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Sunday, September 13, 2009

1:40PM - Hello!

I just joined, so I don't know if this is okay, but I am doing the Walk 'n Wag for the Humane Society in Silicon Valley, and I need some pledges. I will walk you through how to give if you want:

First, you go to the Walk 'n Wag website:
Walk 'n Wag!

Then, you click on 'Sponsor an Individual'
Next, look up my name, which is Colleen McEachern
After that, click 'make a gift!' and enter however much you want, then payment information blah blah. There is an option of making an anonymous gift, if you don't want your info out in the internet, that is totally fine.

It would mean a lot to me if you sponsored me, I rescued my dog, Chachi from the Humane Society of Silicon Valley!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

12:47AM - Need help from texas dog lovers

HELP HELP SOS(save or spots) Need kind people in texas to help transport an 11 week old rescued dal puppy san antonio to dallas or if possible abilene. We may be able to go further than dallas if necessary. I am in maine, but my sister is in abilene and is due to fly home around the middle of september. If anyone... can help or knows of anyone who can help please contact me at jlstadler@yahoo.com, yahoo messanger jlstadler, or here on facebook. I am desperate to get this pup home. Can't afford to pay for your time, but I can reimburse gas and tolls

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

1:36PM - very important petition, please sign

More people need to be made aware of this petition to try and put some pressure on the government. Many people aren't aware of the tests conducted on animals for their products, and it would surely put a huge number of consumers off, forcing companies to test in other ways.

CLICK HERE:

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/stateanimaltests/

IMPORTANT!: SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE REGISTERED WITHOUT CLICKING ON THE CONFIRMATION LINK SENT TO YOUR EMAIL.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

3:32PM

Please help our cause. I recently lost my job and the rescue needs some financial help to continue feeding and caring for the animals. We need bales of hay and bags of feed for the goats. Lots of food for the feral cats. Two geriatric indoor kitties need expensive prescription formula food for renal failure. One cat needs dental work as she is not eating. One goat also needs to see a vet. If you can donate, even if it is just a dollar, please click the banner. THANK YOU

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

12:24AM

An animal shelter burned down during the recent Summit Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains:

According to the article, of the approximately 120 dogs, cats and birds that owner Chris "Catman" Puett cared for — mostly abandoned pets — he's lost four dogs and 17 cats. Several cats have returned home; some with minor burns. Many animals are still unaccounted for.
[snip]
If you would like to help Puett and his animal sanctuary, Humanity For Cats is accepting donations for building supplies, food, and other needed items on his behalf. Please visit humanityforcats.com. For donation drop offs call 408-997-9332.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

11:00PM - 2 German Owls in need of a home in CT or MA.

We are located in Enfield, CT which is good for adopting out to someone in either Connecticut OR Massachusetts.

According to the breeder, these two hatched in early 2007. They are banded. These are great birds, they just aren't easily trainable. They are the first pigeons we've had and we intended to keep them as pets. We call them Jasper and Juniper. We read about how docile pigeons are, but despite all our attempts, these two never became docile. After trying for a time, we ended up quitting because handling them seemed to cause them more anxiety than benefit. We don't want them to be unhappy and we don't have the proper knowledge or habitat to allow them to breed. I want them to go to either an experienced breeder or someone who knows better how to keep pigeons as pets (and tame them). These two are quite anxious around people. They've been living on our enclosed back porch for some time, but this obviously isn't ideal. We don't see pets as disposable or anything of the sort, we just want them to be the happiest they can be and we recognise that we seem to be unable to provide the happy home which we hoped we could. It hasn't been an easy decision, so I ask you keep any disparaging remarks you may have to yourself. We are looking for a $40 rehoming fee. Reply here or email enquiries/your details to smartpigeons@gmail.com.

(x-posted to dove_lovers, pet_pigeons, pet_rescue, fostercritters & adopt_a_pet)

Current mood: hopeful

Sunday, July 27, 2008

2:50AM - KITTY NEEDS A LOVING HOME!

Name: Miley
Gender: Female
Age: Unknown (we believe she is relatively young)
Color: Calico
Hair length: Short
Shots: Unknown
Nuetered/Spayed: No

Area of Adoption (city/state/country): Roselawn, Indiana (we are willing to take her anywhere within a reasonable distance)

Photos of Miley!

