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Please do not leave your dog in the car when it's so hot!

Because many states allow only assistance dogs to be brought into stores or malls, some people take their dogs along on errands but leave them in the car. This can be deadly.

A little heat outside a car can quickly make it very hot inside. On a summer's day of only 85 degrees Fahrenheit, for example, even keeping the windows slightly open won't stop the inside temperature from climbing to 102 degrees in 10 minutes, and to 120 degrees in 20 minutes. A dog whose body temperature rises to 107-108 degrees will within a very short time suffer irreparable brain damage — or even death.

UAN's "Don't Leave Me in Here — It's Hot!" flier has saved countless animals' lives over the years. With its tips on prevention and treatment, the flier has proven to be a painless reminder that alerts someone of the dangers of leaving animals in the car while he or she is shopping. Whenever you see a parked car with animals inside, place the "Don't Leave Me in Here — It's Hot!" flier under the windshield wiper. (If you see an animal in imminent danger or a child left unattended inside a car, see the store manager or contact the police.)

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No NFL Football for Michael Vick EVER

Michael Vick has openly admitted to the fighting, torture, and murder of many Pitbulls on his land in Virginia. These dogs were not only fought but murdered in some of the most brutal ways, beating, drowning, hanging and even electrocution. For the horrible crimes that Michael Vick has committed, he was sentenced to a mere 23 months in prison, and now he's out of jail and there's a possibility that he will go back to playing in the NFL. This petition is to encourage the NFL not to reinstate Michael Vick into the NFL EVER.

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Tickles needs a home! 2 years in the shelter!!!

Tickles is a simply wonderful dog that has been sadly overlooked at the shelter for too long! Tickles came to us via animal care and control where her owner dumped her when he was moving. Tickles was heartbroken but she persevered. She has charmed all of the staff and volunteers at the shelter - just take a look at some of the new pictures on an outing!

Tickles is super affectionate and loves to give kisses and flop over on her back for belly rubs. Her favorite toy is the tennis ball and she is an ace at fetch. She is only about 40 lbs., a perfect size for an apartment or smaller house. Tickles knows many basic commands and excels in her obedience classes. She is also completely housebroken and will let you know when she needs to go out. She is great with all the people she meets.

Her newest best friend is a ten year old volunteer at the shelter who comes on the weekends to play fetch with her and practice obedience. As for other dogs, Tickles is very playful though she hasn't been socialized too much with them, so she can tend to play rough and could use some brushing up on her play skills. She tends to mind her own business around dogs she isn't interested in playing with. It would probably be best if she was your only pooch, but with someone very experienced, it should be fine.

Tickles promises if you adopt her, she won't give you any problems, only love! So please don't let another day go by. Fill out your application for Tickles today than run-don't walk to the shelter to pick up Tickles and change her life and yours for the best!

(718) 326-6070
(917) 213-9840
Monday thru Saturday,
11am - 5pm &
Sunday 12pm – 4pm

for video and more pictures: http://www.bobbiandthestrays.org/AnimalDetail.aspx?id=20

The sad stories are pouring in today....

***URGENT*** REBA HAS ONE DAY TO LIVE***
Bladen Animal Control Centre, Elizabethtown NC
Plott Hound X. Young adult. This poor girl is looking for a home and would love to go to yours. She is sweet and friendly. Please help her!! TRANSPORT AVAILABLE! If you're unable to adopt, please consider sponsoring her!!!
Contacts:
Phone: 910-876-0539
Name: Silvia Kim
email: bladenpets@yahoo.com

ASPCA Responds to Release of Suspended NFL Star & Convicted Dogfighter Michael Vick from Federal Custody

NEW YORK— The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) issued a statement from ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres prompted by suspended NFL star and convicted dogfighter Michael Vick’s release today from federal custody:

“I have spent over 35 years in animal welfare, and currently serve as President of an organization whose very mission it is to prevent animal cruelty. So I do not exaggerate when I say that my thoughts surrounding the future of Michael Vick test the very limits of my objectivity. I have dedicated my life to bringing an end to the very activities that Mr. Vick himself admitted to perpetrating—yet it is with the utmost level of objectivity that those of us in the animal welfare world must employ when discussing ‘What next?’ with Mr. Vick’s career in the NFL.

“Being as objective as possible, the facts are clear: Mr. Vick participated in a six-year pattern of illegal activity. His plea clearly stated that along with these activities, he savagely electrocuted and beat dogs to death after they lost their brutal fights. It is this barbarism that sets the crime apart. This was not a one-time transgression or crime of passion—this was a multi-year pattern of behavior that demonstrates a startling lack of moral character and judgment.
“Regardless, Mr. Vick most decidedly deserves to be employed. However, the question isn’t whether he deserves to earn a livelihood…. The question is whether Mr. Vick should be able to re-join the ranks of the elite athletes in the NFL. The NFL is not your average workplace—with stratospheric salaries, licensing agreements, corporate endorsements and tens of millions of adoring fans, the NFL represents, to many, the achievement of ‘The American Dream.’ These athletes are looked upon as our heroes… our role models... and with Mr. Vick in the enviable role of quarterback, they are viewed as leaders.

