North Dakota: Protect Your Animals!

Urge North Dakota to adopt stricter animal protection legislation.

11/15/12: Voters in North Dakota have rejected Measure 5, a ballot initiative meant to enforce stricter punishments for animal abuse. In light of this fact, let the Governor know that animals deserve our protection, including the full support of the law.

We hear of animal abuse cases all too often: from pigs kept in tiny cages with no room to move around before ultimately being sent to the slaughterhouse to puppies mass-bred for profit and kept in sub-par conditions before they are sold in the puppy mill trade.

While most states in America have strong animal protection laws, North Dakota still stands as one of the few that regularly doesn't prosecute instances of animal abuse. North Dakota is a state in which livestock and agriculture play a huge part, so it's vital that the state strengthen its animal welfare laws to protect against farm animal and pet abuse.

Sign the petition to North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple.  Follow the link below...

Tell North Dakota to get with the times and start protecting its animals!

As of 5:30 PM EST on November 25, we have over 16,000 signatures.  Our goal is 25,000...

16,816 signatures - goal of 25,000

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Paralyzed Rescue Weim Walks Again

When Weimaraner Rescue of the South (WRS) plucked Cole from an animal shelter in Alabama, he seemed like many other dogs. But his extraordinary character came to light soon after he arrived at his foster home.

One evening, Cole suddenly collapsed and couldn’t move anything other than his front paws and head. His foster mom rushed him to the vet, where he was diagnosed with a spinal embolism and given a 10% chance of survival. Despite his paralysis, Cole seemed so happy to be with people and determined to get back on his feet. So WRS decided to support Cole and give him all the care he needed to recover.

WRS gave him a cart, and right away he was zoom-zooming around! But Cole wanted so badly to walk again on his own. WRS took Cole for physical therapy and acupuncture and after four treatments, Cole regained use of his back legs.

WRS threw a party for Cole and for the first time in weeks, he stepped out of the cart and unsteadily took his first steps. There was not a dry eye in the house! Cole was adopted by the WRS volunteer who had been caring for him. Over the next months, Cole got stronger and more coordinated. Now he can run around with his canine siblings—an achievement that makes us so proud!

Cole’s family adores him and describes him as a spunky boy who knows what he wants. They quote from Talladega Nights on Cole’s philosophy: “If you ain’t first, you're last.” He is the first out the door, the first in the door, and the first to claim his spot on his couch! Cole’s perseverance and triumph has been an inspiration, and has renewed our commitment to every dog that comes into our care.


Larissa Thomas
Lilburn, GA

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Help shelters rescue and care for animals affected by Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy was one of the worst weather events in recent U.S. history. Millions lost power, and homes and infrastructure alike were damaged or destroyed by high winds, storm surge, and intense flooding. Several states have declared an official emergency.

Pets are especially vulnerable during huge weather events like this one. So, our charitable partners are providing emergency shelter, first aid, and rescue where needed to make sure pets stay as safe as their owners during the storm and its aftermath. You can help! Your donation will support rescue groups and shelters along the East Coast as they provide food, clean water, shelter, and emergency aid to pets and comfort to their families in the aftermath of the Superstorm.

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