Story: Miley was previously a housecat. Unfortunately, after becoming unexpectedly pregnant, she was dumped near my in-laws' neighborhood. Her kittens did not make it through the winter.

I just met Miley on Saturday, July 26th. My in-laws leave food out for her every evening, so when she stopped by to eat upon seeing me she immediately rubbed herself all over my legs and ran her head into my hands to be petted. She purred almost non-stop, so it is safe to say that she is definitely not afraid of humans or human contact. As a former housecat, she is most likely house-trained (although being left to the wild for as long as she has she may need some re-freshing on house ettiquete for a few days or so, cats learn quickly).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Miley is in desperate need of medical attention. She will need to be taken to a vet immediately, and will probably need some type of medication(s). That shouldn't scare anyone off, she's a lovely cat, but just be prepared for the expenses.

Consider, ask around, please! She is a sweet and loving cat and she deserves a second chance! Miley needs a loving and caring home, so if you or anyone you know is interested please contact lovemiley@ymail.com and/or leave a message/comment!

Thanks so much!
Megan Nicole

Current mood: sleepy

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

6:07PM - Toronto - do you need to adopt a cat?

Hey humane_friends ,

This may be a long shot, but I thought I'd give it a whirl. I'm from Toronto Ontario Canada, and I was wondering if anyone here is from Toronto and would like to adopt a cat. My mom and I would love to, but we already have a cat, and some other problems right now.

He/she is a lovely cat who comes by our doorstep around five times a day. We feed her at our porch. She's very sweet, absolutely tame. She does many rollovers. I have a feeling that someone abandonned her. :'(

Here's a picture:( pictureCollapse )

Sunday, December 28, 2008

4:07PM - Animal Welfare/Rescue/Resource/Pet Blog!

(This has been x-posted. Apologies to those in multiple pet-related communities, but I feel this is very relevant for the subject matter of this community.)

I run a blog called A Furry Friend. It's dedicated to highlighting animals in need and to keep people informed on general animals news, stories, events, and advice!! I have helped many everyday people, animal guardians, and animals through my blog.
I invite anyone to please submit any animals, stories, or events they'd like me to feature. You can contact me with information at afurryfriend@gmail.com.
If you know an animal that is in immediate need of a rescue, adoption, foster, transportation, etc., please contact me as well!

I also have links to several animal rescue/welfare resources I've compiled, including:

These resources can be found by going to my blog and clicking on any of links under "A Furry Friend Resources" on the left-hand side.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sunday, April 5, 2009

4:40PM

Hi, my friend is going to give his sweet pit bulls to an animal shelter. I talked him out of it tonight, so he can wait hopefully a day before he kills his pitbulls for no good reason.
personal , but not good enough for me. Its very sad one dog Bullet is 17 the Akh is only 5.

please contact
shafeeqasad@yahoo.com
as soon as possible

newyork.craigslist.org/brk/pet/1104762676.html

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

6:18PM - Animal Rescue

My husband and I have developed the website Rescue Meow. It's currently taking up most of my free time, and I hope that it will always be a priority. This site is dedicated to all of our rescued pets; it's a blog which we hope (for the future) to use in the thought of connecting animals who desperately need homes to good and loving people. I ask that you please visit our site, tell your friends, send us stories, and keep us in mind. Photos are appreciated, but optional; no language or length restrictions. Write us to your heart's content!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

4:56PM - Petition against the UP cat killer

Justice for Tengteng

Target: Faculty of the University of the Philippines, Diliman

There are over half a million stray animals in the Philippines, and this is the story of just one of them. Tengteng was a month-old stray kitten who lived precariously on the grounds of the University of the Philippines at Diliman. Those who knew her spoke of a kitten who benefited from random acts of kindness including handouts of food, water, even a new collar to make herself look pretty. She enjoyed fleeting but happy moments with students who gave her a scratch or two, a tummy rub, and pats on her head. The only known photograghs of Tengten are the ones you see on this site. One can say that Tengteng was not as hard up as other strays in the Philippines, but she was without a regular source of food, a home and a family to protect her.

