Monday, December 31, 2012

Chloe Ring, 18, aspired to help animals.

Chloe Ring, 18, aspired to help animals.. CHLOE RAIA RING planned to direct her love of animals into a career in veterinary medicine. But the young woman, whose middle name means "blooming flower" in Greek, didn't get the chance. She died of cancer Saturday at the age of 18. She lived in Roxborough-Manayunk. Chloe was indeed a "blooming flower," her family said. "She was a young, sweet, beautiful and vibrant beacon of light," they said. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (pspca.org), Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (acctphilly.org) or Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (alexslemonade.org). Link: http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20121231_Chole_Ring__18__aspired_to_help_animals.html

Sunday, December 30, 2012

SAY NO TO PETSHOPS THAT SELL ANIMALS FROM PUPPY MILLS!

THIS IS IN MY HOMETOWN...we dont need this petshop! PLUTO PUPS - KOTARA NSW...web site and fb page up and running AGAIN! PLUTO PUPS state .." We will be selling puppies from PIAA AAPDB & DPI approved breeders so customer can be assured they are not purchasing from unsatisfactory breeding conditions. Also we are one of the first to introduce Pet Adoptions into the retail environment. so customers also have the option to adopt. not to mention our grooming salon. to keep your pooch fluffy & healthy".. GRAND OPENING OF NEW KOTARA STORE ..SET FOR JANUARY 5TH 2013 NOW. LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/KotaraPlutoPups https://www.facebook.com/events/134848786666294/ http://plutopups.com.au/ SAY NO TO PETSHOPS THAT SELL ANIMALS FROM PUPPY MILLS! 1020/ 70 - 90 northcott drive Kotara, New South Wales, Australia Phone (02) 8856 4520 Website http://plutopups.com.au/

ANIMAL rescue groups from around the state will converge in the Hunter in 2013 to address what they believe are alarming rates of animal cruelty in the region.

ANIMAL rescue groups from around the state will converge in the Hunter in 2013 to address what they believe are alarming rates of animal cruelty in the region. The Rescuers and Advocates Companion Animal Conference will be held in February at Warners Bay and aims to educate people on how to participate in animal rescue, how to find foster families for pets and how to work with media, council and vets. Organiser and lawyer for companion animals Anne Greenaway said the conference was open to anyone, and that speakers would aim to teach people about animal welfare. The conference will be held on February 2 at the Salas Function Centre, 298 Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay. The cost for the conference is $20 and those interested can email Ms Greenaway at anneg33@bigpond.com for more information.

PETITION: Justice for Roxie - Robbery victim's 12 year old dog dies after suspect throws animal into traffic..

PETITION: Justice for Roxie - Robbery victim's 12 year old dog dies after suspect throws animal into traffic.. LINK- http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1720529

PETITION: Justice for Roxie - Robbery victim's 12 year old dog dies after suspect throws animal into traffic..

PETITION: Justice for Roxie - Robbery victim's 12 year old dog dies after suspect throws animal into traffic.. NEWS LINKS: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_22280248/san-francisco-robbery-victims-dog-dies-after-suspect http://www.examiner.com/article/man-throws-dog-into-traffic-during-robbery-san-francisco *** Police were combing through video footage from nearby surveillance cameras, hoping to identify the suspect. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call San Francisco police at 415-929-9446. Anonymous tips can be texted to 847411 with the keyword "SFPD." ***

UK - RSPCA Destroys HALF the animals it rescues!

Revealed: RSPCA destroys HALF of the animals that it rescues - yet thousands are completely healthy! Shock figures reveal 3,400 animals put down for 'non-medical reasons'.. Whistleblower claims she shot healthy dogs 'because there was no room'.. Statistics show 10,000 fewer animals were rehomed in 2011. But charity's prosecutions of rogue pet owners leap 20 per cent. Countryside Alliance says charity should lose right to call itself Royal. The animal-welfare charity destroyed 53,000 animals last year – 44 per cent of those it took in – leading critics to claim that the organisation spends too much time on prosecuting cases of neglect and cruelty and not enough on finding new homes for animals. The charity insists the vast majority of the animals were put down to end their suffering, but it admits that last year alone 3,400 animals were destroyed for ‘non-medical’ reasons, such as the lack of space in kennels and catteries. NEWS STORY LINK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2254729/Revealed-RSPCA-destroys-HALF-animals-rescues--thousands-completely-healthy.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Saturday, December 29, 2012

VOICE YOUR CONCERN OVER COYOTE TOURNAMENT!

A word for a close relative of the wolf, and our dogs -- the coyote ---more immoral contests for the ''fun" of killing coyotes - please call and voice your dismay to the Quality Inn for housing these cretins during their killing contests! The local Quality Inn where they will be staying (on poster) and also headquarters at 10750 Colombia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901 1-301-592-5000 Local Quality Inn - North Dakota where the killers will be staying....701-225-9510 - tell them if they host these sadistic killers, you will never book a room at a Quality Inn again!

TIDUS - what a sweet dog.

TIDUS BELIEVES... - That dreams are more powerful than facts - That imagination is stronger than knowledge - That myth is more potent than history - That hope always triumphs over experience - That laughter is the only cure for grief - That love is stronger than death TIDUS also believes in video, this is why I send you this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT1xcvdxZkE Who is TIDUS? here is the story of our little hero: http://blog.myletsadopt.com/2012/11/27/tidus-a-dog-burnt-alive-by-teenage-criminals-fights-for-his-life/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQh1o3tRQFQ
BIG THANKYOU TO- VIKTOR LARKHILL - and all the Let's Adopt Global team...you are all amazing people!

TELL YMCA USA- to not expose children to Animal abuse..

PLEASE SHARE THIS ... PLEASE WATCH VIDEO HERE- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Cwbn9MyGQ TELL YMCA USA- to not expose children to Animal abuse. This video was Posted on YOUTUBE that the YMCA has been exposing children to the abuse of animals as can be seen in this video. Please Ask YMCA to stop exposing children to animal abuse. YMCA - email: fulfillment@ymca.net

Call for hunting ban repeal angers public

Call for hunting ban repeal angers public. Link: http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/hunting-ban-repeal-angers-public/story-17710771-detail/story.html READERS have reacted angrily to claims from pro-hunting groups that people want to see Parliament repeal the hunting ban. Following the traditional Boxing Day Brocklesby Hunt, Lord Charles Yarborough said he believed people wanted the "sport" to return, adding many were concerned about an apparent rise in fox numbers since the ban came into force in 2005. However, his comments sparked a great deal of debate on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk – with the majority condemning his views as outdated.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Send South African President Zuma - a POSTCARD from Animal lovers Worldwide.

http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1720143

South Africa' s Jacob Zuma: Pet dogs are part of ' white culture'

Keeping dogs as pets 'is not African'... South Africa's president, Jacob Zuma, has declared having a pet dog is not African, and that black South Africans who buy a dog and take it for walks are copying white culture. Mr Zuma, 70, was speaking at a traditional event in KwaZulu-Natal province, his first public appearance since being re-elected president of the African National Congress a week ago. He described people who love dogs more than humans as "having a lack of humanity", Durban newspaper The Mercury reported. Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/world/keeping-dogs-as-pets-is-not-african-20121228-2bydg.html#ixzz2GMPckC2H
TELL - South African President Jacob Zuma , that his statements are disgusting! CONTACT Links - http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/ http://www.thepresidency.gov.za/pebble.asp?relid=65

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Outrage: Dog shot to death for playing in the snow.

