Donate to Help Pierre - the Victimized French Bulldog

Eddie Cintron of K9 Partners of Monroe County has started a fundraising page to help the victimized dog Pierre. Pierre was left in a pet store in the bathroom in a plastic bag. As Eddie Cintron tells, the owner has come forward and there is still a investigation while the Humane Society is returning the dog to the group that was caring for him. Cintron has started this fund to help with all the medical help that Pierre needs.

Pierre’s story as posted on his fundraising page is posted below:

He doesn't whine. He doesn't bark."He snorts a lot and snores, and makes all kinds of noises, said Karla Barkley, GRASP. But the story of Pierre the French Bulldog, is speaking volumes across the country.

“We have had a lot of people interested in fostering or adopting,” Barkley said. “Someone wants to try to find a way to get him to Florida. “Abandoned Sunday night in a garbage bag at Petco, unattended in a bag that he had vomited in, gone to the bathroom in, Pierre is now suffering dehydration, malnutrition, skin irritations and more. It's proof that a dog's life isn't always a walk in the park. There's not enough awareness, and we need to bring the awareness out.”
Karla Barkley is a member of the group “Greece Residents Assisting Stray Pets” - GRASP, for short.

“We have dealt with cases like this in the past. In fact, GRASP"has had to find homes for nearly 300 stray and neglected animals, just this year. Dozens more are on a waiting list on their website. Pierre is only the newest candidate: a four- to six-year-old French bulldog, with one of those faces only a mother could love.”
“He's wonderful, he's very calm, and he’s very loving. He loves the attention,” said Sue Zukowski, GRASP volunteer. Humane Society investigators visited Petco in Pittsford Monday afternoon, where Pierre was found. The Society tells YNN that pet abandonment is a crime, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. But justice will run its course. The focus now is healing Pierre."That's the number one priority right now. And then once his health is better, we will start the process of finding him a forever home."And some forever love, to go along with it.

To donate online to help Pierre, please go to http://fasteddie0747.chipin.com/pierre-french-bulldog.

Stop Brutal Killing of Sharks in Australia

Life on land is not the only one under reckless destruction. Marine life suffers equally. In Australia, sharks are subject to most brutal torture and killings. Following is the description of a petition that asks the Government of Western Australia to give sharks animals rights:


I saw a horrific video online of a captured shark in Western Australia being hung up by it's neck and tortured brutally with it's body cut open and being hit over the head with a metal pole. So i wondered why are these people not being jailed or even fined, I then found out more about the Western Australia animal laws and read the following.

"A person must not be cruel to an animal" which carries a minimum penalty of $2,000 and a maximum penalty of $50,000 and 5 years in jail. 

So why has nothing been done? well in the Animal Welfare act 2002 it reads:
Animal means " A live Vertabrate or a live Invertabrate of a prescribed kind, other than a human or fish (As defined in the fish resources Animal Management Act 1994)   

If Sharks were classed as Animals by law then people like this would not get away with cruelty to Sharks which like us humans and other animals suffer pain and stress.

The video can be seen here and all information is from http://www.sharkalarm.com.au/news

My aim for this petition is so that Sharks can be classed as animals in the eyes of the WA law and then we won't see videos such as this! 

Please sign the petition at this link.

Willard Has 4 Days to be Saved from Euthanasia

Willard, a dog who was abused by his owner, is now running out of time for life as his euthanasia date approached.

The following description about Willard was shared on Facebook along with his picture (right).

Willard will be put down on 23 November 2012.

Willard...male, 2 yrs, 74lbs, not neutered, was extremely mistreated and starved, neighbors stated. He was beaten daily for no reason, removed from his former owners last week. AC is feeding him
three times a day now. He only weighed 50 lbs when he came into the shelter. He's really relaxed now, very happy, walking on a lead now, and loves being around the other dogs at the shelter. He was extremely scared when he arrived at shelter. He would try to hide in a corner and cry.

Willard deserves a chance! Surely there's someone out there for him. I sure hope someone will step up for him. You won't be sorry! He's a very grateful dog and shows it.

Located in Lafayette, Tenn.
Contact Parker at 423-278-4622 or rparker703@yahoo.com.
Please share and cross post folks.
THANK-YOU!

Juicy Needs to be Saved Urgently!

Here is a call for saving a sweet dog in SC on urgent basis.

Meet Juicy, who need a more regal, handsome name! This boy is young and wiley, and full of play. Juicy is a strong boy on the leash and will need some work with learning to take his time on the leash. This boy is way too interested in cats to be trusted, but who know, with time and exposure, how he would be? He acts like a silly energetic boy and loves kids and people, men and women equally. He is an alpha boy and would do best with a confident and seasoned owner. He wants to be alpha dog with other dogs, so for now, he is best being placed by himself. Certainly, he is a great dog with tons of promise to be a loyal member of a household, and gosh, is he just gorgeous. He needs to get out of the shelter environment soon as he has too much competition there for the attention of passers-by.

