October, 2010

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South Dakota Governor Wants Livestock Research Facility

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This looks like its for farming of livestock, not medical research, but that's bad too. Research on animals is research on animals. From the High Plains Journal. Gov. Mike Rounds wants a biotech animal research facility built in South Dakota. The Argus Leader reports that Rounds announced Sept. 28 his intentions to build such a facility in the state during the Livestock Biotech Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

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On "High in the Clouds"

Animal Person

High in the Clouds , by Paul McCartney, Geoff Dunbar and Philip Ardagh is supposed to be for Grades 2-4, but its themes, vocabulary and syntax are more advanced. From Barnes and Noble : "Wirral the Squirrel is homeless. The evil Gretsch have [ sic ] destroyed his wilderness home, trampling it in their relentless drive to expand. But Wirral does not despair; he vows to find a new home in Animalia, the fabled land where all creatures are said to live together in freedom.

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Halloween Saftey Tips

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We thank PurinaCare for this great list of Halloween Safety Tips! Before any ghosts and goblins knock on your door this Halloween, PurinaCare® Pet Health Insurance is urging pet owners to pet-proof your home from the top Halloween hazards that can harm your pet and lead to expensive emergency veterinary care. PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance ( www.purinacare.com ) with its commitment to providing a lifetime of care to dogs and cats, is providing an easy guide to a safe and healthy Halloween for y

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ New Way to Help Chickens Cross to Other Side ” (front page, Oct. 22): PETA is proud to see that its hard work behind the scenes with Bell & Evans and other companies to encourage implementation of this new, less cruel form of slaughter is finally coming to fruition. By carrying out a slaughter system that greatly reduces the suffering of chickens, Bell & Evans and Mary’s Chickens show that animal welfare and good business go hand in hand.

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Animal Rights Activists Jailed in Europe

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They are members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC). I support their cause, but am uncomfortable with their tactics. From Reuters. The group had targeted about 40 firms as part of an international conspiracy to force the closure of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS), an animal research laboratory based near Cambridge. The members of Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty (SHAC) posted hoax parcel bombs to staff and offices, carried out criminal damage, threatened violence and made abusive phone calls,

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More Humane Method of Killing Chickens?

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I realize that the most humane method of treating chickens is to not kill them for food.BUT, as long as there is still a demand for their meat, PETA is advocating "Controlled-Atmosphere Killing" as an improvement over current methods of electric immobilization. Per PETA. Controlled-atmosphere killing is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved slaughter method that is currently used to kill 75 percent of turkeys and 25 percent of chickens in the United Kingdom and 10 percent of all birds

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PetRescuers by HomeAgain

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PetRescuers by HomeAgain is a free iPhone app that enables people to help lost pets wherever they go with real-time alerts and interactive maps. PetRescuers is a nationwide pet recovery network operated by HomeAgain. With over 500,000 active members, it’s one of the largest pet-safety organizations in the country. By Becoming a member of the PetRescuers network you will be opting in to receive Lost Pet Alert emails and join the thousands of other members in keeping a lookout for lost pets in y

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Hen Harriers Persecuted in Britain

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These birds of prey are being seriously threatened by shootings, poisonings and other attempts to disrupt breeding on grouse moors, probably by gamekeepers on estates. (Grouse are a bird species which the hen harriers hunt and their population is also declining. There is a great deal of controversy as to the effect of the hen harriers on the grouse.

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Is Charles with Lars Axl Fokker?

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Charles died a week ago today, and if you haven't seen Deb's tribute , it's a must-see and we're very grateful and humbled by her post as well as all of the e-mails and cards and calls we've received. In all of the lovely messages we've been getting, I've noticed two trends: 1) Death is a communal experience as well as an individual one. One being dies, but the memories of death and the stories of life are brought to the fore for those who learn of the passing.

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Harvard Medical School Facility Accused of Improper Research Reporting

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Sounds awful. Again, work by SAEN (Stop Animal Exploitation Now.) From the MetroWest Daily News. An Ohio-based animal rights organization has filed a complaint against Harvard Medical School, alleging that the school's New England Primate Research Center in Southborough did not properly report its experiments on animals. The federal Animal Welfare Act requires the facility to report experiments involving the use of animals that receive "unrelieved pain or distress" and explain why it did not adm

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EU Backing Cloned Animal Products

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It's bad enough having to deal with the welfare of normal farm animals, but what about the welfare of cloned animals? If they are cloned solely for the products they provide, will it be more difficult to argue for their welfare as living creatures? From the Daily Mail. Concerns surround the ethics of the process, the welfare of the animals and a lack of research on food safety.

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Charles Hobson Booger, III 6/3/03-10/15/10

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. My boyfriend. That's what I called him. Loverboy, Charles, Charlesez, Gorgeous. My husband called him Charlie. He's no longer with us, and our hearts ache. . Charles' death was sudden, tragic and avoidable. He had a corn removed Thursday morning, left the vet looking just fine and happy to be rid of the pain, and by 5:00 pm yesterday, after we were told that he had a less than 5% chance of survival with days of intensive treatment, and after consulting friends who are vets, we decided to e

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Slobproof! Real Design Solutions

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Awhile back we were able to review a copy of the book, Slobproof!: Real Life Design Solutions, and we are happy to be able to giveaway a copy to one lucky reader! Its an awesome book, full of great ideas for living with pets (and other messy people). Our giveaway is part of a very exciting Twitter Party co-hosted by Benjamin Moore and featuring world-renowned interior designer Sonu Mathew on October 28th, 2010.