Outrage: Dog shot to death for playing in the snow. RIP to poor Wrigley killed by - Colins Cutler. As per the EXAMINER News story ( Dec 27th 2012)..if the headline to this story seems to lack any discernible logic, that is because it does. None of which is any consolation to Stacey Ernat, of Des Moines, Iowa, whose beloved four-footed companion Wrigley was shot to death on Christmas Day. The reason given by the shooter: The dog was trespassing on his property. Station WHO reports that the day had started routinely enough. Ernat had gone to the home of friends to celebrate the holiday and had taken her 1-year old chocolate lab with her. Link with story and pictures:

RIP to Brody. PTS by Lino Lake Officials.

RIP to Brody. PTS by Lino Lake Officials. Brody's owner fought for years to save his dog's life, but that battle is now permanently over. The golden retriever/chow mix at the center of the two-year legal battle, was destroyed on Friday following a ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court which allowed Lino Lakes, Minn. officials to kill him...states Saturday's Los Angeles Times. The four-year-old dog was seized two years ago for biting multiple people, and since that time, was held in a kennel, away from his owner - labeled as a "dangerous dog." Sawh's dog bit three people prior to his seizure. Those bites, according to Sawh, were caused by a dog who was either startled, or who was protecting his property. What do you think? Is Brody's owner solely to blame? Is this just another tragic case of irresponsible pet ownership? Could Brody's - should Brody's owner, have taken more steps to train him, not to bite? Full story link:

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

PETITION: JUSTICE FOR KOBI.. Shot and KILLED by Police in Hazel Crest!

NEWS STORY - December 26th 2012. Link: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/26/hazel-crest-cops-shoot-kill-dog-during-search-for-fugitive/ Hazel Crest Cops Shoot, Kill Dog During Search For Fugitive.. The search for a fugitive might have taken a tragic turn; Kenneth Conley escaped from the federal jail in downtown Chicago last week, and one suburban family said the search for Conley claimed the life of their beloved pet. FULL NEWS STORY and VIDEO IS IN THE LINK>> http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/26/hazel-crest-cops-shoot-kill-dog-during-search-for-fugitive/ CONTACT - VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST - Illinois. http://www.villageofhazelcrest.com/board.html Phone:(708) 335-9600 Fax: (708) 335-9622 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, Illinois 60429 Police dept. 335-9640 PETITION LINK:

In 2013 - Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty!

Let's make 2013 a kind year. In 2013 - Take the Pledge to Fight Animal Cruelty! I pledge to help end animal cruelty, and to do all that i can possibly do to help the animals in my local community. I will: report animal cruelty in my area. I will: learn how to spot the signs of cruelty or neglect, when someone intentionally injures an animal or deprives an animal of food, water or medical care, and report it when I suspect I've seen it.
I will: talk to the kids in my life about how to treat animals with respect. I will: support my local shelter or animal rescue organization. You don't have to be a Police Officer, Lawyer or Judge to fight animal cruelty. You just need to speak up for those who can't speak for themselves. Are YOU ready to fight for animals? Then please take the pledge! Link: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1719591

BACKYARD BREEDING...Australian cruelty, please watch the video and share.

Ann Giles breeds dogs and sells them online. In 2010 she was ordered by VCAT to remove all animals from her property except for 5 dogs. She failed to comply. She also has been banned from owning horses, she still has 3. In 2011 this video was filmed and given to authorities. Ann Giles was charged with over 30 cruelty charges. Yesterday in the Bendigo Magistrates court, Ann once again was ordered to remove all animals from her property, however she can now keep 7 dogs. Ann has until February 2013 to 'sell off' the current puppies on the property. Ann must pay the RSPCA $1000 in costs and perform 150 hours community work. We do not believe this is in any way adequate. Ann should not be allowed to keep any animals at all. Ann has a history of failing to comply with court orders and animal cruelty. Justice was not served in Bendigo yesterday. And the real victims are the animals, the forgotten victims, still trapped by legislation that fails to protect them. This is why we need Oscar's Law, puppy factories and backyard breeding should be abolished, there is no excuse and there should never ever be second, third and fourth chances for animal abusers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsDeMCGZ8Lc

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Commend Animal Shelter for Showing Compassion to Elderly Abandoned Dog

Commend Animal Shelter for Showing Compassion to Elderly Abandoned Dog. Recently, an 18-year-old dog was heartlessly abandoned by her owner at an animal shelter in Florida. This dog, now called Friday, has been taken in by the Tri-County Humane Society in Boca Raton. Although Friday is now in the care of loving volunteers and staff members, Friday will never understand why she will no longer be able to go back to the place she has always called home. Commend the volunteers and staff members of Tri-County Humane Society for their continued efforts in making Friday as comfortable as she can possibly be. FULL STORY IN THE PETITION LINK>> http://forcechange.com/47476/commend-animal-shelter-for-showing-compassion-to-elderly-abandoned-dog/ ** PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE ** thankyou.

Dead nose reindeer.. TELL - FORTNUM and MASON - to stop selling this pate!

Dead nose reindeer.. this comes from the recent THE SUN news story dated Dec 25th 2012. TELL - FORTNUM AND MASON - to stop selling this pate! Links: http://www.fortnumandmason.com/ http://www.fortnumandmason.com/t-contact.aspx Fortnum & Mason plc 181 Piccadilly London United Kingdom W1A 1ER Phone: 0845 300 1707 FAX: 0207 437 3278 Wild wolves and brown bears killed over £20 Rudolph pâté. DISGUSTING!!!! WILD wolves and bears are being slaughtered just to protect herds of reindeer destined for posh Brits’ dinner tables, The Sun can reveal. Upmarket London store Fortnum & Mason is flogging tins of reindeer pâté for £20 as an “indulgent winter treat”. The cans, emblazoned with “relative of Rudolf”, on the labels, use meat from animals bred on the icy plains of mid and north Sweden by indigenous Sami herders. But outraged conservationists say scores of wolves, lynx and brown bears are being butchered in legalised hunts to protect the herds — and the £15million a year reindeer industry. Last winter, a pregnant wolf was killed with her partner four weeks before she was due to give birth to five pups. She was gunned down by marksmen in a helicopter after straying into reindeer areas during the calving season. Wildlife groups fear the creatures could soon be endangered.

Don't tie up / chain your dogs!

Don't tie up / crate / or chain your dogs up! Dogs are intelligent and social animals. They love, and live for their humans company and affection. When they get habitually tied up or confined all day, everyday, it denies them their right to enjoy a happy and healthy life. Don't they have that basic right? When dogs are confined they can suffer intense boredom, and they will register their upset by protesting with howling or whining for attention throughout the day. Eventually, behavioural problems like aggression can result from habitual confinement. If people could play games with their pets like ‘catch’ with flying plastic discs and hide-and-seek type games this will keep their brain cells active while offering a source of entertainment to them. Confining your pets is harmful to not only their mental health and happiness but it is also harmful for their physical health. Obesity and heart related illnesses can be avoided through giving a healthy lifestyle for your dogs. Make 2013 a kind and more humane year for your pet, and if you see a dog that is habitually tied / chained / crated up each day, let their owner know that this is just not acceptable, it is an act of cruelty!

Wausau Wisconsin creates Animal Control program ..some calling it - Mary's Law!

Wausau creates Animal Control program ..some calling it - Mary's Law! SEAN D JANAS killed her boyfriend - STEVE KUICK'S 4 year old dog named Mary back in June 2012. Mary was subjected to torture over many months by Janas and then was stabbed to death. Janas' diary is held as evidence in this animal cruelty case. Prosecutors say Janas poisoned her boyfriend's dog, a German shepherd-Labrador mix named Mary, and tortured the animal before the 4-year-old dog died in June. Link: http://wsau.com/news/articles/2012/dec/19/wausau-creates-animal-control-program-with-tuesday-vote/ WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - Wausau now has an animal control program. The City Council passed the resolution creating an animal control program. It’s the program some refer to as “Mary’s Law.” Alderman Keene Winters says the new program is a step in the right direction. It provides for one full-time animal control officer and two part-time animal control people based in Wausau that will serve several participating Marathon County communities.

