Rescued Chimp Bonds with Human Caregiver
Critter News
NOVEMBER 18, 2008
Sweet pictures of the baby chimp rescued from the Congolese military. Tags: chimpanzees animal rescue congo. So much like any child.
Rescue Spotlight: Rabbit Meadows
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 29, 2009
Rabbit Meadows is a rescue group out of Seattle. As the name suggests, they rescue rabbits, but they also rescue other small animals like ferrets, and other small rodents. Over 1,000 rescued rabbits have roamed the 4.5 They also sell supplies for your pets, the proceeds of which support their rescue efforts.
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Research Animals Rescued from North Carolina Lab
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
An enormous victory was achieved for animals this week when nearly 200 dogs and 54 cats were rescued from a North Carolina animal testing facility that closed its doors after an undercover investigation revealed apparent abuse of the animals by workers at the facility.
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Huge Effort to Rescue 60 Elephants in Malawi
Critter News
JUNE 21, 2009
Tags: malawi africa animal rescue elephants endangered species. To bring this desperate situation into sharp focus, our team on the ground reports that one of the elephants darted this morning is missing the bottom portion of her trunk - probably as a result of a snare.".
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Stray Dog Rescued in Mumbai
Critter News
DECEMBER 28, 2008
An old stray dog was wounded in the Mumbai attacks and rescued. Some may ask why a dog is being saved when so many human lives were lost," said J.C. Tags: India animal rescue strays dogs. He is now recovering and will hopefully find a home. Sadly, he is the lucky one in a city filled with starving strays.
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Race for the Rescues
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER. Animal lovers Jane Lynch (Julie & Julia) and Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars) will help The Rescue Train host its 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk (3.1 5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Co-Hosted by Jane Lynch andCarrie Ann Inaba.
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NEW LIVES: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 16, 2010
New Lives: Stories of Rescued Dogs Helping, Healing and Giving Hope is a great new book that celebrates rescue dogs. Marty Becker (Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul), and cover endorsements are from both the ASPCA and the Humane Society. Tags: giveaways. We have a great giveaway today for 10 lucky readers!
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1001 Journals-Rescue Dogs
Animal Person
JULY 25, 2009
Check out the Facebook page for 1001 Journals--Rescue Dogs. 6 - Subject matter can be anything about rescue dogs / humane treatment of animals and you can use any medium. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Greyhound Matters Language. This is from Kate Merriman: "I would LOVE your contribution to this traveling journal.
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5 ways to help the animal rescue efforts in Chile and Haiti
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 29, 2010
Contribute to rescue efforts. American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). But when safe, able workers and members of rescue organizations are needed to work hands-on in countries in need. But when safe, able workers and members of rescue organizations are needed to work hands-on in countries in need.
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Rescue for the rescuer.
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 24, 2009
This is a guest post from Cherie, and I think that it is something everyone who rescues animals needs to read. A few signs that YOU may need Rescue: you can not stop rescuing animals. Following is a telepathic conversation I experienced while transporting dogs to a rescue. Thanks Cherie!
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Help Haiti's Animals
Critter News
JANUARY 19, 2010
Here's a link to the Best Friends page to donate to animal rescue in Haiti. Haiti.the only country where I believe human welfare is only slightly better than animal welfare. Tags: natural disaster Haiti animal rescue Best Friends. The organization is part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti.
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Senator Maria Cantwell Receives Award for Animal Welfare Work
Critter News
MARCH 8, 2010
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) received the Humane Society’s Legislative Leader award for her leadership in protecting animals. The Humane Society of the United States cited Senator Cantwell’s efforts to improve marine mammal rescue capability, including such challenges as disentangling marine mammals from fishing nets.
Will Obama Rescue a Dog?
Critter News
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
LA Unleashed has a good roundup of reaction from the Humane Society and PETA. Tags: Obama dogs. He did say in the past that he would adopt a dog. Let's hope he sends a progressive message by giving a shelter dog a new home. Maybe he could get two.
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Kittens!
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 25, 2009
We tried to find a rescue group to take the little family so they could hopefully find a loving home. Sadly, shelters and rescues are full of cats and are already full. Tags: cute animal photos cute animals. They sure are cute though, aren’t they? They sure are cute though, aren’t they?
