Here’s the TOC from IDA’s 7-11-07 newsletter.

Click on the links to take action, or read the whole newsletter online.

IDA Action Alerts

Help Save Great Cats and Rare Canids; Urge congress to protect endangered species around the world

Oppose Destructive Longline Fishing on West Coast; Submit public comments to National Marine Fisheries Service before July 13

“Owner” Murders Husky with Chainsaw; Sign online petition urging prosecutor to seek maximum penalty

Campaign News & Updates

243 Goats Die in Truck Accident Tragedy; Trailer carrying more than 400 goats capsizes just outside of IDA headquarters

Help Your Animal Companions Stay Cool This Summer; Follow these tips for beating the heat while having fun

Food Industry Moves to Improve Animal Welfare; Compassionate consumers and animal advocates prompting companies to change

An archive of past IDA eNews newsletters is available here.

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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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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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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!

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The husband spent the weekend in Vegas for his brother’s bachelor party. He sent me the following series of IM’s last night. Swoon. My hero.

(00:34:59) orzonal: hey
(00:34:59) kgarbato : Sorry, you missed me!
(00:35:47) orzonal: eh, brb, i need to get something to drink
(00:41:54) orzonal: eh, you’re prolly sleeping
(00:42:04) orzonal: had an interesting evening
(00:42:35) orzonal: josh and his friends decided to go to the playboy club..couldn’t pay me to go there, so I took off, and was taking a walk around the casino
(00:42:40) orzonal: outside
(00:43:29) orzonal: so I pass this car in a handicap spot, and I notice a young woman trying to, what looked like to me, feed a dog in a car
(00:43:56) orzonal: it looked a little fishy, but I thought maybe she was locked out or something and was trying to help her dog
(00:44:16) orzonal: turns out it wasn’t hers, but she’d been there waiting with the dog for like 45 mins
(00:44:34) orzonal: the bike security guys wouldn’t help her, so she was waiting with him
(00:44:53) orzonal: he had plenty of air, and I don’t think he could have died of heat..but it was in a casino parking lot?
(00:44:55) orzonal: !!
(00:45:17) orzonal: the woman, before I got there, went inside and got a bowl and put a water dish for him in the back seat
(00:45:20) orzonal: so..
(00:45:37) orzonal: i took a snapshot with my phone of the license plate and went to the concierge
(00:46:10) orzonal: they called security to go out there
(00:46:16) orzonal: i went back to the car
(00:46:22) orzonal: and waited to make sure security came
(00:46:23) orzonal: they did
(00:46:28) orzonal: with the old couple
(00:46:41) orzonal: the woman who had been waiting just went off of the old couple
(00:47:18) orzonal: at that point security asked the old couple to go home, and essentially kicked them out for the night

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Los Angeles – LA Animal Services is suggesting pet owners get their pets micro-chipped before the 4th of July. More animals are lost during the 4th of July celebrations than at any other time of the year. Loud noises from fireworks frighten animals due to their heightened senses of hearing, and they will do anything to escape the noise. This behavior is usually unpredictable and out of character, and it may include chewing through a leash, jumping through screens and glass windows, digging under a fence, jumping over a wall, bolting away from the owner, and running into traffic.

The good news is that there are many things you can do to help ensure your pet’s protection. Just follow these five simple guidelines to make July 4th a great holiday for both of you!

• Don’t take your pet to fireworks displays. The explosions of the fireworks are loud to the human ear. Imagine how loud it sounds to your dog, who can hear sounds up to 60,000 cycles per second — that’s three times greater than the human ear can even register.

• Do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects, even death, in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen. This practice is also illegal in the state of California.

• Keep your pets indoors in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals become destructive when frightened, so be sure you’ve removed any items your pet could destroy or may be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you’re attending 4th of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.

• If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.

• Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn’t leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.

• Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal care center, where they have the best chance of being reunited with their owners.

Two forms of ID are always best when it comes to protecting your pet. If an individual finds your pet, the first thing he or she will look for is an ID tag. If your pet is taken to a shelter, it will also be scanned for a microchip. LA Animal Services micro-chips pets for $25.

(Via ms2 and the DDB mailing list.)

Additional resources:

Keep Your Pet Safe on July 4th, from the HSUS

4th of July Precautions for Pets, on iVillage

Excitement turns to fear for pets on Fourth of July, in the Oakland Tribune

Keep Your Pet Safe on the Fourth of July, from the Sacramento SPCA

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Date: Jun 29, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Fourth of July Safety Tips/Pet Food Recall Update

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 29, 2007

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KEEP YOUR PETS HAPPY AND HEALTHY THIS FOURTH OF JULY

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with friends and family–including the four-legged
members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be potentially hazardous to your pets.

