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	The HSUS is the nation’s largest and most powerful animal protection organization, working in the United States and abroad to defend the interests of all animals. We celebrate the human-animal bond, and we fight animal cruelty and abuse in all of its form
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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most powerful animal protection organization. Since 1954 we’ve been fighting to reduce their suffering, and eliminate cruelty and abuse. We celebrate the wonderful bond between humans and animals, and assist when disasters strike.

Our major campaigns are factory farming, animal fighting & cruelty, the fur trade, and inhumane sport hunting practices. We also work on other issues such as puppy mills, the Canadian seal hunt, greyhound racing, private ownership of exotic animals, and animals in research and testing.

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Alert: "SOSCoky - A Cry for Help!!"

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Petition
Location:	Germany

Please help the dogs of "SOSCoky" - the Canile of Santa Maria di Castellabate, Campania, Italy - in signing our petition. The area of the Canile is placed at a former rubbish-ground without infrastructure. There is no electricity and water. Many of the dogs are sick - suffering of Leishmaniose, Ehrlichose or other diseases. Already five years ago the municipials have promised a new area for the Canile, but 'till now nothing has happened. It is time for keeping promises now!! Join our petition please! Thank you!!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/quotsoscokyquot---the-canile-of-santa-maria-di-castellabate

http://www.neuburger-tierhilfe.de/

Posted: Jul 21, 2008 11:44pm | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Blog: Cocoa Mulch HARMFUL to Pets!!!!

REMINDER...Cocoa Mulch HARMFUL to Pets!!!!

Animals (tags: dogs cats lethal theobromine mulch cocoa )

Patti

- 8 hours ago - snopes.com

Cocoa mulch contains Theobromine. This is LETHAL to cats & dogs.

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ANOTHER STORY!!!!
Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso, decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the companies web site, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of th e dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

True information about the mulch can be found here - http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoa.htm
This site gives the following information:

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theo bromine'.

It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. J ust a word of caution check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Theo bromine is the ingredient that is used to make all chocolate especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs.

Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

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Alert: CHATTANOOGA TN ~ “ ‘Real Life’ Is Real Fun For Cats At Humane Educational Society”

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Donation
Location:	Tennessee, United States

REPLY TO: hespetfinder@comcast.net
Pet List: http://tinyurl.com/4o9c3s

: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/TN25.html
Website: http://www.heschatt.com
Donations:

http://www.heschatt.com/donate.html
“ ‘Real Life’ Is Real Fun For Cats At Humane Educational Society, Thanks To Grant From American Humane”: http://tinyurl.com/46amkz

“Check out our beautiful kitties!”

Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN

212 N. Highland Park Ave.

Chattanooga, TN 37404

Contact: hespetfinder@comcast.net, (423)624-5302

pets listed:


