When things are taken for granted, it is time to THINK and ACT with COMPASSION.
The animals are not here for us to do what we want with them as inanimated objects that do not feel.
They have a body and like us, they feel the pain.
Everything in Nature is a expression of Love and Unity, EVERYTHING!

And we are part of that everything, so are Animals!

Please, treat everybody and everything with Love.

Learn to develop and exchange that energy of Love that ties us together, in a boundles energy, as a whole. We do not own animals on this planet, we all co-exist!

Learn to share the same space with Love and Respect!

EVERYTHING in Nature has beauty and is ALIVE!

Nature is the pure Love that the Creator gave us. Take care of it!

 

Not just for yourself, but for the future generations, that is the

ONLY TRUE TREASURE that we can inherit them . . .

 

 

 

 

Love, Honor, Respect and Compassion

ANIMAL HUMAN SOCIETY

What We Do

As the leading animal welfare organization in the Upper Midwest, the Animal Humane Society is committed to engaging and serving local communities of people and animals and providing comprehensive programs and services to compassionately serve all of the stages of an animal’s life. At our campuses in Buffalo, Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, St. Paul and Woodbury, our mission is to engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to help animals.

Our programs at our five campuses include the following:

Adoption and surrender

At our facilities we have cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets available for adoption. All animals in our care receive examinations, vaccinations and medical treatments, behavior assessments, microchipping and spaying or neutering for all cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets prior to adoption.

The Animal Humane Society believes in an open admission philosophy, which means we accept every animal regardless of health, age, breed or temperament that is surrendered to us. Open admission is essential to providing shelter and care to the thousands of animals that would otherwise have no safe refuge. We strive to be a resource for people when they need to surrender an animal—and to place no judgment on their need to surrender.

There are no time limits that regulate how long adoptable animals are available at our Adoption Centers. As long as the animal remains in good health and temperament, it is available until it is adopted.

(click here to view Adoption and Surrender statistics from our annual report)

Outreach

Our educational and outreach programs foster humane values and animal responsibility. Each year, we present programs at Twin Cities schools, offer summer camps for youth, community service projects and a youth pet club.

Our animal-assisted therapy volunteer program visits libraries, nursing homes, hospitals and community centers throughout the area.

AHS’s mobile services veterinary unit assists breed rescue groups with spay/neuter surgeries at off-site locations.

(click here to view Outreach statistics from our annual report)

Rescue

Our humane investigators respond to thousands of reports of animal cruelty or neglect each year.

In addition, we regularly work with partner organizations throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin who ask for our assistance when their shelters are full.

We receive, provide care for and rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife at our Golden Valley location.

(click here to view Rescue statistics from our annual report)

Pet Services

An important part of our work is pet training and socialization. Each week we provide nearly 40 dog training classes at our locations in Coon Rapids, Golden Valley and Woodbury and at the Now Boarding Pets facility near the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport. In addition, we provide a behavior helpline, one-on-one training and socialization, therapy animal training, dog play groups, rabbit agility classes and pet loss support groups.

We offer competitively priced pet boarding at our Golden Valley location or at Now Boarding, located near the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport.

(click here to view Pet Services statistics from our annual report)

As a private non-profit organization, we receive no federal, state or government funding and rely totally on private donations, merchandise sales and adoption fees.

http://www.animalhumanesociety.org/aboutus/whatwedo



A Spark of Light & Love in deep sadness

It is after all the call or greed for money and more money that makes horse trader and other individuals create this "slaughter export trade." And then that which is destined to die is already treated as if it were dead, without respect, sensitivities toward their needs, caring, feeling and so forth. This is how and where the tortures are committed and then comes the slaughter house with its own horrors.

We have our own karma and additionally, with events such as these new karma is created as we stand by and do nothing about it, we become part of it. So please, let us tackle this somehow either spiritually and/or physically. Also, if you do know of someone in your area who carries out this kind of trade, call the Humane Society of the US at 301-258-8276. They cover any part of the US. Contact for Animal's Angels as below and Tel.: 410-848-3153.

