Cute and Kleenex Alert! A must see!
Go to this link to see several home videos of doggies greeting their owners hello who have come back from deployment!
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: DeKalb County Animal Control, donations needed, Lifeline Animal Project
We will never make a dent in metro-Atlanta’s pet overpopulation crisis without low-cost spay/neuter services like the ones LifeLine provides to anyone who needs them. LifeLine, located in Avondale Estates (Dekalb County), has fixed tens-of-thousands of pets since it opened just a few years ago!
And remember, it’s not just about saving lives, it’s about saving tax dollars on catching, housing and killing surplus pets. Animal Control is not free! So this is an issue that effects everyone, even those who don’t care about the number of animals being killed in our shelters and suffering stray on our streets and in our neighborhoods.
Please help save LifeLine by making whatever donation you can afford and passing this message to others who may be able to contribute as well.
Read about LifeLine here: www.atlantapets.org They are truly amazing!
Thanks for reading. Chamblee Abernethy in Decatur, GA
Dear friends,
First let me thank you if you received my text message and donated! Second, I hope you know i would not normally solicit financial help for a cause; however, Lifeline Animal Project is in trouble. They are in danger of having to close their doors if they don’t see an immediate increase in donations.
This would be devastating for the many animals they serve, the low-cost Spay/Neuter and vaccine clinic, and the incredible staff that works tirelessly to bring neglected animals back to health and place them in their forever homes.
When our economy crashed donations dropped off and never increased. Lifeline is one of the most hard-working non-profit and no-kill shelters in Decatur. They pull animals that would otherwise be euthanized by Dekalb Co. Animal Control and nurse them back to health. They have also been involved in saving hundreds of animals from puppy mill rings and cat hoarding situations. In a nutshell, they are amazing at what they do.
Please help by going to their website at www.atlantapets.org to see how you can help. No amount is too little right now! They also accept donations from their wishlist. If you just want to write a check to Lifeline Animal Project, i will happily take it to them for you and/or any other donations.
In peace and for the love of these furry creatures that eat at my heart,
Adair
404-783-8311
Pepper, the dog mentioned here and here, has been reunited with his owners. Apparently it was a series of strange events, but the owner is so thrilled to have their dog back and we are happy that it ended well and Pepper is safe, sound, and happy!
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: cats, South Carolina, ASPCA, euthanasia, animal shelters, Charleston, Charleston County
Decreasing Cat Euthanasias in South Carolina!
Since April 2008, when the ASPCA selected Charleston, SC, as one of its national partner communities, local animal care and control agencies have come together in an unprecedented collaboration to decrease the number of homeless pets who are euthanized in Charleston County shelters, and the results have been impressive. In the initiative’s first year, nearly 1,000 more animals were saved compared to the previous year.
That said, free-roaming cats, both in Charleston County and nationwide, are the animals most at risk to be euthanized. In order to decrease the number of euthanized feral cats, local Charleston County shelters and animal control agencies have developed an inspiring plan to control the area’s feline population. Funded by the ASPCA, the “Free-Roaming Cats Initiative” will create a system of trap-neuter-return (commonly known as TNR) strategies to significantly reduce the free-roaming cat population.
Many who live in areas where TNR is not allowed will feed free-roaming cats without spaying/neutering them, inadvertently helping the cats to multiply. These residents will not call local animal control agencies because they know the fate of the cats will almost always be euthanasia. By allowing TNR, residents can call their local animal control agency to have the cats trapped, and, if healthy, spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, then returned to the colony where they were thriving.
In order to get the plan implemented, Charleston City Council is inviting residents to ordinance readings and a public hearing next week.
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Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ASPCA, Canine Influenza Virus, canine influenze, CIV, Morris Animal Foundation, study
Groundbreaking Canine Influenza Study Spearheaded by ASPCA
Last week, the ASPCA announced the launch of a three-year research study of the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), a highly contagious respiratory illness and one of the viral causes of “kennel cough.” Funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, the groundbreaking study—conducted by Dr. Miranda Spindel, ASPCA Director of Veterinary Outreach, and Dr. Gabriele Landolt of Colorado State University’s Department of Clinical Sciences—will help animal shelters develop effective testing and control methods to limit the transmission of the disease.
