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San Diego Zoo Global Wildlife Conservancy
Sending You a "Love Litter"
May  2012  
 

Conservation in Action: Jaguar Cubs: A Significant Boost for Big Cats

Cracking the Code: Koala Communication

Cracking the Code:

Koala Communication

Premiering tonight on PBS, Cracking the Koala Code examines the ways in which koalas communicate. Biologists Dr. Bill Ellis and Sean Fitzgibbon, with assistance from San Diego Zoo Global, explain how they're deciphering koala communication to explore the social structure of koalas.

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Safari Park: 40 Years of Conservation

Safari Park:

40 Years of Conservation

We're celebrating 40 years of conservation and adventure this weekend at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park! Since 1972, the Park has contributed to the preservation of critically endangered species like the rhinoceros, Arabian oryx, African elephant, California condor and cheetah.

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Unidentified Object: Strange Exhibit Findings

Unidentified Objects:

Strange Exhibit Findings

What's in this mystery tissue? Dr. Bruce Rideout, director of the Wildlife Disease Laboratories, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research, explains how close examination of animal tissue is crucial for improving the health of animals in our care. In his latest blog, he shares one rather unusual finding.

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That’s the question I started asking last week after revisiting Giacomo Beltrami’s narrative, "A Pilgrimage in Europe and America V2: Leading to the Discovery of the Sources of the Mississippi and Bloody River", where he mentions “white bears” in Northern Minnesota. Surely he’s not referencing polar bears. Perhaps albino black bears?

Here’s what Beltrami had to say about these mysterious “white bears”:
“The white bear is the only wild beast of these regions that is dangerous."
"I have in my possession a magnificent skin of a yellow bear…”
"I then carefully put my gun in order, to be able to defend myself against the attack of white bears, which abound near the Red River."

I contacted two bear experts. David Mather, National Register Archaeologist at the Minnesota Historical Society, thinks Beltrami is referring to grizzly bears, since historically grizzlies were called “white or yellow bears” because of the light colored tips of the fur, and, “the fear factor makes me think that he’s referring to grizzlies.”

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Light colored grizzly bear

Courtesy http://grizzlybearblog.wordpress.com/category/cheetah/

The shades and colors of grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis ) fur are as varied as human hair, ranging from dark brown to white. In fact, white grizzlies (not albinos) are not uncommon in portions of Alberta and Montana, and in south-central British Columbia.

A simultaneous literature review led me to this interesting tidbit from the Lewis and Clark Journals:
http://lewisandclarkjournals.unl.edu/read/?_xmlsrc=1806-05-31&_xslsrc=LC...

http://www.sciencebuzz.org/features


The Secret Lives of Cats

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Most dog owners come into the veterinary office with their canine companions devotedly following them. Tails wagging, the dogs look up at their people with adoring eyes. Most cat owners, on the other hand, wrestle a cardboard box into the exam room, reach in like a magician and pull out not a rabbit, but an angry feline. For their efforts they get covered with furry shrapnel and sometimes raked with claws until their face and arms look like so many tic-tac-toe games. (It doesn't have to be like that, by the way.)

As a lifetime pet lover and practicing veterinarian of more than 30 years, I've noticed a few things about cats. And so for all you cat owners, here's the Secret Code of Cat Behavior (or What Cats Know but Won't Tell You).

  • Strategically place your hairball. If you have to hack up a hairball, toss it like a trophy onto something visible and valuable, like the new leather couch. If you can't reach that in time, an Oriental rug is an appropriate substitute.
  • Know the enemy and embrace him. If mom is entertaining, determine quickly who hates or is allergic to cats, race immediately to that person and leap into his or her lap. Mom's watching, so he won't dare push you off and will even fake affection by stroking you and repeating, "Nice kitty. Niiiice kitty."
  • Wear fur proudly. You must always select clothing in sharp contrast to your own fur color on which to rub, leap or audition for the president of the Hair Club for Cats. Again, dare to share.
  • Be Johnnie on the Spot. As a courtesy, always accompany guests to the toilet. Your job is to sit and stare like you're a peeping-tom cat. If you get some really good shots, post them on the Internet and make a lot of bucks.
  • Let out your cat scratch fever. If someone claims to love cats and that all cats love him or her in return, lull that person into thinking you're a Stepford Cat. When his or her guard is dropped and the perfect cat lover begins to bask in a snapshot moment, show utter disdain, lay claw tracks across the expensive hosiery or silk tie, or turn unexpectedly and give a quick nip deep enough to test someone's blood type.
  • Find out what's behind door No. 3. Never allow closed doors in any room except when you need to trap the dog. To crack open a closed one, stand on your hind legs and jackhammer it with your forepaws, scratch it like you're headed for China or put your paws underneath it and keep pulling. Or just throw yourself against it repeatedly. Once the genie appears and opens the door for you, change your mind and walk away.
  • Play paper weight. If you come across somebody doing homework, paying bills or reading a magazine, settle down on the paper.
  • To read more: http://www.vetstreet.com/dr-marty-becker/the-secret-lives-of-cats?WT.mc_id=Email;NewsLetter;Petwire;Jan-4;Article1




 In 2007, Michelle saw Toby and absolutely fell in love with him - and after much internal debate broke her long-standing rule that banned the first dog she solely owned from being a big dog and absolutely no chihuahuas. It was the best decision she has ever made.

