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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Make a difference for animals every month of the year. ASPCA Guardians are a group of dedicated friends like you who make regular monthly gifts. This level of support makes it possible for the ASPCA to reach and rescue animals in need. When you decide to donate today, you will help us continue our life-saving programs.

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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

Help Pets Affected by Superstorm Sandy

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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Your donation is 100% tax-deductible in the U.S.A.

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Never Too Much Trouble

In February 2012, I saw an eight week old puppy on the Lapeer County Animal Shelter website. We decided to get him as a gift for our older dog, Uh-Oh, who had just survived a life threatening surgery. I met the puppy before he was up for adoption. I fell in love with him the minute he gave me his paw through the cage door. I knew I never wanted to let him go. I brought Trouble home a few days later. I never imagined the emotional journey we would begin that day.

A day later, the volunteers at the shelter left me a message saying Trouble may have been exposed to Parvo in the shelter and listed the symptoms to look for. Within three days Trouble was in ICU receiving 24 hour treatment for Parvo, for four days. Three days after coming home he was rushed back to ICU with a fever of 106.3 due to a secondary infection.

That stay lasted three days. After recovering at home for a few days he began acting like the carefree silly puppy I remembered. He spent months making us laugh until we cried, running through the house with his butt down, flipping the rugs along the way. Until one day we noticed he was limping. At ten months old, Trouble has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips.

We dont know what his future will be but Trouble has fought hard to stay alive while jumping, panting and running circles around his challenges. As long as he is happy we will fight every obstacle we face while holding his paw.

We would like to thank the person that didn't want him, because he was meant for us.

We can't imagine our lives without those deep brown eyes watching us.

Shannon Bradshaw

Lapeer, MI

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL LESSON IN LIFE AND LONGEVITY

Be nice to others, because. . .
Time WILL make a difference!

Thanks Sharon

Please consider being a hero!

Angel's Gate Needs You

Angel’s Gate in New York is closing, and all of the animals need someplace to go by October 30th.

Angels of Animals rescue group in NJ is working hard to help get the animals off the property and into homes, but 120 cats and 20 dogs remain.

These are special-needs pets so you can really save the day by adopting even just one. Rescue groups who can take larger numbers would be a blessing.

Please take a look at a few of the dogs and cats you could pick:

Friendly Daisy has bad eyes that may need to be removed. But this mature girl is huggable and kind. And ready to come home with you!

Friendly Daisy

Mimi is a feline leukemia-positive cat who needs special food for her esophagus. She’s beyond friendly – she’s super-friendly! And the love of everyone who meets her.
Diesel & Lill are an inseparable brother and sister who were both born with deformities in their front legs. They’re extremely personable.

There are so many more. There are cats with FIV, and cats with feline leukemia. There are dogs who are blind and/or deaf and a few with paralyzed back legs. There are cats too frightened to be petted, as well as cats who will come right up to you, begging for love.


Mimi


If you can turn the whole world around for even one of these special pets, please contact Amy at (973) 464-5314 or amy@angelsofanimals.org. She will be thrilled to hear from you!

Thank you for anything you can do for these precious pets. Your kindness is helping us all achieve a time of No More Homeless Pets.


Lill and Diesel

Contact:  Amy at (973) 464-5314 or  amy@angelsofanimals.org
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