44266)

Please help us fill the auditorium at the Akron Public Library tomorrow night at 6:30 pm when Sgt. David Hunt, Ohio’s expert on animal fighting, will be joining us from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in Columbus to give a riveting presentation about animal fighting right here in Ohio. Sgt. Hunt is nationally recognized for his work on this disturbing subject.

Since 2002, Sgt. Hunt has been the lead for all dog fighting investigations, having executed 51 search warrants resulting in 67 felony dog fighting arrests. He has been published in the FBI National Academy Associate and Buckeye Sheriff magazines on the topic of dog fighting. A court recognized expert on dog fighting, Sgt. Hunt testified before the United States Congress in support of H.R. 817 making animal fighting a federal felony. Several organizations have recognized Sgt. Hunt’s achievements in combating dog fighting including the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. Sgt. Hunt has conducted training for law enforcement on the topic of dog fighting in 28 states serving as a consultant and instructor for the Humane Society of the United States. Numerous national media outlets have interviewed Sgt. Hunt on dog fighting including USA Today, New York Times Magazine, CNN, Animal Planet, National Geographic and ESPN, to name a few.

Please consider posting this event on your Facebook page today and sharing the info with everyone you know – we appreciate your support and really hope to see you tomorrow!

We need to show community interest in our all-new monthly Animal Ethics Series to continue to use the auditorium, so please bring a friend and show your support! These seminars are free and open to the public!

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New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson & Brocker the Labradoodle Kick Off New Rochelle Humane Society’s 100th Birthday Celebration

On Wednesday, May 25 at 3:30 p.m., Bocker the Labradoodle and the Mayor of New Rochelle, Noam Bramson, met at the New Rochelle Humane Society (New Rochelle, New York 10801) for a photo shoot cutting a centennial cake decorated with a dog and cat motif to celebrate the New Rochelle Humane Society’s 100th birthday.

The New Rochelle Humane Society (NRHS) celebrates its 100th anniversary on Thursday, June 9, 2011, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle. This important celebration features special guests, a silent auction, raffles, “dinner by the bite,” as well as dessert.

From left to right: Bocker the Labradoodle, owners Steve and Marie Shelto, the Chamber of Commerce of New Rochelle Executive Director Eli Gordon, Dr. Rich Goldstein, DVM – Mobile Vet Squad, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, New Rochelle Humane Society board members — Carlette Allen (President), John Feldtmose (Vice President), Dianne Heim (Secretary) and NRHS Shelter Manager Dana Rocco, holding NRHS shelter dogs Hansel and Gretel. Photo: Klara Hanincova

Special guests include Prince Lorenzo Borghese, Brandon Hannan from “The Sopranos,” Q104.3 deejay Maria Milito, Bocker the Labradoodle, Rick Caran and Jilli Dog, the world’s only poker playing dog, Grace Forster who stars in the reality series Doggie Moms, which airs on NYC Life, as well as Greg Kleva, a Bark Busters dog behavioral therapist who is often referred to as a ‘celebrity’ dog trainer. Jay Prince from Hal Prince Music and Entertainment will serve as the featured live auctioneer. Wykagyl Country Club is located at 1195 North Avenue.

Proceeds from the centennial celebration will provide needed funding for a new spay and neuter surgery unit.

Founded in 1911, the New Rochelle Humane Society has cared for thousands of animals and found loving homes for them. A private, not-for-profit animal shelter dedicated to providing individual loving care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals, NRHS takes in over 500 dogs and 700 cats each year. NRHS also provides animal rescue services in 17 Westchester communities including Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hastings, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck (Village), New Rochelle, Pelham Manor, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Tarrytown.

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Meet Your New Best Friend at Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon

Last year, Maddie’s Fund® organized the largest collaboration of animal shelters in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties for a two-day record-breaking pet adoption event which saved the lives of nearly 2,000 dogs and cats.  The second annual Maddie’s® Matchmaker Adoptathon is being held on June 4 and 5 to repeat last year’s goal of finding loving homes for every dog and cat in the counties’ shelters and rescue organizations.

Maddie’s Fund has set aside $2 million for this year’s Adoptathon – double the nearly $1 million spent last year – to cover this ambitious goal. Adoptions will again be free for qualified adopters. In return, Maddie’s Fund will pay each shelter or rescue group $500 for every dog/cat adopted. However, to make sure no pet is left behind, $1000 will be given for every adoption of a senior or treatable pet and $1500 for every adoption of a senior pet with a medical condition.

Find out more about Maddie’s Matchmaker Adoptathon.

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