She would take Toby with her everywhere she could, and would frequently post photos on her Facebook page, to the point where one friend commented that Toby traveled and got to do more things than they did. People encouraged her to start a blog writing about her adventures, and after some convincing, My Tail Hurts From Wagging So Much was launched into a website, and later a brand of its own.

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter, or drop us a line at michelle maskaly (at) yahoo dot.com


To see and join in on what they are doing: http://www.mytailhurtsfromwaggingsomuch.com/p/contact-us.html


On Facebook

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Help a Pet on death row by granting them a Pardon.

To follow and help these dogs on death row: http://www.facebook.com/petpardons



LGBT compassion

Fighting oppression and discrimination for all even gays

About







LGBTcompassion.org is run by gay San Francisco Bay Area animal advocates, in affiliation with the non-profit organization Bay Area Vegetarians. Our mission is primarily to help animals (with a focus on farm animals, who suffer and are killed by the billions each year), to promote the many benefits of a plant-based diet to our community, and to spread awareness of the relationship between the way we treat and view animals and the way we treat and view other humans.


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It's situations like the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that remind us how precious - and volatile - life is.  One minute you could be happily petting your cat or dog on your couch, and the next, homeless, injured, unable to locate loved ones, or worse.

BlogPaws Be The Change for Pets is committed to taking action to help relief efforts for animals in Japan. One of our community members, Cathy King, is the founder and executive director of World Vets, an organization dedicated to providing veterinary aid worldwide.  The first World Vets responder deployment is en route with supplies to Japan to meet up with a coalition of Japanese animal welfare groups.

To assist World Vets in their extremely important work, Be the Change for Pets is asking the online pet community to help raise funds and awareness for the World Vets efforts.

 To join in : http://blogpaws.typepad.com/community/


Animal Attraction. A Place For Pet Lovers.                                                        

Enjoy Our FREE Community While Doing Something PAWsitive! They Have games, blogs, fun pet articles, and photo contests.. Lots of fun!

About Us



AnimalAttraction.com is THE PLACE FOR PET LOVERS.  Founded on the belief that pet lovers share common interests, characteristics, and values (warm, caring and responsible just to name a few), AnimalAttraction.com is dedicated to helping pet lovers make positive connections with each other. AnimalAttraction.com members create in-depth profiles for themselves and their pets.  Through AnimalAttraction.com's easy-to-use advanced search engine, members can locate and communicate with like-minded people in their area to make special connections in a safe, reliable, and convenient environment.  Connections are made online through instant messaging, email, chat rooms and message boards.

We're glad you've chosen to visit our unique and special community, and hope that you decide to join us, if you have not already done so!  
http://www.animalattraction.com/



Just one of their blog stories: Local animal rescue team in typhoon-ravaged Philippines


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Dog in rubble in Philippines (IFAW photo)

Animal rescuers from the Cape Cod-based International Fund for Animal Welfare are saving animals in the storm-ravaged Philippines. 


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Ever since Dick Green of Yarmouth and Michael Booth of Sandwich arrived on the Sept. 29th at the request of the local government and animal welfare groups, they have been busy saving animals – mostly dogs – from flood waters and rubble. Booth is blogging about the situation at  http://animalrescue.typepad.com/animal_rescue_blog/

To read more or check them out: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2009/10/local_animal_rescue_team_in_ty.html

 


Special Needs Bunny Receives Prosthetic Device

Rabbit with prosthetic bucket

Special needs bunny Pipkin was taken in by Haviva Lush,  founder of the Canadian charity Rabbit Rescue, five years ago.  Pipkin was born with several issues: his front legs were splayed, he was missing a hip joint, and one hind leg was shorter than the other (and was later amputated). Yet despite all this, Pipkin’s temperament remained surprisingly happy.  So when the opportunity arose to be fitted with a prosthetic bucket to help stabilize him and keep him upright, Pipkin was a great candidate. The device was created by Dr. Joyce Olynich, a Toronto-based vet who specializes in prostheses. It was the first prosthetic bucket made for a rabbit in Canada.

To read more of this blog: http://www.myhouserabbit.com/blog/


ASPCA Special Needs Animals Community...





1.Tell us all about your pets, start a blog, add widgets—have fun customizing your page!

2. Show off your pet’s silly mug!

3. Share your funny and sweet pet videos with the community.

4. Cats, dogs, bunnies—there’s a group for every pet!

If you'd like to join in: http://aspcacommunity.ning.com/profile/Handicappedpetscom

 


Welcome To SoulOfADog.Com – Enjoy Daily Dog News And Information!

The official dog news site. We created this website to provide dog owners with latest news about dogs around the globe as it happens. We also publish vital information about dogs on various topics like; breeding, training, health, feeding, adoption, food recipes and so on. Feel free to go through our website and get the best of top dog stories. If you have any comment or question, please go to the contact page.

Thanks for visiting our website!

If you'd like to read more: http://www.soulofadog.com/


Zeus Communications

Triumphs without difficulties are empty. Indeed, it is difficulties that make the triumph.
It is no feat to travel the smooth road.
-Source Unknown

About Us

We are a group of animal lovers, banded together by passion and our belief that we are the voices for the animals. Our aim is to elevate the status and significance of companion animals in our society, which is long overdue for the good of the animals and humanity. Our lack of respect for animals and nature reflects a deep spiritual disorder in our species.

