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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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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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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

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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.

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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Apr 20, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Pet Food Recall Update/Win a Trip to Visit the ASPCA in NYC!

April 20, 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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PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HOMEMADE DIETS

With the list of recalled foods expanded to include certain products containing rice protein concentrate, 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.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY: RAY OF LIGHT

Meet Sunshine, a rescued pit who lights up Beth Zaug’s life.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO ENTER THE COMMUNITY LEADER OF 2007 CONTEST!

Did you go orange for animals on April 10? Tell us your story by Wednesday, April 25, and you could win a trip to visit the ASPCA in
New York City!

GIVE MOM A GIFT AND HELP ANIMALS, TOO!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve got some great gifts for animal-loving moms. Best of all, a percentage of the proceeds will
go toward ASPCA programs.

YOU’RE INVITED TO AN ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR, 5/17

Join us for presentations about pet trusts and the basics of estate planning.

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ILLINOIS: ANOTHER WIN FOR HORSES!

Although a federal judge’s recent ruling has temporarily halted the slaughter of horses for human consumption, Illinois, home to one
of our nation’s few remaining horse slaughterhouses, must pass HB 1711 to make the victory permanent. We’re one big step closer
to success, as earlier this week the bill passed the House and now heads for the Senate.

FEDERAL: THE DOWNED ANIMAL & FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT

The risk of tainted meat entering our food supply increases when downed animals are allowed to be slaughtered for human consumption. Contact your U.S. representative and senators now and urge them to protect both livestock and human health by supporting S. 394 and H.R. 661.

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From: Kinship Circle - kinshipcircle [at] brick.net
Date: Apr 14, 2007 4:09 PM
Subject: PET FOOD RECALL: News, Updates, Action

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4/14/06: PET FOOD RECALL: News, Updates, Action

IN THIS ALERT:

1. Latest Death Toll
2. Bookmark These Blogs, Sites With Updated Info
3. To Make Reports And Follow Government News
4. Product Recall Lists And Info
5. In The News
6. ACTION: Support Congressional Inquiry On Toxic Food
7. Goodbye Sweet Sam

FROM KINSHIP CIRCLE: The landscape changes daily: MORE foods are recalled, “conspiracy theories” (that food was intentionally poisoned) are suggested, Menu Foods is accused of delaying the recall as animals died, Congressional hearings are underway… There is far too much fluctuating info to include in any single alert. So here are recall cliff notes, with links to full articles, updates, and affected products.

View Kinship Circle’s last detailed alert:
4/2/07: TOXIC FOOD - Essential Recall Updates

And demand action against Menu Foods

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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Apr 13, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Pet Food Recall Update/New Animal Precinct Episodes

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

April 13, 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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DO YOU KNOW WHICH PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, PET PARENTS?

The ASPCA offers some important reminders to help ensure that all pets stay healthy. If you have not already done so, examine your pet’s food products. If they fall into the categories identified as contaminated, discontinue their use immediately. To keep updated about foods that may have been added to the list, visit the ASPCA Pet Food Recall Resource Center regularly.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: PERFECT TIMING

Meet the Kody-roo, a husky who really knows how to make an entrance.

COULD YOU BE THE ASPCA COMMUNITY LEADER OF 2007?

Did you go orange for animals on April 10? Tell us your story and you could win a trip to visit the ASPCA in New York City.

NOW PLAYING: THE NEW SEASON OF ANIMAL PRECINCT

Catch our hometown heroes in action all next week.

GREAT NEWS: HORSE SLAUGHTER HALTED IN THE U.S.!

On March 28, a federal district court effectively ended horse slaughter for fiscal year 2006.

ASPCA PARTNERS UP TO FIGHT CANINE FLU

This two-year study could save the lives of thousands of shelter dogs across the country.

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FEDERAL: DOG AND CAT FUR PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT ACT

Think it’s “faux”? How do you know?! This important federal legislation will protect consumers’ rights by closing a loophole in current fur-labeling laws, insuring that all products containing fur are properly labeled.

TWO BIG VICTORIES FOR INDIANA’S ANIMALS!

Governor Mitch Daniels recently has signed into law two important animal cruelty-related bills supported by the ASPCA:

- SB 108 requires courts to consider psychological counseling as part of the animal cruelty sentences.

- HB 1387 allows courts to prohibit a person convicted of animal cruelty from possessing an animal, and makes killing an animal a felony under certain conditions.

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Q. Do you have a list of recalled pet foods?

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Q. I think my pet may be sick from eating contaminated food. Whatshould I do?

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Q. What advice does the ASPCA have for pet parents?

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Q. Does the ASPCA recommend homemade diets for pets?

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Q. My children are scared that our pets are going to get sick. How can I talk to my kids about the pet food recall?

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For more frequently asked questions, please visit our Pet Food Recall

FAQ: www.aspca.org/site/R?i=NtHkzU8TH0bsiM9pDk5znw..

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Today, AHA reminds us to make every day “Tag Day”:

Without a voice, and without a tag, he may never find his way home.

April 7, 2007, kicks off American Humane’s “Every Day is Tag Day.”

The American Humane Association celebrates every day as Tag Day to encourage all pet owners to tag or microchip their companion animals.

According to a study by the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, about 1 million dogs and 584,000 cats are taken into animal shelters as strays each year. Sadly, only about 15 percent of those dogs and 2 percent of the cats are reunited with their owners. Cats are less likely to find their way home partly because they are less likely to be given tags by their owners.