Mercedez	Domestic Short Hair, Calico Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
188561-1940635		Gender: F
Notes: Hi. I'm Mercedez. I'm a beautiful DSH Calico female. I was born on 2/1/05, and that makes me a little over 2 years old. I came here on 4/23/07 as a return because I was a too shy for my previous family. I'm very sweet and I like to be petted, but I'm kind of a scaredy-cat! I would love to go to a home where I can be lazy and laid-back. Come to the Cat Play Room to see me for yourself. My ID is 1940635. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Prissy	Domestic Short Hair, Tortoiseshell Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
480124-4253775		Gender: F
Notes: Prissy is a beautiful DSH tortoiseshell female. She was born on 4/5/06, so she's just now about 2 years old. She is a large girl and seems to have been eating very well! She likes to be petted and she also likes to explore the world around her. She's already up-to-date on shots and spayed, so she's ready to go. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Frankie	Domestic Short Hair - orange and white, Tabby Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
395224-4027021		Gender: M
Notes: Frankie is a handsome DSH orange tabby male. He’s very friendly and loving and would love to be your new companion. He seems to be a couple of years old. Come visit this guy at Petsmart near Hamilton Place Mall and take him home today. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Delaney	Tabby - Brown, Tabby - black Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
469420-4275668		Gender: F
Notes: Delaney is a beautiful DSH black and brown tabby female. She is probably 2 or 3 years old and she seems to be a mellow gal. She likes to be petted but is a little timid around new people at first. She’s still a sweetheart and is so cute with a white patch around her mouth. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Fuzzy Butt	Domestic Short Hair-orange, Tabby - Orange Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
458013-4182960		Gender: M
Notes: Fuzzy Butt is a cute DSH orange tabby male, but he doesn’t have a very fuzzy butt at all! He is a bit shy at first and will run away if you try to pet him too much, but he’s still a sweetie. He just needs an owner to be patient with him while he adjusts to his new life. He seems to be a couple of years old and is already neutered. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Maxwell	Tabby - Grey, Bobtail Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
480043-4307430		Gender: M
Notes: Maxwell is a handsome and unique DSH gray tabby male with a bobtail. He has big, beautiful eyes. Maxwell seems to be around 2 or 3 years old and to be a very sweet guy. He enjoys being around people and getting plenty of attention. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Baby	Tortoiseshell, Tabby Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
458015-4322450		Gender: F
Notes: Baby is a beautiful DMH tortoiseshell/tabby mix. She was born on 3/16/05, so she’s about 3 years old. She is a sweet girl and likes to be petted and treated like a princess. She seems to be a bit lazy and she enjoys lying in her kennel and just watching everything around her. She’s already spayed, so why not take her home today? This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Tara	Domestic Short Hair-black and white Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
458017-4287689		Gender: F
Notes: Tara is a sweet DSH black and white female cat with extra toes on her front feet. She is around a year old and is a very sweet girl. She always likes to meet new people and to be petted. She’s also a playful girl. She was surrendered to HES because her owners were moving. Tara is good with kids and other cats. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Boody	Domestic Short Hair-black Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
458018-4287705		Gender: M
Notes: Boody is a handsome male DSH black cat. He is very shy when he first meets you, but he’s really quite sweet. He’s probably 2 or 3 years old. Boody was surrendered to HES because his owners were moving. He would really like to go to his new forever home, so why not help him out and adopt him? He’s neutered, good with kids, and good with other cats. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Lightning	Domestic Short Hair-white Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
458019-1968763		Gender: M
Notes: Lightning is a gorgeous DSH white male cat and is about 3 years old. He was returned to HES because his owners decided they didn’t want him any more. He is a sweet and loving guy and he just needs a loving owner to take him in. Lightning is a bit shy and withdrawn because he’s sad to be back, but he’s still a wonderful guy. He would love to be your new companion. Come see him at the Petsmart near Hamilton Place Mall. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Boots	Tabby - black, Tabby - Orange Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
458020-4235557		Gender: F
Notes: Boots is a cute and cuddly DSH black and orange tabby female. She is a very sweet girl and she loves attention. She can be a bit talkative until she gets what she wants, and she always wants to be petted and cuddled. She was surrendered to HES because of landlord issues and she could really use a loving home. Boots is probably a couple of years old and is already spayed. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Timmy	Domestic Long Hair - buff	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
426702-4184703		Gender: M
Notes: Timmy is a handsome DLH Cream male cat. He seems to be around 3 or 4 years old and he seems to have a mellow personality. He loves attention and can’t seem to get enough attention! He is sweet and cute, too, so what more do you want in a cat? Come see him in Cat Adoption 23. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Tabitha	Domestic Short Hair-gray, Tabby - black Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
332127-2335878		Gender: F
Notes: Hi. I'm Tabitha. I'm a cute DSH gray and black tabby female adult. I am a friendly girl, but I think I prefer to explore rather than cuddle and be petted. I still enjoy being petted, though, so don't think I'm too independent. Come to the HES Jungle Room to see me for yourself. My ID is 2335878. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Ziva	Domestic Short Hair-black Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
426687-4181512		Gender: F
Notes: Ziva is a beautiful DSH black female cat. She seems to be a couple of years old and is a very sweet girl. She likes to be petted and she also likes to explore everything around her. She seems to be good with other cats. Come see her in Cat Adoption 1. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Ducky	Domestic Short Hair - orange and white Mixed	Size: L
Cat		Age: Adult
426689-4181481		Gender: M
Notes: Ducky is a handsome DSH orange and white male cat. He is very loving and will even give kisses. He’s good with other cats and he loves people as well. Come to Cat Adoption 1 to meet this sweetheart. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Rambo	Domestic Short Hair-black Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
501818-4365636		Gender: M
Notes: Rambo is a handsome DSH black male cat. He is a very sweet guy and he just loves to be around people. He has beautiful eyes. Rambo is probably a couple of years old. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302