Call Chester County AC in SC at (803) 385-6341 or email chesterscanimalcontrol@yahoo.com for information on Juicy.

He is heartworm negative!
Rescue Pull Fee: $16 including vaccinations and dewormer
Heartworm Test $5

All animals will be taken to Carolina Place Vet in Richbourg, SC for spay/neuter and any other vetting needed. Rescues must call in credit card info before Animal Control drops the animal off at (803) 789-5047. Any pledges will be paid directly to the rescue via paypal or snail mail.
Can't foster/rescue/adopt? Consider sponsoring!

Hardly 48 Hours to Save a Keystone Fish Species

The following email notification from Save Our Environment urges on all caring people to help save the endangered keystone species of fish called menhaden.

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A menhaden doesn't look like much – about a foot long and weighing just a pound – but they're perhaps the most important fish in North America, and they're under extreme danger.

Menhaden populations have plummeted 90 percent over the past 25 years and remain at an all-time low. These small fish are a keystone species: as prey for larger animals, menhaden decline threatens to disrupt coastal and marine food webs and affect the thousands of fishing, whale-watching, and bird-watching businesses that menhaden help support.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has the power to make decisions that are critical to the recovery of Atlantic menhaden and the ocean wildlife that depend on them for food. Right now they are accepting public comments regarding menhaden fishery, but only until 5:00 pm EST tomorrow. We need you to take a moment right now to let the commission know that it's time to protect life in the Atlantic.

Send a letter by the November 16th deadline to the ASMFC to urge them to modernize menhaden fishery.

In a landmark move last year, East Coast fishery managers – responding to a plea for action by more than 90,000 people like you – already committed to advancing new protections for Atlantic menhaden. But we need to make sure these plans become real improvements in the water.

The most crucial element is to take steps to guarantee more menhaden in the ocean to promote their recovery. Despite their importance, right now there is no limit on the total amount of menhaden that can be caught at sea. Every year, hundreds of millions of them are ground up to make fertilizer; fish meal for farm animals, pets, and aquaculture; and oil for dietary supplements.

The ASMFC has a chance to make the historic decision to bring menhaden fishery into the modern era, and in the process save thousands of animals. Send them your message right now, before it's too late.

Thank you again for everything you do to protect our environment.

Sincerely,

Mike Town

Director, SaveOurEnvironment.org

Save Cindy in Kentucky!

The following post about this senior dog tells her need for rescue.

Morehead, Kentucky (STAR) - Cindy* (owner died) URGENT

Cindy is 11 years old Golden Retriever/Chow Chow Mix. Up to date on shots and spayed. She's ok with kids but we don't know how she is around cats. Very sweet dog who prefers to be an indoor dog. Her owner died. Please give her a chance! Came from same home as Opie and Winifred. (fb links below)
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/24547078

CONTACT STAR at STARrescues-owner@yahoogroups.com

Mac Has Only 48 Hours to be Rescued

Mac, a friendly dog at the Chicago ACC, needs to be saved from putting down in the next 48 hours. A Facebook caling for helping Mac descries him thus:

Mac is a very sweet and friendly boy found as a stray, covered in mange. For this reason, he has very limited time at the shelter to find rescue. He seemed friendly when walking by other dogs (didn't get too close for obvious reasons). He needs rescue and treatment asap! Can you help this friendly boy??

Mac A073627 unloading

Info on Rescuing/Fostering from Chicago ACC: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CACC-Transfer-Team/226541667442185?sk=info

Nine Pups Need Urgent Rescue in GA

A litter of 9 cute pups in Georgia needs urgent rescue/adoption. The following Facebook post includes the shelter address for contact. 

MC DONOUGH GA: Please share wide and fast for Adele and her 9 puppies that are urgent. Contact info: Betsy Merchant at the shelter.

Rescue Contact and info: mystiblu@bellsouth.net OR acrescue@co.henry.ga.us 

Email is checked every 2-3 hours, you will get a reply.

Voice mail for those without computer access 770.288.7309

Abused Dog Kalise Waiting for Second Chance at Life

A female dog, possibly abused by breeders, is a high-kill New York shelter, waiting for somebody to finally give her a home before her turn for euthanasia arrives.

The following description of the dog Kalise is provided by a Facebook post (in the dogs own words).

KALISE - A0950246
I am an unaltered female, brown brindle Cane Corso mix.
The shelter staff think I am about 6 years old.
I weigh 90 pounds.
I was found in NY 11225.
I have been at the shelter since Oct 30, 2012.

