PETS , stray animals

march 25, 2011

About Eight Million Pets are Homeless in America

A survey conducted by PetSmartCharities found that Americans are not fully aware of the problem of pet homelessness. Only 29 percent of the 3,000 surveyed knew about pet homelessness, and 75 percent guessed there are less than one million homeless pets in America, whereas the real number is closer to eight million. Another survey showed about forty percent believed the number of homeless pets euthanized each year to be less than one million, but the true number is closer to four million. Estimates from the Human Society of the United States, confirm the above numbers.
A movement called People Saving Pets has been started to address the lack of awareness around the number of homeless pets in America, and the number of homeless pets that are euthanized each year. While these topics certainly are not pleasant to consider, part of the problem is simply lack of awareness, so getting the information out in the public eye is part of the solution.
The executive director of PetSmartCharities Susana Della Maddalena said, “This year in America, 8 million pets will end up in shelters – and 4 million adoptable pets will be euthanized – simply because they do not have homes. People Saving Pets is designed to fundamentally change how people think about – and act – on the issue of pet homelessness. This movement is about inspiring people who love pets to take action, now.” (Source: PRnewswire.com)
She has been with the organization since 2003, and has been involved in fundraising to the tune of nearly 30 million dollars. PetSmartCharities is a non-profit organization supporting programs to raise awareness about the treatment of companion animals, and to save their lives by promoting adoptions, neutering/spaying, emergency relief programs and animal rescues.
Over 100 local and national animal organizations have joined their movement so far. For individuals, PetSmartCharities has an animal shelter locater to help find shelters and neuter/spay services near them. You can also join their movement, by registering on their site.
Image Credit: Ohnoitsjamie

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/about-eight-million-pets-are-homeless-in-america.html#ixzz1JJ1I8KP3

October 19, 2010

Stray dog murdered with repeated severe stabs with a butcher’s knife

Yesterday, in broad daylight at about 10 am, an employee at the Butcher’s Shop Mega in Skopje, Macedonia, murdered a stray dog with repeated severe stabs with a butcher’s knife attached to a metal rod in front of a number of passers by. The poor animal, covered in blood and in complete agony and shock, was dying for fifteen minutes before the eyes of the passers by, some of them children. This amiable dog which many of the local residents regularly looked after, without attacking, without even barking once at its killer, was literally butchered, stabbed through its body and severely hit against a wall by the professional butcher. Three of the witnesses reported the case to the police which came to the spot to investigate and compiled a report. In the meantime, the butcher confessed to committing the act, explaining that the previous day that same dog had attacked his wife and child. The witnesses contacted the local clinic and received information that no person had required medical attention for having been bitten by a stray dog.

This was a premeditated, planned murder, committed in an extremely vicious and psychopathic, devious manner unimaginable to any sane person. The act was brutal, the sight horrific. The photographs of the dead animal alone are poignant, but imagine the sight witnessed by the people who happened to be there, who saw the dog being ripped open, who heard its cries. All witnesses we have contacted are in a state of severe shock and cannot come to themselves. Some of them had been threatened to keep silent, but had nevertheless decided to talk about what they had seen and testify.

We ask for the most severe condemnation for this person, who is a threat and a potential danger to the environment, as no sane and normal person could repeatedly stab a helpless and homeless dog, listen to such cries of agony and continue butchering it in such a beastly manner. The psychiatrics has no doubts that such occurrences are horrifying, that such people pose a danger and a direct threat to their environment and should not be disregarded-it is a well known fact that serial killers start off by killing animals. We ask for a collective condemnation and the most severe punishment for the perpetrator!

Killing animals is a regular occurrence in our country, but punishments and sanctions are non existent. Animals in Macedonia are victims of brutes, both on institutional and individual level. The way a society threats its animals reflects that society, its level of civilization, humanity and awareness. Macedonia is shamefully inactive in that field, despite the numerous reactions from associations and citizens to the authorities. We insist on stricter animal protection laws and implementation of Animal Police, as the terror over animals in Macedonia is never ending daily occurrence. LET A POSITIVE LAWFUL CONCLUSION OF THIS BRUTAL ACT MARK THE BEGINNING OF CHANGES!

We have attached e-mails of foreign embassies and consulates in R. Macedonia. We would appreciate if you could send them your reactions.

