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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Apr 20, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Pet Food Recall Update/Win a Trip to Visit the ASPCA in NYC!

April 20, 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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PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMEMADE DIETS

With the list of recalled foods expanded to include certain products containing rice protein concentrate, the ASPCA has received numerous inquiries from concerned caretakers regarding the safety of homemade diets. In response to your questions, ASPCA toxicologists and veterinarians urge pet parents to fully research homemade diets before pulling out the chef’s hat–and we continue to encourage all caretakers to regularly visit the ASPCA Pet Food Recall Resource Center for the latest updates on the crisis.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY: RAY OF LIGHT

Meet Sunshine, a rescued pit who lights up Beth Zaug’s life.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER THE COMMUNITY LEADER OF 2007 CONTEST!

Did you go orange for animals on April 10? Tell us your story by Wednesday, April 25, and you could win a trip to visit the ASPCA in
New York City!

GIVE MOM A GIFT AND HELP ANIMALS, TOO!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve got some great gifts for animal-loving moms. Best of all, a percentage of the proceeds will
go toward ASPCA programs.

YOU’RE INVITED TO AN ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR, 5/17

Join us for presentations about pet trusts and the basics of estate planning.

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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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ILLINOIS: ANOTHER WIN FOR HORSES!

Although a federal judge’s recent ruling has temporarily halted the slaughter of horses for human consumption, Illinois, home to one
of our nation’s few remaining horse slaughterhouses, must pass HB 1711 to make the victory permanent. We’re one big step closer
to success, as earlier this week the bill passed the House and now heads for the Senate.

FEDERAL: THE DOWNED ANIMAL & FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT

The risk of tainted meat entering our food supply increases when downed animals are allowed to be slaughtered for human consumption. Contact your U.S. representative and senators now and urge them to protect both livestock and human health by supporting S. 394 and H.R. 661.

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