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Toward Greener Pastures for 80 Starving Horses
Yesterday, our HSUS team was on the road again, this time in Cannon County, Tennessee, rescuing 84 horses, two goats, eight dogs, and 15 chickens from absolutely deplorable and unacceptable conditions.A Wiser Home on the Range for Wild Horses
For a classic example of how poor implementation can undermine the original intent of legislation, look no further than the Bureau of Land Management and its efforts to protect wild horses and burros under the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.U.S. Fur Sales Lowest in Nearly 20 Years
The fur industry seems to be facing a perfect storm, and fur-bearing animals may be the lucky beneficiaries.Research Proposal: Don't Buy Dogs, Cats from B Dealers
The vast majority of research facilities now refuse to do business with Class B dealers, but propping up this dying industry are approximately 50 research institutions -- mostly universities. Please ask them to stop buying dogs and cats from Class B dealers.Three Stops in Confronting Animal Cruelty
An update on some actions we’ve undertaken this week to turn around bad situations for animals.Race for Survival: Rescue of 100 Sled Dogs
Yesterday, The HSUS's Emergency Services team and our global arm, Humane Society International, partnered with the SPCA Laurentides-Labelle in Quebec to rescue approximately 100 neglected sled dogs.Talk Back: Ohio’s Issue 2, Opposition
Your comments on two posts from last week that take our opponents to task for their effort to retard reform.An Eagle Eye on Wildlife
Last Friday, I paid a visit to our newest animal care center—the SPCA Wildlife Care Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. It’s one of five animal care centers we operate, with three specializing in rescuing and releasing wildlife. It handles nearly 14,000 animals a year, including raptors, raccoons, rabbits, and turtles.Buyer Beware: Cruel Isn't Cool
On Wednesday night, I was at the Bowery Hotel in New York City, co-hosting the awards ceremony for our fur-free campaign's Cool vs. Cruel Competition—a joint project of The Humane Society of the United States and the Art Institutes that recognizes fashion design students who come up with creative alternatives to animal fur. We recognize the top students at the event, and each year, I am so impressed with their work, reminding us yet again that’s there’s just no reason to kill fur-bearing animals for our fashion tastes.Have You Seen Our New Website?
This week we’re giving animals a revamped and, we hope, a more appealing stage to showcase their beauty, their majesty and, yes, when warranted, their plight. Check it out—it’s our redesigned website.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.
Concordia cum veritate...In harmony with truth
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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“Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty - they merely move it from their faces into their hearts.” ~ Martin Buxbaum
There is a fundamental tenet held among most animal welfare and animal rights advocates that we accept as incontrovertible. That precept was perhaps best articulated by Mahatma Gandhi when he said, “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress is best judged by how we treat our animals”. This principle expresses the belief that when a community is compassionate enough to care about the needs of its animals there can be a reasonable expectation that the bar is raised on how we care and treat one another.
We are delighted to invite you to visit our friend and novelist, Harry Porter's website!
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Harry Porter's rescued dog, Tilly, now has her own blog. You may read about Tilly and her adventures at: http://tillyrescuedog.blogspot.com/
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Please visit our friends, "Going to the Rescuers," at www.goingtotherescuers.com
They are a network of RESCUERS who save dogs from imminent death.
We appreciate the efforts of www.gacompanionpetrescue.com
Companion Pet Rescue, Inc.-CPR. Please visit their webpage and see how you can help them save lives.
Meet Dooley, one of CPR's great rescues!
“For us, the animals are understood to be our equals. They are still our teachers. They are our helpers and healers. They have been our guardians and we have been theirs. We have deep obligations to them. Without the other animals, we are made less.” Chickasaw novelist and poet Linda Hogen
http://www.baghdadpups.com/
As the only national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals, CAPS' foremost concern is the abuse and suffering of pet shop and puppy mills dogs. www.caps-web.org
IN MEMORY OF RAIN
The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse's ears. ~Arabian Proverb
Don't Cry For The Horses
By: Susan Humphrey
They were ours as a gift, but never to keep,
As they close their eyes forever to sleep.
Their spirits unbound,
On silver wings they fly.
A million white horses,
Against the blue sky.
Look up into heaven,
You'll see them above.
The horses we lost,
The horses we loved.
Manes and tails flowing,
As they gallop through time,
They were never yours- they were never mine.
Don't cry for the horses,
They'll be back some day.
When our time is gone,
They will show us the way.
Do you hear that soft nicker?
Close to your ear?
Don't cry for the horses,
Love the ones that are here.
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, "this is terrible! Why don't you do something?" God was silent for a moment and then He spoke softly. "I have done something," He replied, "I created you."
The Animal's Savior, Jim Willis 1999
"Love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation." - Kahlil Gibran
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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.
Site Rules Made Simple
SITE RULES MADE SIMPLE
1. Respect for one another - that's really it. It kind of covers everything, ya know?
- We are all adults with intelligent minds, independant thoughts and a passion for animals first and foremost.
- Be aware that some people are more sensitive to words, actions and deeds than others. Treat one a
Created by Belles Mar 3, 2009 at 8:59am. Last updated by Belles Mar 3.
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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.
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A Great First Review for Tilly's Tale
I'm delighted to be able to publish the following review of Tilly's Tale which has appeared today on Amazon.com. Reviewer Fran Lewis has produced a review that in itself as full of emotion and I'm so pleased that Tilly's story was able to reach into and touch the heart of an expe… Continue Posted by Brian L Porter on November 18, 2009 at 4:38am — 1 Comment
'Tilly's Tale' now at Amazon.com
I'm really happy to report that 'Tilly's Tale', written under my Harry Porter pseudonym has today appeared on sale at Amazon.com… Continue Posted by Brian L Porter on November 8, 2009 at 12:50pm — 1 Comment
My Book, 'Tilly's Tale' is Released Today
I'm over the moon today, because my book 'Tilly's Tale' written under my Harry Porter name was released this morning by 4RV Publishing. 'Tilly's Tale' is the first book in my 'Harry Porter's Dog tales' series and sets out to tell Tilly's life story in her own words, beginning with the appalling story of her early life and endin… Continue Posted by Brian L Porter on November 5, 2009 at 4:41am — 1 Comment
Tilly has proved herself to be a real STAR!
Posted by Brian L Porter on July 27, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment
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Pit Bull Rescue Resources
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Canine Cancer
The 10 early warning signs
Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
Sores that do not heal
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
Offensive odor
Difficulty eating or swallowing
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