Sunday, November 27, 2011

Pit Bull Plea

You made me what I am today, courage at its best.

You wanted me to know no fear, a cut above the rest.

Not only did I master that, I’ve thrown in loyalty too.
Look past my eyes into my soul, you know I’d die for you.

I’ll watch your kids, I’ll watch your house.

Your praise will be my crown, ask what you will –

I’ll do my best. I’ll even be your clown.

But some of you don’t like me. I’m sure I don’t know why.

The only thing I’m guilty of is courage, love and try.

But still they want to see me go, they want my breed to end.

Will I see you sitting idly by? You, whom I call friend?

You made me what I am today, you never saw me waiver.

I’ve done my best to keep you safe.

Won’t you please return the favor?

Sunday, November 20, 2011

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Use the We-Care Reminder, a secure browser extension for Internet Explorer and Firefox. It takes less than a minute to set up, and it keeps on giving, every time you shop!

Here’s how easy it is:

1. Go to http://aspca.we-care.com/Start and download the Reminder. (Then forget about it—it works automatically!)
2. When you visit a participating merchant, you’ll see a message thanking you for supporting the ASPCA.
3. Shop as you normally do, knowing a percentage of what you spend will be sent to the ASPCA as a donation from We-Care.com.

It only takes a few clicks, so please get started by visiting: http://aspca.we-care.com/Start.

And don’t forget to tell everyone you know to do their everyday and holiday shopping on We-Care.com!


*Donations range from 0-100 percent of the purchase price, depending on the merchant.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Help stop this deplorable practice

Dear Animal Advocates,

We need your help! A few years ago, the United States was becoming flooded with designer puppies purchased from foreign puppy mills. These dogs were often bred in horrible conditions and arrived here in wretched health, endangering the people and other pets in their new homes.

In 2008, the ASPCA worked hard to help pass a Congressional amendment to the federal Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the importation of young puppies for the purpose of resale. Thanks to this new law, dogs cannot be brought into the U.S. from abroad for resale unless they are at least six months of age, healthy and vaccinated.
Puppy Mill dog

There are two phases to implementing laws like this: passing the legislation, then writing the "rules" that will allow federal agencies—in this case, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—to enforce them. Enforcement of this law has been a problem because the USDA never adopted the necessary rules. But earlier this month, the USDA acted—it proposed detailed enforcement regulations to ensure the puppy importation ban has teeth. Take Action Now »

ASPCA policy experts have reviewed the guidelines, and we support them. Please help us ensure that these proposed regulations are accepted and applied!

What You Can Do

For a short time, the USDA is accepting comments from the public on this issue. Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center online today to quickly and easily submit a comment to the USDA, letting the agency know that you support the proposed regulations to stop the cruel import of puppies from foreign puppy mills.

The shortcut to take action is www.aspca.org/USDA.

Thank you for taking action for animals—in this case, animals around the world!

Take Action Now!

Sunday, November 6, 2011

‘Curious George’ a victim of the worst act of cruelty.

Very difficult to understand how anyone could abuse a dog in such a horrific way.  You can help contribute to the care of Curious George.  See the link at the bottom of this sad story that hopefully will have a happy ending. 

The Delaware County SPCA said it is caring for a dog that was a victim of the “worst act of cruelty and deprivation we’ve seen.”


It will be five to seven days before it is known if the pit bull-boxer mix, dubbed Curious George for his curious nature, will survive, said Justina Calgiano, spokesperson for the Media-based shelter.

The dog weighs 35 pounds, half what it should, she said. His nails are overgrown, and he has sores on his backside, probably the result of sitting too long in one spot.

Investigators say someone deliberately did this to the dog.

Curious George, estimated to be between one and three years old, was brought in by a woman who found him wandering Monday afternoon near a major highway in Delaware.

Dayna Villa of the Delaware County SPCA says a stray left on his own would have found more nutrition eating out of garbage cans.

“He would have found things to eat and, yes, he would have been very skinny, but to me this is very apparent that it was probably purposeful that he was denied access to food,” Villa said.

Lower Chichester Township Administrator Joe Possenti said stray dogs were rare in the community. Most are identified and returned to the owners.

“We would liked to find out who did this,” he said. “It is a heinous act.”  Calgiano called it “remarkable this dog is alive. It’s more remarkable that he is standing.”  Curious George does collapse frequently, she said. He is being kept separate from other dogs while he recovers.

The vets are continuing to keep a close eye on Curious George.

“His condition is guarded. Any dog like this you worry about organ failure and things like that,” veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Boudwin said.   The Delaware County SPCA said it is caring for a dog that was a victim of the “worst act of cruelty and deprivation we’ve seen.”

It will be five to seven days before it is known if the pit bull-boxer mix, dubbed Curious George for his curious nature, will survive, said Justina Calgiano, spokesperson for the Media-based shelter.

The dog weighs 35 pounds, half what it should, she said. His nails are overgrown, and he has sores on his backside, probably the result of sitting too long in one spot.

Investigators say someone deliberately did this to the dog.  Curious George, estimated to be between one and three years old, was brought in by a woman who found him wandering Monday afternoon near a major highway in Delaware.

Dayna Villa of the Delaware County SPCA says a stray left on his own would have found more nutrition eating out of garbage cans.

“He would have found things to eat and, yes, he would have been very skinny, but to me this is very apparent that it was probably purposeful that he was denied access to food,” Villa said.

Lower Chichester Township Administrator Joe Possenti said stray dogs were rare in the community. Most are identified and returned to the owners.

“We would liked to find out who did this,” he said. “It is a heinous act.”  Calgiano called it “remarkable this dog is alive. It’s more remarkable that he is standing.”  Curious George does collapse frequently, she said. He is being kept separate from other dogs while he recovers.

The vets are continuing to keep a close eye on Curious George.

“His condition is guarded. Any dog like this you worry about organ failure and things like that,” veterinarian Dr. Kimberly Boudwin said.

The Delaware County SPCA wants to know who starved Curious George. The dog was found by a passerby along the 1600 block of Naamens Creek Road near Boothwyn, Delaware. Anyone with information is asked to call 610-566-1370.

Donations for George’s care can be made at Help Care for Curious George