ASPCA: Weekly eNewsletter, 10-6-06
October 6th, 2006 4:07 pm by Kelly———- Forwarded message ———-
From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Oct 6, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: Dog Photo Contest/ASPCA Pet Insurance Now Available
October 6, 2006
Welcome to our weekly email newsletter, your source for the latest news from our animal welfare community and information on pending humane legislation.
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ASPCA NEWS ALERT
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CALL FOR ENTRIES IN THE ASPCA ADOPT-A-SHELTER DOG PHOTO CONTEST
Your dog’s the absolute best in the world, right? You know it–and now’s your chance to let the world in on it, too. In honor of Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, we’re putting out a call for the most amazing photos of–who else?–the loyal, loveable canine. The deadline’s October 31, so get out your camera–and get clicking!
INTRODUCING ASPCA PET HEALTH INSURANCE
You may have already felt the pain of rising veterinary costs–but that doesn’t have to stop you from getting veterinary care for your pets when they need it.
ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: WHO’S THE BOSS?
When Brenda Segien adopted a cat from her local shelter in New Hampshire last year, she got a lot more than she bargained for.
ON YOUR GROCERY LIST: SHOP TO HELP HOMELESS ANIMALS
Shop in support of animals! For every $10 purchase of IAMS dog and cat food, Febreze, Swiffer or Bounce made at participating stores, 10 percent of net retail sales will be donated to the ASPCA.
KATRINA UPDATE: RECOVERY EFFORTS KEEP ROLLING ALONG
The ASPCA and HSUS have donated custom animal transport vehicles to Louisiana shelters.
COMING UP: CALIFORNIA PIT BULL CONFERENCE, 10/14-15
Are you interested in working towards better days for pit bulls? Join BAD RAP in Oakland for a two-day conference covering a variety of topics.
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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNS ANOTHER ANIMAL-FRIENDLY BILL!
Last Friday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 450, a bill that will implement the California Animal Response Emergency System (CARES) program. This important bill will ensure that communities plan for the needs of animals during disasters.
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ASPCA COMMUNITY
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Hot Topics of the Week
- My cat is over-grooming himself!
- Thunderstorms are freaking my dog out!
- Let’s talk about pit bulls.
Join the ASPCA Community to discuss these topics and more.
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