A horrendous thing is happening in China, where the government and their lackeys are senselessly,
inhumanely murdering innocent dogs!  These poor animals are clubbed in the streets while their guardians
look on, unwilling to help, and if they are not painfully beaten to death, they face death by poisoning,
electrocution, hanging and other unthinkable methods. 

You might think, that's a world away and doesn't have anything to do with me, but let me ask you this. 
What if it were your cherished pet that this was happening to? The Chinese have long been known for
their cruel and inhumane ways of treating not only animals, but humans also, and the only way things
like this will end is if you step up to the plate and let them know this type of action is not acceptable!

The whole reason dogs are being slaughtered in China has to do with the fear of catching rabies. 
Rather than vaccinate animals and help all to live a healthy and happy life, these savage people think the
answer is to indiscriminately kill any animal in their path.  The Humane Society has offered to donate
money to the Chinese in order to help with the vaccinations, but still the killings are planned.

PETA is stepping in to help, and you can be a part of their effort.  They are gathering petitions and
letters protesting the planned additional murders and will be presenting these requests to the Chinese
government.  Please help them by clicking here and letting your thoughts be heard. 

Please help the dogs in China, and speak for them where they cannot speak.  Your voice counts.
Other ways you can help are by contacting your federal, state and local government officials and
demanding they deal with this issue, boycotting products made in China, and by letting your local
Chinese Consulate know that you do not condone their way of dealing with this issue.

Advice centre - Protect your pet this summer (courtesy of the RSPCA)

With the exceptional heat of the summer, I thought it'd be a good thing to remind people
about leaving their animals in the car.  I had actually accosted someone leaving their
dog in a hot car wearing a SWEATER! 

• Remember:

• On a warm day the temperature inside a car can quickly soar to 49°C/120°F or even higher 

• If an animal in a car is panting for breath it may be on its way to suffering heatstroke 

• Heatstroke can kill an animal very quickly 

• Even if you park your car in the shade, the position of the sun will change 

• Leaving windows open or putting a bowl of water in the car does not help 

• If a dog becomes overheated, give it a shower immediately or bathe it in cool water. 
  Call a vet as soon as possible, as once the dog goes into shock and loses consciousness 
  it may be too late 

• Owners who put animals at risk in this way could face prosecution 

CROSSPOST*CROSSPOST

 From: Calvao Donna donnacalvao@yahoo.com
Date: September 19, 2005 10:22:10 PM PDT
Subject: words from a volunteer

Dear Friends:

I have been at the hurricane in New Orleans for over two weeks. In this time I have organized search and rescue teams and food and water teams (for the animals on the streets). I have personally pulled hundreds of animals from roof tops, attics and houses. It has been amazing to me that these animals are still alive. I got a dog off a roof a few days ago who should have weighed 90 pounds but was down to 40 pounds from being stuck on that roof with no food and water. These animals want to live and are showing us this everyday.

Here is the problem. We still have 3,000 addresses of homes where animals are trapped. These are addresses where people have called either HSUS or LASPCA  and asked for us to rescue their animals. I know that there are thousands of other  homes where animals are trapped that no one called about. I know this b/c I have rescued hundreds of animals from homes after hearing barking that were not on our lists. CONSIDER THIS: Amazingly we are finding that half of the homes we get into have animals still alive. With a MINIMUM of 3,000 addresses that is at least 1500 animals who are waiting behind closed doors for a loving hand to rescue them. With the current teams we have now we can only get into approximately 300 homes each day. The animals will NEVER be alive if we continue at this rate. I am begging each and everyone of you to get to New Orleans to help.

It does not take a "certified disaster rescuer" to break into a house and at last
provide fresh food and water (to sustain that animal until someone qualified can get them out). We only have a week at most to save some of these desperate animals. Please do your part...we are all the animals have.

Jane Garrison: JaneGarrison@comcast.net
 

Cougar Slaughter Planned!  A massive statewide slaughter of cougars (a.k.a. mountain lions) is currently being planned in Oregon under the guise of "management." The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s "Cougar Management Plan" is on the fast track with public hearings held throughout the state during August only. Your voice is needed now!

TAKE ACTION! Three things you can do TODAY to voice your opposition to this unconscionable and scientifically indefensible plan:

1.  Speak out today by attending any of the public hearings being held;

2.  Submit comments to ODFW opposing the plan;

3.  Call Governor Ted Kulongoski:

Governor Ted Kulongoski
160 State Capitol
900 Court Street
Salem, OR 97301
503-378-4582
503-378-6827 fax
http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/contact_us.shtml ; 

For more details on this, please click here.

Here are just a few of the many organizations that I have found to be
very effective in their work for the animals, so please feel free to check
out their websites and get involved yourself if you feel like making a difference.  If you have an organization you'd like to be listed, please
e-mail me at diana@dianadeville.com with the information:

ALDF (Animal Legal Defense Fund): http://www.aldf.org/ -- For nearly
a quarter-century, ALDF has been pushing the U.S. legal system to end the abuse and cruelty that result from animals' classification as property.
They've won precedent-setting victories, and continue to raise awareness
among judges and prosecutors of animals' rights to freedom from captivity,
violence and exploitation.

As pioneers in the field of animal law, they have blazed the trail for tougher laws, tougher enforcement and more humane treatment of animals in
every corner of American life.

ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): http://www.aspca.org Since 1866 the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been committed to alleviating pain, fear and suffering in all animals. The ASPCA believes that humans have the ability and the responsibility to provide all animals in our society with an existence that is as peaceful and respectful as possible.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary:  http://www.bestfriends.org/ --
The nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned cats and dogs and other animals. Best Friends works together with members of Best Friends and other animal welfare organizations to help set up spay/neuter, shelter, foster, and adoption programs in their own neighborhoods.   Take a photo tour or a video tour, see the animal homes, or read the FAQ.  And here's information on visiting Best Friends.

HSUS (Humane Society of the United States):  http://www.hsus.org
The largest animal protection organization in the United States.  Founded in 1954, HSUS envisions a world in which people satisfy the physical and emotional needs of domestic animals; protect wild animals and their environments; and change their relationships with other animals, evolving from exploitation and harm to respect and compassion.

Hugs 4 Homeless Animals: http://www.h4ha.org/ This organization is based out of Houston, Texas and features a worldwide shelter directory, worldwide lost and found pets, the "Snuggles" project, Hugs Roadhouse and more!

IDA (In Defense of Animals): http://www.idausa.org  IDA works to help make the public aware of animal abuses and to help punish the culprits.  Weekly e-mail alerts are offered which list the many ways to make your voice heard in these cases.

Wildlife Waystation:  http://www.waystation.org  Wildlife Waystation, located in the Angeles National Forest in California, works for two goals:  to rescue, rehabilitate, relocate and provide sanctuary for exotic  animals from around the world as well as native wildlife, and to educate the public about the global plight of wildlife and the environment as well as the intrinsic value of wildlife diversity, protection and preservation. 

World Wildlife Fund:  http://www.worldwildlife.org  WWF rescues endangered animals all around the world and is involved in conservation efforts to provide habitats for the animals.  

Happy Hunting on the Net (the only kind to do)! 

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