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Giveaway: Slobproof!: Real Life Design Solutions

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Awhile back we were able to review a copy of the book, Slobproof!: Real Life Design Solutions, and we are happy to be able to giveaway a copy to one lucky reader! Our giveaway is part of a very exciting Twitter Party co-hosted by Benjamin Moore and featuring world-renowned interior designer Sonu Mathew on October 28th, 2010. During the party, they will be giving away great books from Benjamin Moore, Slobproof!

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On Veganism and Adoption

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I've been under the radar for a bit, anxiously awaiting the adoption finalization of Baby Sky. But now that she's officially ours, I feel like I can write about a topic that means a lot to me without the fear that my words might somehow jeopardize the adoption. As someone who was very, very late to the wanting-a-baby party (my desire didn't kick in until almost 40), and who did attempt to have a biological child, I'm particularly qualified to say what I'm about to say.

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At Least Five Dead Whales Around Bay Area

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Really sad. It looks like they are getting killed by ships as they try to eat krill. A bountiful crop of krill and busy shipping lanes are to blame for a rash of dead whales that have surfaced around the Bay Area within a few short months, according to scientists. At least five dead whales have been sighted or have washed ashore around the region since late July, not including a male fetus found near its 80-foot-long mother in Pescadero on Oct. 2.

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Interpol Makes Arrests in Tiger Smuggling

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From the PR Newswire. A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 25 individuals suspected of taking part in the illicit trade of tigers, one of the world's most endangered species. The two-month operation involved national enforcement agencies in six tiger-range countries (China, India, Nepal, Russia, Thailand and Vietnam) and was coordinated by INTERPOL's Environmental Crime Program at its headquarters in Lyon, France.

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Tensions Mount over University of Florida Animal Research

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Things are getting a little tense. Not sure I agree with posting the researcher's photo. Wonder if that could get activists into trouble under AETA (Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act.) This is a long article from the Gainesville Sun. Animal rights activists are targeting a University of Florida researcher for his role in experiments on primates — even though he says he doesn't personally conduct animal research.

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The Blue House Dog

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Today we have a lovely guest post from author Deborah Blumenthal. A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. He was, “part German Shepherd, part something else,” and he was smart enough to find food,and win the hearts of the locals. They offered him hand-outs and cared enough about him, not to call Animal Control and risk having him picked up and sent to a shelter where his fate would be doomed.

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Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan

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Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan is back on the National Geographic channel with a whole new season. In the season premiere episode on Friday October 8th (8:00PM ET/PT), Howie Mandel turns to Cesar for help with his wife’s Chihuahua, Lola. As usual, we have a fun sneak peek to share with you! “Howie vs. Dog” – Howie Mandel is under attack – from one of the tiniest and fiercest dogs you’ll ever meet.

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Investigation Demanded for Southwest Lab

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Stop Animal Exploitation Now! (SAEN) is calling for an investigation of Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio, TX. SAEN says previous USDA reports revealed primates have died at the Texas lab from dehydration and hypothermia, while others have simply been "found dead" -- possibly without veterinary care -- after suffering from serious disease conditions that include temperatures up to 105 degrees.

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Cute of the Day: Working Out

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As we in the Northern Hemisphere start to enter the cold, winter months, we might all need a little inspiration to keep working out. Luckily, some cute animals have some inspiration for us: Thanks to sender in Charlie! Tags: cute of the day cute video.

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Anti-Vivisection Activists Address Scottish Parliament

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This event was scheduled for today, October 5. From indymediascotland.org. Scotland for Animals have arranged for two of the worlds leading experts on non-animal research to speak at the Scottish Parliament {on October 5}. Dr Ray Greek, President of Americans for Medical Advancement and consultant Dr Andre Menache will be joining the animal charity in asking MSP's and the Scottish Government to take urgent action to end the use of animals in experiments.

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Still having issues.

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Dear friends and readers, We have been having some issues that we are trying to resolve with our site. Because of this posts and email responses are going to be lagging. We hope to have it all resolved soon so we can continue to bring you happy animal news, cute animal photos, and all the animal related goodness you have come to expect from us. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

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The Power of Pets Initiative

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Mars Petcare recently launched The Power of Pets! What is The Power of Pets? It’s a great new new initiative to help people live a healthier life! Mars Petcare is collaborating with the YMCA in 5 cities to start, to bring pet-friendly health and physical activity education and programming to communities. For it’s first year the program will premiere in YMCA locations in Washington, D.C.; New York City; Nashville, Tenn.; Chicago; and Portland, Ore. “Mars Petcare, through its wor

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Cute of the Day: Is it Friday yet?

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“I am so tired&# says this adorable dog! The weekend is coming, just hold on. Tags: cute of the day.

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Pakistani Man Caught Smuggling Rare Tortoises

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He was caught at a Thai airport. Tags: wildlife smuggling wildlife crime pakistan thailand tortoises.

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Sea Shepherd Gets New Vessel

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It replaces the Addy Gil which was sunk. Nice pictures. Still unnamed though. Tags: sea shepherd.

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Your Moment of Zen

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

To the Editor: Re “ Working to Keep a Heritage Relevant ” (news article, Sept. 26): The “heritage” of hunting will continue its decline into irrelevance and will eventually disappear. It is useful to dispel two myths. First, there is no “heritage” of hunting as it is practiced today. In the early days trappers and others hunted for survival. They would be appalled to see how their survival “heritage” has been transformed.

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