ASPCA: Weekly eNewsletter, 11-24-06
November 25th, 2006 5:23 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: ASPCA – news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Nov 24, 2006 7:00 AM
Subject: A Holiday Plant That’s Hazardous to Dogs & Cats/Katrina Benefit
November 24, 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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NO DOGS & CATS UNDER THE MISTLETOE, PLEASE!
While it may be nice to run into your sweetie under this traditional holiday decoration, mistletoe can be potentially toxic to our animal companions, say our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Depending on the amount consumed, the plant can potentially produce gastrointestinal irritation, excessive thirst and urination, seizures, coma and even death in pets.
ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: SECOND TIME’S A CHARM
When shelter volunteer Judy Knecht first met Smokey the cat, she never thought she’d adopt him–twice.
‘TIS (ALMOST) THE SEASON: GREAT GIFT ALERT
Put your pet’s pic on personalized wine labels.
ESPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS: NEW ISSUE OF ASPCA ANIMALESSONS
“How can I help animals?” You’ve probably been asked this question many times by your students. The ASPCA Humane Education department has the answers.
FREE EMERGENCY PET PREPAREDNESS TRAINING IN PA & AL
Calling all companion animal caretakers in Pennsylvania and Alabama! Be a part of “Project Animal Rescue and Restore,” a free day-long program on emergency pet preparedness.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: BENEFIT FOR KATRINA & RITA PETS
Head on down to L.A.’s House of Blues next Friday and show your support.
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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM ACT PASSES IN THE HOUSE
We are sorry to report that this legislation has passed in the House of Representatives, and is now awaiting the President’s signature.
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ASPCA COMMUNITY
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Hot Topics of the Week:
- Christmas trees & cats
- How to keep cats indoors
- Chewing on paws
- How do I train a puppy?
Join the ASPCA Community to discuss these topics and more!
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