WHERE is the Justice for Lucky and Lucian?

There is a lady on facebook crying out for help to get her dogs that were taken away from her.. please share her news. Maybe someone out there knows what she can/ or can't do? This comes from the fb page>> WHERE is the Justice for Lucky and Lucian? IF Anyone knows of a group or an individual or an organization that fights for animal rights and may be able to help me ensure the return of my dogs, PLEASE let me know or send them my way ASAP!!! Lucian & Lucky are NOT in what I consider to be a safe enviornment! I have contacted every organization I could think of and posted everywhere I could find & will continue to do so! Thank you all for your support!

Monday, December 24, 2012

UPDATE ON- SEAN D JANAS - the scum who killed Mary!

UPDATE ON- SEAN D JANAS the scum who killed Mary! LINK: http://wcca.wicourts.gov/courtRecordEvents.xsl;jsessionid=D98FDC05443AC898A720AD5B230D2BEC.render6?caseNo=2012CF000761&countyNo=37&cacheId=F3F24B6973CD0E8522B114651F6943FA&recordCount=7&offset=6&linkOnlyToForm=false&sortDirection=DESC Marathon County Case Number 2012CF000761 Court Record Events. It appears that SEAN D JANAS will be back in court for a- Motion hearing on January 2, 2013 at 01:30 pm. WE NEED TO SEE A GOOD TURN OUT OF PROTESTERS AT THE COURT HOUSE ON JANUARY 2ND 2013. On Dec 18th 2012 ..12-18-2012 a Motion for Reduction of Bail was made. WHAT THE HELL is this? The Judge has EVIDENCE of what SEAN D JANAS did to poor Mary,via her graphic diary entries!This scum needs to remain in jail. http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Follow ..Justice For Mary - Animal Advocacy

Hello and thankyou very much for visiting our blog. Justice for Mary - Animal Advocacy. While you are here, can you please help our blog to grow in numbers? On the (right hand) side of the blog you will see >> Follow ..Justice For Mary - Animal Advocacy My name is Jayne and i am an Australian Animal Advocate. I have many fb page and groups. My largest CAUSES group - Let's turn Facebook Orange for Animal Cruelty Awareness- has OVER 670,000 members who are EXTREMELY ACTIVE with helping animals in need worldwide. My other large advocacy group is - Justice for Mary - with over 242,000 active and supportive members. MANY THANKS for helping to take action for our animals.

PETITION: TAKE ACTION! STOP the killing and violence against pets by LAW ENFORCEMENT and AC Officers!

PETITION: TAKE ACTION! STOP the killing and violence against pets by LAW ENFORCEMENT and AC Officers! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1718911 WAY TOO MANY INNOCENT FAMILY PETS ARE BEING INJURED OR EVEN TRAGICALLY KILLED ACROSS THE USA by Law Enforcement and AC Officers! WHY IS THIS? well one reason is that some Police- and Law enforcement / AC Officers like to abuse the power that they hold in their jobs. Some of these Police and AC Officers who are supposed to protect and serve the general public, are way to trigger happy and lack the much needed skills to think before they shoot. ALL departments /agencies need to have a -Department's Use of Force Policy - which will specify that the use of deadly force on an animal is only authorized " if it poses an imminent threat of death or great bodily harm to a person." In addition, departments need to purchase equipment to help with the humane capture of dogs and, as a matter of policy need to defer all animal-related incidents to the experts at Animal Control whenever possible. More education on how to deal with animals in non- violent and humane ways needs to be made a mandatory part of their education and training each year. YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJikANNIPcg Published on 21 Dec 2012

PETITION: URGENT TAKE ACTION! - City of Rosenberg Texas .. LET SAM LIVE!

PETITION: URGENT TAKE ACTION! - City of Rosenberg Texas .. LET SAM LIVE! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1718896 TAKE ACTION NOW...PLEASE SIGN...SAM IS UNDER THREAT OF BEING KILLED! Background info via his FACEBOOK PAGE>> https://www.facebook.com/savesamuel CHIP-IN LINK>> http://faithinmichigan.chipin.com/save-sam

PLEASE GIVE A WARM THANKYOU OF APPRECIATION TO SANDY HOOK TEACHER - Ted Varga..

PLEASE GIVE A WARM THANKYOU OF APPRECIATION TO SANDY HOOK TEACHER - Ted Varga.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1718618 PLEASE GIVE A WARM THANKYOU OF APPRECIATION TO - Ted Varga, the Teachers, Custodian and other children at SANDY HOOK. "A lot of children are alive today because of actions the teachers took,"

Newtown shooting victim can be honored by donating to local animal shelter..

Newtown shooting victim can be honored by donating to local animal shelter.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1717865?reposter=644857 EXAMINER NEWS STORY - Dec 17th 2012 http://www.examiner.com/article/newtown-shooting-victim-can-be-honored-by-donating-to-local-animal-shelter The animal shelter of choice is The Animal Center, located right in Newtown. There is a link to donate on their website, or you can mail your memorial gift to PO Box 475, Newtown, CT 06470. LINKS: http://www.theanimalcenter.org/donate.htm#memorial https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Animal-Center/114077104607?fref=ts

PETITION: TAKE ACTION! Demand Justice for Chino and Ivy

PETITION: TAKE ACTION! Demand Justice for Chino and Ivy. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1717083?reposter=644857 FACEBOOK PAGE>> https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForChinoAndIvy http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/CMPD/Pages/Complaints.aspx YOU CAN ... file a complaint against the officer D BRYAN using file #12-361663 Hope you all do the same. He needs to lose his weapon and his badge.

PETITION: Help stop horse abuse at Laverton Knackery! The story of Racehorse "NATURES CHILD"..

PETITION: Help stop horse abuse at Laverton Knackery! The story of Racehorse "NATURES CHILD".. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1716760 Help stop horse abuse at Laverton Knackery! The story of Racehorse "NATURES CHILD".. PLEASE JOIN OUR FB PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-story-of-Racehorse-Natures-Child/445475148835817 http://www.horseracingkills.com/undercover-knackery-investigation/ http://www.maribyrnongweekly.com.au/story/1186611/outrage-at-knackery-treatment-in-laverton/?cs=1468 THE STORY OF "NATURES CHILD".. WATCH THE VIDEO.. WARNING ..GRAPHIC and VERY DISTRESSING! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5quRrEsoYc

PETITION: DEMAND WESTFIELD- KOTARA rethink - PLUTO PUPS PET SHOP!