Tengteng, like all animals, was God's child. But her life came to an abrupt end when on April 13th a second year physics student named Joseph Carlo Candare took her life and bragged about it on the web. On his blog entry for that day, Mr. Candare mockingly called Tengteng's death " an accidental Crime." However, by other accounts, Tengteng's killing was a deliberate and blood-thirsty attack fueled by Mr. Candare's visceral and sadistic hatred of cats.

How much hate, you might ask?

Mr. Candare was described as taking a running start, leaping into the air, and then landing on Tengteng with the full force of his weight and momentum. Tengteng, who could not have weighed more than two pounds, was crushed under the grown man's weight. This was a conscious act, and Mr. Candare had ample opportunities to change his mind. Whatever life was left in Tengteng's body, the last few ounces of strength she had, enabled her to seek shelter in a hovel where she ultimately died moments later, alone. The imagery is horrifying, but we have been spared the deathly sounds that must have been blood-curdling. The agonizing scream of a kitten, the crushing of her bones, the taunting of the victor over the vanquished, it was a triumphant moment for one but unnecessarily tragic for another.

Why should we care?

Some have argued that we care too much about a kitten who did not belong to anyone. Some said tha there are many strays; why care about this one? All animals deserve respect. When we disrespect an animal, that says more about us than the animal. It is not how many animals are abused, but it is the knowledge that a most heinous crime was committed on a defenseless and sentient being that behooves us to act. Such acts, however singular, offends our sense of decency and righteousness. If there is one abused animal, then that is one too many. When we are confronted by cruelty, we must address it. Acts of abject cruelty towards animals, like Tengteng's killing, are simply unacceptable. It is up to the enlightened and the compassionate to stand up and speak in behalf of those on the receiving end of humankind's brute force.

Why take my word for it?

You do not have to. I am reproducing Mr. Candare's blog entry for your perusal. Here, you can read his own words, his self-confession as a serial killer of cats, his disingenuous pang of conscience, and his not-so-veiled threat to kill more in a month ( English translation in brackets) :

"An Accidental Crime. First day sa supercon. Lunch time came. On our way out of old NIP I saw the cat I almost killed last Tuesday. Now everyone knows I hate cats. It's an unexplainable feeling towards them. Like some internal hatred. Hindi ko talaga alam kung bakit pero anumang pagpipigil sa sarili ay hindi sapat upang mapangibabawan ang panggigil ko sa mga pusa. [ I don't really know why my self-control is not enough to overcome my hatred of cats ] I pulled it on its tail and threw it. Then like some pro wrestler I jumped on it and my feet landed on it's torso. Slam! Felt good! But the cat didn't die, well not yet. It ran for its life and just as I was about to catch up on it somebody yelled: " Pwede bang pabayaan mo yung pusa?!" [ Can you leave the cat alone? ]. It was instant and involuntary. I stopped on my tracks. Nobody ever stopped me when assaulting cats. Well I guess there's always a first time for everything. The cat got away. Or at least that's what i thought. So we went to lunch Mel, Jayson, Tracy and me. After lunch, balik na sa kung anumang naiwang gawain [ we went back to whatever unfinished work we had ]. Then Tracy and Mel told me " Hui Jc napatay mo yung pusa" [ Hey, JC, you killed that cat ]. Hours later, habang abala sa XRD [ while busy at XRD ], a guy came in. Tanong niya: " Sinong pumatay dun sa pusa?" [ He asked, who killed that cat? ] Bang! Dat was me boi. Guilty as charged. I didn't see it die pero sabi ni Myles [ but Myles said ] it coughed up blood or at least something like that daw. Didn't realize I gave it a fatal hit. This isn't the first time I've killed a cat but this time it's different. It didn't occur to me back then that the cat had a leash. So I think somebody owns it. Well it's very well loved in NIP from what I heard and I just ended it's life. So there you go I'm sorry. And I wont be striking another one for maybe about a month. It feels good when your beating it(a cat) up but you suddenly feel something strange when it turns off permanently. That's how I feel right now. And maybe for the next days. Dang, am I a cat serial killer? "

To Whom Should We Appeal?

We are appealing to the high officials of the University of the Philippines at Diliman (U.P.) namely Dr. Sergio Cao, Chancellor of UP, Dr. Arnel Salvador, Director of the National Institute of Physics at UP, and to Dr. Caesar Saloma, Dean of the College of Science UP.

