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ASPCA: Weekly eNewsletter, 6-15-07

June 15th, 2007 1:45 pm by Kelly

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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Jun 15, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Summer Allergies & Pets/Cat Parents, Share Your Success Story

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 15, 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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ITCHIN’ & SCRATCHIN’: THE ASPCA SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON THE CAUSES OF SUMMERTIME ALLERGIES

Summertime allergies are on the rise, and just inhaling, ingesting or having physical contact with an allergen can cause pets to itch and scratch their way to hair loss, skin irritations and ear infections. ASPCA experts explain the causes of some common allergies to help companion animal caretakers find the right treatment for their pets.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: THE WONDER EARS

Have you heard? When Debbie Cormell rescued Sandia from the streets of Albuquerque, the kitten was in bad shape. Now she’s got a repertoire of tricks up her furry sleeve!

GOT YOUR OWN WEBSITE, BLOG OR MYSPACE PROFILE?

Help the ASPCA fight animal cruelty by adding a fund-raising widget to your site.

INT’L GOVERNMENT VETS BACK MOVE AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY

Chief veterinary officers from around the world are backing the move toward a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, a resolution
supported by the World Society for the Protection of Animals and the ASPCA.

THE ‘A’ ASKS YOU: WHY DID YOU OPT TO ADOPT YOUR CAT?

Rave about your save at the ASPCA Online Community.

PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE

Last week’s news coverage included reports that a Texas lab found acetaminophen–which can be extremely toxic to pets–in some brands of food not included on the Menu Foods recall list. On Tuesday, the FDA ruled out the painkiller as a pet food contaminant.

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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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NEW FEATURE: ASK THE LOBBYISTS

The ASPCA boasts lobbyists stationed around the country who help get animal-friendly legislation passed on both state and federal
levels–and they’re standing by to answer your questions about humane laws and the legislative process. Submit your question today!

MORE ALERTS FOR YOUR AREA…

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