A volunteer at the shelter descries Kalise thus:

Kalise is not happy in her kennel and cries to come out! She is a large dog and was probably used to roam free in a yard. She even had a companion, Maleyo who was brought along with her. She clearly misses him and seems all excited in a nice way to see him. Kalise is an imposing big girl but such a mush. I just love her..... She is so good on the leash, walking calmly by my side and checking on me all the time. Yes, we are in sync, sweetie, do not worry...She sits on command, tries to come with her 90 pounds on my lap and gives so many kisses. Kalise is such a gentle female. She is beautiful in her oversized body. She has very sweet eyes . If someone tried to make her look mean by cropping her ears, he or she did not succeed. Kalise is very tender and loving.There is so much to love about her...Kalise has had many litters and it seems that she had one not that long ago. I wonder where all these babes are. They must be gigantic like their parents...Kalise looks like a healthy girl and she has many good years ahead of her given a chance. She is an awesome dog, affectionate and well mannered. I hope that soon, someone will fall in love with her and take her to her new forever home.

If interested in adopting this dog, please follow the instructions of the shelter:

For more information on a particular dog, email adoption@nycacc.org, but ONLY if serious about adopting, and ONLY if you are able to GO TO the shelter in-person.

Mason Calls on People to Adopt Him

A super-friendly dog in Georgia is running out of time for his life as he waits at a shelter to be pulled by a rescue or adopter. On his Facebook page, Mason descries himself thus:

Hello, I'm Mason. I'm a super friendly, 6 month old Lab/Hound mix that came in through Animal Control as a stray. I weigh 26 pounds and LOVE to play! I pounce around and my tail is always wagging. I love to give puppy kisses and enjoy getting my belly rubbed. I would love to find a home to call my own one day. If no one reclaims me by 11/10/12, then I'll have the chance! If you think I am a good match for your family, please stop by and visit me. 

Mason is located at Okefenokee Humane in Waycross, GA. Contact rescueoke@middlemutts.org.

Any questions about shelter policies can be directed to general.middlemutts@gmail.com.

Momma Gene and 5 Puppies Need Rescue by Monday

A female dog and her 5 pups at an animal shelter in Akien, South Carolina, need urgent rescue as this dog family is on the euthanasia list for Monday, November 5, 2012.

It is important to note that this particular dog family can’t be adopted by an individual, but needs registered 501 (3) c rescue as per shelter policy. However, anyone can contribute to their rescue/vetting/transport charges through this chip in: http://midd1emutts.chipin.com/aiken-momma-genepups.

The info posted on facebook about Gene and her pups tells that she is about 2 yrs 5 pups, 3 male and 2 female, about 8 weeks old. Momma Gene is hw pos and can only be pulled by a registered 501 (3) c rescue.

For more information please contact vanderwaltannette@gmail.com and copy general.middlemutts@gmail.com.

Please do not call the shelter.

Mama Dog with 2 Pups Needs Urgent Help

Mama Dog with 2 Pups Needs Urgent Help

Urgent help is needed for the following dog who has lost most of her newborn pups and is waiting to be adopted or fostered along with her remaining two pups in a shelter in TN.
The Facebook post of this dog reads: 

“This poor girl was brought in while she was in labor covered in fleas. Most of her babies have died, as of today there were 2 still alive. She is such a good mom and let us handle them when we were trying to get them to nurse. This is probably the only life she has ever known. Please share her and let's get her and her surviving babies the life they deserve.” 

To adopt the dog and her pups or help the dog and her pups adopted, please call the Tipton County Animal Shelter in Brighton, Tennessee, at 901 – 837 – 5919.

‘Time Up’ – Injured Pup in Georgia – Needs Urgent Help

This post just appeared on my Facebook wall. Please call the shelter to help the pup named Time Up.

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Color: Brindle Age: Puppy
Size: Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) Sex: Female ID#: 78312 Time Up
I am purebred and up to date with shots.

78312 Time Up's Story...

This poor girl, and her brother, was found abandon. The brother was trying to take protect his sister the best way he could. She was been beat up by some big dog. Her neck is very hard, there is a wound under her neck, down her left shoulder there is a long gash that is infected and a gash on the right side of her back. We have gave her antibiotics and put the Blue Kote on her wounds. She needs someone to show her love and care.

She is at Heard County Animal Control in Franklin, Ga. Call 706-675-3570

Act quickly to adopt 78312 Time Up. Pets at this shelter may be held for only a short

Wilson in Urgent Need of Rescue in KY

The following post on Facebook speaks for a dog that is in urgent need of rescue in Kentucky.
EXTREMELY URGENT! Was scheduled to be PTS last week and has gotten 2 REPRIEVES! NO MORE EXTENSIONS! COULD DIE ANY MOMENT ~ Will be first to DIE when the shelter gets full!
$115 SPONSORSHIP!
Wilson describes himself thus:

Hello, I’m Wilson and I’m a lab possible boxer mix, about 2 years old, male, owner surrender. My owner couldn’t take care of me anymore so that’s how I ended up in this shelter. I’m a really handsome boy with a lot of charisma and have a lot to offer to a family. I can be a friend to play with, a snuggle buddy to lounge around with, or really anything you want me to be. I’m here to please! I just want to find someone that will love me and take care of me forever!
Love, Wilson

This dog is in IMMEDIATE DANGER! Already cheated death TWICE and is on BORROWED TIME!
NEEDS RESCUE NOW! Will DIE first if many more come in the shelter!!
CONTACTS:
RESCUES: twhrarescueoffers@gmail.com  
SPONSORS: twhrasponsorships@gmail.com  
ADOPTERS: Visit the Estill County Animal Shelter NOW! In IMMEDIATE DANGER! Open 8 am - 3 pm. SHELTER CLOSED ON WEEKENDS! They are located at 50 Ginter Road, Ravenna, KY.

