If you saw your pet escape, grab a leash, your cell phone, and some tasty treats then head in the last direction you saw your pet running. I know my dogs love a good game of chase, so even though it is tempting in this stressful situation, don’t run towards your pet when you see him. I’ve found that I have the most success if I sit down on the ground, get in the ‘play bow’ position, or even start running in the opposite direction. They may become curious about your behavior and come to investigate. If you run the other way they may think that you are playing a fun game of chase.  Don’t scold your dog if/when they come back to you.  They won’t understand that you are scolding for running away, they will think they’re being punished for coming back!

Facebook, Twitter & Pet Websites

If your immediate search is unsuccessful, it is time to start notifying shelters, rescue groups and posting on websites. I like to call the local shelters first to alert them if someone brings in or calls about a found or roaming pet. Next, I take to the web. Post on your Facebook page, Twitter account, and even PetFinder…make sure your contact info on the pages is correct.  Have a recent photo available to use when posting about your lost pet. You can also contact veterinarians and emergency animal hospitals in your area to keep an eye out.

Search & Rescue

Go back out for a more thorough search of the area where your pet was lost. Before you leave the house, leave food and water, as well as some of your dirty laundry (with your scent) outside the house. Your pet’s exquisite sense of smell may help to guide him home. Grab a backpack and gather your cellphone, printed photos of your pet, a pad of paper to write contact information on, treats, a favorite squeaky toy (for dogs), flashlight, water and a leash/collar. If you have other dogs, take one of them with you as they may be able to sense each other.  While you are out, ask others in the area to keep an eye out, handing out extra photos and your contact information.

If you are unsuccessful in finding your pet, start making lost posters. When you’re making posters you should only include vital information like your pet’s name, size and color/breed, your phone number and a crisp, clear photo of your pet. Make sure the text is large enough to be visible from a passing car. You can also change your voicemail recording to indicate that you are looking for a lost pet.  Don’t limit your posters to your neighborhood. Many animals are found miles from home, so spread out your posters in a wide area. Take some posters to your local vet clinic or emergency hospital and local shelters and rescues. Once your pet has been found, contact the shelters and clinics to update them and remove lost posters from the streets.

If you are anything like me, you’ll go on a search and rescue mission almost every day near your home. You can also be proactive and visit local shelters to see if your pet has been turned in. Visit or call shelters far and wide because pets can travel between 10 and 30 miles per day.

Proactive Measures

Hopefully, you’ll never have to go through the loss of a pet this way. There are some simple things you can do to help assist a quick return just in case.

First, make sure your pet has up-to-date ID tags and is wearing them. I know I am guilty of taking collars off at home and not always replacing them, but it is the first thing I look for if I encounter a stray pet. Keep updated photos of your pets in an easy access place in your home so they are ready to grab if you need them.

New technology like microchipping can also be a big help in finding a lost pet.  This service can usually be done quickly at the vet’s office if your pet isn’t already chipped.  Make sure that the information stored on your pet’s microchip is up to date. GPS technology is also relatively new. There are GPS devices available that attach to your pet’s collar and you can use your smartphone or a computer to track your pet’s whereabouts.

I hope that this information helps you in the event that you have to search for a lost pet. Good luck!

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LOST – Tips for finding lost pets

Domesticated cats were carried to Europe by Phoenician trade ships about 3000 years ago. This African subspecies mingled with European subspecies giving rise to the domestic cats we still keep today. There is some debate whether, in ancient times, cats were considered pests or prized predators. It is evident that these pets were valued for their hunting prowess, often tolerated for keeping rodent populations at bay and left free to roam temples and estates for the same reason. Roman soldiers transported cats on conquests to keep grain stores safe. There are also other positive associations of cats in lore that supports that they were more than just a presence, though not perhaps favored as pampered pets as much in Roman society as dogs, birds and other exotic pets at the time. Cats are associated with the goddesses Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Libertas (goddess of freedom). Regardless of how the Romans of that age felt about cats, their place in culture had been established.

Cats continue to freely roam the ancient ruins of metropolitan Rome today, thousands of years after they were left behind by the fallen empire. Today there are more than 2000 colonies of feral cats in the city, populated with an estimated 300,000 individuals. In 2001, city government proclaimed the cats protected as part of the city’s long heritage–cats roaming the Coliseum, the Forum, and the Torre Argentina are permitted free access to these locations. These felines are as much a tourist attraction as the ruins they live amongst, and the people who help to provide for them depend largely on contributions from tourists to fund thier efforts.