These gentlemen, in their respective capacities, have the authority to set things right at the university. They can condemn, reject, and punish those who practice animal cruelty within the ranks of the university. They are gatekeepers to the long and illustrious history of the university. The conduct and safety of the student body are under their purview. We, therefore, are calling upon these gentlemen to apply the only just and appropriate punishment for Mr. Candare which is immediate expulsion from the university and to assist in seeking proper medical attention for Mr. Candare.

I am asking for one thousand signatures. If you agree with the spirit of this petition, please sign it and offer your opinion for the benefit of these learned gentlemen. I will post updates when new developments occur. I thank you for helping engender a more compassionate Filipino society.

Addenda: There were questions about criminal charges. The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is in the process of gathering affidavits from eye-witnesses. Yes, Mr. Candare violated the provisions of the Philippine Animal Welfare Act, Republic Act 8485. PAWS' volunteer lawyer will be mapping our their legal case against Mr. Candare.

05/02/09 I had Mr. Candare's name as John C. Candare in the initial post because he presented himself as such on another blog, but someone corrected me. His real name is Joseph Carlo Candare.

05/02/09 You may express your outrage but please no personal threats against Mr. Candare. I have to submit this petition to UP officials, and I want it fair and clean. Substantive comments will greatly help the impact of this petition. Thanks.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/102/Justice-for-Tengteng

Sunday, August 9, 2009

10:11AM - Rescue seeking help so they can continue to save shelter dogs!

Like many nonprofit, volunteer-based organizations, NLOL has been hit hard by the recession, putting our mission to save shelter animals in jeopardy. It’s this same economic climate that’s forcing people who were barely scraping by to have to make the heartbreaking decision to give their animals away. As a result, the shelters are more crowded than ever.

Which is exactly why these loving, wonderful animals need your help NOW.

Your contribution, large or small, is our LIFELINE to the at-risk-animals during these difficult and frightening times. New Leash On Life will FIGHT to keep its doors open so that we can continue to help the homeless animals that are dying in shelters every day. We will FIGHT to keep the Lend a Paw Program alive so that our therapy dogs can continue their weekly visits to hospitalized patients. We will FIGHT to keep our doors open because the thousands of abandoned and starving dogs desperate for food, love and eventually a home MUST be helped. This is our mission. This is what we do.

**Together, we will work to raise 60,000.00.∗∗Thegoodnewsiswe’realreadyhalfwaythere.MembersoftheNLOLBoardofDirectorshavepledgedtomatchalldonations∗∗DOLLARFORDOLLAR∗∗upto∗∗60,000.00.**The good news is we’re already half way there. Members of the NLOL Board of Directors have pledged to match all donations DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR up to 60,000.00.∗∗Thegoodnewsiswe’realreadyhalfwaythere.MembersoftheNLOLBoardofDirectorshavepledgedtomatchalldonations∗∗DOLLARFORDOLLAR∗∗upto∗∗30,000 for the next two months. This means by September 15th, 2009, we must raise 30,000indonationsfromNLOLsupporterslikeyouinordertotakeadvantageoftheBoard’smatchingpledgeandreachourgoal.Itmayseemlikealot,butwe∗∗WILL∗∗getthereifeveryonepitchesin.Whetherit’s30,000 in donations from NLOL supporters like you in order to take advantage of the Board’s matching pledge and reach our goal. It may seem like a lot, but we WILL get there if everyone pitches in. Whether it’s 30,000indonationsfromNLOLsupporterslikeyouinordertotakeadvantageoftheBoard’smatchingpledgeandreachourgoal.Itmayseemlikealot,butwe∗∗WILL∗∗getthereifeveryonepitchesin.Whetherit’s30 from 1000 supporters, 50from600,50 from 600, 50from600,100 from 300 or $1000 from 30, if we do this together, EVERY donation, no matter how small will play a BIG part. The more you’re able to give, the more lives will be saved.

Visit https://newleash.ipower.com/donationform.asp to donate and follow our progress!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

9:29PM - food recall.

IF YOU HAVE PETS, PLEASE REMEMBER TO KEEP UP ON WHICH FOODS ARE BEING RECALLED. the list is HERE.