Its Time for Changes for Our Street Dogs

Dear Friends,

The following article was sent to the Straits Times, Forum.

We would like to share with you that a group of passionate people who are involved in animal welfare are voicing their views from their hearts on behalf of the dogs who have shared this universe with us. 

We are hoping that the authorities will hear their views and it's time to make changes to our system.

We want more compassion for the animals; do not cull the dogs and cats that have been sterilized. Caregivers have spent thousands of dollars to have them sterilized, so why should our hard earned money go down the drain?  Sterilization is the only key to reduce unwanted dogs and cats on the streets.  In no time - these sterilized animals will eventually pass away one day from old age and the number of dogs will eventually be reduced.

If you would like to be a part of our team of volunteers, please do send us an email dogstalk@starhub.net.sg
Together, we can help more animals, create greater awareness against pet abandonment and encourage adoption instead of buying.

To read more from these fine people:
http://www.zeuscommunications.blogspot.com/

 


   911 Animal Abuse    Exploitation of Tigers and Big Cats blog

                    

Welcome

911 Animal Abuse is where the pen is mightier than the sword.  It is your place to share videos, audio, photos, and reports of animal abuse. Join now and get your own profile page, blog and unlimited media uploads!  A real person manages this site daily to prevent spammers.

Most Recent Audio

  1. Fercos Bros Tony Fercos Escape Tiger, added by TheirVoice 
To read more or join: http://reporter.911animalabuse.com/



What are you and your dog doing right now ?

Bark! What Is Your Dog Doing Now? Is a fun way for dog lovers to interact and share their dog's activities through the exchange of Barks! A Bark! is short blurb about what their dogs are doing now! 

I Love Dogs is launching a fun new service called, 'Bark!'. It is a place where dog lovers can give updates on what their dogs are doing - similar to Twitter - but for our canine friends!
Please join and post - we need to test everything and want our Dog Forums  members to be involved from the start!

They do have Breeders links but I choose to interact with just the Dog Lovers... http://bark.i-love-dogs.com/


This website has lots of great story's, information and other great stuff. You can fine all kinds of other websites to connect to...


8 Awesomely-Vegan-Friendly Day Spas in the U.S.

A day spa retreat is a pre-wedding ritual of sweet indulgence. Pampering yourself and your bridesmaids with a decadent menu of spa treats can ease last-minute jitters and help everyone look her loveliest. If you’re a vegan, eco-conscious bride, it’s only natural you’d want to have a day of bliss –cruelty-free style. If you … Continue reading »

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Karine & Andy’s Berkeley Botanical Gardens Vegan Wedding

Karine and Andy met in August 2003 through an underground music website, chatted for a few days, and then met up at a club to see a DJ and…as they say, the rest is history. Wedding location: The ceremony was at the Berkeley Botanical Gardens, in the Redwood Grove (we are really into the outdoors, … Continue reading »

To see all they offer: http://www.rosepedalsveganweddings.com/

 


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Woof Report is Nominated for Two Pettie Awards!

Woof Report is Nominated for Two Pettie Awards! Woof Report is thrilled to share the news that we’re nominated for two 2011 Pettie Awards – “Best Dog Blog” and “Best Designed Blog”!  The Petties are DogTime’s Pet Blog...

 

 

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Updates

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Animals Abused & Abandoned (Animals3) provides funding for emergency medical and surgical care for domesticated animals, regardless of age, who are ill or victims of traumatic injuries and who have been abused, starved and/or abandoned by their owners.

Learn more! »

Get Involved!

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You can help these tragic, innocent animals by getting involved. Interact with our community, read their stories, view their pictures and videos, and share your own experiences with the Animals Abused & Abandoned (Animals3) family. Most importantly, make a donation directly to a specific fund.
Find out more! »

Spotlight Story

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Angie, a dedicated rescuer feeds and cares for neglected animals 365 days a year.
Here is a glimpse into A Day With Angie.» Follow along her route and make a donation to help her continue this important work.

Submit a Story »

If you'd like to read more: http://www.animals-abused.org/default.asp?contentID=62



Defenders of Wildlife leads the pack when it comes to protecting wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

www.defenders.org

 To join: http://www.defendersblog.org/


These are friends of mine that sure would love to just help you out by watching your " 4 legged children" when your out of town or maybe just going somewhere for the weekend here in Oregon.

 

 

 

 Go shopping, take a short trip or a nice vacation, we'll keep your pal safe and happy. Saundra and Rich Deiley @ the Shih-Tzu Inn.

  • We have an open play area, which allows your dog(s) to run about freely, exercise, play all day with each other and be boarded individually overnight
  • Open 24/7, well supervised
  • Boarding $18.00 per night per dog
  • Daily rate $2.00 per hour per dog
  • Pick up & delivery rates upon request
  • Country setting
  • Must bring proof of immunizations
  • We like to have our new dogs come for a pre-visit evaluation

  • Shih-Tzu Inn, 6803 Rippling Brook Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97317 Phone: 503-851-4353 Fax: 503-763-6010

  •  Come take a look and if you want to know more....
  • Here are their babies:
  • http://shih-tzuinndoggiedaycare-boarding.com/

 


Be The Voice Of Angels


Put up a fight for those who can't stand up for themselves!