In 1929, the Torre Argentina (the place where Julius Caesar was murdered) was excavated and a cavernous area was opened under the street. The cats quickly populated the protected dwellings and soon the location became a massive cat sanctuary. While the cats continue their work as exterminators feeding on birds, rodents and lizards in the city (as well as scavenging in restaurant alleyways) during the summer, they are also fed and protected by many of the women of the city – known as “gattara”. These dedicated caretakers provided for the cats from 1929 to the early 90′s mostly with their own funds. Over time, the sanctuary evolved into a large scale professional operation, collecting funds and using volunteers to provide medical assistance, spaying, neutering and other care as well as increasing public awareness for the Torre Argentina and other local colonies.  Some of the Roman cats are even being offered for adoption if it is deemed that they need prolonged care when examined.

The Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary continues its important work today, though the recent economic crisis has had a negative impact on their efforts.  While their facilities are less than ideal and doing their work can be a struggle, fundraisers and donations have aided in raising much need funds for improvements, as well as medical evaluations, supplies and continuing efforts on mass sterilization and re-homing cats when necessary.

I wonder if the ancient Romans had any idea that common cats would be flourishing thousands of years after their empire fell.  Chances are these animals will outlast the architecture they inhabit, too, a perpetual legacy to an empire in ruins.  You can contribute to the cause! Like local shelters the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary is in need of funding, supply donations, volunteers, and other assistance in their cause.

Cat Mosaic from Pompeii image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Mossimo Finizio
Torre Argentina image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Helix84

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A Legacy of Cats in Rome From Antiquity to Present Day

Have you ever visited a pet shelter or rescue and noticed that their resident pets were mostly dark in color? It probably wasn’t your imagination. The idea that black dogs and other dark colored pets remain in shelters longer, and are more often euthanized than pets of other colors, is debated by some. But people who volunteer, work in or run animal shelters can tell you that the seeming discrimination against black animals is a reality. The condition has been given a name–Black Dog Syndrome.  Despite the gentle and loving personalities thes pets may have they are often passed over for others in the shelter, but why?  Having known and lived with several inky-black cats and dogs, I can attest that each was as affectionate and sweet as their yellow, white, tan, brown or grey counterparts, maybe even more so.  In fact, their satiny, glossy black coat may have even made them more appealing to me. So what causes these pets to be passed overin a shelter situation?

Breaking a Bad Reputation

You may say thay you have nothing against black dogs or cats, but your subconscience may say otherwise. For centuries, black animals have been given a bad wrap. When you see a black cat, how often does your mind say “bad luck” or associate that animal with something evil? You may not mean for it to happen, but we’re exposed to this stigma in everything from folklore and literature to movies and labels. These negative associations are still very prevalent in some cultures and continue to carry influence into the 21st century.

It all started hundreds, maybe thousands of years ago, in ancient folk tales depicting black dogs as apparitions or embodiments of devils, harbingers of death and destruction, guardians of the underworld or malevolent instuments of dark magic. Black Cats were also considered bad omens, bringers of bad luck, and otherwise associated with evil and sorcery.  Fear of and discrimination against these animals was rampant, across Europe in particular. It wasn’t uncommon for black cats to be captured and slaughtered for fear that they were part of a greater evil.

More modern literature perpetuated the negative portrayal of the unsuspecting animals. Winston Churchill called his depression the Black Dog, a personification still used today in mental health fields. Who could forget Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s tale The Hound of the Baskervilles or Poe’s work The Black Cat? Movies, television and other media are just as much to blame casting dark animals as familiars and other aggressive or evil characters. Perhaps if these animals were more often portrayed in positive roles they could be embraced by more potential adoptive families.

In Search of Extraordinary

As the saying goes, you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Unfortunately, it may be that to many people looking for a new pet, black animals are just too ordinary.  They look for an animal that catches their eye. Black animals in poorly lit shelter kennels may fade into the crowd, being passed over for more colorful or striking animals. In a cage, it’s hard to see how extraordinary these animals may be and how wonderfully they may interact with you and your family. Searching online for new pets can be equally misleading or detrimental. Despite technological advances, black animals don’t tend to photograph well, so their online profiles may also become ‘invisible’ to people who are casually paging through listings. Some shelters highlight black dogs in their kennels using bright blankets, beds, bandanas and other accessories to help them the pets to be more eye-catching.

