I Rescued A Human Today

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel... I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.


She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

 

PA State Police - THANK YOU!!!

A HUGE ---- THANK YOU to the PA State Police! Yesterday as they were responding to a call they found this poor baby tied to a tree, duct taped and left for 2 days. Charges have been filed and are pending---- When we have information as... to whom to write to - to ask for the strongest penalty possible for the monster who did this...... (which) will probably NOT be until Monday we will post it so that we can show SUPPORT for this baby..... Altho this is not an Ohio dog- don't be fooled folks- this goes on every day in Ohio - If you see abuse REPORT it ---- they need our VOICE -

And before anyone asks- I'm sure the adoption line for this angel will be a LONG one- this baby is NOT in danger--- --

PS----- Once freed from the duct tape and tree--- this angel smothered the officers with kisses and tail wags ----- THIS is why we do what we do every day guys- 

 

 

Tobacco Concerns in Animal Testing

Its your right to smoke, theirs is to not have to... By the way, these guys die regardless of the outcome.

Every cigarette funds cruel animal testing!

Animal testing was used by politicians to avoid taking action against tobacco companies. Decades of vague and inconclusive results enabled them to perpetuate confusion and prevent doctors from gi...ving authoritative warnings. Researchers spent decades forcing beagles to smoke cigarettes and painting tar on the backs of mice (although there were already clear links between tobacco and human cancer). Physicians were encouraged to keep quiet while researchers spent years performing animal tests!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwFilaK8q9g&feature=player_detailpage

In tobacco inhalation experiments, dogs, primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, lambs, chickens, rodents and other animals are mutilated, pumped full of nicotine and forced to inhale smoke. Dogs are forced to inhale cigarette smoke on mechanical ventilators. In one experiment, researchers cut holes in the throats of beagles' and forced them to breathe concentrated cigarette smoke for an entire year.

Other tests have involved inserting electrodes into dogs' penises to measure the effect of cigarette smoke on sexual performance. Masks are strapped on to the faces of rats and mice while cigarette smoke is pumped directly into noses. Rhesus monkeys are confined to chairs with head devices, while being exposed to nicotine and caffeine to study effects on breathing. In 1996, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded 123 grants totaling $28,099,418 for tobacco research, with 40% ($10,276,391) slated for animal testing.

At the time, 27 human studies had already established a clear link between smoking and cancer. Today, in spite of reams of data establishing the tobacco/cancer link, the industry still conducts tobacco testing on animals, spending millions of dollars and killing hundreds of thousands of animals in an attempt to manipulate data. Tobacco testing on animals has been illegal in Britain since 1997.

Source: SourceWatch

Read more: http://theblacklisters.com/facts/facts-animal-cruelty

http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-experimentation/smoking-experiments-on-animals/smoking-experiments-on-animals.aspx

http://www.examiner.com/article/animals-used-cruel-experiments-more-than-you-think

Please sign petitions:

http://forcechange.com/21276/stop-needlessly-testing-tobacco-products-on-animals/

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/197/616/290/

http://www.change.org/petitions/r-j-reynolds-and-phillip-morris-tobacco-use-in-vitro-non-animal-research-methods-avail

Raising awareness to stop the testing of innocent animals! If you agree that animals feel, suffer, love and the truth about their abuse should be exposed, please honor our work by “like” our page. Thank you! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Animal-Cruelty-Exposed/363725540304160See More

 

 

PROTECT THE WOLVES!

Please act!

http://www.heartofthewolf.org/StopTheHunt.html

 

http://www.rthunder.com

Links

	FRIENDS OF ANIMALS TAKE A STAND ON FUR SaveTheHorses.org Cherokee County Horse Rescue www.bestfriends.org Best Friends Animal Society www.wildliferehabsanctuary.orgEllijay Wildlife Sanctuary
www.stjude.orgSt. Jude's Children's Research Hospital	http://www.earthshadowdesign.com The Drum People

Artic National Wildlife Refuge

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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At 19 million acres, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the largest land-based unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. It is also one of the last intact landscapes in America. Established in 1960 to protect its extraordinary wildlife, wilderness and recreational qualities, the Arctic Refuge is a place where natural processes remain mostly uninfluenced by humans.

But for all its unique beauty, the Arctic Refuge is under assault. The oil industry and its political allies continue to launch attacks to open this national treasure to destructive oil and gas drilling, while climate change threatens to disrupt its habitats faster than wildlife can adapt. Defenders of Wildlife is committed to protecting the Arctic Refuge and the wildlife that calls this remarkable place home.

New Conservation Plan for the Arctic Refuge

On August 15, 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released the draft comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This long-term plan, expected to be finalized in late 2012, will guide all aspects of the refuge’s management. Defenders is working to make sure the CCP keeps the refuge and its wildlife healthy and protected for years to come.
Watch the video below to learn more about the draft CCP and what it means for the future of the Arctic Refuge.

Climate Change and the Arctic Refuge

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is at ground zero for climate change impacts. What does that mean for the array of specialized mammals who call the refuge home?
Using an analytical tool developed by NatureServe, Defenders determined which mammals in the Arctic Refuge are the most vulnerable to climate change, and what we can do to protect them.
Read the report. (PDF) >>

Watch the Video

Drilling in the Arctic Refuge

The Arctic Refuge contains one of the most fragile and ecologically sensitive ecosystems in the world. Its environment is extremely vulnerable to long-lasting disturbance because the harsh climate and short growing seasons provide little time for species to recover.
Proposed oil and gas development would occur on the 1.5-million-acre coastal plain found along the Beaufort Sea. This area is considered the “biological heart” of the refuge, and habitat loss that occurs here will impact the entire Arctic Refuge.