Popular Posts

  • Denver - shutting his eyes & scrunching up his nose He looks so guilty in this pic :P Here Denver is not even looking directly at his owner ...
  • This is sickening & they give justification for eating dogs. They think eating dog meat is not different from eating chicken or beef. I...
  • The latest news on animal care from UK is that every new pet dog will be micro-chipped. The British government feels these regulations are...                                                                                                                                        
  • To see more posts: http://bethevoiceofangels.blogspot.com/


 

About WildlifeDirect

WildlifeDirect is a Kenya and US registered charitable organization founded and chaired by African conservationist Dr Richard Leakey, who is credited with putting an end to the elephant slaughter in Kenya in the 1980s. Its main office is located in Nairobi, Kenya.

We provide an on-line spiritual meeting place for animal lovers.  Please stay and look around awhile!  We're glad you're here!

About Me

Animal Chaplain
A humble servant of humanity. Have a great husband and kids. Have a wonderful dog and "two cats in the yard". Loving parents, many brothers and sisters. A roof over my head, food in the frig, and enough troubles to keep me motivated. I have been blessed.


To chat with others or to read more: http://animalchaplains.blogspot.com/






About Us

ONLYforPETLOVERS.com is an innovative Web site developed by pet lovers, for pet lovers.
  • We are a social network devoted to pets and their parents, providing them with all the necessary resources and information to keep their pet happy and healthy.
  • We are a privately held corporation located in Miami, Florida. Our Web site enables us to reach any pet lover with access to the Internet.

Mission

  • ONLYforPETLOVERS.com is devoted to pets and their parents. We strive to be a one-stop site for everything pet-related; offering our members a variety of pet-related articles, a national pet-friendly resource guide, a social networking community and much more. We pride ourselves on offering pet lovers with everything they need to ensure their pet lives a happy and healthy life.

More Features

  • We have the most extensive feature list of any online pet community, including blogs, forums, live chat, free classifieds, streaming video and more.

More Content

  • Our content is regularly updated by writers from across the country, keeping pet lovers informed and up-to-date with the latest pet-related news and tips.

Site features

  • Interactive Online Pet Community
  • Pet-friendly Resource Database
  • National Lost & Found
  • Pet Event Calendar
  • Pet News & Articles
  • Blogs & Forums
  • Pet Photo & Video Section
  • Free Classifieds
  • Pet Polls
  • More to Come!
  • To read more or join: http://www.onlyforpetlovers.com/about_us.php


Bideawee. For The Love Of Pets.

                               

About Bideawee



Welcome to Bideawee. We're animal lovers, just like you. Perhaps you already recognize us as one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations; but there's so much more to what we do. Bideawee is a community of compassionate caregivers, volunteers, and friends dedicated to helping people and animals build safe, loving, long-term relationships. That's ambitious, we know. But we believe it's crucial for breaking the cycle of unwanted or abandoned pets in our world. Won't you join our community? Explore our site - learn about the innovative adoption, veterinary care, education, behavioral training and other services we offer - and see how you can be a part of our growing list of programs and activities. We can't wait to meet you.

http://www.bideawee.org/about_bideawee/index.php


Innovative Placement In Portland Oregon

 

How do the Pet Matching services work?

 

"I got my dog Boing from a shelter and he has been a real handful for me. Yes, I love him, but he is always doing something wrong and when I went to The Hannah Society, I discovered that he is the wrong breed for me and my lifestyle. He needs to run frequently and get a lot more exercise than I could possibly give him! Well, thanks to Hannah’s, I realized that Boing was not the best match for me and his behavior was natural for him. The Hannah Society helped me figure out how to get him what he needs and there have been great benefits for both of us. When I am ready for another Pet, I will definitely go through The Hannah Society. They have a great network of shelter Pets and I know that they are watching out for ALL the issues that could create incompatibility with my next Pet.”

When matching you with your next Pet, we take into consideration:

 

  • Your personality and the Pet personality best matched to you
  • Your lifestyle, including family size/type, home size and layout, yard size
  • The amount of time and other resources that you are able to put towards a Pet
  • Your Pet experience level
  • Any allergies or health issues in the home
  •        Your current Pets
  • Blog and more: http://www.hannahsociety.com/members/blogs.asp


animal shelter tips animal shelter tips

Learn from Others in Online Networks, Communities and Humane Organizations


Participate in forums and online communities with staff members from animal shelters and learn what types of rescue and fundraising activities work for them. Ask for advice. Share your successes so animals elsewhere will benefit. Here are a few examples:

In addition to posting photos of adoptable pets, success stories at your shelter, etc. check for ways to network with other animal people in your area. Our local paper has a "place for everything about animals and their friends" called the Santa Fe Scoop.

Resources from Humane Organizations

Shelter Professionals from the American Humane Society is a list of resources specifically for animal welfare professionals. So much information here! For example, see Foreclosure Pets Resources on ways you can advise foreclosed homeowners on finding shelter for their pets.

