ASPCA: Weekly eNewsletter, 3-23-07
March 23rd, 2007 4:58 pm by Kelly Garbato———- Forwarded message ———-
From: ASPCA – news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Mar 23, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Urgent Alert on Pet Food Recalls/Chat with Pet Poison Experts Today!
March 23, 2007
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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URGENT PET POISON ALERT: NATIONWIDE PET FOOD RECALLS
As we monitor the situation, the ASPCA advises owners to discontinue use of all pet food recalled late last week. If your pet shows any sign of illness, including loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in water consumption or urination, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately. Read our complete article for additional info and resources.
CHAT WITH ASPCA PET POISON EXPERTS TODAY!
Visit the ASPCA Online Community from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST today for the answers to your questions about products, plants and foods that could harm your pet.
ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: CARIBBEAN QUEEN
No more love on the run for Minkee, a former stray who found her forever home in California by way of St. Maarten.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IN HOPEFUL TAILS CONTEST IS 3/31!
To spread the word about how important pets are to their people, the ASPCA, Howell Book House and Borders, Inc. are putting out a call for the most compelling stories and photos of rescued pets.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE: AUCTION OF DRUM GEAR TO BENEFIT ASPCA
Looking for the perfect gift for the metalhead in your life? Here’s your chance to get some autographed gear from one of today’s most respected and innovative rock drummers and help us out!
THIS WEEKEND: SUPER PET EXPO, 3/23-25
Bring the whole crew (the four-legged members, too!) to Chantilly, VA, for some animal-filled family fun.
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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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ALABAMA EQUINE BILL READY FOR FULL SENATE VOTE!
SB 29 will make it a felony to torture a horse or pony, defines “torture” in this context and institutes penalties for offenses.
ILLINOIS SET TO MAKE ALL ANIMAL FIGHTS FELONIES
Only dog fighting is a felony under Illinois state law–other forms of animal fighting, including cockfighting, are only misdemeanors. HB 3614, awaiting a vote by the House, will correct this.
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