 

 

Investigation Updates November 19, 2012 Animals' Angels PO Box 1056 Westminster, MD 21158     Recent Investigation in Mexico Reveals Continuing Non Compliance with EU Standards Animals' Angels investigators observed harsh conditions in EU approved Mexican slaughterhouses during an intensive investigation conducted in September 2012. The goal of this follow up investigation was to check if any improvements had been made since the 2007/2008 investigations had revealed abhorrent conditions. Animal welfare investigators are accustomed to observing the most egregious treatment of animals. Even the slightest improvements are welcome, but do not bring a cease fire to the battle for humane treatment of all animals transported to slaughter. Open Roof Trailer   Link to full length investigation report   Watch the video filmed at the Camargo horse slaughter plant   WARNING! Report and video contain extremely graphic images that might be disturbing to some viewers.   EU inspections of Mexican slaughter houses are scheduled in advance, clearly giving notice to the slaughterhouses to comply with regulations on that one day of inspection. Animals' Angels arrived unannounced at several of the EU approved plants as they observed multiple trucks carrying horses from the US to slaughter. Horses were jammed into transport trailers, resulting in biting and fighting among them. The common use of trailers with no roof is cruel as the intensive sun in the transport areas beats down upon horses already over-heated due to over-crowding and long waiting times inside parked trailers at US broker offices and the border. (Please read more about this issue here...) Emaciated mare with US slaughter tag   One transport trailer observed arriving at the Inter Meats plant contained many emaciated horses and others with snotty noses and discharge-clotted eyes. After travelling at least 16 hours with no food or water, they were unloaded in pens with no food or water during observance by the investigators. Horse with BLM brand Alarmingly, amongst them were BLM branded horses. These mustangs were shipped by Triple Crown Ranch from Meeker,OK. Examination of owner/shipper paperwork by Triple Crown Ranch reveals identical information as to previous certificates, as if Triple Crown has shipped the same group of horses over and over again. This is in clear violation of paperwork intended to track contaminated meat. Investigators left when told by slaughterhouse personnel to cease filming. The following day, investigators arrived at Carnicos de Jerez slaughterhouse in Jerez, MX observing that a solid block wall and manned security gate had been erected around the premises blocking all view from outside the premises. Investigators proceeded to Empacadora de Ganadera de Camargo, the newest EU approved plant. The horses were held in open pens at the Carmargo plant, exposed to the hot Mexican sun, with limited access to food and water. Many of the horses were extremely emaciated and investigators found a downed horse that slaughterhouse staff did not check during the time of the observation. A large pit holding horse carcasses was found. The bodies were left uncovered for vultures to eat. There were bones and body parts scattered throughout the area. The smell of decomposition filled the air. Horses' tails and hair could be seen drying on wooden planks with the USDA tags still attached, some stuffed into feedbags. While being moved the horses were forced to walk through areas with no bedding or traction. The slippery floors caused several to fall with full force. Prior to entering the killbox, horses are subjected to a pressurized water shower resulting in one horse to panic during our time of observation. The horse tried to jump the chute's concrete wall; workers forced him back into the chute, but he obtained a bleeding face injury in this struggle. Our investigators were able to obtain documentation of the slaughter process. Led into a kill pen, the horse is stunned by a captive bolt. The left hind leg is secured with a chain in order to hang the horse from a beam. Blood is drawn for testing. They are then cut open and bled out. As explained in our full investigative report (Warning - report contains graphic images) , the investigation revealed several areas of concern. Council Directive 2002/99/EC states that third countries importing meat into the European Union have to comply with Community Legislation.Obviously this is not happening. Specifically, animal welfare requirements at slaughter must be met in accordance with Council Directive 93/119/EC. Observations at the Camargo plant show that horses slip and fall during movement to the plant due to slippery surfaces. Additionally, one horse panicked after being showered and tried to escape over the concrete wall of the chute obtaining a bleeding face injury. A non-ambulatory horse was observed which did not receive immediate attention. Observations at the Camargo plant as well as the Aguacalientes plant show that horses did not have access to water at all times. Horses are transported to the plant in open roof trailers that offer absolutely no protection from the desert sun. Loaded trailers are parked for an extended time at border crossings and checkpoints, causing overheating. Evidence obtained by Animals' Angels shows that the paperwork used to identify the horses in the individual shipment is often falsified and therefore not reliable. The information regarding sex, breed and age of the horses in different shipments is identical on multiple owner/shipper certificates. Consequently, it can't be determined where the horses in such shipments originated. Slaughterhouses and suppliers are in clear violation of EU standards yet the violations continue unabated with no repercussions. Animals' Angels investigations are used to educate consumers in the EU, citing mistreatment and possible contamination of the American horse meat they pay a premium for. Link to the full investigation report... (Warning - report contains graphic images) Watch the undercover video from the Camargo plant investigation.. (Warning - video contains extremely graphic images that might the disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised)