ASPCA PET OF THE WEEK: ZEPPELIN’S LANDING

This kooky kitty girl brings a whole lotta love to her human family.

PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE

Pet parents, rest easy. In response to negative results from tests conducted by veterinary toxicologists at UC-Davis and the FDA, as cited in news reports, the ASPCA believes that fears of widespread acetaminophen contamination in pet food are unfounded.

WANTED: HEROES, TWO-LEGGED AND FOUR

We’re on the lookout for extraordinary pets–and people.

THE ‘A’ ASKS YOU: DID YOU TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK?

Take Your Dog to Work Day was Friday, June 22. Did you bring along your pup? Tell us about it at the ASPCA Online Community.

ASPCA® MISSION: ORANGE? AT WORK: MEET LITTLE MAN

This precocious pooch wriggled his way into the heart of a special pit bull lover, and a cross-country adventure ensued.

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TENNESSEE OKAYS PET PROTECTION ORDERS…

Bills allowing protection orders for pets are proving quite popular this year, and this session Tennessee joined the ever-growing pack of states recognizing that pets often get caught up in domestic disputes. Tennessee’s version (TN HB 1161/SB 196) is currently on Governor Bredesen’s desk, awaiting his signature.

…AND NEVADA PROTECTS PETS, TOO!

On May 15, Governor Jim Gibbons signed AB 282, authorizing courts to include protections for pets in orders for protection against domestic violence. With the link between human and animal abuse now well established, more and more states are stepping up for pets!

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Date: Jun 22, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: High-Rise Syndrome & Cats/Man Busted for Animal Cruelty

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 22, 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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WHAT CAT OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH-RISE SYNDROME

With summer officially here, many pet parents are eagerly opening their windows to enjoy the weather–while unknowingly putting
their pets at risk. Unscreened windows pose a real danger to cats, who fall out of them so often that the veterinary profession has a name for the problem–High-Rise Syndrome. Our experts offer precautions to keep Princess safe this summer.

ASPCA” title=”http://www.aspca.org/site/R?i=QIqhfJns3zfbkrLth7Q0yQ..\”>ASPCA” target=”_blank”>www.aspca.org/site/R?i=QIqhfJns3zfbkrLth7Q0yQ..”>ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: MY TWO SONS

Jill Kolozenski’s boys, Colin and Bailey, love to play and chase each other–and one of ‘em just happens to have four legs

A STELLAR SESSION FOR ILLINOIS

When it comes to passing humane laws, Illinois is shaping up to be a model for the rest of the country.

THE ‘A’ ASKS YOU: DO YOU CELEBRATE YOUR CAT’S BIRTHDAY?

Visit the ASPCA Online Community and tell us how you celebrate Boots’ big day.

QUEENS MAN BUSTED FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY

Following up on a tip, ASPCA agent Paul Lai found four dogs left to starve in a trash-filled Queens backyard.

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HAWAII GETS A FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY LAW AT LAST!

On June 1, Hawaii’s governor put her stamp of approval on the Aloha State’s first felony cruelty law. Congratulations to Hawaii advocates, who pushed for the passage of SB 1665 to institute felony-level penalties for acts of cruelty to pets.

IL: HELP FERAL CAT CARETAKERS GET THEIR DUE!

You can help lower euthanasia rates by making sure your local feral cat caretakers receive the low-cost services they deserve under the Illinois Pet Population Control Act. Contact your city council members or county board members and ask that they recognize feral cat caretakers in your community’s ordinance.

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Here’s the TOC from IDA’s 6-20-07 newsletter.

Click on the links to take action, or read the whole newsletter online.

IDA Action Alerts

Federal Legislation Threatens State Animal Protection Laws; Urge your members of Congress to ensure Farm Bill preserves voters’ rights

Urge Veg Rockers Not to Perform at Brutal Rodeo; Tell Def Leppard and Bon Jovi that animal cruelty isn’t cool

Hurricane Season is Coming: Are You Prepared?; Keep yourself and your animal companions safe when disaster strikes

Campaign News & Updates

Exciting IDA-Africa Benefit: Born To Be Wild; Dr. Sheri Speede to tell chimpanzees’ stories at L.A. event in July

International Day for Korean Dogs and Cats - July 25; IDA to hold protests concurrent with events around the globe

New Online Video Documents Japanese Dolphin Slaughter; Save Japan Dolphins coalition spotlights both animal cruelty and health concerns [Note: video embedded below]

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Date: Jun 15, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Summer Allergies & Pets/Cat Parents, Share Your Success Story

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 15, 2007

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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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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!