Also read The Deployment Dilemma: Pets of Military Personnel for ideas on finding temporary housing for our service members' pets plus links to organizations which help with this problem. With the danger they face daily, they shouldn't have to worry about their pets too!

If you'd like to read more:
http://www.animalsheltertips.com/index.html

 


About This Blog

Welcome to Engaging Volunteers, the VolunteerMatch blog for organizations that recruit and partner with volunteers to reach their missions.

GREG BALDWIN
Our President, Greg was part of the team that launched the original VolunteerMatch.org Web service in 1998. He is a life-long volunteer and regularly speaks at nonprofit events and conferences on the subjects of volunteering, communication, and the Internet.
Read all of Greg’s posts

JENNIFER BENNETT
As our Volunteer Program Manager, Jennifer is responsible for VolunteerMatch’s in-house volunteering program. She welcomes more than 100 people from the community to help us in our work.
Read all of Jennifer’s posts

To see what else they have to offer: http://blogs.volunteermatch.org/engagingvolunteers/contributors/


MuttNation

                           

Our Mission

It's simple, really: to create a "place" for Mutts (though pedigreed dogs are certainly welcome). We call this place MuttNation, and its where "Mutts Rule. "While "mutt" is a good word at MuttNation, we think every dog needs an identity. Its knowing what to call yourself, and understanding where you might have come from. It "completes" you, don't you think? You'll never again be called "just" a mutt, because now you're a mutt with an identity. And a purpose. You probably know that millions of dogs are locked away in shelters, waiting for that special mom or dad to come along. They look to us to let them into our hearts and our homes. It's a proven fact that every time one of us humans loves a dog, our blood pressure drops. As if the love from a dog, truly unconditional, isn't enough. You open our hearts, literally. In return, we can do something about our friends who just need a chance. Every time you purchase one of our MuttNation products, 70% of its net profits will go to making a shelter dog's life better and longer, so maybe he will get his chance. Thank you, on behalf of our MuttNation family, and especially on behalf of all the dogs who can't represent themselves.

Their website is currently under construction but you can read what Twitter and some other folks are saying about it..

http://twitter.com/dbwildcat

http://sandycan.com/wordpress/?p=251

http://www.muttnation.com/


                   

                                              

Rachel Cohen
Hand2Paw Founder and Executive Director

Rachel Cohen is the Founder and Executive Director of Hand2Paw, a unique organization that brings homeless youth and shelter animals for mutual benefit. After launching in 2009, Hand2Paw now has two chapters in the city of Philadelphia alone and big plans for the future. Rachel, 20, has been a devout animal lover from day one. She is also a Penn student, a research assistant at Penn Vet School, and has been nationally recognized for her work around Hand2Paw. She is a current nominee for the Washington Campus Compact’s Students in Service Awards and the winner of a DoSomething Grant. She lives in the freshman quad at Penn, where she works as an RA. Contact Rachel at hand2paw.program@gmail.com.

Hand2Paw: The magic behind the scenes

My name is Amy Rossi, and I am currently involved with Hand2Paw public relations and blogging. I've been in daily contact with Hand2Paw founder, Rachel Cohen, an inspirational woman who tirelessly pursues her non-profit work even as a full-time college student at UPenn (not to mention her added responsibilities as a Resident Advisor and president of Penn Alternate Spring Break). Since the day Rachel informed me about Hand2Paw, I've been a major advocate for the program. An animal lover myself, I was thrilled to hear that a program like Hand2Paw existed in Philadelphia, a city with a major stray animal and homeless youth problem.

I'd met Rachel in person only once, and had heard so much about Hand2Paw, but I'd never witnessed it in person. That changed yesterday. See what changed: http://hand2pawblog.blogspot.com/


Cool Cat Sites

                                        

Cool Cat Sites is all about cats… from breeder and rescue listings to the best gifts for Cat Lovers, you will find everything cat at Cool Cat Sites
Associations
Cat Chat Sites
Cat Tales
Cat Travel
Clubs
Feline Freebies
General Information
Gifts For Cat Lovers
Health Issues

http://www.coolcatsites.net/catlinks/Cat_Chat_Sites/index.html


Welcome To My Rescue Blog!

My name is Ashley, & I am an animal rescuer.
I was born an animal rescuer. It is truly the reason I was put on this Earth.
As a little girl, I would bring home every stray dog & cat in sight. Nurture them. Find them homes.  I remember how heartbroken I was the first time I realized that not everyone was like me.  As I get older, I realize just how few people actually are like me.

It’s difficult to explain the way I feel to someone who doesn’t share my passion. Most people will admit that it is painful for them to witness a case of animal cruelty. However, most people are able to see a dog in need, resolve to themselves that they cannot help the dog, and go about their lives as if they never saw the dog in the first place. I am incapable of doing this. 

