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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Jul 6, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Summer Safety Tips for Dogs & Cats/Moderated Discussion on Pet Allergies

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

July 6, 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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THE HEAT IS ON: SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR PET PARENTS

It’s summertime, and the living isn’t always easy for our animal companions. Dogs and cats can suffer from the same problems that humans do when the mercury rises–overheating, dehydration and even sunburn. Our experts offer some simple precautions you can take to keep your pets happy and healthy in hot weather.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: DOG’S BEST FRIEND

This gray kitten was taken home by the Kincaids only to be adopted by the family pooch.

PHILLY’S F.U.E.L. GALLERY PRESENTS “PUPPIES ARE BIODEGRADABLE”

This art show’s name makes you sit up and take notice, and that’s exactly the point. Artists passionate about animals plan to raise puppy mill awareness with a gallery show in the City of Brotherly Love.

NEXT THURSDAY: WE’RE TALKING PET ALLERGIES IN THE ASPCA ONLINE COMMUNITY

Can my dog be allergic to fleas? What foods cause allergic reactions? ASPCA Veterinary Dermatologist Dr. Jeanne Budgin will be standing by to answer your questions about pet allergies next Thursday, July 12, from noon to 2:00 P.M. EST.

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS: MAKE AN IMPACT WITH YOUR MEEZ!

How can you express your passion for animals to your friends–and the rest of the virtual world? Dress your Meez in ASPCA gear, of course!

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ASPCA ADVOCACY
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FEDERAL: DON’T LET SPECIAL INTERESTS COMPROMISE FOOD SAFETY & ANIMAL WELFARE

A dangerous provision inserted into the 2007 Farm Bill could squash the authority of states to enact food safety and animal welfare
legislation. Write to your representative today and urge him or her to oppose Section 123 in the Farm Bill!

MORE ALERTS FOR YOUR AREA…

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