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4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 22, 2010
On February 17th they rescued 26 Pit Bulls near Sandersville, Georgia. “Being chained 24/7 is no way to live—they have lived miserable lives, and are just starved for human contact.&#. Tags: people helping animals rescues. The ASPCA continually does amazing work on behalf of our animal companions.
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Many Animals Dying in Australian Wildfires
Critter News
FEBRUARY 12, 2009
The official human death toll stood at 181 from the weekend's deadly fires and authorities said it would exceed 200. While the scope of the wildlife devastation was still unclear, it was likely to be enormous, {Jon Rowdon, president of the rescue group Wildlife Victoria} said. The story says millions of animals may have died.
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Guest Post: Susan Wilson
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 3, 2010
Post a picture on Susan Wilson’s Facebook page and explanation of how your dog (or turtle, or human, etc!) She goes to the door, rejects the notion of going out, turns toward her dinner; goes back to the door, because clearly this human is not listening. A second rescue kitty, Hartley Mims, Jr. Who’s Your Good Dog?
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Book: Scent of the Missing
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 18, 2010
I recently got a chance to read a book called Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog. The book is an amazing and heartfelt look at the unique partnership and bond that search and rescue dogs have with their handlers. Five Communication Lessons from a Search and Rescue Dog. Wow, and wow.
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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 10, 2010
FSD rescues dogs from shelters and custom trains each dog to assist a person with a disability. FSD’s custom trained service dogs assist their partners in day-to-day activities providing their human companions with a greater degree of independence. Tags: news people helping animals.
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Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 24, 2011
ASPCA , Joplin Humane Society to Host Weekend Adopt-a-thon for Joplin Tornado Pets. WHERE : Emergency Animal Shelter located next to the Joplin Humane Society (140 E. Adoption fees are being waived for this event, and adoptable animals will be spayed/neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and provided an ID tag free of charge.
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The Shelter Pet Project
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 1, 2009
This new campaign, sponsored by The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund, and the Ad Council, hopes to reverse this trend and find homes for these homeless, lovable pets. Tags: adoptable events animal adoption animal rescue animal shelter psa. It is such a sad statistic.
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Another Fake Animal Welfare Group
Critter News
DECEMBER 9, 2009
The National Animal Interest Alliance is an association of business, agricultural, scientific, and recreational interests dedicated to promoting animal welfare, supporting responsible animal use and strengthening the bond between humans and animals. Tags: corporate lies. Clever bastards.
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Animal Person
AUGUST 13, 2010
Does he own the human members of his "family?" Does he really equate the cows with the human sentients in his family? Can the humans come and go as they please? Are the humans providing Brian with something he is profiting from (maybe hard work, he'd say), and when they stop he will kill them?
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 13, 2010
I recently got a chance to try some of their items, including the new scent, Good Karma, that supports animal rescue. The program is called Cherry City Cares and 100% of the profits of products scented “Good Karma&# is donated to the Willamette Valley Humane Society, in Salem, Oregon.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Once the seas calm, SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Team will return the turtles to the wild off the coast of Juno Beach in Jupiter, Florida. Every year hatchlings face many “human” obstacles during their journey from their nest on the beach to the shoreline. Tags: people helping animals. Photo by SeaWorld.
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100 On Food for the Soul
Animal Person
AUGUST 23, 2009
His passion and compassion for humans is immense, but he appears to have some kind of mental block with nonhuman animals. I suppose speciesism/human exceptionalism is at the heart of the matter. He just doesn't believe that other beings lives might have a purpose all their own that is entirely unrelated to humans. I'm on my way.
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Alive Day: A Story of Love and Loyalty
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 26, 2009
It’s a story about the human spirit, and our connections with each other and with animals. Dr. McCarthy determines he’ll do whatever it takes to rescue the young marine from despair. Tags: books animal stories book review dog book review. If you love a good dog story, you will likely enjoy this one.
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Reiki for Animals by Tim Link
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 3, 2010
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) energy healing is a gentle, painless, yet powerful modality that works on all living things – human and animal. Animals in particular are receptive to Reiki, because they have a higher energy frequency running through their bodies than humans do. Humans have seven main chakras.
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 25, 2010
It was so fun to read about the adventures of a rescued fawn who was “adopted&# by a group of very special people. she continues, “Pure love is rare among humans, but that’s not a problem with an animal. Tags: books. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will relate to the power that animals can have on a person.