PETITION: DEMAND WESTFIELD- KOTARA rethink - PLUTO PUPS PET SHOP! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1715697 " Puppy mills are " intensive dog breeding facilities that are operated under inadequate conditions that fail to meet the dogs' behavioural, social and/or physiological needs." Unfortunately Westfield Kotara NSW has a new pet shop opening on December 22nd that will sell cats & dogs in store and online. Consider sending Westfield a polite email as to why you disagree with this. EMAIL- kotara.reception@au.westfield.com PETSHOP. Contact .. Plutopups Pet Shop and leave a polite message that selling animals on-line is supporting cruelty to animals. www.plutopups.com.au http://www.plutopups.com.au/petsforsale http://www.plutopups.com.au/contact/ Update #2 Posted by Jayne Cvetanoski (Cause Leader) on December 17 Here is the response I received from Westfield Kotara in response to my email regarding Pluto Pups francise selling animals. Good Afternoon, Thank you for your email in relation to the opening of Pluto Pups at Westfield Kotara. As you can appreciate, Westfield considers pet stores an important and popular part of retail mix at its shopping centres. It is our usual practice to present any valid concerns regarding any of our retailers to the retailer in question and also invite you to make direct contact with that retailer if you have issues regarding the manner in which they trade. In this instance we have been advised that Pluto Pups abides by local and State government legislation including the Animal Welfare Code of Practice in Pet Shops, The Breeding Dogs and Cats Code of Practice and they are a member of the peak industry body in Australia, the Pet Industry Association of Australia (PIAA) who work in conjunction with the RSPCA and the Animal Welfare League to guarantee the breeding standards and the future of animals purchased from a pet shop. Pluto Pups have advised that they are currently ensuring all their breeders are listed on the new PIAA dogs' lifetime guarantee policy, which ensures that dogs purchased from PIAA member retail stores are sourced from responsible breeders whose operations are subject to independent audits each year and that any dog purchased from a PIAA member that becomes unwanted or abandoned at any age is re-homed. The PIAA advocates that the Dogs Lifetime Guarantee Policy on Dog Traceability & Re‑Homing means consumers can purchase with confidence from a PIAA member retail store, knowing that their dog is not the product of a puppy farm and that should the dog become unwanted at any point in its lifetime, PIAA will ensure the dog is re-homed. At Westfield Kotara, Pluto Pups have advised that they will be selling rescue cats and dogs and will also rehome kittens. They will also be working with welfare organisations to allow Pluto Pups to rehome rescue dogs and kittens in store and have purpose-built the store for this reason. If you would like to discuss this matter directly with the retailer, please contact adoptions@plutopups.com.au, or you can contact centre management directly on 02 4016 2570. Regards Justina Nicholson Marketing Manager Westfield Kotara

IFAW- Unleashing the truth about online puppy sales.

IFAW- Unleashing the truth about online puppy sales. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1714019 PLEASE READ AND SHARE THIS>> it's full of good information. http://www.ifaw.org/sites/default/files/ifaw-report-how-much-is-that-doggie-on-my-browser.pdf

All about MARY....as per the recent BLOG RADIO SHOW!

All about MARY....as per the recent BLOG RADIO SHOW! LINK: LISTEN TO THIS BLOG RADIO SHOW..ITS ALL ABOUT OUR MARY... thankyou Stephanie Gray!!! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/positivelypets/2012/12/07/causescom-justice-for-mary Many thanks to POSITIVE PETS!! and Karen Palmer. WE DO NOT WANT TO SEE ANOTHER ANIMAL GO THROUGH WHAT MARY DID. News stories- http://www.myfoxwausau.com/story/20078629/marys-law-draws-attention-for-animal-control http://wsau.com/news/articles/2012/nov/14/marys-law-is-a-3-point-plan-to-create-marathon-county-animal-control-program/ http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20121113/WDH0101/311130352/Tortured-dog-lends-name-plan Many thanks Jayne Cvetanoski -Animal Advocate. Justice for Mary - Facebook group.. https://www.facebook.com/groups/170308406442531/ Causes.. http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary

Urge to Kill: The story of a potential serial killer.. UPDATE ON KAYLA BOURQUE..

Urge to Kill: The story of a potential serial killer.. UPDATE ON KAYLA BOURQUE.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/804693-keep-psychopathic-animal-killer-kayla-bourque-locked-up/actions/1712311?reposter=644857 Urge to Kill: The story of a potential serial killer.. UPDATE ON KAYLA BOURQUE.. http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2012/12/06/urge-to-kill-the-story-of-a-potential-serial-killer/ Urge to Kill: The story of a potential serial killer - CBC Reporter A B.C. woman celebrates her 23rd birthday today --in custody. And she may have the authorities watching her for all of her birthdays to come.

EXPOSE ALL ANIMAL ABUSERS - Support National Animal Abuser Registries

EXPOSE ALL ANIMAL ABUSERS - Support National Animal Abuser Registries, LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1712278 Take action! PLEASE JOIN OUR CAUSE>> share!!! http://www.causes.com/causes/805124-expose-all-animal-abusers-support-registries-for-animal-abusers PLEASE JOIN OUR FB GROUP>> share!!! Support National Animal Abuser Registries https://www.facebook.com/groups/372886226138925/ PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION>> http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1712026

VIDEO: Where do puppies come from?

VIDEO: Where do puppies come from? LINK: QUESTION- Where do puppies come from? ANSWER- In many cases, from puppy mills... where their mother is locked in a barren cell, continually impregnated, and deprived of company, affection, exercise, and proper veterinary care — until the last day of her life. You can break the cycle of suffering. Watch the video. Share it with your friends. Expose the truth. Then join thousands of others who are pledging never to support puppy mills. LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FNax_Q1S9-I LEARN MORE go to this link>> http://www.animalsaustralia.org/puppies Please give your support to - Animals Australia 37 O'Connell St, Nth Melbourne, VIC 3051 Ph: (+61) 03 9329 6333 Fax: (+61) 03 9329 6441

PETITION: Demand that - Richards and Justice - face Jail for their horrific ANIMAL CRUSH VIDEO cruelty!

PETITION: Demand that - Richards and Justice - face Jail for their horrific ANIMAL CRUSH VIDEO cruelty! LINK: HERE ARE SOME DETAILS ABOUT THESE SCUMBAGS..from Aug 2012. News story : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/brent-justice-ashley-nicole-richards-crush-video-animal-cruelty_n_1819198.html " Richards reportedly admitted to killing countless animals—up to two per day—over the years. She faces felony cruelty-to-animals charges: one for a video made in 2010 in which she binds and gags a kitten with masking tape and then stomps and crushes the animal, including putting her high-heeled shoe through the kitten's eye, and for another video in which she kills a pit bull puppy by using a meat cleaver to hack off his leg and tail and a knife to slash his neck and cut into his leg. Justice faces a felony cruelty-to-animals charge for filming Richards as she killed the puppy with a knife." PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SHARE WIDELY ...thankyou J Cvetanoski AAA 29th November 2012

VIDEO: Cruelty at Calstead Collies. PLEASE watch this video and TAKE ACTION!

VIDEO: Cruelty at Calstead Collies. PLEASE watch this video and TAKE ACTION! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1709562 THIS CRUELTY NEWS COMES VIA - ANIMALS AUSTRALIA! Nov 27, 2012 Want to help these dogs? http://animalsaustralia.org/take_action/calstead-collie-cruelty

Susie's hope - an incredible true story..

Susie's hope - an incredible true story.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1709372 An extraordinary story based on true events. Susie's Hope follows a family who triumphs over tragedy and changes lives in their community. A survivor of a horrific pit bull attack, Donna Lawrence, adopts a pit bull-mix puppy, Susie, that has been beaten, set on fire and left for dead. Together, they learn to heal, love and forgive as they lead a historic effort to seek justice and protection for all animals. Susie's story.. please read ALL about this lovely dog. Link: http://www.susieshope.com/susiesstory.htm Website- Link: http://www.susieshope.com/ Susie's Hope ..facebook page. Link: https://www.facebook.com/susieshope Email- susieshope@yahoo.com Susie's Hope™ 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization Your tax-deductible donations help us spread awareness and education about the epidemic that animal cruelty has become to the public. Susie's Law- Link: http://www.susieshope.com/susieslaw.htm

VIDEO: WE NEED ANIMAL SHELTER REFORMS.. Montgomery County NC - this shelter kills 99 percent of animals, records show

VIDEO: WE NEED ANIMAL SHELTER REFORMS.. Montgomery County NC - this shelter kills 99 percent of animals, records show. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1707470

IMAGINE a World without Factory farming - MAKE IT POSSIBLE..