Fosters for Rescued Dogs Needed in Florida

Here is a call for caring people who can foster dogs rescued by the Allen Babcock Rescue in Plantation, FL:

Allen Babcock Rescue is in DESPERATE need of fosters in the Fort Lauderdale are - If you have been thinking about fostering but have not - NOW IS THE TIME - without fosters, rescues cannot save the dogs!!!!! If you can open your home for a short time to save a life, please contact http://babcockrescue.com/Volunteer.html.

Please contact today to save a life!

24 Hours to Save Casper from Death

Casper is no ghost. He is a cuddly white- and-black, 8-month young pit bull pup in Orlando, Florida. Though a Fantasy Football Favorite, Casper faces possible death on Monday October 29, unless adopted by someone.

The Facebook post about Casper tells that he has been at the Orange County Animal Services, FL, since Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Friendly and heartworm tested (negative), his animal ID at the shelter is A248503. He is scheduled to be euthanized on Monday and thus needs immediate rescue by someone who can foster or directly adopt him. He is Fantasy Football Favorite! That means his adoption fee has been waived to help him find a forever home.

To save Casper, please contact the shelter at the address pasted below:  

Orange County Animal Services
Pet Rescue & Adoption Center
2769 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839-2162
Email: AnimalServices@ocfl.net
Phone: 407-836-3111

Thank you! 

Smokey in California Needs Urgent Rescue

An unaltered male, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier, named Smokey is on the Red List now at the shelter where he has been kept, awaiting adoption. If not pulled urgently by a rescue or anyone who adopts him, Smokey may be put to sleep.

Smokey's profile is available online at the link and tells that he has been at the Harbor Animal Care Center, San Pedro, CA, since 18th September. A Facebook post  about Smokey reads:

Smokey is a handsome and distinguished fellow who is friendly and happy and a joy to be around. Smokey would love to be your lap dog and share a lifetime of hugs with you. Smokey is kept in ISO where no one can see him because he has a wound on the left side of his face. Please consider rescuing or adopting Smokey!

To rescue or adopt Smokey, please contact the Shelter at the following address:


Harbor Animal Care Center, San Pedro, CA
Direct Line 310.548.2632
Kennel Supervisor, Gerald Hill,
city cell 213.305.8312
gee.hill@lacity.org

Australia Should Stop the Cruel Practice of Live Animal Export

Australia has been shipping live animals to other countries where they are brutally killed or slaughtered. A petition has been started online to urge the Australian parliament to stop exporting animals. The petition reads:

A recently released video shows a brutal cull of 10,000 sheep sent to Pakistan from Australia, with some of the animals being stabbed or buried alive. Though the shipment of 21,000 sheep had passed earlier health checks, authorities later found they were infected with salmonella and anthrax.

And as the petition notes, Australia also exported several thousand baby cows to Egypt where they were stranded for weeks at a port before were finally slaughtered.

To stop such cruelty for corporate interests, the petition seeks a ban on live export of animals from Australia.

To sign the petition, click here. 

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month – time when you give you a canine buddy a home and get love, loyalty, and companionship in return. Following is the email message sent to subscribers by Greater Good Network, a site that rescues animals through sale of a variety of exciting items.

It's Adopt a Shelter Dog Month--the perfect occasion to visit your local animal shelter and become acquainted with a new furry friend! Shelter dogs can improve your life for the better in so many ways. They encourage you to get outside for exercise, alert you to potential home intruders, provide assistance and companionship, and improve your mood every single day!

If you are unable to adopt a dog this month, don't worry, there are still ways you can help! Consider fostering animals in your home temporarily or volunteering at your local shelter.

A small donation will also help a shelter dog find a loving forever home. Every little bit you do will improve the lives of dogs in need, so get out there and take part! Today, pledge to do whatever you can to help shelter dogs for the rest of October and beyond!

Visit the Greater Good Network website at https://theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/. 

Will ‘Journey’ End Today?

An American Staffordshire named Journey, just one year old, is the favorite dog of volunteers at a shelter in California, but today is his last chance at life.

Following comes from a post on examiner.com:

Journey is a favorite with the volunteers at the North Central Los Angeles animal care facility. Those people who have had the pleasure of meeting this young dog describe him as "gentle, like a kitten."
Despite the chaos of the shelter environment, Journey maintains an even keel, wearing a big smile on his handsome face and a happily wagging his tail.
Journey is non-reactive around the other dogs at the facility and he walks well on a leash.
The volunteers who love Journey feel helpless and are reaching out for assistance. They have created a short video of this young dog, with the hopes that someone else will fall in love with him as much as they have.