Current mood: awake

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

6:27PM - Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler

Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler

From The New York Times:

Once, these animals were raised locally (even many New Yorkers remember the pigs of Secaucus), reducing transportation costs and allowing their manure to be spread on nearby fields. Now hog production facilities that resemble prisons more than farms are hundreds of miles from major population centers, and their manure “lagoons” pollute streams and groundwater. (In Iowa alone, hog factories and farms produce more than 50 million tons of excrement annually.)

Animal welfare may not yet be a major concern, but as the horrors of raising meat in confinement become known, more animal lovers may start to react. And would the world not be a better place were some of the grain we use to grow meat directed instead to feed our fellow human beings? Full story; see also "Eating as if the Climate Mattered."

Saturday, June 2, 2007

3:04PM - 2 kittens

if anyone lives in the south jersey/philadelphia area and would like 2 kittens about 5-6 weeks old let me know! i rescued a brother and sister team about 2 -3 weeks ago. the boy is a orange dsh and the girl is a red dmh.,

Thursday, June 7, 2007

1:58PM - Poor cocker spaniel

Hello!
I am an American Cocker Spaniel Kirusha. I am only 4 years old. I don't want to remeber what was my name before. I just remeber that I was laying on teh street trying to get up, but couldn't :( My eyes didn't see and my head was falling on the side. It was very painful, cold, scary and I was very hungry. I was about to die, but suddenly somebody picked me up, put me in the car and we went somewhere. we came into the warm house, where I could hear only good words towards me. I was groomed (I was very dirt and my hair was a mess)and I liked it SO much! and I was FED as well! I almost forgot how that feels to be full. I really wanted to see all these nice people!

And then my journey to doctors begin :( One doctor, second, third... And they were all saying words I could understand....dab cold, otitus of both of my ears, stroke, some heart problems, huge eye problrms with katarak on both eyes.
I am going through all the medications and surgeries at the moment from January 2007. I 've received so many shots by now and I don't like them, but I am strong boy! I want to survive so badly, being able to see and chase the birds again, play the ball with my future owner that I will definetly find! I want to be able to see him as well. My ears already got better and my hearing is better as well, especially when I am called to eat. I already went through 2 surgeries on my eyes and there are 2 more to go to remove katarakt on both eyes. After 2nd surgery I got worse with my after-stroke symptoms :( my coordination got worse :( But nmy doctor promises that I will get better! They have to do 2 more surgeries and 3 months of recovery period with appropriate care and medicines before I can start searchin for my new loving home.

At the moment I am runing low on finances :( Good people trying to help all the time, but my treatments are slightly more expensive then we have :( May be some of you can help me ?

here is my official page on rescue website http://pesikot.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=38266&st=0

My PayPal account is : kiryusha_koker@yahoo.com . You can also write me for all the questions. I will gladly answer everything !


Thursday, July 12, 2007

6:11PM - Dead cats dogs found in pet food!

UPDATE: List of foods and actual lawsuit link:
Mars inc, Proctor and gamble co. Colgate Palmolive co. Del Monte foods,
co. Nestle USA, inc. Nutro Products inc, Menu foods, inc. Menu Foods Income
fund Publix supermarkets Winn Dixie super markets Petco animal supplies Pet
Supermarket, inc. Petsmart inc. Target corp Wal-mart stores, inc.

http://www.mflegal.com/petfoodlawsuit

Thank you for the update madlovescience!

PLEASE don't watch the video if you have a weak stomach, it may be a bit much.

http://cbs4.com/consumer/local_story_143224354.html

X-posted like whoa.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

12:59PM - Rescue Me...

Hello, I'm from California, I haven't done this before... but please hear me out:

This is Britt:
She is a medium hear tortie sweetheart
I know this cat, she's a domestic house cat, she's skinny and as small as a kitten for being a year and a half years old. She's very sweet and has beautiful markings. She also has a cute little meow that sounds a little scratchy, she's loving and needs a new home.

Please apply to the Burbank Animal Shelter and rescue Britt. She was rescued from an abandoned litter of five and was a house cat for much more than a year so she's used to humans though she may seem skiddish.

Thank you, if you're in the Burbank, Glendale, LA or anywhere nearby the area, please consider it. I want to know this sweet kitty has a new loving home.

~AWD!

Current mood: hopeful

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