Please take a closer look at the pets at your local shelter, black ones included, as they may already have been cast aside as unsuspecting victims of Black Dog Syndrome. When you visit, one of the most important things you can do is interact with as many potential pets as possible. You’re looking for a pet that is the right fit for your situation, and animal that will hopefully be part of your family for the rest of it’s life. No matter what color or breed, your pet’s personality and how you, and your family relate to it is the most important aspect of the process.

Thanks,

Patty

Black Dog on floor image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Droid
Black Kitten image referenced from wikipedia and originally posted by Alvesgaspar

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Black Dog Syndrome – Discrimination Against Darkly Colored Pets

“Pit bull” is a nickname used to describe several breeds in a group of dogs known as molossers. Some well-known molosser breeds that fall under the label include the English Bulldog, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Boxer, Rottweiler, and yes, the American Pit Bull Terrier which is the only breed of dog with the words “pit bull” in the name. While the term pit bull probably stems from the name American Pit Bull Terrier, any dog with a big, boxy head, stocky body, muscular build, and a generally tough guy appearance becomes grouped into the pit bull stereotype. Mixed breed dogs may be labeled in shelters or pet stores as pit bulls or pit bull mixes if the origin of the animal is unknown, but the body type suggests molosser heritage. Animals that are labeled as pit bulls may have no trace of American Pit Bull Terrier in them. An unfortunate mix of Poodle, Boxer, Bulldog, Labrador or some other breed, the mix of which happens to look like a pit mix (Boxer-shaped head or Bulldog’s stocky body), it will probably be called a pit bull. We are all guilty of calling dogs with this body type pits or pit-mixes, because let’s face it, its easier than saying Boxabullabradorapoo. Unfortunately, generalization may cost a lot of dogs their lives. “Pit bulls” in shelters are often euthanzied, at a disadvantage simply because the name pit bull discourages their adoption.

The media is also guilty in the condemning this group. Whenever someone is bitten or killed by a dog, the term pit bull is often used to describe the dog because it’s an attention grabber. While the offending dog could be a Cane Corso/German Shepherd mix, it might still a pit bull to convey the same stereotypical ferocious dog image. Attacks by pit bulls are sensationalized as stories than attacks by most other breeds of dog don’t spark the same response. Some may make an argument that, statistically, pit bulls are involved in many attacks on humans. In my opinion, bite statistics are unreliable since many breeds and mixes are massed into one blanket “pit bull” group. Many bites go unrecorded if the victim has no serious injury. doesn’t press charges or report the bite. Who is going to report a bite by a small, unassuming breed like a Yorkshire Terrier or a Lhasa Apso? When someone is bitten by a pit bull, the incident is more likely to be reported, simply because many people percieve that all pit bulls are dangerous. For example, not many people associate the adorable spotted dalmation with aggression, but I’ve met several rather nasty Dalmatians in my day and even though Pongo the Dalmatian may look sweet and noble, he may be just as likely to bite. I have never been bitten or threatened by a pit bull-type dog, but I HAVE in fact, been bitten, lunged at, and growled at by Corgis, Chihuahuas, Rat Terriers, Dalmatians, Poodles, and many other “cute” breeds. 
I’m not implying that any of these breeds are inherently bad, my point is that the potential for ANY type of dog to bite is there. If the dog was abused or not properly socialized, if he has trouble seeing or hearing, if he’s shy of strangers or overprotective of his owner, etc., he may bite!

Though saddled with a reputation for blood lust, most molosser breeds make excellent companion dogs that will also protect their human families with their lives. Many are known to be good with children, tolerating prodding and pulling with a nonchalant attitude. Dogs in the molosser group are high-energy and do well when charged with an activity or a task, such as Search and Rescue, or just romping though the park. They are workers, protectors, and best of all, friends to those who treat them with love and kindness. Give them a chance to prove it before you judge them on outside opinion alone.