The image of the dog in need will slowly eat away at my soul. I have nightmares about the dogs I cannot reach. I am not the kind of person who can just look away. When others turn their heads, I look harder & take action. I see the world for what it is, & I fight against it. I don’t live in a bubble where I think everything is okay. I know that things are not okay, and I do everything in my power to change that.  I am a voice for those who cannot speak. And I am a voice to be reckoned with. The animals need me. In most cases, I am their only hope.
Lucky Dog Rescue. I'm also involved with these amazing animal organizations: Pet Pardons, Animal Rescue Corps, & Dogs Deserve Better. luckydogrescueblog@gmail.com


To join in: http://luckydogrescueblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/test.html


Dog Day Afternoon

          

Dog Day Afternoon

This site is devoted to all our furry four legged friends, especially the Basset Hound. In that case, our four short legged friends! What does a Basset look like? Well, if you've seen one, you probably will never forget it! Bassets are typically about 15 inches in height, and weigh between 50 - 80 pounds as adults. They have very, very long ears and can be found in a wide variety of colors. They are basically big dogs on short legs!

If you'd like to help:

http://www.geocities.com/heartland/6785/

                                                                                 

                         

         Chicken Soup For The Pet Lovers Soul    


Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul™ They can help with these questions and more...

·  Do I need to brush my pet's teeth?

·  Do you have a vegetarian diet?

·  How do I get rid of fleas?

·  How do I add a new pet to my household?

·  How can I tell if my pet is too fat or too thin?

·  How does a dog or cat get heartworm?

·  How do I know if my dog is considered a small breed? Or a large breed?

·  Is it ok for me to feed my pet table scraps?

·  My pets are eating grass. Why?

·  My dogs are eating feces. Why do they do this?

 http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/site_map/

Or Blog them to read more story’s or add some of your own…

 


Dog And Catster

                                                                                

Dogster, Inc., makers of Dogster & Catster

We are dog freaks and computer geeks who wanted a canine sharing application that's truly gone to the dogs. Such a site didn't exist, so we built it ourselves. The fluffy love is backed with serious technology and years of coding experience under our collars. Dogster has since become more contagious than kennel cough.

Our goal is to allow for the purest online reflection of people's love and enjoyment of their dogs and cats. As long as our members keep thinking we're the cat's meow, we'll keep adding features customized to just how they want them. For us this is the dream opportunity and we've never had such serious professional fun in our lives. Since launching, we've already added forums, classifieds, diaries, treats, private messaging, Gimme Some Paw, DogsterPlus, photo tagging, themed strolls, pet-friendly travel and pet-personality matrix. Despite all these awesome features, we feel like we're just getting started.

Shelter and Rescue Organizations
Post your adoptable dog on Dogster and we can help you find homes for them fast!

http://www.dogster.com/

http://www.catster.com/about/


         United Avian Registry For Bird Lovers

                                       

The United Avian Registry (UAR), an all-inclusive, elite all species Avian / Bird registry.
The UAR registers and then issues kennel club type registration papers for over 200 different species of poultry, waterfowl, game birds, ratites, softbills and parrots and is dedicated to their preservation, conservation and advancement.

Our commitment to all avian enthusiasts & fanciers and the birds themselves is distinguished by our strict policies of breed & species verification, validation of our breeder's code of ethics and our FREE clutch registrations.

BirdySites.Com Directories:
Breeders
Breed Information
Rescue/Shelters
Associations & Clubs
Zoo/Park/Sanctuary
Miscellaneous/General Info

http://www.birdysites.com/

  Phone: (661) 822-0362

Website: Http://www.avianregistry.com

 


 Pet Community  YouPet.Com 

Your Social Network For Animal Lovers.                                  




Lefty

About Us

Hey, we love our pets and we like meeting new people that own pets. We thought, "Let's share our love and interest that our adorable animals bring to us."  That's why we decided to develop YouPet.com, so pet owners could have a safe and informative place to meet other pet lovers and have fun exchanging pictures, videos, blogs, and having discussions on our forums, or chat live in our chat rooms. YouPet.com is an online social network devoted to Pets and their Owners who regard their pets as family. Pets are an important part of our lives, and we want you to share the joy and love your pet brings to you with all of us.

http://www.youpet.com/?


Greyhound Pets Of America



Welcome

Mission Statement: Greyhound Pets of America North Texas is a chapter of GPA, the largest, national non-profit corporation, a dedicated to finding loving responsible homes for Greyhounds that either fail to or no longer qualify for the racetrack.  We consider ourselves to be Pro-Greyhound, we do not take a stance on the racing issue. The philosophy of GPA is to work very closely with the racing industry and other Greyhound adoption organizations.

If you'd like to know more or help:

http://www.gpanorthtexas.com/


                                         Petropolitan 

“Petcentric” in Petropolitan from the folks at Purina…

Good stuff, gossip and goings-on in the pet world

 

1. Log in with your current email address.
2. Enter your current password
3. Create your profile
4. Create a profile for each pet
5. Upload photos of yourself and pets
6. Choose friends Visit the Petropolitan – an artful way to send e-cards! New Doggie-Mail and Kittie-Mail pet e-cards are animated, personalized greetings from your own dog or cat! Send one toda

Home Page:

http://www.petcentric.com/


K9 Mania Dog Lovers Community

 
 

This website is for Animal Forums and they have lots and lots them on every subject under the sun. It is also for Animals by Animals lovers.

Forum Members: 16,505
Total Threads: 7,513
Posts: 58,773

http://www.k9mania.com/forum/index.php


                   Peoples Pets


                                                                            
PeoplePets is an exciting new pet celebrity and lifestyle community!
Brought to you by the People Magazine folks...

Why Join?