IMAGINE a World without Factory farming - MAKE IT POSSIBLE.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1707380 When - ANIMALS AUSTRALIA - launched Make it Possible they believed that their little flying pig had the potential to become a much loved symbol of hope. One month later, their pig is not only flying, she has gone global — reaching millions with her message of compassion. The Make it Possible video, featuring some of Australia's most loved identities, has been described as life-changing. Please continue to share its unforgettable message with everyone you know. As you'll read in this special update, a kinder world is now closer than ever. PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE... http://www.makeitpossible.com?a=272.GFEDG TAKE ACTION... http://www.makeitpossible.com/take_action/ SHOP...would you like to buy some MAKE IT POSSIBLE items? http://www.makeitpossible.com/shop/ THIS INFORMATION comes VIA - ANIMALS AUSTRALIA - thank you for spreading the word, and being a voice for animals! The Animals Australia team. www.AnimalsAustralia.org PLEASE SUPPORT - ANIMALS AUSTRALIA - and their wonderful work.. http://www.animalsaustralia.org/

PETITION: DEMAND JUSTICE FOR PUPPY MOLLY - send Matthew Milewski to jail!

PETITION: DEMAND JUSTICE FOR PUPPY MOLLY - send Matthew Milewski to jail! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1707070 PLEASE READ AND SHARE THESE NEWS STORIES.. http://www.examiner.com/article/florida-man-charged-death-of-beagle-puppy November 20, 2012: Penny Eims DAILY MAIL STORY.. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2235243/Matthew-Milewski-Man-dragged-beagle-puppy-parking-lot-beat-died.html http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-11-19&val=727143&cat=industrial http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/11/19/Miami-man-charged-in-puppys-death/UPI-36341353332100/ ARE YOU UPSET OVER MOLLY'S DEATH? LET THE JUDGE KNOW.. PLEASE CONTACT - Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Yvonna Colodny http://www.jud11.flcourts.org/judgeinfo.aspx?jid=899&pid=108&ppid=108 http://www.jud11.flcourts.org/SCSingle.aspx?pid=120

In memory of VUCKO - the Horror Camps for Animals in Bosnia

In memory of VUCKO - the Horror Camps for Animals in Bosnia LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/802618-justice-for-all-the-vucko-s/actions/1706377?reposter=644857 This site is dedicated to Vučko. Link: http://inmemoryofvucko.wordpress.com/ PLEASE read and share his tragic story and don't let him have suffered and died in vain. Please help the stray dogs and cats in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The situation there is utterly dire, Vučko is but one amongst many horrifically abused animals. Go here to find out how to help them. Money is needed for food, medicine and foster housing.

The Deadly Link Trailer- Please watch to find out more about the link between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse – and about this film to help educate the public and find solutions..

The Deadly Link Trailer- Please watch to find out more about the link between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse – and about this film to help educate the public and find solutions.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1706246 OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANIMALS MATTERS! The Link Between Animal Abuse and Domestic Violence .. Cruelty to animals manifests in violence toward people. LINKS- http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/11/18/blogs/cruelty-to-animals-manifests-in-violence-toward-people.html The Deadly Link Trailer- Please watch to find out more about the link between animal abuse, domestic violence and child abuse – and about this film to help educate the public and find solutions.. http://thedeadlylink.com/ Nina Knapp's life changed about 35 years ago. While living in Boise, Idaho, and working for a women's shelter, Knapp was witness to many strange and bizarre cases. One aspect that stuck with her was seeing the women and their pets needing a home. "One night, this woman showed up to the shelter with a dog and a cat," Knapp recalls. "We didn't have the accommodations for the pets. We told her that we would have to call animal control for the dog and cat. She declined to stay there, but we were able to give her some financial support for the night. I don't know what happened to this woman or her pets, but it was a situation that resonated with me." Knapp and producer Sheryl Brown have begun work on a feature-length documentary called "The Deadly Link." The film will present the stories of cruelty and compassion behind the scientific evidence that links animal abuse and human violence, which includes domestic violence, child abuse and elder abuse. Production has begun, and the filmmakers hope to have the film out in 2013. Knapp says she wanted to make the film because she is an animal lover. Brown says the purpose of the documentary is to bring the issue of animal abuse in violent homes, and possible solutions, to the attention of a worldwide audience. She says it also will be an educational/training tool for social service providers, police officers, mail carriers, utility meter readers, animal control officers, veterinarians, family physicians, clergy, civic groups and politicians. "Thirty-two percent of battered women report that their children had hurt or killed animals. We need to help stop this cycle," Brown says. "There is a statistical correlation to it all. People who abuse animals are four times more likely to commit crimes. The point of this film is to stop the violence before it stops." Nina Knapp says anyone who has a related story to share with the project can email at thedeadlylink@gmail.com. For more information about the project. visit www.thedeadlylink.com. CONTACTS: Nina Knapp, Executive Producer 505-343-9492 Sheryl Brown, Producer 505-321-6806 http://thedeadlylink.com/contacts/ Address -PO Box 6915 Albuquerque, NM 87197, United States. thedeadlylink@gmail.com Phone: 505-343-9492 Support the Film Today! Indiegogo Fundraising Campaign..http://www.indiegogo.com/thedeadlylink/

FREEKIBBLE.. help feed shelter cats and dogs..for FREE... please support this wonderful organization.

FREEKIBBLE.. help feed shelter cats and dogs..for FREE... please support this wonderful organization. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1706027 https://www.facebook.com/Freekibble Our mission is quite simple... we want to feed as many hungry shelter dogs and cats a yummy and nutritious meal as we possibly can - there are so many that need our help! Company Overview Mimi, a 16 year old girl from Bend, Oregon, started freekibble when she was 11, to help feed homeless dogs at her local animal shelter - we've now served over 8 million yummy, nutritious meals to dogs AND cats at shelters all across the country! ! Simply answer the Bow-Wow and Meow trivia questions of the day, and right or wrong, we donate 10 pieces of kibble for each! We're very proud to work with Halo, Purely for Pets as our exclusive kibble sponsor, to feed nutritious, all natural meals to these these pets until they find their forever homes. So please spread the word and help us feed even more animals because every click really does matter. EVERY DOG DESERVES A DECENT DINNER - THANKS! Contact Info Website http://www.freekibble.com http://www.freekibblekat.com http://www.twitter.com/freekibble Whenever you purchase something from "Freekibble Loves..." it helps supports animals in need - fun stuff! http://ow.ly/fhNz1

PETITION: Let CHUM and CHAMP live!

