Treats on the Internets
Another "Uga" - the University of GA Bulldog mascot - has died. He was 4 years old.Animal terrorism indictment for MN man likely linked to IA research facility break-inVeterinarians in Morgan Co, CO work with local rescue to offer low cost neuteringMarion Nestle reminds us there is ONE FOOD SUPPLY and all us mammals eat from itAVMA has a page for news on H1N1. Some cats and ferrets have

Blue Light Special on Shelter Pets
In OH, infamous dog killer Tom Skeldon has resigned as Lucas Co dog warden. A PETA representative wrote a Letter to the Editor at the Toledo Blade praising Skeldon's killing:No one wants to end the need for euthanasia more than the brave people who hold the syringe, but pushing dogs out the door like clearance merchandise or releasing vulnerable breeds into a world that holds only suffering and

Two Pieces from 'USA Today' on Oreo
USA Today has an interview with Dr. Stephen Zawistowski, a behaviorist with the ASPCA who worked with Oreo. He is asked about the opposition to releasing her to a sanctuary instead of killing her:"Unless she was put in virtually complete isolation," she'd live a "life of constant stress," he said. She was so reactive to so many things that she was almost always agitated. "We tried to desensitize

Yeah, He's Cute NOW

I Wish Wilkes Co was in NY
NY state legislators seem to take the business of needless dog killing seriously:From the Office of Assembly Member Micah Kellner in Manhattan:We are preparing to introduce legislation this week along with State Senator Tom Duane to require shelters to release any animal they plan to kill to a bonafide rescue group or humane organization which requests possession of [the animal]. The legislation