Another Puppy Mill Crackdown

American Humane Society’s Red Star Team that specializes in animal rescue and emergency services, busted yet another puppy mill in Mississippi. Among 100 puppies and mothers were fortunate enough to be seized from this compound, reportedly were “feces-encrusted pens and filth. These poor little creatures include such breeds as Shih Tzus, Lhasa apsos, pugs, Yorkshire terriers, corgis, and Chihuahuas. Many of them appeared to be underweight and have skin diseases, among other possible medical conditions.”

Read the full article here. Let’s keep spreading this news and stop cruel industry from staying in business.

Read about other puppy mill issues here:

Another Puppy Mill Raid in Tennessee

Puppy Mill Heartbreak

700 Puppies Rescued from Tennessee Puppy Mill

Stop Puppy Mills in Pennsylvania

On Oprah: Angel’s Gate Animal Hospice

Oprah Unveils Truth About Puppy Mills

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Questions About Animal Activism

I am not an activist. I am an advocate for animal causes. There are many people who come to my blog and rant about how “we are all alike and we’re crazy”. I am not one of these people. Granted, some tactics from animal rights group such as PETA are questionable, and we all know that all organizations have their own agendas. When you get right down to it, without these groups, there will be no humane laws in the world, and the situation for animals would be a million times worse.

I am simply one individual trying to voice my concerns about animal welfare. I am not a big nature person, but I grew up around animals and I can tell you that they feel, they think, and they love. I believe that setting an example of compassion is critical, especially for the younger generation. Most of us who love animals are good, towards animals and people alike.

You may not care, and if you don’t, please be civil, don’t judge, and don’t read. Thanks everyone!

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Canadian Seal Hunt 2010

I’ve requested a cause to be created on Social Vibe. Please visit and join the discussion.

The Canadian Seal Hunt will soon begin again this winter. Each year, Canadian sealers charge their boats into the snowy territories in Northern Canada with clubs and shotguns in hand, ready for blood. Canada claims that this is necessary as it brings jobs and economical prosperity to the regions, yet many believe this explanation is unfounded. Each year, over 250,000 baby harp seals are slaughtered on the ice, for their skin and white fur. Barely 3 weeks old, they will be torn from their mothers, shot or clubbed on the head to death, while many, still alive and screaming in agony, skinned for their furs, a horrific murder scene on the pristine, beautiful snow tainted in red.There has been a public outcry against such unspeakable acts of cruelty. European countries have already banned Canadian food from import in 2009, and this will get even more attention this year. Please boycott Canadian goods and learn more about this issue and spread the word, sign as many petitions to help legislators bring an end to this. Thank you.

To learn more, please visit http://www.hsus.org/protectseal.html

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Help Rescue Groups Help Haiti

The terrible earthquake in Haiti has the world devastated. We need to get relief over there as quickly as possible. Animals, of course, come after humans, but rescue groups are working with the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti now to get workers on the ground to rescue helpless and hurt animals, as well as goats, chickens, and cattle which are the livelihood and food source for the people. Please help these animal rescue group help Haiti. The following are groups in planning mode to get to the situation – I’m donating some money so please spread the world and if you can, donate you can.

Click on the following links to learn more:

Humane Society International

American Humane Association

International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW)

World Society For the Protection of Animals

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Happy New Year but not for Dogs in China

First thing’s first. It pains me to having repeat this subject, but with Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger this year, it is ironic to imagine how such a culture that put animals as symbols of fortune, prosperity, and pride, can practice such a disgusting act of cruelty to the very same animals they supposedly adorn.

In the below post from a fellow blogger, once again, the subject of dogs and cats beings excruciating mistreated and killed in the name of fur is exposed by a Chinese pedestrian. Below, and he quotes:

“…After throwing the animals on the ground, the workers can also be seen kicking them as they lie helpless and shrieking in pain. According to the video, this inhumane way of producing fur coats is often unknown to western shoppers who buy fur products, oblivious to where the fur has come from. In an email, STOMPer Cheong says:

“What’s wrong with these people? “Circulate this and expose their deeds because they ought to be punished.”

The videos in that post is really graphic. But for those of you who are oblivious to where your furs come from, you NEED to know this, and you need to care. You may say “What’s the difference between you anti-fur people and eating steak or chicken?” Well, there isn’t really. But dogs and cats are one notch up in our world, as they are our companions, even to the Chinese. Many of these dogs are actually STOLEN from their homes illegally. So why are they suffering so, and for fashion?

Let’s make this new year one that’s informed so we can help decrease of unnecessary suffering of all living things.

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From Your Heart: Make a Donation this Holiday

It can be $10, $20, or whatever you could afford. Each year around this time, I make donations, some as gifts for my friends and family, to animal welfare organizations. You can take a tax deduction at tax time, and what’s even better, you will be helping out animals everywhere. See my “Animal Organizations” on the right column – or make a donation to a shelter in your neighborhood.

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Outdoor Shelter for Your Backyard Friends

It could get out of hand, however, if you don’t leave food out, you will not likely invite a whole feral colony into your backyard. However, you CAN help out the little stray kitty or two in your neighborhood or backyard this winter, by providing a little house to shield them from the high winds and snow.

It doesn’t have to be expensive, although you can get on for $50 at Target or as little as $39 at doghouses.com. Or, repurpose an old plastic storage bin, cut a hole on one side (be sure to tape the edges so it doesn’t hurt the kitty) and put some out fleece or newspaper in it. Even a solid cardboard box, and you could line the entire box’s outside with duct tape (so it weathers well). There are things you can do for your furry friends.

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Quick and Easy: Put Animals on President Obama’s Agenda

I just took action online to urge President Obama to help advance the humane treatment of animals by appointing an Animal Protection Liaison in the White House.

I hope you will add your voice by signing the petition, too. SIGN THE PETITION HERE - it’s quick and easy.

Thank you!

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Help Greyhounds

Grey2K USA, the first group to successfully close down dog tracks through the citizens initiative process, passing Massachusetts Ballot Question 3 has asked me to add them to my list of animal organizations. I think what they are doing is great. Greyhounds, like other dogs, deserve protection and greater awareness worldwide. Like horse-racing, I believe it is unethical to raise any breed for gaming and entertainment, especially for profit. Many of these racing dogs, if not all, are raised for one purpose, to win. Often they live in kennels through their whole lives, if not undergoing intensive training daily. The unlucky ones are put down once they get older and are of no use on the tracks.

Please take a moment and go to Grey2K and learn more about this subject.

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Click on My Badge and Help Feed Homeless Dogs

Everyone, please click the badge to the right, and spend 2 minutes doing the quick activities through Social Vibe. You will totally help with feed homeless dogs in shelters at th LACPA. Happy Holiday!

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