Thanks,

Jess

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Pit Bull – A Notorious Name and a Ruined Reputation

People often mistake young rabbits as helpless and abandoned, ususally because their found alone and in the open. Several times each year we have patrons that present us with wild rabbits they come across while mowing the lawn, or that were discovered by the family dog or cat and rescued before becoming a mid-morning snack. While people have the best of intentions, removing the babies from the area where they are found often creates even more of a problem for the little guys.

Mom Knows Best

Anyone who lives in a suburban setting can vouch for the success of cottontail rabbits in the wild. I can walk into my backyard any day and count multiple cottontails within eyeshot, grazing or resting in the shade of my shubs and trees. They are surprisingly successful and prolific, despite their seemingly haphazard way of raising their broods. Females create their nests, also called “forms”, in rather open areas, sometimes in plain view, of loosley piled grasses and fur. Once the babies are deposited in the nest the mother only visits them about twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evening, to allow them to feed for a few minutes on her rich milk. Her infrequent, short visits keep the nest safe as the attention of predators is kept away from the location. Otherwise, they are pretty much left to fend for themselves, remaining quiet and still unless disturbed. The babies remain in the shallow nest, insulated by the mother’s downy fur, for 3 to 4 weeks until they are able to venture out to explore and the mother weans them. They may be found in and around the nest periodically for a week or two after they are weaned until they move on.

What to do or or when to intervene

So, what do you do if you should happen to find yourself faced with an adorable kit or kits in your backyard? There are several things to consider before you whisk the babies away from their present location. First of all, carefully inspect the rabbit and its surroundings. If your pet has found or disturbed the nest, remove your pet from the area to prevent any further stress or disturbance. Try to gauge how old the babies are–try to do this visually, handling them as little as possible (if at all), to avoid stressing them further. Newborns are “naked” and pink, but develop a full coat in about a week, their eyes open in about 10 days, and they can be on their own at about 4 weeks. Babies still in thier mother’s care may have a small white blaze on their head.

If the foundling is unharmed, tuck them back into the nest and fix the nesting material as well as you can before leaving the area. You can even move the nest a short distance (not more than 10 or 15 feet) if you think it will put the babies in a safer position. Simply create a shallow hole or indentation in the ground and use the hair and dried grasses from the original nest to line the hole. Cover the babies loosely with some of the material. The mother should come back to find the nest in the night, and may even move the nest again on her own. Place two small sticks over the nest in an “#” arrangement…this is a common trick to tell if the mother has returned in the night as she’ll usually have to disturb them when she finds the babies. At the very least the babies should be healthy and warm if you see them the next day. Keep pets away from the nest until you know the babies have gone off on their own.

There are some situations when the kits should be removed and taken to a vet or licensed rehabilitator.  If the mother doesn’t appear to have tended to the babies after 24 hours, check their condition. If a baby is injured, cold, or dehydrated, contact a vet or animal rehabilitator for assistance. Do not try to feed the rabbit, that is best left to a skilled rehabilitator. The harsh fact is that injured kits and kits taken from a nest away from their mother have a very low survival rate, especially when very young. Their best chance for survival if uninjured is to stay put and wait for the mother to return and care for them.

I hope this information helps! Please feel free to share experiences and questions in the comments section below.

Until next time,

Patty

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Bouncing Baby Bunnies – Wild Rabbits in the Spring

Frostbite

Symptoms: Bluish color to paws, tail, or other extremities. Extremely cold to touch.

Treatment: Immediately get your pet out of the cold and into a warm environment. Fill the bath tub or sink with warm water that is approximately 85-90 degrees and submerge the animal in the water, being careful to hold your pet’s head up so it cannot slip under. The skin may appear pink when it is warming up, but this is good. If you cannot get your pet to warm water, gently massage the affected area with your hands to increase blood circulation and cover the animal with a warm towel or blanket until you can get him/her to a vet.

Choking

Symptoms: Unable to breath or swallow, drooling, change in color and/or pawing at the face

Treatment: Make absolutely sure that you are not mistaking difficulty breathing with choking. If you know for sure your pet has ingested something he/she cannot swallow, then precede with the following. First, see if you can physically remove the item from your pet’s throat by opening the mouth and examining the inside for the object. Only stick your hand into your pet’s throat if you can see the object, NEVER blindly reach inside as you may cause more harm than good. If you cannot remove the object yourself, use an open palm and slap your pet on the back between the shoulder blades to see if you can dislodge the object. Be careful with small dogs, cats or other small pets. If this does not work, a modified Heimlich maneuver can be attempted. Hold your pet around the waist with his/her rear facing you, placing a fist just behind the ribs, compress the abdomen several times with rapid pushing motions. Do this several times and check the mouth to see if the item has been dislodged enough to be removed. If you are able to get the item out, still take your pet to the vet to check for internal injuries.