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Animal Person
APRIL 14, 2009
There is a profound difference between what Sea Shepherd does and what the Animal Liberation Front does, but there are also similarities, and those similarities increase in number if a direct action by the ALF (or anyone else) is an open rescue and therefore a direct defense of sentient nonhumans being attacked by humans.
On "Compassion," "Nonviolence" and "Justice"
Animal Person
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
Being vegan because you want to live as nonviolently as possible and you don't want to contribute to violence and you don't want to respond to violence with violence is admirable to some, though refusing to support the defense of sentient nonhumans when you probably would if they were humans bothers me. Is it fair? Is it just ?
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Book: Shift Your Habit
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 1, 2010
Shift-It Tip: If you’re set on a purebred dog or cat, buy one from a rescue association instead of getting a pedigree from a breeder. Contact The Humane Society of the United States to locate a nearby rescue group. Tags: books. Incredible Bulk.
Lucky Me!
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 16, 2010
Told from the point-of-view of Rocky, an absolutely adorable rescued pug, this book will show children what it feels like to be a pet without a home; what the inside of a Humane Society looks like; ways to make sure your new pet feels at home, right away; and how animals tell us what they like and what they don’t.
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On Helping Individuals and Utilitarianism
Animal Person
AUGUST 22, 2009
Or paid for food for a year at a rescue kennel. And you wouldn't fund a program that was very expensive per unit (human or nonhuman animal) yet you often don't think about that when you're dealing with an individual. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics. Or printed thousands of copies of vegan leaflets.
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On Ducks and Geese
Animal Person
MAY 12, 2009
If you pay attention you realize who likes whom, who's a loner, where the nests are, and that, for instance, Muscovy ducks like those above have routines and rituals that involve seeking, pleasure, sun bathing, lots of grooming, and if they have a certain personality, a desire to connect with those around them, including humans.
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A Win-Lose Proposition for Farmers and Consumers
Animal Person
DECEMBER 5, 2009
What if consumers have genuinely been paying attention and have realized that animal products aren't that healthy, are an environmental disaster (the way most are produced) and not sustainable and are a blatant, direct signs of the largest and longest injustice in human history? Why the rescue plan?
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100 On What the Animal Ag Alliance Thinks of Us
Animal Person
MAY 30, 2009
The Humane Society of the United States is the big bully on this strange playground. Often confused with American Humane Association, they raise tens of millions, not to ‘save the animals’ as most people assume but to further the causes of vegetarianism and ending animal agriculture."
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 5, 2009
Featured on National Geographic Channel’s show DogTown, Best Friends Animal Society works with members, individuals, humane groups and entire communities to set up spay/neuter, foster, shelter and adoption programs in neighborhoods throughout the country. Tags: good idea.
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Animal Person
MARCH 23, 2009
Ian says, regarding " Veterinarians Train Sealers to Kill Humanely, " that "veterinarians very often do not care about animals but rather are more like auto mechanics who are providing a service for humans (that service may be to save an animal or kill an animal, etc)." Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language.
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Animal Person
APRIL 18, 2009
Abby, I too get very upset by stories and images of what occurs every second of every day to nonhumans and humans alike. The purpose of my life is to be the best human being I can be and to leave this planet knowing I did what I could to make it a better place. Tags: Activism Current Affairs. Thanks so much.
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4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. These dogs are homeless through no fault of their own, and by rescuing one of them, you may just save their life. Tags: guest post.
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Animal Person
APRIL 26, 2009
Juluri's focus on animals used to entertain humans is intentional and speaks to the legal battle he refers to. Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics Language animal rights animal snuff films free speech Supreme Court Vamsee Juluri veganism. And finally, who is to decide when a video is entertaining versus informative?
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Animal Person
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
question is important when it comes to adopting special needs animals, like Violet Rays, our rescue greyhound. And that food has led to a decrease in her insulin dose (as also happens with humans), so I know it's improving her health (she'll be ten in a couple of weeks!). Tags: Activism Current Affairs Ethics.
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Animal Ethics
JANUARY 9, 2009
In recent years another type of justification has been given: vegetarianism has been justified in terms of human suffering, rights, etc. People who care only about humans, for example, will not be persuaded by “old” vegetarian arguments, for those arguments rested on concern for animals. Each argument has an audience. He is analyzing.
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