Albania-embassy.skopje@mfa.gov.al
Austria- skopje-ob@bmeia.gv.at
Belgium - skopje@diplobel.fed.be
Bosnia- emb.bih@neotel.net.mk
Bulgaria -secretary@bgemb.org.mk
China- chinaemb_mk@mfa.gov.cn
Croatia- croemb.skopje@mvpei.hr
Czech Republic -Skopje@embassy.mzv.cz
Denmark -dan.cons@unet.com.mk
France- franamba@mt.net.mk/franamba@met.net.mk
Germany- dtboskop@unet.com.mk
Greenland -dan.cons@unet.com.mk
Italy- segreteria.skopje@esteri.it
Holland- nethemb@mt.net.mk,SKO@minbuza.nlNorway-emb.skopje@mfa.no
Poland- skopje.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
Romania- romanamb@cadis.net.mk
Russia- embassy@russia.org.mk
Serbia yuamb@unet.com.mk
Slovakia -markoni@mt.net.mk
Slovenia- vsk@mzz-dkp.gov.si
Spain-castadiva@mol.com.mk
Sweden -ambassaden.skopje@foreign.ministry.se
Turkey-turkish@mol.com.mk
Ukraine- emb_mk@mfa.gov.ua / amukr@on.net.mk
USA-consularskopje@state.gov, EmbSkoWebM@t-home.mk

May 06, 2010

Mila (Copycat of Mima, who had all 4 legs chopped with an axe)

Sign petition : http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/justiceformila

TAKE ACTION NOW!!
Mila (Copycat of Mima, who had all 4 legs chopped with an axe)
Sign Petition to get justice for Mila:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/justiceformila

Message Fro ...m Viktor Larkhill (Let's Adopt! Global Organization), that's helped thousands of animals over the years! Thank God Let's Adopt is stepping up for Mila!!!

See Viktor's Update:
This is Mila. She was found in Serbia completely dehydrated and in the
condition you can see.
She survived by hiding under a car for days.
Let's
Adopt! is working with the rescuers in Serbia in order to find the best
possible solution for this poor dog.
I will keep you updated as
things move forward. For now simply share this on your profiles and if
you believe in God ... pray.

Mila's Story:
"MILA" GERMAN SHEPHERD LEGS HACKED OFF
"Mila" is a "copy-cat" crime of "Mima"

"Mila" was found "walking on her chopped off stumps"
trying to get water in a park she was dy-hydrated.
Now in the vet surgery this gentle dog did not attack her rescuers,
instead she showed immese gratitude for the help offered.

"Mima" has been ...mirrored in "Mila"

See News Article Link (foreign language):
http://www.pressonline.rs/sr/vesti/beograd/story/112126/MONSTRUOZNO!%20Psu%20odseￄﾍene%20sve%20ￄﾍetiri%20noge!.html

A Spanish association of metal companies has volunteered to manufacture prosthetic paws for the mutilated dog, "Mila"!

Take a look at the news article regarding this wonderful donation of prosthetic paws for Mila:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/04/16/New-feet-pledged-for-mutilated-dog/UPI-97781271443855/Ver más
Mila, dog mutilated in Serbia Mila is a Copycat of "Mima" Had all 4 legs chopped with an axe, just like Mima. Sign Petition to get justice for Mila: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/justiceformila A Spanish association of metal companies has volunteered ... to manufacture prosthetic paws for the mutilated dog, "Mila"! Take a look at the news article regarding this wonderful donation of prosthetic paws for Mila: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/04/16/New-feet-pledged-for-mutilated-dog/UPI-97781271443855/ Message From Viktor Larkhill (Let's Adopt! Global Organization), that's helped thousands of animals over the years! Thank God Let's Adopt is stepping up for Mila!!! See Viktor's Update: This is Mila. She was found in Serbia completely dehydrated and in the condition you can see. She survived by hiding under a car for days. Let's Adopt! is working with the rescuers in Serbia in order to find the best possible solution for this poor dog. I will keep you updated as things move forward. For now simply share this on your profiles and if you believe in God ... pray. Mila's Story: "MILA" GERMAN SHEPHERD LEGS HACKED OFF "Mila" is a "copy-cat" crime of "Mima" "Mila" was found "walking on her chopped off stumps" trying to get water in a park she was dy-hydrated. Now in the vet surgery this gentle dog did not attack her rescuers, instead she showed immese gratitude for the help offered. "Mima" has been ...mirrored in "Mila" See News Article Link (foreign language): http://www.pressonline.rs/sr/vesti/beograd/story/112126/MONSTRUOZNO!%20Psu%20odseￄﾍene%20sve%20ￄﾍetiri%20noge!.html Ver más
De: Elaine Wiesner-Rohr

On April 13th, 2010, in Medakovic, a suburb of Belgrade, Serbia, Mila, a stray dog was found under a car with all her 4 limbs brutally chopped off. Although in terrible pain and seriously dehydrated, and after suffering from such cruel abuse in human hands, Mila showed absolutely no signs of aggression towards her rescuers. She remained very gentle, friendly, and loving towards all humans.

The vet said her only chance is prosthesis and that she sustained her mutilation for approximately 10 days. The vet also said that the cuts were very precise and that it could not have been done by only one person. Mila may have wandered around injured, looking for food and water for days and eventually sought shelter under a parked car. Mila shows a great will to live and will be at the vet clinic for a while until she finds a new home.

Serbia's well-known film director and chairman of the SOS Animals association Goran Paskaljevi said that he has been in contact with animal protection associations in Germany and France in order to determine where prosthetic paws for Mila may be manufactured, to then raise the money for this purpose.

