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Stu Could Die July 23, 2009 — Let’s Help Him Live!

The only thing keeping Stu alive right now is that the Court decision does not become final for 30 days after the ruling. The ruling was issued June 23, 2009.

Can you help FREE Brindi?

Do you have any items you would donate to help raise funds to defray the legal costs of getting Brindi released from the SPCA in Nova Scotia? She was seized by authorities and impounded in July 2008.

Laparoscopic Spays Less Traumatic and Less Painful Alternative to Traditional Spays

By performing the spay procedure laparoscopically the patient experiences less trauma and minimal pain. With the laparoscope we are able to perform the surgery with magnified views of the organs, allowing for greater precision. The ovarian ligament is carefully cut and cauterized, rather than torn.

Dog Training Website Offers $25k to Dog Rescues

Finding funding for dog rescue shelters is difficult to do, especially in the current economic recession. That’s why TrainPetDog.com is offering a total of $25,000 donations to be distributed to 500 needy dog rescues. The donations can be in the form of either cash or dog supplies, depending on what the rescue needs.

Internet Radio Show About “Special Needs” Pets has Launched

The nation’s first Internet radio show about disabled and chronically ill dogs and cats was launched today by Scout’s House™, California’s leading physical rehabilitation therapy and boarding facility for special needs animals. Featuring interviews with a wide range of guests, including veterinarians, medical researchers, and attorneys specializing in animal law, “Special Pets, Special Needs” will help pet owners understand the myriad of medical and functional issues their pets face and give them the information they need to help these important family members live more comfortable and more functional lives.

Pilots N Paws: 5000 Animal Rescue Week Sept.12- 20, 2009

In September, pilots are donating their time, planes and fuel to transport dogs from overcrowded shelters where they face almost certain death to rescue groups and shelters several states away that are committed to finding them homes.

Must a Cat Live with an Abuser? Nope.

As often sadly happens in cases of domestic violence, the man and woman reconcile and continue to live together. But what about the pets from that relationship; the quietly suffering. Do they get any justice? Any choice?

Stu: Innocent LA Dog Could be Euthanized

The California Court of Appeals today ruled that the City’s sentence of death against Stu, a ten year-old dog with a record of one biting incident four years ago, when Stu had himself just been injured, could stand.

Animal Cruelty Through the Eyes of a Child

My name is Maria Ewan and I am 11 years old. I live in Marlton, New Jersey. I am writing this letter to you because I want to give you a song I dedicated to animals being abused.

Pets as Family. Really?

A new AP/Petside poll released Tuesday shows that half (50%) of American pet owners consider their pets to be as much a part of the family as any person in the household.