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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: May 18, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Pet Travel Tips/Pet Food Recall Update

May 18, 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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GOING ON THE ROAD WITH ROVER? READ OUR PET TRAVEL TIPS!

For some pet parents, summer vacation’s no fun if the four-legged members of the family can’t come. With thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip–be it by air or by car–for everyone. Our experts offer essential advice.

HAVE YOU VISITED THE ASPCA PET FOOD RECALL RESOURCE CENTER TODAY?

The ASPCA continues to warn pet parents to stay extremely alert to the ongoing crisis.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: FOSTER FLUNKIES

Fiends warned the Masons that once they began fostering boxers for a rescue group, there was a good chance their pack would grow.

TEXAS SENATE SNEAKS HORSE SLAUGHTER O.K. ONTO BILL

The ASPCA is calling for the Texas legislature to reject any amendment that would overturn the ban on horse slaughter for human consumption.

PLAYING IT “SAFER” MAKES FOR MORE SUCCESSFUL ADOPTIONS

Shelters using this canine aggression-assessment tool report reduced return rates, better customer service and an increase in adoptions.

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TEXAS: INCREASE PENALTIES FOR DOG FIGHTING

HB 916 will strengthen Texas’s current laws against dog fighting by increasing penalties for both participating in and attending these illegal exhibitions. On May 7, the bill passed the Texas House unanimously! It is now in the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice.

MORE ALERTS FOR YOUR AREA…

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