PETITION: Let CHUM and CHAMP live! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1703828 PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE WIDELY! The fate of CHUM AND CHAMP will be decided by Provincial Court -Judge Roderick Sutton on Thursday December 6th 2012. Comox Valley Regional District 600 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P6 Tel: 250-334-6000 Fax: 250-334-4358 Toll free: 1-800-331-6007 www.comoxvalleyrd.ca 2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS... contact information. Bruce Jolliffe - Baynes Sound – Denman / Hornby Islands (Electoral Area 'A') bjolliffe@comoxvalleyrd.ca Jim Gillis - Lazo North (Electoral Area 'B') 1183 Moore Road,Comox, B.C. V9M 3X1 250-218-1384 (C) jimgillis@shaw.ca Edwin Grieve – CVRD Chair Puntledge – Black Creek (Electoral Area 'C') 250-337-8558 edwingrieve@shaw.ca Jon Ambler - City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue..Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7 jambler@courtenay.ca Manno Theos - City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7 250- 334-4441 (M) mtheos@courtenay.ca Starr Winchester - City of Courtenay 830 Cliffe Avenue,Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7 250-334-4441 (M) swinchester@courtenay.ca Patti Fletcher - CVRD Vice Chair - Town of Comox 1809 Beaufort Ave..Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9 250-339-2202 (M) pfletcher@comox.ca pfletcheris@shaw.ca Tom Grant - Town of Comox 1809 Beaufort Ave..Comox, B.C. V9M 1R9 250-339-2202 (M) tgrant@comox.ca Gwyneth Sproule - Village of Cumberland Village of Cumberland-Box 340 Cumberland, B.C. V0R 1S0 250-336-2291 (O) gwynsproule@gmail.com ___________________________________ After more than 9 months of advocating for the release of her 2 beloved dogs Chum and Champ–Edith got her wish. They were given parole with limitations until their verdict of being deemed dangerous dogs–or not was to be read on Dec 6, 2012. This was such a relief and Edith was overjoyed. Happiness and relief that her two gentle giants were coming home. Edith and Jacques fought the CVRD every step of the way as the CVRD and the neighbours tried to have these two dogs put down. Neighbours ganged up and spoke of death wishes for the dogs publically and in court–and yet Edith didn't give up. She held her head high and trusted that her dogs would be found innocent. Edith had not seen her dogs since January 2012 and yet everyday was spent yearning–begging for their return–Edith lived long enough to get her babies temporary reprieve from their solitary confinement at the SPCA (who housed these dogs for the nine months) they had been locked up in different cells denied contact with their owners and each other. Tragically Edith was hospitalized prior to their homecoming–The fight she fought so hard for, the tears she cried, the nights she cried out–please let this stop were not enough and Edith could not hang on any longer. The stress was too much, the agony of loss a cross to heavy to bear. The heart of a mother broken by frustration, pain, loss and agony a heart that stopped beating and thus leaving us to finish her mission and bring these dogs home for good. Edith died with her husband Jacques by her side–knowing that she had done what she could and trusting Jacques and his supporters to finish her mission...so let's make this happen! VIDEO LINK.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3dV93VVUaY&feature=youtu.be This video is dedicated to a true warrior - EDITH MANSEAU whose dogs were taken from her on January 26th 2012. They were seized under the dangerous dogs legislation, and deemed vicious. Edith fought long and hard for 9 months for her babies' freedom. Sadly, Edith's fight ended when she passed over on October 29th, 2012. Those of us left will continue to fight for Chum and Champ until they are free for good! These dogs are nothing but loving, gentle and loyal. Rest in peace dear Edith. Many thanks for taking action - JCv AAA DEC 6TH UPDATE!! VIA- Patricia Miles ATTENTION MEMBERS...SUMMARY OF TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS IN REGARDS OF THE EVENTS OF COURT, THE JUDGE HAS ADJOURNED AND ASKED FOR A CONTINUANCE THAT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 16TH, 2013. AT THAT TIME JUDGE SUTTON IS SUPPOSED TO HAND DOWN HIS VERDICT. BOTH ATTORNEY'S QUESTIONED AND CROSS-EXAMINED NEWFOUNDLAND RESCUE, A MEMBER OF THE CVRD AND JOHN WHITE IN REGARDS TO CHUM AND CHAMP. YET SADLY, NO DECISION WAS MADE. WE ARE CURRENTLY AWAITING NEWS ON WHERE THE GENTLE GIANTS WILL STAY PENDING THE HEARING JANUARY 16TH. WE WILL KEEP EVERYONE POSTED ON ALL DEVELOPMENTS AS THEY ARE PROVIDED. PLEASE REMEMBER, KEEP ALL COMMENTS TO CVRD RESPECTFUL BECAUSE WE STILL HAVE THE NEXT HEARING AND WE DO NOT WANT TO JEOPARDIZE ANY POSITIVE OUTCOME. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED MORE THAN YOU KNOW. NEWS LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIwhNgvX7zo&feature=share

PETITION: Justice for Rosie - demand that the people who killed her are held accountable!

PETITION: Justice for Rosie - demand that the people who killed her are held accountable! LINK: Lawsuit filed on two-year anniversary of shooting death of Rosie the dog.. Please demand that action is taken and the people ( City of Des Moines, DMPD Officer M Graddon, Sergeant Wieland, and Officer Dominic Arico ) involved in the death of an innocent New Foundland called Rosie are held accountable. Rosie was pursued, shot and killed by Des Moines police officers on Nov. 7, 2010, as she cowered in blackberry bushes in a back yard after being reported loose on a city street. Among other horrendous things, you will read that after the first shot was fired into Rosie's body, causing her intense pain and suffering, the police officers involved gave each other a "high five" as if to celebrate. The document continues, "Approximately twenty-eight minutes after their arrival at the Wrights' home, Rosie lay dead, having been Tasered twice and shot four times with an assault rifle. At the moment she died, and minutes before, she sat on her haunches, hiding in a thicket of blackberry bushes, in a fenced yard from which she could not escape, approximately 20 yards from the officers, and was not barking, growling, charging, baring her teeth, frothing at the mouth, moving, or threatening any person or animal." Rosie "stared while Wieland gave authorization to Graddon to execute Rosie, which Graddon eagerly obliged by discharging an M4 assault rifle, while other officers stood by, although a catchpole was then available to the officers. After the first shot, one of the officers exclaimed, 'Nice!' The other officers then patted Graddon on the back in a congratulatory fashion." The first shot "fractured Rosie's right, front leg, shattering her humerus, causing her to fall on her side. This shot would not have killed Rosie and veterinary treatment would have saved her life." Graddon then shot three more times, finally shooting her finally. According to the document, "None of the gunshots entered Rosie's skull. As a result, Rosie did not die immediately or without undue suffering. Thus, any alleged attempt to 'euthanize' Rosie failed, and did not comply with standard veterinary, animal control, and law enforcement protocols and standards." At no time during the incident did Rosie "bite, injure, or make physical contact with any Defendant or any other law enforcement officer or City employee." The document includes Claims for Relief, stating that "Graddon unlawfully and unconstitutionally seized the Wrights' personalty, to wit, Rosie, in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution." The document also includes claims of malicious injury to a pet, negligence, and trespass. ** MANY THANKS must be given to - SEATTLE PETS - writer for the Examiner. SEATTLE PETS has covered this story since day one and continues to do so, some two years later! Thankyou Seattle Pets** NEWS STORIES- 2012- Seattle Pets, Examiner news story. http://www.examiner.com/article/lawsuit-filed-on-two-year-anniversary-of-shooting-death-of-rosie-the-dog An earlier story (from early 2011) about Rosie's case. http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/2011/02/justice-for-rosie-update/ 2010- http://www.waterlandblog.com/2010/12/31/videos-here-are-the-des-moines-police-videos-of-the-dog-shooting-incident/ Hello everyone, many thanks for taking action. PLEASE go and join and give your support to -JUSTICE FOR ROSIE- facebook group. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforrosie/ Web: http://www.fortheloveofrosie.webs.com/ Jayne Cvetanoski AAA Nov 11th 2012

PETITION: TAKE ACTION- We demand Andrew Delgado face jail over the killing of his family Basset Hound- Buddy