Click here to view.

According to the volunteers, Journey has until 3:00 p.m. (PST) to be tagged for rescue or adoption.
Information:
•      A1340860
•      Approximate age 1 year
•      Approximate weight, 64 pounds
•      North Central LA City shelter. 213-485-5767, 3201 Lacy St. Los Angeles, Calif.

Handsome and Friendly Dog in NYC Needs Immediate Rescue

While he looks handsome as a film star in his tuxedo, Brooklyn finds himself on “the list” tonight. Black dogs are typically slower to get adopted than dogs of other colors. And Brooklyn faces death for lack of space unless pulled urgently from the New York pound where he is caged.  

A volunteer writes in Brooklyn’s voice:

Hi - I'm Brooklyn! How dashing am I in my tuxedo coat and bow tie? I had a date with a volunteer so wanted to look my best! I was surrendered by my owner who is moving somewhere where I wasn't welcome. I lived with other dogs and like to play. I'm house trained, crate trained, friendly to everyone, like children and know “sit” and “stay”. My former family took good care of me, my weight is perfect, my coat gleams, and I was trained to walk well on the leash. I'm pretty much a rock star if I do say so myself. I'm hoping you will ask to meet me when you visit, as I would really like to find a new family to take care of.

Very friendly toward all, Brooklyn is an awesome boy with wonderful soft energy who is looking for a new home. He is neutered and ready to put his head in your lap for some snuggles.

Formal behavior evaluation tells that Brooklyn was calm and relaxed during handling and when playing tag with assessor. He did not resist being handled while eating, and was easily

pushed out of the food bowl, but was not interested in toys or rawhide. Brooklyn was stiff when approaching other dog, but showed no aggression.

Brooklyn is available for direct adoption at the Manhattan Animal Care & Control in NYC (326 E 110th Street, New York, NY 10029) (shelter website: http://www.nycacc.org/).

For information on HOW TO ADOPT please view: http://on.fb.me/Q4x1VS.

If you would like to foster this dog, or would like to adopt but cannot make it to the shelter directly, please contact rescue groups for assistance: http://www.bruisednotbroken.com/rescues.pdf. Contact as many rescue groups as you can until you (hopefully) find one that is willing to send you an application and, pending approval, "pull" this dog for you. 

Polar Bears Under Threat

The following message come from Greenpeace, UK.

Right now, polar bears are experiencing the most challenging Arctic landscape in recorded history. As the climate warms, their habitat continues to shrink, threatening the survival of their species. But in the face of this urgent crisis, greedy oil companies, like Shell, are on the prowl for profit.

Please will you make an urgent donation to help save the this pristine Arctic environment from the threat of oils spills and industrialisation?

Polar bears need the sea ice to hunt. But even as I write to you now, the sea ice is retreating further than ever recorded. Many polar bears will have to fast for longer, and swim even further in the search for food. Life is getting harder for Artic wildlife, especially now that Shell is poised to drill for oil that was previously kept safe beneath the summer sea ice.

Last year alone Shell admitted to causing 207 'significant' oil spills worldwide, in places like the North Sea and Nigeria. Any one of those would be an even greater disaster in the treacherous conditions of the remote Arctic and for a polar bear mother trying to feed her cubs. With your support, we won't let that happen. Please make an urgent gift to save the Arctic right now.

Last week I wrote to you to ask for help in reaching our £25,000 target for September. We were blown away by the incredible response and we have so far received nearly double this amount. This means our autumn activities can go ahead, and give us greater confidence to build an even bigger campaign in in 2013. But the lowest ever recorded level of sea ice will occur in the coming days and we still need your help. This is our chance to change the course of history.

Right now, our ship, the Arctic Sunrise is travelling north, to document the effects of climate change. Together, we can make sure the world bears witness to the historical moment when the Arctic sea ice melts to the lowest level ever recorded. With your support, we can begin the process with the international community to protect the Arctic at our Polar Summit in New York, alongside the UN General Assembly later this month.

Shell has spent more than $4.5 billion on this project already. But we have something even more powerful, something Shell doesn't have. And that's you. Our plan, and the beautiful species that call the Arctic their home, all depend on your support. Help multiply our impact by adding your support to one of the biggest campaigns we've ever undertaken.

Thanks for everything you've done to support this incredibly important campaign,
Nic and all of us at Greenpeace

P.S. We know we can win. We've done it before. It was years of relentless Greenpeace campaigning that led to Antarctica being declared a world park, safe from exploitation of its natural resources. With your support we can protect the Arctic, too. Please make an urgent donation today.

Save Deer by Donating to IDA

The following call for donations to help deer comes from In Defense of Animals (IDA).

Last week we challenged you to help IDA raise $15,000 for a deer contraception project. We are so close! Please give before Thursday so that we can start saving deer immediately!