Butterscotch	Domestic Short Hair-orange, Tabby - Orange Mixed	Size: M
Cat		Age: Adult
501816-4390415		Gender: M
Notes: Butterscotch is a gorgeous DSH orange tabby male. He is about 2 or 3 years old and is a sweet and loving guy. Butterscotch was surrendered to the shelter due to the health of his owner. He’s good with children and other cats. Butterscotch is also neutered, so he’s ready to go today. This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered Contact: Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga, TN Website: http://tinyurl.com/5ls9mr Email: hespetfinder@comcast.net Phone: (423)624-5302

Posted: May 25, 2008 8:00am | comment (0) | discuss (0) | permalink

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Alert: Urgent! Sweet Girl Pup Needs Help

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Various
Location:	United States

I am posting this & I hope someone can help this pitiful pup... please read this & if anyone has a suggestion, PLEASE reply back to:
SabineJerome@aol.com.

I fear that this sweet girl is allready on borrowed time. I can't imagine the agony she must be in...
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Please contact: SabineJerome@aol.com
PLEASE CROSSPOST

Dear animal friends,

at the moment we are trying to help a dog in Bangkok (Dany).
He lives in the street in the Klong San area, the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok.
The picture was taken by a student in Bangkok (Dan).

I have been in contact with him and he is trying to help as much as possible. Dan the photographer has no idea how to deal with animals, and he has no way of taking the dog with him. But he has promised via mail to go back to Dany immediately, to check up on her and bring her food with the hopes, that she will make it until we have found a solution to save her.

There is a dog rescue center in Bangkok, which I have mailed to but not received an answer yet.

Maybe someone from Bangkok will be able to help, someone who has experience with animals?

Possibly this person would have to go to the Bangkok rescue center personally to ask for help.

We will get a sponsor for Dany so the rescue center will not have any costs with him.

Another possibilty would be for an animal lover in Bangkok to collect the dog and brings or ships her to the rescue center in Koh Samui for medical attention.

If anyone happens to be in Bangkok at this moment, please write to me. Dan will explain to you exactly how to find Dany.

If you have other suggestions for help, please get in contact with me.

best regards from Germany

Ulrike Brunner & Stefanie Mendola

www.hotel-kosamui.com
www.baansamui-animalfriends.de
www.tierhilfe-assisi.de

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Alert: URGENT, PLEASE SAVE A SOLDIERS DOGS, SCHEDULED TO DIE THIS WEEK

Focus:	Animal Welfare
Action Request:	Write E-Mail
Location:	Florida, United States

CROSS POSTING ONLY*

CONTACT IS Debra at Debra.Villella@ ocfl.net (@ocfl.net)

please note that if you need help with anything such as not being registered there or transport - email Veronica at fransnick@aol. com (@aol.com)

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From: Fransnick@aol. com

Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 9:48 AM

Subject: 4-10 month old Amer Bulldog mixes to be PTS next week @ OCAS-owner sent to IRAQ~

THis is horrible.....5 puppies, only one of which has since received an application, were placed at OCAS in Orlando kill shelter when their owner was shipped out to SERVE OUR COUNTRY in IRAQ!! I don't know why he didn't place them at the local SPCA but the fact is they're there, he's in IRAQ and they WILL BE PTS next week!

When I first inquired on this pack of 5 I was told they were rather timid and not too social due to being scared....so I knew why they weren't getting applications! Then yesterday I got emailed by Debra, David and Kat at OCAS asking for my help in getting these "SWEET" puppies a home or rescue! They have in this short time at the shelter really come around and are super loving and cuddly....proof they were meant to be kept alive! They want to know love and life..but they need your help and fast! Kat (staff at OCAS) sent me these pics and this info below!! again they are ONLY 10 months old and HW NEGATIVE!!! FOUR NEEDING RESCUE OR A HOME!!!! This is so horrible- he gets deployed and the puppies suffer !!! Two negatives need a POSITIVE.... let's get them out of there!!!!

Kat writes: They are such joyful pups. I little timid on the leash and donâ€™t know how to sit, but the volunteers are working with them to try to help them learn. They are very, very affectionate though. Tons of potential.

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