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Feb. 2005 Blog Archive - Almost Heaven
Many pets lose their homes or suffer emotional loss when their human parents separate/divorce. In Scotland, they want to change the laws to force pet owners to pay maintenance for their animals if they split from their partner. Read the newsclip "1 in 5 Back Plan for Pet Alimony" [feb. 27, 2005: The Scottish Daily Record & Sunday Mail].
Ask Your Senators to Support S.451 "With the recent victory over Class "B" dealer C.C. Baird, 2005 is the year the Pet Safety and Protection Act can be passed into law- but we need your help! Call, write, fax, or e-mail your senators and ask them to co-sponsor the Pet Safety and Protection Act (S.451). The bill was introduced to Congress on 2/17/05 by Senator Daniel Akaka (HI-D). When passed, the bill will amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit Class "B" dealers from supplying "random source" animals to research facilities. Most random source animals are stolen pets, strays, seized shelter animals, or obtained through "free to good home" ads under false pretenses. Your support is desperately needed to get this bill passed. Your calls and letters will make all the difference! Please help make 2005 the year the PSPA is passed! For senator contact information, click here or call 1-888-VOTESMART. For more information on this bill, to view a sample letter, and to print out a petition, visit www.stolenpets.com/act.htm." For the Animals, Campaigns Department
Find out how you can become an Almost Heaven Golden Angel too.
Morgan and Maggie have been adopted.
Samantha and Dan have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Dan is about 3 years old and is a wonderful little "love bug."
Researchers have found that "exercise and a diet fortified with vitamins, fruits and vegetables helped older dogs learn new tricks and kept them active." Find out more by reading the article, "Old dogs can learn new tricks — with help" [Reuters].
"When it comes to sticking with an exercise routine, dogs can be a major source of motivation and accountability for their owners." Find out more by reading the article, "Team up with Fido for fitness" by Molly Masland, Health Editor [MSNBC].
Sally, Titan and Morgan have been added to Almost Heaven's list of Adoptable Golden's Looking for Forever Homes. Titan's a gorgeous boy who gets along with
other dogs and loves people.
Woman seeks dog visitation rights after divorce. Read the news clip: "Woman wants access to ex-husband's dog" [Ananova.com]. "A bride has chosen her dog to be chief bridesmaid at her wedding." Read the news clip "Pet dog walks bride up the aisle" [BBC News].
Single and looking to meet other pet lovers? You might want to check out "online and offline community in which people with a strong common interest in, and love for, pets can connect with each other via email, instant messaging, chat rooms, message boards, and nationwide special events, and even receive tips from The Humane Society of The United States on how to keep their pets safe and happy"... Animal Attraction.com. "It is the only community that has members post profiles not only about themselves, but also about their pets, or pets they have known and loved. Animal Attraction also enjoys an exclusive relationship with The Humane Society of The United States that brings the most up-to-date and reliable pet care information to our members in order to help keep their pets safe and happy." For a Limited Time All Animal Attraction.com Memberships are FREE!!
Your pet's bad breath could be a symptom of gum disease, which can spread throughout the body if its not treated. Find out more by reading the article, "Keeping up your pet's dental health is important" by Diane Wilkins [Marion Daily Republican].
New Freebies have been added to our "Pet Fun & Freebies on the Web" page, which include: Free Purina Mighty Dog Food, Free Bil-Jac Food or Treat, Free Sample of Science Diet Light Food, Free Pet Recipes, plus Crafts and Pet Contests on the web.
"Witnessing your precious dog or cat having a seizure can be a most frightening experience. During seizures pets often lose control, fall over, chomp their teeth, salivate or drool, whine, paddle with their feet, and begin to urinate or deficate on themselves. Their eyes become large (dilated) and unresponsive. A pet caregiver feels panicked and helpless while watching it all happen." Read the new article listed on Almost Heaven's Informative Pet Articles page titled: "Seizures in Pets" by Deena Caruso. River & Sandy have been adopted.
A story that offers hope to those lookign for a lost pet. Read how Staci Coleman was reunited with her dog Charlie in the news wire: "Dog found after 8 months" [The Daily Journal Wire Report].
Two-dozen dogs living in New York animal
shelters were given the opportunity to audition for parts in a
new Broadway musical, "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," and will have
the chance to live out their days on a farm. The musical's opening
planned for April at Broadway's new Hilton Theater. Read "New York Dogs Audition
for Broadway Musical" By Manuela Badawy [Reuters,
Sun Jan 23, 2005].
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Samantha is an easy-going sweetheart who came to us when her owner
moved and couldn't take her along.
Sally is about a year old, crate trained and is a very happy girl.
Morgan's about 1-2 yrs old and he is the happiest boy we have
ever had in rescue.