Cuts/Lacerations

Symptoms: Open wound that is bleeding

Treatment: First apply pressure directly to the wound using a clean towel or cloth in order to slow the bleeding. Depending on the severity of the wound, this may take a few seconds or several minutes. Clean the wound using mild soap and water and apply a mild antiseptic to clear it of bacteria and dirt before bandaging. Apply gauze to the cut and wrap the pet’s wound with bandaging found in your first aid kit. Be sure that the bandage is wrapped tightly enough to stay on, but not too tight as to cut off circulation. Change the bandaging frequently and wash the wound out each time you do so to prevent infection until you can take your pet to a vet. Usually mild cuts and scrapes heal quickly and will not require emergency assistance, but any wound that is profusely bleeding or especially deep may require stitches and should be attended to by a vet immediately.

Diarrhea

Symptoms: Frequent watery stool

Treatment: Though diarrhea may not seem like an emergency, frequent loss of water through diarrhea can result in dehydration which can be fatal. If your pet has prolonged diarrhea (lasting more than a week), or if you notice a marked change in your pet’s behavior, you should schedule a vet appointment for as soon as possible. Provide your pet with plenty of water mixed with pedialyte or another drink high in electrolytes, but low in sugar. You may need to administer water with a dropper or baby bottle to get fluids into smaller pets if they refuse to drink. Minimize food portions and adjust the diet to something bland, such as cooked chicken and rice. Keep your pet inside away from extreme heat and try to keep him/her calm, minimizing stressful activity.

Snake or Spider Bite

Symptoms: Two round puncture wounds on the body, can be accompanied by swelling

Treatment: If your pet is bitten by a venomous snake or spider, the best thing to do is immediately tie off the area surrounding the wound with a make-shift tourniquet such as a belt, a ribbon, or even a rubber band. The circulation around the bite should be cut off as much as possible to prevent the venom from spreading through your pet’s body. Keep the bitten limb elevated if possible and rush your pet to the nearest emergency vet. DO NOT suck out the venom or try to drain the wound with cutting. These methods do not work, and can actually cause harm to your pet. If possible, try to get a picture of the snake or spider that bit your pet with your cell phone or camera, so that the species can be determined and the right anti-venom can be administered to your pet. NEVER try to capture or kill a snake or you may be bitten yourself and then you and your pet are both in trouble. If you can safely scoop up a spider into a small container and take it with you to the vet, do so with caution.

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Pet First Aid – Handling Common Emergencies

Emergency Contacts List

Supplies

Remember to keep an eye on the expiration dates of all medicines and supplements and replace these products as needed. It is a good idea to go through your kit every six months to check to see what needs replaced or replenished. Next time I will go over what to do in case of a few common emergencies.

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First Aid for Pets – Creating an Emergency Kit

Organizations that provide food, supplies and shelter to aid our fellow human beings start campaigns to gather donations for the cause immediately. Mainstream organizations receive a lot of media attention and donations from the public. The organizations that provide care to our four-legged friends in need are less well-known, but they do exist, and you can help too! I’ve listed just a few of the organizations that are dedicated to helping the furry victims, as well as the furry aid workers, now in Japan.

Ark Bark – This amazing Japanese rescue group is gearing up for the arrival of homeless and displaced pets. They’re hard at work building additional shelters for the large amounts of pets already arriving. You can donate to the cause on their website, just add “for earthquake animals” in the notes.

World Vets- World Vets provides veterinary aid all around the world. They are currently coordinating with other rescue organizations to provide care to Japan’s many lost or injured pets. Donations to the organization are tax deductible.

AKC’s Companion Animal Recovery Canine Support & Relief Fund – Started in the wake of 9/11, this 501C 3 charitable organization’s mission is to fund canine search and rescue teams deployed throughout the world, wherever tragedy strikes. You can donate to their cause through the link above. Remember to note that it is on behalf of Japan.

