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Great News on Shelters
Posted on March 2, 2017 at 10:53 AM |
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Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently completed a survey on shelters across the country to try to determine the number of intakes, adoptions, returns to owners and euthanasia performed. The results are incredibly exciting. “Woodruff and Smith, with the help of the Social Science Research Center’s Wolfgang Frese Survey Research Laboratory, surveyed 413 animal shelters across the country. The survey was limited to brick-and-mortar shelters and those that adopt out dogs. They also compared animal shelter lists from different sources to estimate the number of shelters in the U.S. The survey results were extrapolated to create a nationwide picture of the movement of dogs into and out of shelters. The study found that shelters take in 5.5 million dogs every year, 2.6 million dogs are adopted from shelters, 969,000 are returned to an owner, 778,000 are transferred and 776,000 are euthanized.” “When you consider that it’s estimated as many as 20 million dogs were euthanized a year in the 1970s, it’s truly astounding to see how effective the efforts of shelters and the responsible pet industry have proven,” said PLC Chairman Bob Vetere in a press release. “We believe this new research demonstrating the progress we have made will inspire an increasingly strong demand for and focus on efforts to ensure responsible breeding and opportunity to meet the growing desire for dogs in our country.” These results are so promising. Hopefully every adoptable dog will be able to find a forever home in the very near future. |
Ground-Breaking Legislation in Alaska
Posted on February 23, 2017 at 8:39 AM |
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PetMD passed on this wonderful information in their newsletter this morning. Up until now, pets have been considered "property" in divorce proceedings and basically treated like other property, ie furniture, art work etc. But Alaska has broken that precedent and now has legislation where judges consider what is in the best interest of the animal regarding custody. "As reported by the Animal Defense League, as of January 17, 2017, "Alaska has become the first state to empower judges to take into account the 'well-being of the animal' in custody disputes involving non-human family members." It is the first law of its kind in the United States which "expressly require[s] courts to address the interests of companion animals when deciding how to assign ownership in divorce and dissolution proceedings." The law also takes joint ownership of the pet into consideration. It's a big step forward in how animals are seen in the eyes of the courts. Penny Ellison, an adjunt professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, recently wrote an article for The Legal Intelligencer asking the very question, "Can Courts Consider the Interests of Animals?" In the article, she notes that in instances where both parties want to keep the family pet, "Alaska courts will now be taking evidence on issues like who took responsibility to care for the pet and the closeness of the bond the pet has with each 'parent' in determining what type of custody arrangement is in the best interests of the animal." Ellison and Culhane both agree that other states are likely to follow in Alaska's footsteps, and should. "I think that the approach that is being [done] in Alaska—a provision in state law—really is the solution here," Culhane says, noting that people think of pets as much more than just property. "Anyone who has had an animal knows, without question, that they have interests and preferences and, in general, the law does not recognize that at this point," Ellison tells petMD. "A first step could be simply permitting courts to enforce agreements between former spouses about living arrangements for family pets. As it stands, many states won't even take action if one party breaches an agreement like that. Where parties can't agree, I would hope that more states would allow courts to decide what is in the best interest of the animal." Well done Alaska!! |
Alternative to Castration
Posted on February 20, 2017 at 8:52 AM |
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Dr. Nancy Kay of "Spot Speaks" has enlightened us with another one of her informative blogs. Here it is below.
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An update regarding Support for responsible breeding
Posted on February 7, 2017 at 12:34 PM |
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Great news! The Board of Delegates approved the policy on "Inherited Disorders in responsible Breeding of Companion Animals". " At its 2017 Winter Session today, the AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) amended and approved a new policy on responsible breeding of companion animals. The policy reads as follows:Inherited Disorders in Responsible Breeding of Companion AnimalsTo maximize the health and welfare of companion animals, the AVMA supports research in genetic and inherited disorders to better educate the profession and breeders on identifying and minimizing inherited disorders in companion animal breeding programs. To assist with this, the AVMA encourages veterinarians to pursue continuing education in the emerging area of genetic disease in companion animals. The AVMA also encourages veterinarians to educate breeders, companion animal owners, and the public on the responsibilities involved with breeding and selecting companion animals.The proposed policy was developed by the Animal Welfare Committee, which is comprised of members who represent varied species and practice areas, as well as those who share perspectives from the Student AVMA (SAVMA), state VMAs, and Veterinary Medical Association Executives. The proposed policy was amended during discussion in reference committees and was passed unanimously by the House of Delegates. The new policy is consistent with existing policies or guidance provided by the American Animal Hospital Association and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.The new policy addresses responsible breeding for all companion animals, not simply dogs and cats. The purpose of this policy is to support responsible breeding practices that reduce or eliminate the health and welfare concerns associated with inherited conditions, not to condemn or stigmatize specific breeds.". This is wonderful. So many breeds that have been negatively affected by genetic disorders that could have been prevented with appropriate breeding, will now be able to live long healthy lives not condemned by their genetic make-up. |
Stop feeding your dog Evangers until you have read this report!