PETITION: TAKE ACTION- We demand Andrew Delgado face jail over the killing of his family Basset Hound- Buddy LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/800778-justice-for-mary/actions/1702561?reposter=644857 Hello and thankyou for taking action on this most brutal of Animal cruelty crimes. WE WANT JUSTICE FOR BUDDY...let the District Attorney and Sheriff's Department know how you feel about - ANDREW DELGADO - and what he did to his family pet 3 year old Basset Hound - Buddy. ANDREW DELGADO is obviously deranged and poses a threat to animals and humans alike! Suspect Andrew Delgado was arrested Thursday November 8th 2012 in Camarillo Heights, north of Los Angeles, and subsequently confessed to the disturbing crime against his family's pet, cops said. The 18-year-old California man was behind bars Friday on charges that he killed his family's basset hound by dousing the dog with lighter fluid and setting the pet on fire. Suspect Andrew Delgado was arrested Thursday in Camarillo Heights, a coastal city north of Los Angeles, and subsequently confessed to the disturbing crime, cops said. "During his interview after the arrest, he admitted setting the dog on fire and also told us he was under the influence of drugs at the time," Capt. Don Aguilar with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department told the Daily News. Delgado was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura with bail set at $35,000. He is scheduled to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on Nov. 13, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. NEWS STORIES; http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/man-arrested-killing-dog-setting-fire-article-1.1199677 http://www.vcstar.com/news/2012/nov/09/18-year-old-man-accused-of-setting-familys-dog/ http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_21970829/deputies-say-andrew-delgado-southern-california-torched-family http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/11/09/camarillo-man-18-arrested-in-death-of-familys-dog/ http://www.edhat.com/site/tidbit.cfm?nid=103375 http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/ventura_county&id=8869844 PRE-TRIAL DETENTION FACILITY.. this is where ANDREW DELGADO is being held. Address- 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura , California 93009 (805) 654-3335 Visiting Information (805) 654-5087 Inmate Chaplain http://www.vcsd.org/sub-pre-trial-detention.php INMATE INFORMATION.. ANDREW DELGADO http://www.vcsd.org/pr-inmate-list.php Birthdate- 27th April 1994 Booking number - 1287520 Date booked - 8th Nov 2012 VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S ADMINISTRATION http://www.vcsd.org/contact-directory.php Office of the Sheriff 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 (805) 654-2380 Sheriff Office 11/08/2012 Many thanks for all the support of my petition. Jayne Cvetanoski Australian Animal Advocate. November 9th 2012

Tell Marathon County to adopt a “Mary’s Law”..

Tell Marathon County to adopt a “Mary’s Law”.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1701017 Tell Marathon County to adopt a "Mary's Law".. please email, fax, write or call the following people, and request that they help. Nov 5th news link: http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20121105/WDH06/311050258/Letter-County-needs-improved-animal-control Letter: County needs improved animal control.. EDITOR: On Wednesday morning, hundreds of people gathered at the Marathon County Courthouse to demand justice for Mary, the dog whose life was ended by a series of senseless acts of cruelty, according to police. Each year, Marathon County dispatch receives nearly 2,000 calls about incidents involving cats and dogs. Unfortunately, with all the priorities law enforcement faces, those howling animal calls are too often set aside — and, potentially, the cries of another Mary go uninvestigated. Here is the tricky part: State law makes animal control a municipal responsibility. The county's 62 cities, villages and towns must act in cooperation. That is why I am calling on every local government in Marathon County to adopt a "Mary's Law" before the end of the year. These governments should raise their pet license fees by $5 for spayed or neutered animals and $10 per unaltered pet, and commit that money to an animal control program. There is something citizens can do, too. Please pay your pet license fees. Right now only 1 in 4 dog owners in Marathon County buys a license. We can do better. We cannot continue to let these calls go unanswered. Becky McElhaney, Wausau http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/ic/forms/editor.shtml Editor's note: The Marathon County animal control task force meets at 5 p.m. Monday at the Sheriff's Training and Resource Center, 7255 Stewart Ave. in Wausau. The meeting is open to the public. Charge of the Task Force – Jean Maszk Review of Statutory Requirements for Counties & Municipalities – Scott Corbett Review of Humane Society Mission – Mary Kirlin History of Humane Society – Municipal Contracts Draft Vision of Animal Control for Marathon County – Deb Hager http://www.co.marathon.wi.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=V_67qL1xCLY%3D&tabid=65 Sept 2012 Marathon County starts talks on adding animal control officers.. http://wsau.com/news/articles/2012/sep/18/marathon-county-starts-talks-on-adding-animal-control-officers/ http://www.ci.wausau.wi.us/Portals/0/Departments/Council/Archives/Standing%20Committees/Public%20Health%20and%20Safety%20Committee/2012/PHSC_20120914_Packet_AnimalManagement.pdf Meeting of the: PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Village of Weston Municipal Center, 5500 Schofield Ave., Schofield, WI Members: Keene Winters {c}, Lisa Rasmussen, Mary Essex, Rebecca McEhlaney, Richard Anklam, Karla Sathre Marathon County Courthouse 500 Forest St. Wausau WI 54403 Hours: 8AM to 4:30PM [Monday-Friday] Phone: (715) 261-1000 Fax: (715) 261-1515 PLEASE JOIN and share our Action group for Mary! Justice for Mary - Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170308406442531/ Many thanks JCv Australian Animal Advocate Nov 7th 2012

PETITION: Support an Animal Abuser Registry in Wisconsin..

PETITION: Support an Animal Abuser Registry in Wisconsin.. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1699433 Wouldn't you want to know if a violent or repeat animal abuser were living next door to you and your family? Animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against people and four times more likely to commit property crimes than are individuals without a history of animal abuse. Convicted animal abusers pose a real, ongoing threat to your pets, your family, and your community. A proposed abuser registry legislation in Wisconsin would require mandatory registration and community notification for convicted animal abusers. These laws would make a dramatic difference in keeping offenders away from potential new victims by allowing animal shelters and humane societies to more thoroughly screen potential adopters—and by alerting the public to their whereabouts. Does an Animal Abuser Live in Your Neighborhood? Communities have good reason to be concerned about the whereabouts of animal abusers. Are you getting tired of all the news stories about criminal acts of animal abuse. Each story seems to be worse than the next. Sometimes the abusers are convicted under their state animal abuse laws, but once they've served their sentence there often is nothing to prevent them from adopting or buying another animal. The creation of an animal abuse registry could help to prevent those convicted of animal fighting, malnourishment, aggravated cruelty or abandonment from adopting or purchasing another animal. The animal abusers registry would work much like sex offender registries, requiring convicted animal abusers to register with the city health department. Names would be accessible to law enforcement, pet stores and animal shelters, and failure to register would be punishable offense. Convicted abusers would remain in the registry for five years after a first offense and longer for any subsequent convictions. Stiff penalties would also be put in place for pet stores, animal shelters, their employees and volunteers who give or sell animals to anyone listed in the registry. Currently, nine states legislatures are considering similar legislation. The Animal Legal Defense Fund, and Petabuse.com already maintains a registry of over 16,000 animal abusers that is open to the public and is updated daily. Despite widespread support, however, the legislation has faced resistance from concerned legislators, who question not only whether the registries would actually be effective in combating abuse, but violating the privacy rights of registered offenders. Many abusers often sadly repeat their violent crimes against helpless animals — and then often go on to victimize people as well. Most serial killers begin by victimizing animals. Abuser registries are a good common sense idea. http://exposeanimalabusers.org/downloads/OffenderRegistryModelLaw.pdf PETITION : Justice for Mary http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1696696 FACEBOOK Action group..Justice for Mary https://www.facebook.com/groups/170308406442531/ NEWS STORIES on Mary. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/02/sean-janas-dog-abuse_n_2066178.html http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/49154/ http://wsau.com/news/articles/2012/oct/31/march-for-mary-held-in-wausau-wednesday/

PETITION: Mandate that Veterinarians report all cases of animal abuse / neglect in all States.