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Senior Jake was ADOPTED!!!!

who ever followed and helped out with Jake (see old post >>)

He was ADOPTED!

Here is the message I got today:
He is now at home with a lovely single woman in a house with a big fenced in yard and two cats. She loves him to pieces. She used to be a sales rep for Nutro and has had big dogs her whole life. One died last year and she has been wanting to take in a senior. Couldn’t be a better match! His little nub didn’t stop wagging when he met her...

I am so happy! He deserves a good home.

God bless the lady that took him in and found the room in her heart to help him.
xo sharon

Best Friends Article

So as you can see I am very involved in Yuval Mendelovitz bully dog rescue mission.

Today Best Friends, the largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals in the United States, wrote an article about him.

Here you can read it:
http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/israel/news.aspx?pID=11774

I want to say a special thank you to Catherine Walsh for making this happen.

For those of you that read hebrew...

an article was written about Yuval:
http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L-3742941,00.html

Once again here are the donation details:

Buy food for the dogs by calling this number:
King of the Animals Pet Store
011-972-3-6423133, ask for Yoav
and mention that you are purchasing food for Yuval's dogs.
1 bag of food costs approx. 180 Shekels, approx. $45.

To donate dog supplies, food, eating supplies etc call 011-972-54-664-7884 or email osiforpets@gmail.com

To donate money please wire transfer funds to:
Bank Hapoalim, Israel
Branch 558
Account 269230
Account name: Yossi Chen c/o Yuval Mendelovitz

To contact Yuval directly, please call 011-972-54-428-2273

Facebook page and to read the full story: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101147323773
PLEASE JOIN!

Joe Jackson, the cutest pug....

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When the three-year-old Pug Joe Jackson was found, he had an excruciatingly painful, dangling paw, and veterinarians determined he had been suffering for two to three weeks. When he arrived at the ASPCA, his leg was amputated by veterinarians at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.

A suspected cruelty case, Joe isn't out of the woods yet. He suffers from "phantom limb" pain and cries without physical cause. He's being treated for neurological problems as well as hip dysplasia. While Joe recuperates, our expert vets depend on supporters like you to be able to give this special pooch, along with every animal who comes through our doors, the top-notch care they so thoroughly deserve.

Forgotten Friends of Long Island is in urgent need of foster and permanent homes for the sweet dogs they rescue.

Forgotten Friends of Long Island is in urgent need of foster and permanent homes for the sweet dogs they rescue.

Please consider becoming a foster home and making a small difference in an animals life.

Above are some pictures of the dogs seeking homes.

contact: Rosanne if you can help >> (516)945-4235
info@forgottenfriendsoflongisland.org

some of Yuval Mendelovitz's dogs for adoption in Israel

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Senior Dog in Need!

Poor Jake. Jake's owner died suddenly after having this sweet boy since he was a puppy. Jake is now 10 years old and he misses his owner very much. In his younger years, Jake did Agility and there are pictures in the apartment of him participating in this sport. Jake and his owner were familiar figures in their neighborhood up until the end. Jake's daddy would throw balls to Jake to fetch, a favorite game of Jake's. Now Jake is staying in the apartment alone since his owner died and being cared for by various neighbors . His time is limited as the landlord is going to want to rent the apartment out shortly. At his age, Jake doesn't stand a chance at the city shelter that is packed with young dogs not making it out. Can you be the angel who gives Jake a home for the rest of his senior years? Jake is good with kids, cats, and other dogs, but will need time to transition into a new home. He is very good natured, but also missing his owner. Jake is neutered and up to date on his shots. Contact information is Beth at kaya1227@comcast.net

Jake is located in Philadelphia and if he does not get adopted by the end of the month he will need to make his way to the shelter, where he stands no chance of surviving.

Please consider him!

Tune in and be inspired by this very special dog

Taken from Best Friends Website: http://network.bestfriends.org/stopbsl/news/32158.html

Oogy was four months old when he was tied to a stake and used as bait to teach other dogs how to fight.

The left side of his face, from just behind his eye and including his ear, was torn off. His jaw bone was crushed and his skull damaged. Then, he was thrown into a cage to bleed to death.

Fate, it seems, intervened at this point and officers raided the dog fighting organization, found Oogy and took him to a vet who saved his life.

And here is where Oogy won the hearts of Larry Levin and his twin boys.

See Oogy on Oprah http://www.oprah.com/slideshow/oprahshow/slideshow1_ss_rel_20080214/14
Described as, “full of love, the third twin, special, and kind to people and animals” — Oogy’s story reminds us to see with our hearts and that for every heinous act, there is good in this world—and that is something worth fighting for.

Report dog fighting or your suspicions to the Humane Society of the United States’ toll-free tip line at 877-847-4787.