Posted on January 30, 2017 at 12:30 PM |
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This news from Susan Thixton today, a pet food advocate and the creator of www.truthaboutpetfood.com. Please check out this link. Thanks Sari |
New Treatment for dogs with Lymphoma
Posted on January 30, 2017 at 8:20 AM |
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Great news today from Dr. Nancy Kay, animal advocate and writer of Speaking for Spot. There is a new treatment approved for dogs with Lymphoma that has been getting great results. The following is Dr. Kay's blog:
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PET FOOLED- A must see video for every pet parent
Posted on January 27, 2017 at 10:18 AM |
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Last evening I watched an incredible documentary on the pet food industry. This film, produced by Kohl Harrington, attempts to uncover the truth about the food that we have been feeding our dogs and cats. I say attempts because it appears he is thwarted on many fronts by pet food manufacturers, AAFCO, and the FDA. It appears that the regulations we assume protect our pets from "bad things" being put in their food, do not really exist. The marketing and labeling of pet food is regulated but not the quality of the ingredients that the food contains. Susan Thexton, a pet food consumer advocate, established a website at www.truthaboutpetfood.com. that is loaded with information on the industry that makes and distributes the food which we give our "furry kids". Since knowledge is power, I suggest every responsible pet parent who wants to ensure their loving companion is getting the highest quality food and not just hype, watch this film. It is available through amazon.com and also check out Susan's website. If you are like me, you will be angry and shocked to learn the truth about the pet food industry, but this awareness will empower you to do something about it. |
Learn Life-Saving CPR for your Pet
Posted on January 24, 2017 at 8:40 AM |
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Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has created an online CPR course that is open to anyone and takes about one hour to complete. The fee is $45.00. In the Pet CPR Course, you will learn how to determine if your pet needs CPR, how to do chest compressions to get blood flowing and to do mouth to snout ventilation to get oxygen into the blood while you’re transporting your pet to the vet. Pet CPR is authored by Daniel J. Fletcher, PhD, DVM, DACVECC, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Associate Professor of Emergency and Critical Care. Dr. Fletcher is also co-chair of the RECOVER Initiative, which published the first evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines in 2012, and has taught CPR courses all over the world. I believe CPR is an essential skill every pet owner should have. It could make the difference between life and death for your furry kid. To access this course visit |
End of use of live animals in training paramedics
Posted on January 22, 2017 at 10:31 AM |
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I want to share some exciting news with you. This is from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. "Immediately after the Physicians Committee brought public attention to the use of live animals in a Houston-area paramedic training program, the institutions responsible announced an end to the practice. Officials at Baylor College of Medicine and the Montgomery County Hospital District (MCHD) stated that human-based training methods have replaced the use of pigs and they "do not have any live animal training planned in the future." The announcement comes two months after Baylor defended the animal use and the same day that the Physicians Committee filed a federal complaint alleging that the practice was in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. Baylor was using live pigs to teach procedures to MCHD paramedics, but the recent decision to stop using animals means that none of the 47 paramedic programs in Texas uses live animals any longer. In its announcement, MCHD cited its commitment to nonanimal training methods: "We believe it’s in the best interests of our patients and the community to provide our staff with the most up to date tools and methods of training..." The statement also pointed to the changing norms of medical education that eschew animal use. To all of our Texas supporters who called and e-mailed Baylor and MCHD: Thank you so much for your help! Shortly after our members began placing their calls, Baylor contacted us to confirm the animal training labs would be ending. Please join us in taking action to end live animal use in the University of Washington's (UW) paramedic program. It only takes a minute to e-mail UW leaders and urge them to replace the use of animals in the school's paramedic program with human-based methods. With your help, we will modernize UW's program too! Yours truly, John J. Pippin, M.D., F.A.C.C. Director of Academic Affairs |
Support for responsible breeding
Posted on January 9, 2017 at 8:56 AM |
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Dr. Nancy Kay had some great news to share on her blog today and I am sharing the information with you as it is wonderful news. If any of you have a British Bulldog, King Charles Cavalier spaniel or any other breed of dog with inherited health issues , you will be happy to read this.
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