Mayor Dragan Dilas confirmed that the city will also provide funds for the purchase of the prosthetic aids. He also said that his office will raise awareness to Belgrade's young and senior residents about the need to have compassion for animals. We applaud the Mayor and hope that he does indeed follow through.

After all the pain and torture Mila endured and her strong will to live, it is our hope that she is given the BEST possible treatment, prosthetic limbs, and rehabilitation to live her life comfortably.

Please read letter to target, sign the petition and spread the word.

News articles:
http://www.b92.net/eng/news/crimes-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=04&dd=15&nav_id=66482

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2010&mm=04&dd=15&nav_id=66497

petition overview | letter
Justice for Mila- 4 Legs were Hacked Off, Serbia
Target:
Police Directorate, Ministry of Interior, Republic of Serbia
Sponsored by:
Nadia Donato

JULY 29TH 2013


Valley Cats Inc Changes The Face of Rescue with Petopia Adoption Center
Posted by Precious Paws (campaign leader)

Every donation counts
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Petopia has taken in over 60 kittens from being on the kill list at the shelter to kittens off of the street. They are currently up for adoption at their adoption center. It cost thousands to take in this many kittens, and I am trying to fundraise for them to help them out with the expenses of these kittens they have tekan in in the past two months. Petopia is owned and run by Valley Cats Inc.

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PETOPIA Animal Rescue was founded to meet the needs of rescue groups that did not have a place to show their animals in a comfortable and friendly environment. PETOPIA Animal Rescue is not just a single rescue group trying to re-home rescued animals, but several groups rotating throughPETOPIA Animal Rescue, giving the public a chance to interact with many different animals and groups at various times. PETOPIA Animal Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. Its mission is to become a self-sustaining animal adoption center that provides rescue organizations with greater access to families interested in adopting. The sale of merchandise will help support the organizations. Plus there is an on-site exam room for visiting veterinarians, a dog training center and a meeting area.

What is Petopia? The first multi-rescue pet store located in a major mall. Supported 100% by pet lover donations not tax dollars. Where is Petopia? The store is located at the Westfield Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon #2230 Woodland Hills, CA. Who are the Petopia Rescue Groups?Valley Cats, Inc. - Founded by Debrah Regal, has a 20+ year history of finding homes for felines (and canines) Their mission is to rescue cats and kittens in need, rehabilitate and rehome them. Mrs. Regal is a Petopia co-founder committed to animals regardless of breed or type. "We are dedicated to preserving life and dignity of every animal we rescue. Many of our rescues come to us hurt, sick and scared and we work with them until they are ready for adoption. Because of this, we get to know their personalities and can pass this information on to the adopter." (http://links.causes.com/s/clLvt8?r=Xekj) Southern California Pomeranian Rescue - Headed by Leesa Molina, SCPR is an all volunteer group. "We do not have a shelter, therefore, all of our dogs are in private foster homes throughout the Southern California area. Our Pomeranians come to us primarily from local shelters, but also from owners or breeders who can no longer care for them." (http://links.causes.com/s/clLvum?r=Xekj) Animal Rescue Alliance & Farm Sanctuary - Founder Kelly Holland's mission is to rescue and provide for the wellbeing of horses, ducks, geese, exotic birds, and other animals that are abandoned, injured subjected to unfair or cruel treatment, neglect or otherwise in need. Those animals that are deemed unplaceable due to age, health, or trauma from abuse will remain in her Sanctuary for the remainder of their lives. (http://links.causes.com/s/clLvus?r=Xekj)

PETOPIA: LEAD WITH THE LEADERSBE FIRST FIRST Multi-Rescue Community Based store front. FIRST in a Westfield property with their full support. FIRST Multi-Rescue open seven days a week.NEW THINKING Training, education, rescue, spay neuter and social events for pet owners under one roof. Out of the cage, home environment fun environment for both pets and pet lovers. Adopted animals not from puppy or cat mills. Positive no kill solution to pet over population. Feline Fix and Compassionate Care fund for low income pet lovers. Self-sufficiency from pet lover commitment and sale of goods.FUTURE THINKING Streaming kitty and puppy cams. Read to a Puppy helps kids learn to read and puppies learn to listen.MANAGEMENT TEAM DEBRAH REGAL President / CEO 40 years in animal rescue, Founded Valley Cats 20 years ago. Co-Founder Petopia Animal Rescue.YVETTE BERKE, Founder Adapt Consulting, Inc and Trouble with a Tail, Inc. Co-Founder Petopia Animal Rescue.RESIDENT GROUPSDEBRAH REGAL, Founder, Valley Cats, founded 20 years ago as Valley Cats & Canines a permanent member of Petopia.LEESA MOLINA, Founder, Southern California Pomeranian Rescue. Providing homes to Pomeranians since 1981.KELLY HOLLAND CFO, President of a major world wide multi media entertainment company. Founder of Animal Rescue Alliance and Farm Sanctuary.