 

ANIMALS ANGELS

What does Animals Angels Do?

Animals’ Angels Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization incorporated in Maryland with full-time investigators working in the United States. Our focus is on improving conditions for farm animals. We work primarily in the field, trailing livestock trucks on highways, visiting markets, collecting stations and slaughterhouses. We closely cooperate with auction managers, transport companies and numerous authorities (police, veterinarians, the United States Department of Agriculture).

http://animalsangels.org/

Pledge to Be Vegan for 30 Days!                                                   (A Start, if you are not vegetarian/vegan)

Some people go vegan after looking an animal in the eye and realizing that there's a "who," not a "what," looking back. Others avoid meat, eggs, and dairy foods to ditch unwanted pounds or because they want to help the environment. Whatever the reason, there's never been a better time to cut the meat and other animal-derived products out of your diet.

Change your life for the better and save the lives of animals by pledging to be vegan!

Sign the pledge to follow a vegan diet, and we'll send you an e-mail with our top tips on the best places to eat out, our favorite recipes, the tastiest animal-friendly snacks, and the most delicious prepackaged vegan meals. PETA has all the information you need to adopt a healthy and humane vegan diet!

With the huge selection of delicious vegan meats and alternatives to dairy foods and eggs available, there's no excuse not to give a vegan diet a try.

If you're already vegan, you can still help animals by becoming a "pledge recruiter." Click here to ask your friends and family to take the pledge to be vegan!

Sign the pledge to be vegan now!

When you sign this pledge to be vegan, a vegetarian/vegan starter kit appears on a new window. It is easy to follow and the most important, at the end of the day, you would have SAVED a LIFE!

Pledge to Be Vegan

Full Petition Text:

I want to eat better, feel better, and stop supporting cruelty to chickens, pigs, cows, and other animals raised for food. By signing my name, I pledge to be vegan.

Signed,
[Your Name]

https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2055&=ppvpb10

 

http://features.peta.org/VegetarianStarterKit/

 

 

Honoring Oneness

To a shaman, a human being is not better or more aware than an animal, even though humans largely depend on animals for their source of food.
Animals, like rocks, have powerful spirits, each with its own talents, and are uniquely qualified to assist people in specifi areas. The shaman's relationship with animals is a mutually beneficial one.
The shaman offers the spirit animal respect and devotion, while animal offers guidance and assistance with a great many tasks beyond the shaman's personal abilities.
One of the chief gifts that power animnals offer is protection and guardianship to the shaman during arduous tasks...

For the shaman, physical animals are just the outward form of the great spirit of that animal species...
Even so, the outward form of the bear spirit may be revered and honored.

If you do not have the relationship with a power animal, or you have lost yours through neglect, the shaman would say you are in a very vulnerable and weak position.

You have lost touch with your own animal nature.

(Extracted from Secrets of Shamanism by Jose Stevens, PH.D., and Lena S. Stevens