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Volunteer Truck Drivers Are Saving Abandoned Animals One Ride at a Time
Animals  (tags: abused, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, dogs, GoodNews, humans, pets, rescued, shelters, truckers, USA )

Caree
- 55 days ago - dailynightly.nbcnews.com
For former trucker Sue Wiese, obstacles don't get in the way of her drive to save pets' lives. The 69-year-old Texas grandmother is the founder of Operation Roger, a group of volunteer truck drivers who transport animals from kill shelters and rescue ...
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STOP THE ELIMINATION OF AMERICA'S WILD HORSES ACTION
Animals  (tags: wildlife, wildanimals, animalrights, animalcruelty, Jewell, USA, wild horses, mustangs )

Nancy
- 73 days ago - change.org
Wild horses are making their last stand in the American West. Failure is not an option. Stunning petition from our own Ruth McD
55 comments
CARE2 MEMBER NEEDS YOUR HELP! FIRE DEVASTATES-HELP GIVE BACK
Animals  (tags: protection, pets, sadness, donate, rabbits, fur babies, Geren, USA, Opus, Bernie, Star, Rosie, Zach, help, animals )

Alison
- 89 days ago - giveforward.com
Jan Geren is a Care2 member who is devoted to helping animals. On March 21st her house burned to the ground, she has lost her precious rabbits and only has the clothes on her back. Please help a fellow member.
94 comments
Punish The US Soldiers Responsible For Blowing Up An Innocent Dog - The Petition Site
Animals  (tags: troops, usa, war, military, news, video, dishonesty, americans, crime, iraq, killed, slaughter, cruelty, dogs, crime, death, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalcruelty, animalrights, abused, humans, sadness, investigation, ethics )

Dianne Ly
- 96 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
I know that this information is old,but we need to find out if any punishment has been given to these soldiers. A video has emerged online that appears to show some American troops blowing up a dog-for fun
48 comments
Stop The Pa. Pigeon Shoot-PLEASE SIGN PETITION!! - The Petition Site
Animals  (tags: pigeon shoots, Pa., petition to sign, usa, government, dishonesty, cover-up, abuse, news, lies, abuse, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalcruelty, animalrights, animals, cruelty, crime, death, ethics, humans, law, killing, slaughter, sadness, suffering, w )

Dianne Ly
- 97 days ago - thepetitionsite.com
This must stop,we can no longer sit back and watch them massacre our innocent pigeons,for what they call a "sport".
58 comments
New Mexicans Against Horse Slaughter -PLEASE SIGN!!!
Animals  (tags: horse meat, animals, humans, AnimalWelfare, New Mexico, horses, USA )

Julie
- 108 days ago - apnm.org
A crucial component of the growing New Mexican safety net for horses, donkeys, and mules -- has expanded its support programs to help the needy animals that might otherwise have been abandoned to the slaughter pipeline. Your voice is urgently needed
36 comments
Animal Cruelty Laws: ALDF Ranks States By Abuse Regulations
Animals  (tags: STATES, ABUSE REGULATIONS, laws, usa, society, world, interesting, media, law, news, animalcruelty, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, cruelty, abuse, law, pets, humans, crime )

Dianne Ly
- 172 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
Many U.S. states are failing to protect animals from cruelty, sexual assault, neglect and other forms of abuse, an Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) report finds.
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Minnesota Dog Destroyed After Two Year Fight to Save His Life - National Dogs | Examiner.Com
Animals  (tags: Brody, dead, Golden Retriever, destroyed Friday, government, SupremeCourt, usa, news, media, crime, sadness, animalcruelty, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalrights, ethics, death, crime, cruelty, dogs, killed, pets, law, sadness, suffering, animalwelfare )

Dianne Ly
- 176 days ago - examiner.com
According to Saturday's Los Angeles Times, the golden retriever/chow mix at the center of the two-year legal battle, was destroyed on Friday following a ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court which allowed Lino Lakes, Minn. officials to kill him.
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Betty White Auctions a Date Night to Help Homeless Animals - National Dogs | Examiner.Com
Animals  (tags: Betty White, date night, benefits animals, celebrity, tv, usa, society, media, humans, interesting, cats, dogs, animals, animaladvocates, AnimalWelfare, pets, GoodNews )

Dianne Ly
- 198 days ago - examiner.com
On Wednesday, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, announced that, starting Dec. 3, fans can bid for the amazing opportunity to share an evening at one of Betty's favorite fine dining restaurants for an intimate dinner
13 comments
Hurricane Sandy: Hundreds of Pet Owners Frantically Look for Their Lost Loved Ones | Mail Online
Animals  (tags: lost, found, sandy, hurricane, AnimalWelfare, animals, animaladvocates, dogs, cats, pets, protection, suffering )

Diane
- 229 days ago - dailymail.co.uk
Massive flooding caused by Sandy's wrath has led to widespread power outages and home damage. But also caught in the fray were animals - both domestic and in zoos and aquariums - left to weather the vicious storm on their own.
16 comments
Chica the Duct Taped Doberman Becomes World's Happiest Dog | Care2 Causes
Animals  (tags: dUCT TAPED DOG, cHICA, HAPPY ENDING, UP-DATE, world, usa, interesting, news, GoodNews, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalrights, dogs, pets )

Dianne Ly
- 249 days ago - care2.com
Chica's not done yet. She has become a focal point for people searching for hope. Today she is reaching out to unleash the rescue of "Chicas" all across the planet with a grant of $250,000 to the Harmony Fund through the Chase Community Giving challenge
19 comments
Snopes.Com: Dogs as Shark Bait
Animals  (tags: FISHERMEN, CANADA, FRENCH, MEXICO, USA, bait animalsusa, world, humans, ethics, crime, abuse, abused, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalcruelty, animalrights, animals, animalwelfare, crime, cruelty, death, dogs, ethics, pets, law, killed, killing, investig )

Dianne Ly
- 275 days ago - snopes.com
Please stop this senseless abuse to innocent puppies and kittens. French Islander and Mexican fishermen are using LIVE puppies and kittens as shark bait!! No living being should have to undergo this torture and insurmountable fear! WE CAN BE HEARD AS ONE!
26 comments
Are Tyson and Diesel Fated to Be the Next Lennox? - Los Angeles Pet Photography | Examiner.Com
Animals  (tags: bsl, media, interesting, humans, ethics, usa, world, animalwelfare, animalcruelty, animals, AnimalWelfare, animaladvocates, animalrights, dogs, cruelty, sadness, suffering, pets, humans, law )

Dianne Ly
- 276 days ago - examiner.com
Two Pit Bulls were seized from their homes despite no previous record of violence when the neighbor of their family appeared to have a problem with their breed. According to the Animal Advocacy Project, Tyson and Diesel had no prior complaints.
12 comments
URGENT PETITION SIGN FOR NITRO: Nitro Foundation HB 108
Animals  (tags: PETITION, OHIO, nitro foundation, dogs, trainers, boarding, animalcruelty, animalrights, animals, animalwelfare, animaladvocates, dogs, humans, ethics, crime, cruelty, pets, law, americans, government, ethics, democrats, republicans, usa, politics )

S
- 282 days ago - change.org
19 Dogs faced Extreme Starvation at a k9 training facility in Youngstown, Ohio. Nitro was 1 of 8 dogs that were starved to death by their trusted trainer. The perpetrator
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