  • Create a profile page for you and your pets
  • Connect with other animal lovers
  • Upload pictures and video of your funny, furry pals
  • Express yourself in a personalized journal about you and your pets
  • It's FREE
 Read the latest in trends for pets, enter contests or show off your pets photos.

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Come blog with the Big Cats

WildCat Haven is a  no-kill sanctuary located in Sherwood Oregon, committed to providing permanent homes for captive born wildcats. Our mission is to provide a safe, natural lifetime home for animals that should never have been bought and sold as pets. Accredited by The American Sanctuary Association, we do not buy, breed, sell or exhibit our rescues.

To join in :

Example: 

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Woodchips

See the video below


          Ruling Cats And Dogs



Cats and dogs hacked this website, to supply you with funny pet pictures, great pets stories, rare trivia, and lots of facts about us pets. The main menu is to the left, the ads are to the right, and here you are stuck in the middle again. Pfft!
  Check out the stuff on the lower left side for some amazing pet pictures, humor, short jokes, quotes and even some pet poems. We separated two of the main categories into Cat Facts and Dog Facts because our writers just can't seem to get along. Plus we also have Funny Pets Stuff, Pet Stories, Animal Shelters, and of course Pet Links. If you have some great true stories that you want to submit or send to us, by all means do so, and send your pets pictures too. It's a dog eat cat, cat scratch dog, world in here, so visit every part of this site to learn everything about us. After all, a feline's health and a canines happiness, is all that should matter to you, because we know where you sleep, we're there too. Our health tips and medical facts are taken from well known publications and well respected vets. We try to provide as accurate information as we can, so don't hesitate to email us and give us what for and all that. We may not always be able to fix it, but we will try.

http://rulingcatsanddogs.com



United Dogs Community

          Uniteddogs.com is the dogs' home on the web.

Here you can make a website for your dog, take a look at other people's dogs, pat the dogs, post comments and communicate with other dog lovers. Uniteddogs.com is free for everyone.

Create a website for your dog

Here at Uniteddogs.com you can create a detailed page for your dog - add his/her breed, date of birth, lifestyle, favorite food etc.

Communicate with other dog lovers

Uniteddogs.com has a huge forum, where you can ask for advice about veterinarians, your dog's health, eating habits, dog trainings or anything related to dogs. It's a place to share your experiences and opinions.

Discover dogs

Create yourself an account and become the member of Uniteddogs.com even if you don't have a dog yet - there are a lot of nice photos waiting for your comments. Besides that you will have the chance to communicate with other dog lovers via doggie-mail or our forum. This will give you maps: http://en.uniteddogs.com/dogs

You never know, Uniteddogs.com might just be the place where you will find your new puppy!

http://www.uniteddogs.com/

 


KittySites.Com   Great Source For Cat Clubs & Other Information.

The Cat Lover's Online Directory

Over 6,000 Cat-Related Web Site Listings!! 

 

Welcome to KittySites.Com! Thanks for visiting! I hope you enjoy your visit. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me. ~~ Mary

mary@kittysites.com

Cat Clubs: Here are just a few.Abegweit Cat Club - ACFA Affliated
Alouette Cat Club - CFA Cat Club dedicated to the promotion of pure breed cats by the organization of Cat shows. Buckeye oHIo Rollers TICA Club - Ohio Tica Club Bucks Oxon & Berks Cat Society - Club coveringthe three counties mentioned but membership open to all. Site includes breeders listing plus other interesting. Catclub: Fun, Facts, Care, Resources and Shop. 'Remember we're cats thats our job'!CatEmpire.org - club where people take on their cat's persona's and name's. Cats and Kittens Club at Yahoo! Cats In Company

http://www.kittysites.com/index.shtml


Animal Planet.  Just for Pets.

MORE PET PLANET

Dog Parks USA

Cuddle Corner

Mutt Maker

Adopt a Pet

Pimp Your Pooch

Pet Detective

Pet TV

Training Your Pet

For more on pets, visit ...
THE PET LIBRARY
 
  FEATURED VIDEO



Dogs 101 Breed Video
Learn about some of the most popular and unique dog breeds and get fun, entertaining facts!
 
  HOW STUFF WORKS

How Dogs Work
The relationship between people and dogs goes back at least 15,000 years, making dogs potentially the first animal to be domesticated. Learn More!

How Pet Microchipping Works
Imagine the glee of a grieving pet owner when the shelter calls to say it's found a lost pet. Microchip technology makes more of these reunions possible. Find Out More!

General Pet Care Library
An informed owner is a good owner. Learn how to handle/Get information about the various mishaps, illnesses and behavior issues that can arise with any pet. Read More

http://animal.discovery.com/pet-planet/



     The Daily Puppy News                          

Daily Puppy WidgetBox WidgetYour Daily Fix for Puppy Pictures

Welcome to The Daily Puppy; your source for cute puppy pictures, videos, articles and supplies. Browse pictures of the puppy of the day, create a profile for you and your puppy or dog and connect with other doggie parents. Don't forget to check out different dog breeds, our puppy related articles and videos too! Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet. They have Puppy Videos and videos Here you'll find videos on building a good relationship with your puppy and understanding behavior and positive reinforcement.                                   

http://www.dailypuppy.com/

 


The Promise Circle.Offers More Than Just Good Pet Food...