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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Apr 6, 2007 9:00 AM
Subject: Visit the Pet Food Recall Resource Center/Go Orange for Animals on Tuesday!

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

April 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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VISIT OUR PET FOOD RECALL RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION

Fast-breaking developments regarding the pet food recall may cause additional concerns about keeping your companion animals safe and healthy. For the latest information on the pet food recall, including answers to your most frequently asked questions, please visit our Pet Food Recall Resource Center online.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: LITTLE BUDDHA

Meet India, a peaceful, loving kitty with a special talent for recovering lost “objects.”

GET READY TO GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS NEXT TUESDAY!

We’re asking animal lovers all over the country to celebrate ASPCA Day with us on April 10.

SEE YOU IN SEATTLE FOR “MUSTANGS & MERLOT,” 4/13

You won’t want to miss this special event in honor of America’s wild horses.

AN EGG-CELLENT IDEA: GIVE AN ASPCA HONOR GIFT THIS EASTER

A sweet idea for a new springtime tradition that helps animals in need.

WHAT’S GOING ON?

Check out our calendar for a list of animal-related events scheduled to take place this month.

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INDIANA COUNSELING BILL PASSES IN LANDSLIDE!

SB 108 will require Indiana’s courts to consider psychological counseling as part of animal cruelty sentences. Urge Governor Daniels to sign SB 108 into law today!

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ANIMAL ABCs

Up close and personal with the animal kingdom’s brightest stars, from A to Z.

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From: ASPCA - news-alert [at] aspca.org
Date: Mar 30, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Pet Food Recall Update/Animal Cruelty Q & A

ASPCA WEEKLY UPDATE

March 30, 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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PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: CONTAMINANTS IN ADDITION TO RAT POISON MAY BE INVOLVED

Since the massive pet food recall on March 16, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has been flooded with calls from pet parents and animal professionals alike. Based on data we’ve collected, clinical signs in cats affected by the contaminated foods are not fully consistent with the ingestion of rat poison–suggesting that additional contaminants may be involved.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: MANY HAPPY RETURNS

When Linda Visnaw’s beloved rat terrier, Max, passed away, she knew that another dog would come into her life when the time was right.

ASPCA ON THE NET: Q & A WITH DR. RANDALL LOCKWOOD

Check out our expert on Encyclopedia Britannica.com’s Advocacy for Animals blog.

DID YOU MISS LAST WEEK’S CHAT WITH ASPCA PET POISON EXPERTS?

The next best thing to being there–read a transcript outlining our experts’ answers to your questions about potentially poisonous substances.

USE YOUR PURCHASING POWER TO HELP ANIMALS–ON ASPCA DAY AND EVERY DAY!

Every time you make a purchase with the ASPCA credit card, you’re supporting efforts to prevent animal cruelty.

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MISSOURI TRYING TO IMPROVE NEGLECT LAW

SB 73 and companion bill HB 157 will remove the requirement that an animal must be harmed substantially before a person can be found guilty of animal neglect. The Missouri Senate held a hearing on SB 73 earlier this week, and soon will be voting to pass it out of the Judiciary Committee!

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ASK AZULA

The Web’s wisest parrot tackles kids’ toughest animal questions.

NOSE FOR NEWS

What’s happening in the animal world–written just for kids.

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Date: Mar 23, 2007 7:00 AM
Subject: Urgent Alert on Pet Food Recalls/Chat with Pet Poison Experts Today!

March 23, 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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URGENT PET POISON ALERT: NATIONWIDE PET FOOD RECALLS

As we monitor the situation, the ASPCA advises owners to discontinue use of all pet food recalled late last week. If your pet shows any sign of illness, including loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and changes in water consumption or urination, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately. Read our complete article for additional info and resources.

CHAT WITH ASPCA PET POISON EXPERTS TODAY!

Visit the ASPCA Online Community from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST today for the answers to your questions about products, plants and foods that could harm your pet.

ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: CARIBBEAN QUEEN

No more love on the run for Minkee, a former stray who found her forever home in California by way of St. Maarten.

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IN HOPEFUL TAILS CONTEST IS 3/31!

To spread the word about how important pets are to their people, the ASPCA, Howell Book House and Borders, Inc. are putting out a call for the most compelling stories and photos of rescued pets.

GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE: AUCTION OF DRUM GEAR TO BENEFIT ASPCA

Looking for the perfect gift for the metalhead in your life? Here’s your chance to get some autographed gear from one of today’s most respected and innovative rock drummers and help us out!

THIS WEEKEND: SUPER PET EXPO, 3/23-25

Bring the whole crew (the four-legged members, too!) to Chantilly, VA, for some animal-filled family fun.

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ALABAMA EQUINE BILL READY FOR FULL SENATE VOTE!

SB 29 will make it a felony to torture a horse or pony, defines “torture” in this context and institutes penalties for offenses.

ILLINOIS SET TO MAKE ALL ANIMAL FIGHTS FELONIES

Only dog fighting is a felony under Illinois state law–other forms of animal fighting, including cockfighting, are only misdemeanors. HB 3614, awaiting a vote by the House, will correct this.

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Below the fold, you’ll find several recent alerts from Kinship Circle, Last Chance for Animals, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals regarding the tainted/recalled Menu Foods “pet” food. Please take a moment to read through all of these, as each contains different information and actionable items.

1. Kinship Circle: NEWS/ RAT POISON Found In Tainted Pet Food

2. Last Chance for Animals: LCA News Update - Pet Food Recall

3. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe During the Food Recalls

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