Killing animals is often the first "solution" to resolving clashes between them and the human population. This is especially frustrating when there is a readily-available solution that does not harm animals but gets the desired outcome.
That's why IDA's efforts to support proven birth-control for deer are so important to counter plans by communities that want to cruelly kill them. Read the details here in the alert we sent you last week.

We have an exciting opportunity - right now - to help fund a deer contraception project that could pave the way for many other communities to follow. But we need your support right away to raise $15,000 to make it happen.

In Defense of Animals | 3010 Kerner, San Rafael, CA 94901 | Tel. (415) 448-0048 Fax (415) 454-1031 idainfo@idausa.org

Dog with Mathematical Name Needs Urgent Rescue

A dog with a name consisting of digits only is soon to be euthanized at a shelter in Georgia unless saved by a rescue or adopter.

1966 (9/2) is not some mathematical value but the name of a young female Labrador Retriever mix who has only two days left to live while her only hope is adoption by a person, family, or rescue before she runs out of time at a shelter in Georgia. A Facebook posting about 1966 (9/2) says that the photo of dog on Facebook has just a few shares while the dog is scheduled for euthanasia on Tuesday.

1966 (9/2) is at the Floyd County Animal Control in Rome, in the state of Georgia, US.

To contact the shelter for adoption or fostering, please visit the page http://www.adoptapet.com/pet7738047.html, or contact the shelter at (706) 236-4537.

Female Dog and Puppy in Houston Need Immediate Rescue

A dog and her 4-week young puppy in Houston, Texas, are in urgent need of rescue against euthanasia.

The call for rescuing the dog named Brooklyn and her small puppy was published on examiner.com. The dog is a stray and apparently wrongly assumed as a pit bull so as to be put down along with her one month young pup.

The dog has only minor skin infection and no major health problem while her pup is quite healthy. They are at the BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions till tomorrow and if no one came to their rescue by then, they will be euthanized.

People interested in saving them should contact the shelter at the following address:

BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions
3200 Carr
Houston, Texas 77026
Direct: 713.229.7354
Cellular: 832.623.3871

Thank you!

Critically Ill Angie Needs Urgent Donations

Donations are requested for Angie, a dog in critical condition, needing immediate treatment for a deadly disease which can end her life in days if not given the necessary treatment.

Heavily infested and suffering from the deadly condition called Parvo, Angie is struggling for life at the online dog rescue group Let’s Adopt which is raising money for her treatment. Of the required $3500 more than $2000 has already been raised via online donations. But the rest is needed to save Angie from death and give her another chance at life.

Caring souls are hereby requested to donate for Angie’s treatment through this page of the rescue group.

Thank you!

Stop Planned Killing of Rare Bison in Poland

It is feared that the Polish authorities may allow the planned killing of a herd of rare European bison in Poland. These 25 bison have been infected with tuberculosis which the authorities fear will spread among other bison herds.

However, quarantine and treatment of a tuberculosis-infected herd in Canada has proved that killing these animals is not necessary and the authorities need to exhaust treatment options before resorting to the kill plan.

Care2 is hosting an online petition asking the Polish Government not to kill the bison before attempting saving them via treatment and separating them from other herds. Please sign the petition online to support this cause.

Thank you!

Abused Pit Bull Needs Help

This case of a female pit bull along with a male is yet another reminder of how terribly cruel some people can be to animals. Her face expression shows the suffering she has been through. Her life meant nothing to her abusers, but now she has a second chance.

Kept at the Jackson Rabies Control in Jackson, TN, this victimized girl along with a male pit bull has been rescued at the last minute by Open Heart Rescue. They will soon be on their way to the rescue to start a new life.

However, the damage they have been done will take time and money. With wounds, scars, dried blood and teeth that have been intentionally broken off or broken for fighting, these canines will likely require extensive vetting and rehab.

To help them heal and return to a life they deserve, please donate to Open Heart Rescue via paypal at vickengineering@aol.com.
Thank you!

Vex Needs Donations for Medical care

Life is hard for some voiceless friends of ours. Yet they carry on, inspiring with their courage and resilience. A dog named 'Vex' in Romania is an example. He has been homeless and handicapped but is able to live with medical care provided by a group of kind-hearted people. Following is the message from a Facebook posting calling for donations to help pay his medical costs:

Please Help Vex get the Medical Care he needs! He is a Handicapped Dog, and has been living on the Streets of Romania like this since 2010!

He's now at Praxis Vet in Bucharest, Romania! He needs Fundraising for his Medical Care, and also a Wheelchair! Please Help him!

Thank you!

To donate to Vex's care, please follow this Chip-In Link.

Athena and Gage – Last Chance to Escape Killing!

A couple of female pit bulls in Oregon have less than 24 hours left to live unless than find a home or dog rescue that adopts them.

