Animals First

Protecting those with no voice...

A social networking site for adults, where animals are protected, loved, rescued and cherished.

Members

  • Kathi
  • mike
  • Peggy McNamara
  • Mandy Hedrick
  • Randall
  • Lisbeth Mønsted Larsen
  • donald "THE AFLAC DUCK"
  • Belles
  • Jenna
  • Bullies2Love
  • Brian L Porter
  • KNovey
  • Vladimir
  • Susan Smith
  • Sharon A. Beasley
  • Peggy Gasparas
  • Sue
  • Steff
  • Kelly Butler
  • Linda Powers

Groups

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They Defend Animal Cruelty: Don't Let Them Win

The animal cruelty apologists at the phony Center for Consumer Freedom say they will step up their attacks on us this week. Will you make a special gift today and show CCF that those who care about animals won’t back down?

Power to the People

When it comes to public policy advocacy at the state, local, or national level, we all must be engaged in this work.

Talk Back: Happy Dog Tales

From Chicago to the Caribbean, blog readers were touched by the new, loving relationship of 12-year-old Terrence Murphy and his dog Elmo, and by Bella and Dieter, dachshund mixes who not only survived Haiti’s calamitous earthquake but, years earlier, also made it through Hurricane Katrina.

Colony of Prairie Dog Protectors

On the steps of Utah’s state capitol yesterday, 12-year-old Luke Zitting was recognized as a Humane Hero for standing up for one of the little guys in the animal kingdom, the prairie dog.

Time for Farm Animal Welfare Reforms in Ohio

Earlier this week, we filed an initiative petition with the Attorney General of Ohio to direct the state’s newly constituted Livestock Board to set certain minimum humane standards that will prevent some of the worst and most inhumane and unsafe practices in industrial agriculture in Ohio.
 

WELCOME TO ANIMALS FIRST! Where diversity, ideas and thinking out of the box have value! We are short on rules, but mainly be respectful and learn to accept that others have opposing viewpoints... and be over 18 years of age. Most of all, have fun!


We are here to promote RESPONSIBLE pet guardianship, proper care and nutrition for our animals, and to act as a voice for those who have no voice.

MODERATORS:
Site Admin: Belles
Admin: Renee
Moderators: Andrea, Barbara, Dixie, Lani

RULES MADE SIMPLE:
1. Treat each other with respect and recognize that we are all individuals with different opinions. Disagreeing with someone's opinion is not against the rules, but learning when to let the argument go is a behavior that we can all learn to accept.
2. No flamers, spammers, trolls, bullies, or basic mean people.
3. All discussions in the Forum should be animal related. For other discussions of a general nature, please post them in the group, Sidewalk Cafe.
4. Please, we don't need or want a ton of excess groups. If you wish to start your own group, contact one of the moderators and we'll get back to you.
5. Most all members are adults, but there are a couple of exceptions to the rules. Keep in mind that not everyone likes to see the "F Bomb" and seriously, if you can't string together a sentence without alot of curse words, then perhaps you should reconsider your reply or post. Therefore, watch the language.. we're pretty liberal here and don't mind a bit of off-color humor, but consider others before you reply. Use the language appropriate for your children, your parents, your neighbors.. you'll be just fine here if you do.
6. Religion and politics are generally not good topics for social networking. Therefore keep your beliefs to yourself!
7. Blogs are meant for you to enjoy.. create your own, have fun and most of all..
8. Have fun!


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DISCLAIMER
For the record, we are not veterinarians, nutritionists or experts. These discussions are informational only, to be used as a learning tool. If you have any problems with one of your pets, please, please seek professional help. Otherwise, let's enjoy and let's have fun!
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Created by Renee Feb 7, 2009 at 6:16am. Last updated by Renee Dec. 28, 2009.

Membership Application

All membership is by approval only. This is to keep out the spammers, and the scammers, and in general, the known troublemakers.
This site is for intelligent exchange, accurate, informative information sharing, and most importantly, friendship. Should your membership be approved, we welcome you and hope you enjoy.

Created by Renee Feb 28, 2009 at 11:28pm. Last updated by Renee Apr. 13, 2009.

Pet Food Recalls

RSS FEEDS are available in Pet Nutrition, and our dog and cat groups with the latest news in pet food recalls.

Created by Renee Mar 1, 2009 at 2:51am. Last updated by Renee Mar. 2, 2009.

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Blog Posts

Cheryl aka Purr

Tea Tree Danger to Felines

I brought Missy in for her annual checkup with our favorite vet Dr. Pilch. I learned she had lost about a pound and a half, which is a lot for a little under 10 pound critter

. He also said her heart was beating much faster then expected even considering fear from being there. He felt it was something metabolic, mentioned maybe diabetes or something with her thyroid, so Missy donated some urine and blood and we waited over the long weekend to find what was wrong. Why things always happen on lon… Continue

Posted by Cheryl aka Purr on January 20, 2010 at 5:52pm — 2 Comments

Bullies2Love

Pit Bull Rescue Resources

This is just a few rescue listing that I know of. If you are a rescue or know of a good one please let me know so I can add it to the list so it is easier for people to find.

Few Steps From Home Animal Inc - Bay City Michigan

Pit Bull Rescue Site by state

Pit Bull Rescue Center

Paw Printz Pitbull RescueContinue

Posted by Bullies2Love on March 2, 2009 at 9:34pm

 
 

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