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http://www.animalsasia.org/ - ANIMALS ASIA - US e-newsletter

Dear friend, Gong Xi Fa Cai and Chuc Mung Nam Moi! Or, in other words, Happy Lunar New Year from our bear sanctuaries in China and Vietnam! The year of the snake has started off in the most fantastic way with the Prime Minister of Vietnam halting the eviction of our sanctuary in that country and the incredible rescue of six more bears from a bile farm in China. None of it would have been possible if it weren't for the generosity of our supporters across the US and Canada. Thanks for standing by us through the years and let's look forward together to another year of progress for animals in Asia. All the best, Morgan Lance US Director

Vietnam sanctuary saved from eviction In January, we received the long-awaited news that our Vietnam Bear Rescue Center had been saved from the threat of eviction that had hung over it since October 5, 2012. If carried out, the order would have seen all 104 bears living at the center forced to return to cages while a new facility was built. Following a massive campaign to save the sanctuary that gained the support of celebrities, politicians and thousands of supporters internationally, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung concluded that the rescue center’s operation should be maintained, and work to expand the sanctuary should continue as planned. Among those who made their voices heard in opposition to the eviction were several US senators and Academy Award-nominated actress Ali MacGraw. The decision ensures that the bears will be able to remain in their peaceful sanctuary.

Six moon bears rescued from incarceration on an illegal bile farm On a chilly January day, six moon bears arrived at our China sanctuary, having been rescued from an illegal bile farm. Now named Mac, Xuan Xuan, Katie, Peter (for Downton Abbey actor Peter Egan), Shamrock, and Buddha, all of the bears displayed the outer signs of their incarceration, including dry, cracked paws and bad teeth from bar biting. Health checks would reveal even more damage. The six bears have since had their diseased gallbladders removed and are receiving a bounty of care and delicious foods as they move down the road to recovery. Hearing that one of the bears was named for him, Peter Egan flew from the UK to visit the bears in person. He commented, “It’s hard to imagine, not just the confinement, but also the sheer pain they were living with day by day.” He added, “As each bear recovered from surgery and was thoroughly spoilt by staff you could see them slowly recovering from living with that pain and see their personalities starting to shine through.”

Meet our volunteers: Sebastian Gordon In recent months, Animals Asia has been privileged to have American volunteer veterinarian Sebastian Gordon working at our China and Vietnam sanctuaries, helping to treat both rescued bears and some of the on-site dogs with lameness issues. Hailing from Bethesda, MD, in China, Sebastian worked with a number of bears, including Limpit who had an elbow wound, and Johanna who was experiencing serious dental problems. Both are now healing. In Vietnam, Sebastian performed surgery on Eugi, who is around 10 years of age. As a cub, Eugi was attacked by a dog in the groin area. The scarring he suffered from the injury had prevented him from being able to fully extend his hind right leg. Sebastian helped perform a surgery in which the scar tissue was removed, which will hopefully allow Eugi to extend his leg again.

Meet the team: Dave Neale Animal Welfare Director Dave Neale oversees Animals Asia’s programs in China to improve the welfare of captive animals, develop animal welfare concepts within the veterinary teaching curriculum, and develop humane education initiatives in Hong Kong and mainland China schools. Dave says the greatest achievement so far has been the publication of a report on animal performances in Chinese zoos and safari parks in 2010 which led to a ministerial directive banning the use of animals in circus performances in Chinese state run zoos. Dave has seen a great deal of positive change since joining the Animals Asia team in 2002. He says, “Over the years the team has developed professionally and Animals Asia is now seen as a leading organization developing animal welfare education and promoting animal welfare principles within China. Through our work… we are building support from the public and the government for the implementation of animal protection legislation within China.”

Event: Boston area premiere of ‘Cages of Shame’ Animals Asia’s Boston Volunteer Group will be hosting a one-night-only screening of the stunning documentary “Cages of Shame” on Saturday, February 23 at The Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA (near Boston). The film is a revelatory account of Animals Asia’s rescue of 10 bears from a bile farm in China. Directed by Martin Guinness and featuring narration by Emmy Award-winning actor Peter Coyote, the emotional tale of success against all odds was the winner of the Humane Society of the United States 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant. The premiere was organized by Animals Asia volunteer and Somerville resident Mary Robles, who has been a supporter of the organization for 10 years. Complimentary vegan refreshments will be served at 7PM, with the film beginning at 7:30PM. Seating is limited, so please arrive early. “Cages of Shame” Boston, MA premiere Saturday, February 23, 2013 7PM Doors open / Reception with complimentary vegan refreshments 7:30PM “Cages of Shame” screening The Somerville Theater (617) 625-5700 55 Davis Square Somerville, MA $10 Suggested donation upon entry Please contact info@animalsasia.org with any questions. Get the latest news from Animals Asia by following us on Facebook. Animals Asia’s Gift Shop End Bear Bile Farming Cat and Dog Welfare