The Annenberg Foundation – The Dog Bless You project harnessed the power of the Facebook community to donate $100,000 to Japan animal relief efforts. Check out their page here.

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Rescue and Recovery – Lost and Injured Pets in Devastated Japan

My sister will soon be returning home after a six month deployment to Iraq with the US Air Force. A life-long animal lover, her four-legged family members include 5 dogs, 5 horses, 3 llamas, and a single barn cat. She, like so many other servicemen and women, had to spend lots of time making arrangements for her pets to be cared for while she was away.  She is lucky enough to have friends and family to take on the responsibility. Several kind neighbors looked after the needs of the horses and llamas each day and made sure that the cat was fed, and our retired parents were able to take her two smallest dogs for the duration. Her three larger dogs were a bit more of a challenge. She wanted them to stay together, but a Lab, a Bulldog and a large mixed breed need some room to roam. Fortunately, she found the Canine Corps.

The Canine Corps provide a free, loving “home away from home” for dogs of Pennsylvania military personnel who are deployed to the Horn of Africa, Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. The founders of the Canine Corps believe that dogs deserve not to lose their best friend because their owner has been called to serve their country, and that a soldier deserves to know, during deployment, that their best friend is waiting safely for their return.

Guests of the Canine Corps facility reside in 200 or 400 sq ft furnished living PODS with private potty areas, heated floors to warm their paws on winter days, and compatible roommates with whom to share them. They have a 2500 sq ft fenced play area and five acres of walking trails. A crew of local volunteers donate love and free time each day to keep these dogs healthy and happy until their mom or dad comes home to them. As I write this article they have 13 military pets in residence. During my sister’s deployment they sent her frequent updates and photo slideshows about how her “kids” were doing. In most of the pics, the dogs seemed like they were having fun at summer camp as opposed to being in foster care!  I’m sure they’ll be even happier to see their mom return home and to be running on their home turf again.

Organizations like the Canine Corps provide an invaluable service to military personnel. Other organizations provide similar assistance in either housing or helping soldiers to find foster homes for their pets while they are out of the country. Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pets helps find foster homes for dogs and cats across the country, and Operation Noble Foster provides assistance in finding foster homes for cats. Please contact one of these organizations if you would like to be considered as a foster, or if you’d like to help through the donation of time or money in support.

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A Home Away From Home – Foster Care Organizations for Pets of Deployed Military Personnel

Dog Fighting

The Humane Society of the U.S. is addressing multiple issues involving animal cruelty. You can sign petitions to aid in stopping animal cruelty and to help with legislation. Dog fighting is a nationwide epidemic. The Humane Society is currently offering a $5,000 reward for reports of dog fighting and asks that we help spread the word. Please visit the site, to find out how to take a stand aginst this horror.

Factory Farm Cruelty

Many of us don’t think about where our meat comes from when it’s served to us in a restaurant or bought on sale at the grocery store. The reality is most of the animals that provide to us with meat, eggs, and dairy products are often kept in deplorable conditions with limited freedom to move or act naturally. Animals kept on factory farms are treated more like objects than living things, and little if any consideration is given to the quality of their existence. Cruel and painful practices are common in these commercial facilities. ASPCA’s site, you can read about 10 different ways to make a difference. Find out how to contact your state and federal legislators to help end cruelty to factory farm animals.

Chinese Fur Trade

PETA may be the most well known animal rights group today. They address many issues on their website including the appalling methods of the Chinese fur trade. Chinese law does not forbid cruel and unusual trapping and killing techniques. The animals are kept in small cages outdoors with no protection from rain, sun, or cold. Animals are bludgeoned with sticks and literally skinned alive and left to die slowly and in great pain. Animals used for fur in China include foxes, mink, raccoon dogs, rabbits, and even cats and dogs. Videos on the PETA are extremely graphic and hard to watch. Sign a petition against the Chinese fur trade.

Sponsor an Endangered Animal

The World Wildlife Fund is one of the leading active causes for saving endangered species today. On their website, you can choose from dozens of endangered animals from tigers, pandas, and polar bears to bats, salamanders, and stingrays. Sponsor a species and donate to a worthy cause. Remember, when they are gone, they are gone forever.

Thanks for reading,

Jess

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