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What’s going on with the ASPCA?

March 20th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content

Martha Stewart , host of “The Martha Stewart Show,” paid a visit to the ASPCA (The American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) in Manhattan on Thursday to tape a segment about the ASPCA, America’s first and oldest humane organization. Pictured with Ms. Stewart is Ed Sayres, President & CEO of the ASPCA , and Lambert , an 11-month-old male domestic shorthair who is available for adoption. The ASPCA also commemorating Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month throughout

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Shelter nearly overwhelmed with rescued dogs (KATU Portland)

March 16th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content

One dog shakes off water following what could be the first bath of its life. “It was pretty dismal,” Jennifer Shirley with the Oregon Humane Society said of the conditions the dogs lived under near Burns. Many of the dogs are up for adoption.

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When Adoption Fails

March 6th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content

Nothing is more discouraging to a pet lover than a failed adoption. You fully intend to give a loving, permanent home to a pet in need, and instead you find yourself over your head with an unexpected medical or behavioral issue, or simply stuck with a pet that absolutely can’t mesh with your household. If you’re struggling to fit an adopted pet into your life, but just can’t make it work, please do not harm the pet or turn it loose to fend for itself . It may be embarrassing to call the rescue

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Diplomat virtually adopts animal from ARC (Cape Coral Daily Breeze)

February 27th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content

By MCKENZIE CASSIDY, mcassidy@breezenewspapers.com During this academic quarter, students from Diplomat Elementary participated in a character education activity where each classroom virtually adopted an animal from North Fort Myers’ Animal Refuge Center. For six weeks every classroom printed out a picture of a dog or cat available for adoption

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Saving lives, one dog at a time (Examiner)

February 18th, 2009 · Comments Off · Main Content

Three southern belles need a new home. Dutchess, Calie and Annie, three dogs that the Roosevelt-based All 4 the Dogs Rescue saved from southern animal shelters that have euthanasia rates as high as 80 percent, are up for adoption.

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