“Canine influenza is a newly emerging disease that does not discriminate by breed or age,” says Dr. Spindel. “The virus is easily transmitted between dogs housed in close contact with each other, and is especially problematic for animal shelters. This study seeks to address this vulnerable population.”
First identified as a respiratory pathogen in 2004, CIV has spread widely among dogs in the United States. The virus is transmitted in droplets created by coughing and sneezing, and other symptoms include fever, rapid breathing, loss of appetite and lethargy. With proper and timely treatment, the disease’s fatality rate is quite low.
“Not all dogs infected with CIV require therapeutic intervention—many recover well with just supportive care,” Dr. Spindel explains. “However, in facilities like boarding kennels, doggie daycares and shelters, management can present challenges. It can be hard to break the cycle of infection once the disease is introduced, and while most dogs beat the infection within 10 to 30 days, some may develop potentially life-threatening secondary infections.”
In addition to examining the spread of CIV among shelter dogs, the in-depth study will determine whether dogs can be tested for CIV prior to entering the main shelter population. It will also help determine how the virus changes over time, a process known as “genetic drift.” The study’s findings may ultimately aid in the development, improvement and use of vaccines to prevent the disease.
Read more about the ASPCA’s commitment to the well-being of all animals.
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Filed under: SALDF | Tags: ASPCA, behavior, behaviorist, dog fighting, dogs, forensic evidence, raid
Meet Survivors of the Largest Dog Fighting Raid in History
This past July, the ASPCA assisted in collecting forensic evidence and conducting behavior evaluations of rescued dogs in a federal and multi-state investigation that led to one of the toughest crackdowns on dog fighting in U.S. history. Raids were conducted on various dog fighting operations in eight states and resulted in the rescue of more than 500 dogs.
Now, after months of rehabilitation, many of the rescued dogs are seeing a miraculous change in lifestyle.
Evaluated over the summer by a team of animal behaviorists, including four ASPCA staffers, most of the dogs are absolute gems with people, and quite a number are also good with other dogs.
Vice President of the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center, Dr. Pamela Reid, who was a member of the behavior evaluations team, says, “We found the dogs to be true to Pit Bull reputation─they were extremely friendly with people. Most greeted us with wagging tails and smiling eyes, and while some were aggressive with other dogs, as would be expected from their history, about two-thirds of the adults and most of the puppies did not test as aggressive. With socialization and training, many of these dogs may well turn out to be excellent pets and companions.”
Check out the following pooches, who after surviving painful lives of dog fighting are not only ready to become loving companions, but will use their stories to inspire others.
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Crucial Time for Wolves
A sign outside Lolo, MT implores wolf hunters to “Shoot on Sight… We Will Sort Out Later.”
Defenders of Wildlife is making important progress in our fight to save the lives of wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the northern Rockies.
Defenders Executive Vice President (and former head of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Jamie Rappaport Clark has been urging the Obama administration to restore protections for these wolves. And it is clear that we have a very strong legal case against the wolf de-listing.
Nonetheless, more than 160 formerly protected wolves have already been killed, including members of Yellowstone’s famed Cottonwood pack. Now is a crucial time in our work to save these magnificent animals, and we have to keep pushing to save these wolves.
This new video billboard will help us reach our campaign goal of delivering 125,000 messages in support of renewed protections for our wolves to Interior Secretary Salazar.
Thanks to the compassionate support of caring people like you, our first ad has been up and running in Times Square, highlighting the terrible killing of some of America’s most beloved wolves.
We’ve mobilized more than 94,000 caring wildlife activists to call on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to restore protections for these magnificent animals — messages that Defenders of Wildlife’s Jamie Rappaport Clark will personally deliver to the Department of Interior before the end of the month.
We are at a critical juncture in this fight. Please donate what you can today to support our efforts, and stay tuned for breaking developments.
For the Wild Ones,
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 Rodger Schlickeisen President Defenders of Wildlife |
P.S. It may be too late for the famed Cottonwood pack, but we can still save the lives of so many wolves and other animals. Make a secure donation online, and we can put your contribution to work right away. Or, call 1-800-385-9712 to make your donation over the phone.