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Date: Jun 8, 2007 8:00 AM
Subject: Cat Photo Contest/Pet Food Recall Update

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 08, 2007

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CALL FOR ENTRIES IN THE SECOND ANNUAL ADOPT-A-SHELTER CAT MONTH PHOTO CONTEST

“Look at that face!” How many times have you said that when watching your kitty? Now’s the time to let the world see that precious mug, too! In honor of Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month, we’re putting out a call for portraits of the most amazing kitties around. Whether your cat is putting on her happy face, or her cranky, sleepy, curious or naughty face, we want to see it.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: “LANDON” ON HER FEET

After losing her childhood cat in 1994, Lindsay P. never thought of adopting again–until Christmas 2004.

TEXAS LAWMAKERS GET IT RIGHT IN 2007

The 2007 legislative session has ended in the Lone Star State, and the ASPCA applauds the Texas Legislature for upholding the ban on horse slaughter and passing several other measures to protect animals.

FROM OUR MODERATED DISCUSSION: ASPCA VET ON VACCINE SAFETY

Our good doctor clears up some confusion regarding rabies vaccines.

PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: STAY ALERT TO NEW DEVELOPMENTS

With reports that acetaminophen has been found in brands of cat and dog food not included on the Menu Foods recall list, the ASPCA is urging pet parents to stay vigilant to signs of illness in their pets as large doses of acetaminophen can be extremely toxic.

PETS AND PEOPLE WIN BIG AT TAMPA ADOPTION EXPO

The first ASPCA® Mission: Orange?-sponsored Adoption Expo held in Tampa, FL, on May 19 was a record-setting success, with 170 cats and dogs (and three ferrets!) finding their forever homes.

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OREGON, SUPPORT YOUR STATE’S ANIMAL COPS

Oregon’s animal cops have been doing their jobs without the protection of an official government mandate. Please support SB 406, which will ensure that animals continue to be protected by codifying the powers of Humane Agents to enforce animal protection laws.

FEDERAL: SAY NO TO HORSE SLAUGHTER

The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act might soon be voted on by the entire U.S. Senate. Please take action on this important legislation today.

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Date: Jun 1, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Cat Chat with an ASPCA Vet Today/Homemade Diets for Pets

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

June 01, 2007

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CAT CHAT WITH AN ASPCA VETERINARIAN TODAY, NOON TO 2:00 P.M. EST!

Me-WOW! To help us kick off Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month, you’re invited to an online cat chat with Dr. Louise Murray, Director of
Medicine at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. Join us in the ASPCA Community on Friday, June 1–that’s today!–from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. EST, when Dr. Murray will be standing by to answer your questions about cat health care.

ASPCA RESPONDS TO QUERIES REGARDING MICHAEL VICK CASE

As part of a drug investigation on April 25, police raided a 15-acre property in Virginia owned by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick–and discovered 66 dogs and a variety of equipment that could be associated with dog fighting. As we wait for all the facts to become known before making a definitive statement, we’d like to let concerned citizens know that the ASPCA is strongly opposed to the practice of dog fighting–and supports strong prosecution of such cases.

JUST FOR KIDS: RUFF RUFFMAN CELEBRATES ADOPT-A-SHELTER CAT MONTH

Check out FETCH! With Ruff Ruffman on PBS on Tuesday, June 5, for some special feline fun.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: LATE BLOOMER

Daisy Mae the kitten wasn’t doing so well when Mychele S. first met her.

PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMEMADE DIETS

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.

ILLINOIS PROTECTS ITS PETS BY PASSING HB 9

It’s another victory for animals in Illinois–a state where humane legislation is truly having a banner year! On May 24, the Illinois Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 9, a bill spearheaded by the ASPCA.

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IL: S.R. 166 PASSES–WILL ADDRESS BREED DISCRIMINATION

Earlier this week, the Illinois Senate successfully established a Dog Owners and Homeowner’s Insurance Advisory Committee to study breed discrimination and homeowner’s insurance availability.

PA: WRITE TO YOUR EDITOR ABOUT PUPPY MILL REFORM

We’re working hard to change PA’s reputation as the “Puppy Mill Capital of the East,” and Pennsylvanians, we need your help. Please use the letter we’ve provided to email your local papers in support of the proposed regulations to Pennsylvania’s Dog Law.

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