Named Athena and Gage, these are nice and friendly dogs at the Lane County Animal Services in Eugene, OR. They have been waiting for weeks for somebody to adopt them, as pit bulls are adoptable in Oregon, but their deadline to live has arrived while no one has stepped forward to take them in and save their life.

Their Petfinder page tells:

“They are so friendly and likable. They both know basic commands and seem to be housetrained. They like to cuddle with people. They also get along with other dogs. Adopters within Lane County will need to comply with the Potentially Dangerous Dog rules which are basically secure yard and kennel, no cats and wearing a muzzle when out of their yard. These dogs are not dangerous to humans.”

A video of the dogs is available on YouTube. Those who would like to save these beautiful and friendly dogs, please contact molly_nicole_16@yahoo.com, or call the Lane County Animal Services at 541-682-3647.
To donate for helping the Athena and Gage be adopted, please visit the donation page.

Canada’s Reckless Plan for Spilling Wolves’ Blood

“Spilling blood for oil” is what the Canadian government is on currently. To clear the area of tar sands mining in Alberta, the government has come up with a reckless plan: Credoaction has started an online petition to create awareness on this blood-filled plan. The petition reads:

“Canada's plan to kill wolves in response to habitat devastation from tar sands oil mining is cruel and misguided. Abandon this plan, preserve crucial wildlife habitat, and stop the rapid expansion of tar sands mining that threatens us all.”

Join the voices calling for protection of precious forests and innocent wolves in the area by signing the petition online.
Thank you!

Harmless Dog labeled ‘Dangerous’ Languishing in Canadian Shelter

In America, Prada is fighting for her life against the abuse of authorities. In Canada, it is Brindi – a harmless dog that is being targeted by the animal control in Halifax for over 3 years. Now, she is languishing both physically and psychologically and needs immediate release for her life to be safe and recover from extended imprisonment.

As her story goes, Brindi was arbitrarily labeled dangerous by the Halifax Regional Municipality in 2008. After repeated appeals by her owner, she was once released in 2010 on certain conditions but soon after that was again picked after animal control following an incident with another dog in which no significant harm was done. They want to put Brindi down again.

Meanwhile, Brindi is languishing in the animal control facility, and it is urgently required for her recovery to be released and given in care of her owner. The emotional toil of imprisonment on her health alone is pushing her into the dark pit of death. Supporters of Brindi have started an online petition to request the authorities for Brindi’s release.

Please sign the petition online and share with all animal supporters for this innocent dog’s life which is being usurped without any justification.
Thank you!

Homeless Puppies in Romania Need Urgent Help

Here is call for helping a group of small, homeless puppies in Romania. It was posted on Facebook by animal supporters.


There were 24 puppies. They were born in a schoolyard, by three female dogs. 8 of them went to another NGO for animals, one is Beethoven and other 4 found homes. The rest of them live in that schoolyard, in the cold. Outside are 25 degrees below freezing point at night and they sleep outside while they are only 2 months and a half.

Their only fault is that they were born on the street and no one wants them. We can try to find a foster for some of them, but we need money for vaccines and for food. In 7 weeks, they could leave Romani for new homes. Please help us to help them.

If you want to help us to help them, please use:

PayPal: animalsneedus.bv@gmail.com

Or pay at http://spaystraydogs.chipin.com/spay-and-neutering-stray-dogs

To pay via bank:

Euro account
Asociatia pentru protectia animalelor ANU-Animals need us
IBAN: RO48RNCB0059121037040002
Banca Comerciala Romana - Brasov Titulescu
SWIFT: RNCBROBU

Stop Brutal Killing of Pigs for Vietnamese Tradition

Several human traditions are obvious killing festivals whereby blood of innocent animals is shed under the clichéd rubric of ‘Sacrifice’. One such sacrificial brutality is witnessed in Viet Nam each year. To please a local deity, called Doan Thuong, the villagers in Nem Thuong, a small town near capital city Hanoi, cut a living pig in half while the locals watch and cheer at the animal. Not only that, these people rush to color their currency bills in the fatally wounded pig’s blood, believing that this will bring them good luck and make them rich.

It is hard to even watch the brutal scene of the pig’s cruelest killing by the Nem Thuong residents and the general obligation to respect cultural festivals fails here too. Can we respect a festival that kills? Obviously not, and to express disapproval of this cruel custom, animal rights advocates have started a petition online that urges on Nem Thuong residents to put an end to this inhuman practice.

Please sign the petition online to raise a voice against the brutality that is perpetuated as a tradition.

Saving Life!

The picture and the text message added to it show us where stand and what direction to follow in order to win our pride in humanity. Let's take our first step.

Injured Dog in Illinois Needs Dog Rescue

Immediate help is requested for a homeless dog that has been found injured and almost frozen to death in Carthage, Illinois.

According to a short facebook post, the poor sad boy was found stray this morning curled up in someone's barn here. He is skin and bones, suffering from cold, and it looks like his face is torn up. What could this guy have been through to have led him to be in this shape? Now he is at the local animal control and will be euthanized if no helps comes for him. He only has 7 days!