           

Here, you can tell us about your own pet, and find stories from fellow Pet Promise consumers. You can also join our Promise Circle, learn more about why Dr. Andrew Weil endorses Pet Promise and check out our Pets for the Planet page. When the three of us came together, we had lots of different ideas, diverse concerns, and a love for community. What began as a concern to help the family farmer and the health of our pets, has evolved into an ongoing, dynamic belief in the power of like-minded individuals committed to a cause. We invite you to join us. When you join the Promise Circle, you'll join other devoted pet lovers who promise to get involved in changing the way farm animals are raised and companion animals are fed.  With your free membership, you'll ... get informed through our quarterly e-newsletter,

  • pet health articles, and more!
  • get connected to a community of like-minded individuals.
  • get involved with our partner organizations who care about the same issues you do.
  • get stuff, with links to "green" sites who donate a portion of their proceeds to charity.           
  • get happy with fun, pet-centric e-cards and backgrounds for your computer.

We've sourced over 5.6 million pounds of natural, pure meat and poultry in our foods, for the health and well-being of our companion animals. And, we've helped support over 1,500 U.S. family farmers who are committed to the humane treatment of animals and who use natural and sustainable methods to protect our environment. Plus, you'll be able to share your pet stories, pictures, and promises with us!

http://www.petpromiseinc.com/nomeals2care2.htm

 


Blog too..

SeniorDogs.com is your one-stop-shop to find all the best information for senior dogs. There is an extensive library of senior dog articles and information on senior dog food, senior dog arthritis, senior dog supplements, senior dog allergies, senior dog medications, senior dog care, senior dog rescue groups, pet & dog insurance, older dogs, and older dog food just to name a few. If you are looking to adopt an older dog check out the following page that offers senior dog rescue groups and shelters in your area. Adopt A Senior Dog

http://www.seniordogs.com/index.html



PetConnection.com is the online home of "Good Morning America" resident veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, award-winning pet-care writer Gina Spadafori and a team of pet-care experts. Welcome!

Subscribe for FREE!

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter and every month you'll get the latest and best pet news and information delivered for free.

http://www.petconnection.com/events.php


Irish Cat Lover Songs...

CAT MUSIC BLOG &

CAT LOVERS PODCAST

Cat stories, poetry, news, and songs for and about cats. Blog and Podcast for Cat Lovers. Welcome to the Cat Music Blog and the Cat Lovers Podcast. My name is Marc Gunn. I am a Celtic folk singer and podcaster. In 2005, I had these crazy idea to release a CD that combined my love of Irish and Celtic music with my love of cats. It was called Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. Little did I know there were thousands of other Celtic cat lovers out there. I started the Cat Lovers Podcast to share my Cat songs and to entertain other cat lovers with news, stories, jokes, and more in a podcast form. Now in it's third year of production, the podcast is produced by Tracey Tracy and comes out once a month. Subscribe or download past shows right now. Or read the Cat Music Blog. http://www.catmusicblog.com/

 

 

    
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If you'd like to read more of join in: http://sharkeypup.com/index.php


December is Doggy Month

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National Mutt Day is about embracing and celebrating mixed breed dogs. They are the number one kind of dog in the shelter system because pure bred dogs, on a national level, are generally taken much better care of as they come with a price tag and are used for show or breeding purposes. The biggest percentage of dogs euthanized each year are medium to large mixed breed dogs used to protect property and for nothing more. Many die from neglect such as starvation, illness, dehydration and inclement weather due to poor shelter. If they're lucky enough to be rescued from such an environment, many have been under-socialized and are not deemed "safe" for main stream society. Still, there are millions of young, friendly and healthy mixed breed dogs who are desperately searching for a new home. One of the county's most famous dogs is Benji, the Terrier mix star of the Benji series of movies. Mixed breed dogs are no less great than pure bred dogs. They are friendly, faithful companions that can do all of the jobs purebred dogs can do, including being therapy, police, guide, assistance, herding, agility, and flyball dogs. Many people believe that mixed breeds live longer and have better temperaments than pure breeds. Whatever the case, there is a mixed breed dog out there for everyone. On National Dog Day in 2006, our goal was to save 10,000 homeless dogs across the nation - we exceeded that by over 12,000. In 2007, National Dog Day saw that goal raised by over 14,000 dogs saved through hundreds of Dog Day events nationwide. Our goal for this 1st annual National Mutt Day 2007 is to save another 10,000 dogs - so please visit your local shelter and find a new friend today! If you do...please send us a photo to place on our site and share with other dog lovers! If you can't adopt a mixed breed friend on December 2nd, please donate at least $5 to your local animal shelter, as they all need financial assistance and every dollar counts! You can also volunteer to walk a dog, donate food and other supplies needed at your local animal shelter or make a donation in the memory of a loved dog on this site or with the Animal Miracle Foundation, the platform behind this and other animal lifesaving holidays such as National Dog Day and National Cat Day.

You can even host your own adoption event! Contact us if you have questions or need advice!


http://www.nationalmuttday.com/about.htm



Don't worry, they have a National Cat Day too...
 

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Nation Cat Day
October 29th

Home Link......

http://www.nationalcatday.com/

 

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