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: care packages, Care Packages for K9s Project, dogs, Girl Scouts, holiday, Macon, military, Troop 60667, United States Military Working Dog Teams
Holiday Care Packages for U.S. Military Working Dogs!
Dear Friends,
Girl Scout Troop 60667 of the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Council, based in Macon, is working on a very exciting service project, and we need YOUR help!
Troop 60667is preparing “care packages” for United States Military Working Dog Teams deployed in combat zones. A team includes both the dog and its handler. These very special animals are trained to work as scouts, trackers, sentries, and in many other important ways to assist and protect human troops as they perform their missions. We would like to show our support for these brave dogs and their handlers by sending them wonderful packages overflowing with both needed items and some special treats to brighten their holidays while they are serving our country far from home.
Donations of funds to purchase the items listed below and/or to cover the costs of shipping OR donations of the items themselves would both be very welcome. Make checks payable to Girl Scout Troop 60667 and mark “Care Packages for K9s Project” on the memo line, please.
We would also appreciate COUPONS for any of the below items, which will help increase our purchasing power a lot. Even if you don’t usually clip coupons for these items, please consider watching out for these in the next few weeks and passing them along to us!
Our deadline for receiving donations of items or funds for this project is DECEMBER 4, 2009. This is so we can package the gifts carefully, and make sure that they reach deployment areas in time for the holidays.
If you know of businesses willing to donate items or be corporate sponsors for this project, or if you need to arrange for pickup or delivery of donated items, please contact us!
Our email address for this project is: carepackagesforK9s@windstream.net
Our mailing address is:
Girl Scout Troop 60667
Care Packages for K9s Project
c/o Kimberly Schwartz, Adult Project Coordinator
P.O. Box 5191
Macon, GA 31208-5191
The adults who are helping us with this project are:
| Adult Project Coordinator Kimberly Schwartz: (478-447-0022) or email kimberlyschwartz@windstream.net |
| Troop Leader Anne Tunnessen: (478-752-0753) or email atunness@bellsouth.net |
We also need your help with publicity! You can assist just by forwarding this email to as many people as you can. If you are aware of media outlets which might help spread the word about this project, please pass the information along, or let us know who to contact!
Here are the items needed for dogs:
| Collapsible nylon dog bowls | Large Kongs or Kong 3″ rubber balls |
| Tennis balls | Dog shampoo and/or conditioner |
| Grooming tools (combs, brushes) | K9 toothpaste and brush |
| K9 eye drops | Salves for paws and noses (Neosporin or similar) |
| Bandages/vet tape/4″ x 4″ gauze pads/gauze rolls | Towels to wipe paws |
| Dog biscuits in 1 lb. boxes | K9 jerky treats (beef, rice, veggie, etc.) |
| Large rope chews | K9 cooling mats (about $75 per dog) |
| K-9 cooling vests (about $160 per dog) | K9 boots (about $40 – $50 per dog) |
| K9 cooling collars (about $20 per dog) | K9 Advantix flea/tick treatment (about $60 for a 4-month supply; this can be ordered/purchased through a vet or online; get size for full-grown German Shepherd Dog, Belgian Malanois, or similar breed, “over 55 lbs.” size) |
| K9 Doggles (goggles for eye protection from sun and sand, about $20 per dog) |
Here are the items needed for handlers:
| Beef jerky | Instant coffee (flavored) or instant tea |
| Creamer | Hot cocoa powder |
| Powdered Gatorade or other sports drinks; any sort of drink mix (lemonade, Crystal Light, etc.) | Instant foods (flavored oatmeal, grits, Kraft Easy Mac, or similar) |
| Crackers and cheese | Little Debbie snack cakes |
| Power Bars, cereal bars, granola bars | Dried fruit, nuts |
| Microwave popcorn | Gum, bubble gum, Blowpops, lollipops |
| Twizzlers | Hard candy |
| Instant soup | Hot sauce |
| Fast food packages of condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, mayo, sugar) | Spices (garlic powder, oregano, allspice, spice blends, etc., in plastic bottles |
| Canned tuna or chicken | Chips in containers (like Pringles; no bags) |
| Chex mix | Fruit or applesauce cups |
| Peanut butter and jelly | Pop Tarts |
| Canned sardines or oysters | Chips/salsa |