If you work for a dog rescue or know one in your area, you can help.

Please contact Kim at westhancockk9@mchsi.com.

Posted by — Von: Midwest Rescue of Illinois, Inc.

Save Dogs from Gas Chamber in Louisiana

Here is a short notice for saving dogs from impending killing.

Several dogs need to be saved via adoption and rescue from a gas chamber shelter in Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. They are in urgent need of life-savers.

Locals as well as dog rescues are requested to immediately visit the facebook page that has posted the call for saving these dogs from the gas chamber.

Also, an online petition seeks an end to the use of gas chambers in putting animals to sleep. Please take a moment to sign it.

Thank you!

Worming Tablets Needed for Vulnerable Dogs in Greece

Dogs are being rescued in many different parts of the world by caring people and organizations. In Greece, there is a wonderful organization, essentially a donkey rescue, called Agia Marina Donkey Rescue. In addition to saving senile, vulnerable donkeys, this group also makes efforts to protect other vulnerable animals including homeless dogs. Currently they are in urgent need of dog worming tablets for their rehoming, barrel dogs and homeless street Dogs.

These tablets are very expensive in Greece and the funds available to the animal rescue group are low. They are therefore giving out this call for help to all dog lovers and caring people to donate them worming tablets for helping the vulnerable dogs live a better life. Those ready to help can mail them tablets, as many or as few as they want, at the following address:

Agia Marina, Petrokefali, Mires

Heraklion, Crete, 70400

Greece

For any questions about donations or the organization’s work, please visit their website http://www.agia-marina-donkeyrescue.com/.

Saving Marley from a Deadly Misjudgment

Dog lovers at the moment would love to know why is it that responsible people like judges start ignoring facts and rush things in a crazy direction while a canine’s life is at stake. Look at the latest case of a dog named Marley who’s at the mercy of a municipal court in San Antonio, Texas. A Labrador mix, Marley was one of the three dogs involved in a scene of dog attack that left a 10-year-old girl injured last month. All three dogs were declared dangerous and ordered to be put to death.

After the other two were killed by the authorities, evidence surfaced that Marley was not a dangerous dog; instead, he was a friendly dog and came to the little girl’s defense, as the girl herself and other witnesses admitted. While the earlier ruling was based on the girl’s statement when she was in shock, in the recent ruling by the municipal court, the girl’s new statement was entirely ignored as were testimonies from other witnesses.

The facebook page for Marley seeks justice now; justice that was not served in the recent ruling, maybe because the concerned judge just doesn’t consider canine life important enough. But caring people do. Marley, as per evidence, is innocent and upholding the death sentence against him has been called “ridiculous” by people who know about the case. Let’s ask for real justice then for Marley—that he be released and in fact rewarded for coming to the girl’s defense.

Please sign the online petition to help Marley escape death that is being imposed on him out of a first impression that was wrong, and is wrong.

Thank you!

Weezer, the Smiling Dog, Needs Donations for Immediate Treatment

One of the most compassionate and active animal rights activists, Larisa Scharikin has fallen in need of support from animal lovers, particularly dog lovers as her dear pet dog Weezer has got seriously ill. Weezer, the smiling dog, has been diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called acute pancreatitis. In her latest Facebook post, Larisa told:

Just dropped off Weezer lunch. The X-ray showed a gas pocket. If when they take another X-ray, it has not moved, then they can suspect an obstruction and not what appears to be a gas pocket. Also, her blood work shows that her pancreas is still flooding her body with enzymes. They recommend giving her blood plasma as this is known to ease inflammation. Paws crossed. Praying the Grants also come through!

Currently, under treatment, Weezer needs more tests and medication, and hence more financial support for Larisa is getting strained financially for this sudden attack of a disease that has already brought along a great emotional challenge for the owner—a person who untiringly devotes her time to protecting animals, particularly dogs, against cruelty, neglect, and abuse.

This blog is a public appeal to all caring souls to donate to help Larisa with Weezer’s treatment by donating as much or little as possible. At the moment, Weezer’s medical expenses need around 1500 dollars till the end of the week. Please click on the chipin below to donate to Weezer’s treatment.

On behalf of Larisa Scharikin, thank you all!

http://weezer.chipin.com/weezers-fund

Left to Die, Barney Needs a Savior

It is easy for some people to let go of life instead of nurturing it. This is what happened to a dog named Barney who was traveling with his owners en route to Maine. The owners, from Florida, who had adopted him, suddenly decided not to let the dog be part of the family anymore. They turned the dog in to animal control through Dillon SC. And so, Barney faces death now, unless saved by someone who adopts him.

5-year-old Barney is known to be a very loving, positive dog of the Beagle breed. He has two more days to live and if no one steps forward to take him in as a new owner, he will be out down, that is on Wednesday, January 04, 2012. Please write via email to wherehopelives@gmail.com to save Barney.

Thank you!