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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: May 25, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Dog Bite Prevention Week/Pet Food Recall FAQ

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

May 25, 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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RAISE YOUR AWARENESS DURING NATIONAL DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK

Did you know that an estimated 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs annually, with 800,000 individuals–most of them children–requiring medical treatment? Most of these injuries could be prevented with appropriate behavior around dogs, say ASPCA experts.

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE PET FOOD RECALL?

We’ve prepared an FAQ that covers everything from new products added to the list and homemade diets to information on the contaminants involved and how to talk to children about the crisis.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: PATIENCE MAKES PERFECT

When just the right person–and name–came along, a sweet seven-year-old black Lab found her perfect home.

ASPCA MISSION: ORANGE LIGHTS UP THE WEST COAST

Last week we celebrated the official launch of our first West Coast target community–Spokane, Washington!

CAT CHAT WITH ASPCA VET NEXT FRIDAY

Help, Fluffy has fleas! What does it mean if my kitten’s nose is hot and dry? How often should my pet be vaccinated? Find out in the ASPCA Online Community on June 1!

SAY “I DO” TO HELPING HOMELESS PETS

Planning a wedding? Find out how to make your special day even more meaningful–and help animals in need.

MIDWEST: WANT TO HELP ANIMALS DURING AND AFTER DISASTERS?

Training workshops are now in session.

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TN: ANIMAL PROTECTION ORDER BILLS PASSED!

Great news! On May 17, TN SB 196 passed the Senate Floor, and its companion bill, HB 1161, has passed the House. These bills specifically include animals in protection orders and grant custody of the animals in question to the person who gets the protection order. Please email Governor Bredesen asking him to sign these bills into law.

IL: HB 3614, FELONY PENALTY FOR ANIMAL FIGHTING

HB 3614 will increase the penalty of animal fighting to a felony. It has passed the Senate, and is now back in the House of Representatives for concurrence. Illinois residents, please email your state rep. today urging passage of this bill.

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