| Individual boxes of cereal | Small canned foods like beef stew, potted meats, etc. |
| Packable sweets (cookies that don’t crumble or melt) | Salad dressings |
| Razors/shaving cream | Soap |
| Deodorant | Toothbrush/toothpaste |
| Dental floss | Breath mints |
| Shampoo/conditioner | Comb/brush |
| Handkerchiefs, bandanas | Lip balm |
| Sunblock | Clorox wipes |
| Hand sanitizer | Eye drops |
| Saline nasal spray | Hand cream/lotion |
| Avon Skin So Soft (this is great for dogs, too!) | Cotton swabs |
| Nail clippers/nail file | Aspirin, aceteminophen, ibuprofen, Tums |
| Throat lozenges, cough drops | Hand warmers (chemical or battery) |
| AA and D batteries | Phones cards |
| Postage stamps | Writing materials |
| Paperback books and/or magazines | Cards, yo-yos, Nerf balls, Frisbees, other small toys |
| Word search, Suduko or crossword puzzle books | Duct tape (green, black, or tan) |
| Surge protector | All-in-one tool (“Leatherman” tool) |
| Sweat pants, sweat shirts, ankle socks in green, black, or white) |
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Note: Pork and pork by-products are not allowed to be shipped to most Middle East combat locations, so please do not include any human or dog treats containing pork!
Thank you very much for your support! Please feel free to contact us if we can answer any questions about our project. We would also appreciate your help in forwarding this message to as many people as you can!
| Sincerely yours,
The Girl Scouts of Troop 60667
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Last Sunday night, a kind-hearted young woman, who adopted a puppy from me last year, found this sweet mama dog running down Piedmont in Buckhead. Luckily, she was able to lure her into her car. She kept her safe overnight, then brought her to the vet where I work for examination.
The doctor determined the dog, we now call “Miley,” gave birth to puppies no more than 2 weeks ago and was probably looking for a place to relocate them when she was found. Despite an attempt to have Miley lead us to her puppies, we were unable to find them.
But we have to put the tragic loss of the babies aside and focus on finding a loving home for Miley so she can start the doggie life she needs and deserves. She’s a very young girl, less than a year old. She’s small, about 35 lbs. She’s some kind of mix, not sure exactly what, but it doesn’t really matter. What we DO know is she is very sweet and docile despite being still a little shy. She is slowly coming out of her shell in boarding at the vet. …wagging her tail for affection.
If you’d like to know more about Miley, just email me at chamblee.abernethy@hotmail.com Also, I can easily arrange for you to meet her at the vet anytime during the hospital’s daily business hours.
Please help us find a forever home or…. temporary foster home for Miley by sharing this message with your friends, neighbors and co-workers!
Many thanks for reading and sharing this plea for an abandoned pet. There are so many in need….
Chamblee Abernethy in Decatur, GA
Filed under: SALDF | Tags: donations, event, UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, SCAVMA, Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association, auction
From a UGA CVM student:
Hi Everyone,
I just want to let you all know that SCAVMA (Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association) will be holding our annual auction on February 27th, 2010 at the Oconee County Civic Center, which is pretty close to Athens (I realize many of you at the vet school already know about this, so sorry for clogging your inbox). I know it’s a little ways out, but I thought I would let you know ahead of time because tickets are limited to 400 this year. There will be various items up for auction and sales will benefit the students at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine. If you are interested in coming please let me know. Here is a link to the SCAVMA Auction website for more information and for purchasing tickets:
http://www.ugascavma.com/Activities/Auction.php
The website will probably be updated as time goes on (e.g. a new list of items up for auction as they are added), so it may be worth checking out every now and then. Also, if you are interested in donating to the event, please let me know and I can get you more information. A list of items auctioned off last year can be found on the website to give you an idea of what can be donated. I’m looking forward to this year’s auction and please let me know if you plan on coming. Thanks.
-Justin
