Monthly Archives: January 2009

Fight Animal Cruelty – Help Stop Puppy Mills

It’s sometimes hard to resist the cute little puppy in that pet store window, but then you might wonder where these dogs come from?  Unfortunately, most of these dogs are bred in puppy mills across the nation.  These mills often … Continue reading

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Good Information to Know pt. 2

Most of the links below are listed on our Resource Page under Pet Emergency. First Aid Just like First Aid for humans, there is First Aid for pets too!  With access to the internet you can easily find a lot … Continue reading

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FidoFine – Governor Schwarzenegger wants to Increase Tax on Veterinary Services

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/CA_2009_vet_fidofine/ Attention all California residents!!  Governor Schwarzenegger wants to increase taxes on veterinary services!  As many humans know, it’s hard to get good, affordable health care coverage for themselves… imagine trying to get health coverage and services for pets!  And … Continue reading

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What to do if you can’t keep your pet?

As much as shelter and rescue volunteers/workers hope that every dog finds his or her forever home, we know that isn’t always the case.  There are numerous reasons why an owner would need to give up their pet.  Especially in … Continue reading

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Be careful around pets when playing video games!

For those of you who’ve heard about Nintendo’s Wii game, you might have heard stories about people breaking lamps, windows, and TV’s accidentally with the remote.  The game is an interactive one where you mimic actions and the remote sends … Continue reading

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Good Information to Know pt. 1

In case of an emergency, it’s always good to have the Poison Control number handy.  Also make sure you know where your local 24 hour emergency vet office is located, just in case. ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center hotline number … Continue reading

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Help win $10,000 for Furry Friends Rescue!!

Care2 is having a contest for animal shelters nationwide.  Cast your vote for Furry Friends Rescue and help us win $10,000 to help animals in need!  Each week a random shelter can also win $500.  With so many animals needing … Continue reading

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