PETITION: Mandate that Veterinarians report all cases of animal abuse / neglect in all States. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1697604 This very sadly is a perfect example of why animal abuse must be reported. Justice for Mary... A 20-year-old Wisconsin woman - SEAN D JANAS - is facing up to 5 years in jail and a $30,000 fine for severely abusing her boyfriend's dog over a period of months and eventually killing the German Shepherd-Labrador mix named Mary. Police suspect Sean D. Janas killed the dog in June 2012 by poisoning her with Draino, bleach and unidentified pills and then slitting the dog's throat. The criminal complaint stated that neighbors told police they had heard Janas yelling at the dog and hitting Mary with the leash. Drug abuse may have also been a factor. Janas also appears to have kept a disturbing journal detailing months of torture. She detailed her hatred of the dog and her desire to kill the dog, revelling in the dog's pain and suffering. READ MORE.. http://dogpostdaily.com/2012/10/woman-kept-diary-of-dog-abuse-and-death-video/ http://www.examiner.com/article/wisconsin-woman-arrested-for-torturing-and-poisoning-boyfriend-s-dog http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/2136-woman-who-tortured-and-poisoned-her-boyfriend-s-dog-faces-up-to-5-years-in-jail Please sign her petition: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1696696 ** PLEASE READ this is the : official criminal complaint: http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/waow/Janus_Complaint.pdf Animal Abuse and Animal Neglect.. The AVMA recognizes that veterinarians may observe cases of animal abuse or neglect as defined by federal or state laws, or local ordinances. The AVMA considers it the responsibility of the veterinarian to report such cases to appropriate authorities, whether or not reporting is mandated by law. Prompt disclosure of abuse is necessary to protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Veterinarians should be aware that accurate, timely record keeping and documentation of these cases are essential. The AVMA considers it the responsibility of the veterinarian to educate clients regarding humane care and treatment of animals. Despite the recent surge in reporting laws, some veterinarians and professional organizations hesitate to embrace such laws. Veterinarians have concerns over breaking client confidentiality with the owners of their patients as well as concerns about accurately detecting signs of animal abuse. https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateAndLocal/Pages/sr-animal-abuse-reporting-requirements.aspx https://www.avma.org/Advocacy/StateAndLocal/Pages/sr-animal-abuse-cross-reporting.aspx http://www.animallaw.info/articles/ddusvetreporttable.htm http://www.aspcapro.org/the-veterinarians-legal-role-in-animal-c.php In recent years, many states have focused their attention on animal abuse, neglect, and cruelty reporting by veterinarians, health care providers, and other social service providers. Currently, AVMA is aware of eleven states that require licensed veterinarians to report certain suspected animal cruelty violations. Section 21 of the AVMA's Model Veterinary Practice Act encourages veterinarians to report animal abuse.

PETITION: Justice for Mary - innocent GSD poisoned to death.

PETITION: Justice for Mary - innocent GSD poisoned to death. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1696696 PLEASE SIGN ...this woman is very DISTURBED! WAUSAU Wisconsin — A 20-year-old Wausau woman called -Sean D. Janas - was in Marathon County Jail on Monday on charges that she slit the throat of her boyfriend's dog after poisoning it with Drano and bleach. She is charged with felony mistreatment of animals, giving poison to an animal and obstructing an officer. She faces more than five years in prison and $30,000 in fines if convicted of all charges. According to the criminal complaint, Janas wrote a number of entries in the diary detailing her ongoing abuse of the dog. READ THESE DIARY ENTRIES>> "I need to find a way to kill her without it looking like I killed her," Janas wrote. "I've done lots of things already. I've given her drano, bleach and a lot of pain pills lol one night she got all tweaked out because of it, it was so funny." "I have never hated an animal so much in my life, much less hate one or beat one. But the pleasure I get from watching her whimper in pain and cry out for help as I shove drano and bleach down her throat is like no other," Janas wrote. PLEASE SIGN AND SHARE...read the whole news story of just what happened to Mary and you will understand why - Sean D. Janas - needs to be punished HARSHLY for her cruelty to poor Mary! Thank you all. RIP and run free now ~ Mary xox News story link: October 23rd 2012 http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20121023/APC0101/310230372/Wausau-woman-accused-poisoning-dog-cutting-its-throat?odyssey=nav%7Chead&nclick_check=1 http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20121023/WDH0101/310220306 ** PLEASE READ this is the : official criminal complaint: http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/waow/Janus_Complaint.pdf Sean D Janas should pay the full amount of fines and serve the maximum sentence for her horrid crime against poor Mary. There's absolutely NO excuse for torturing and murdering a helpless animal. PLEASE share your own opinions and help give Mary a voice! For more information on how to write a letter to the Marathon County DA and Judge assigned to the case, click on the blog below. The facebook page creator ( STACY COLE ) is following Mary's case closely in her blog. Links: http://wifc.com/blogs/post/scole/2012/oct/23/mary/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/StacycoleWIFC PLEASE join: Justice for Mary https://www.facebook.com/groups/170308406442531/?fref=ts and "For Mary" on Facebook to follow her story. http://www.facebook.com/pages/For-Mary/219141434883361 A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for October 31st 2012 UPDATE POST VIA FB PAGE.. On Oct 31st at 9am Sean D Janas is scheduled to go before the court for severely abusing and killing her boyfriends 4 yr old dog Mary. Please join us in " A WALK FOR MARY " @ 8:30am Wed Oct 31st at the Marathon County Courthouse. Please bring your pets to walk them around the court house during her hearing. To show support not only for an animal that had a life of suffering but also that our community will not accept this behavior. Sean D Janas should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Please copy and paste, your help is needed to get the word out. Please share this news widely, many thanks. Jayne Cv ~ Australian Animal Advocate.

MUST READ! - Out of the dog meat trade ..into agony! (a behind the scenes look at what happens to dogs once they are ''rescued'' from traders )..

MUST READ! - Out of the dog meat trade ..into agony! (a behind the scenes look at what happens to dogs once they are ''rescued'' from traders ).. LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1694898 WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DOGS RESCUED FROM THE TRADERS? ...they live on happily ever after..right? .... *** WRONG!!! *** Please read and share this news. A British journalist working on a documentary investigation into what happens to animals that are supposedly freed from those involved in the illicit business finds that in three out of four cases a Vietnamese dinner plate is exchanged for a Thai grave! Photos taken immediately following a raid on a canine meat traders' compound in Sakhon Nakhon province in January show dogs seemingly relieved to have escaped from the tiny cages into which they had been crammed. Wide-eyed puppies can be seen among well-groomed dogs with collars _ which, along with their ease among volunteer workers, suggests many of the animals supplying the illicit trade were people's pets. Some of these images feature in the first few minutes of a documentary that is currently running in instalments as part of a web series on YouTube, Dogs of Thailand, by John Keeble, a former Fleet Street journalist with more than 50 years in the business. Keeble has been coming to Thailand since 1975 and has lived here for six years. His lifelong passion for animal rights drew him first to the Soi Dog Foundation and from discussions with people there to the plight of animals trapped in the dog meat trade. He decided on the documentary series as the best way to get across his message. (The Soi Dog Foundation has also commissioned a documentary about Keeble's investigations into the dog trade that is being produced in the UK and will be available at the end of the year.) The fates of the dogs pictured in the opening minutes of Keeble's documentary, 1,968 of them seized from a trader in Sakhon Nakhon's tambon Tha Rae, serve as a case study answering the question of what happens to dogs once they are ''rescued'' from traders. PLEASE read and share the story, it's very informative and so very sad. Are there ever any happy ending stories from this horrifying cruelty? News story link: (with more pictures - non graphic) http://www.bangkokpost.com/feature/charities/317809/rescued-from-dog-meat-trade-delivered-into-agony PLEASE watch the documentary that is currently running in instalments as part of a web series on YouTube, Dogs of Thailand, by John Keeble, a former Fleet Street journalist with more than 50 years in the business. *** this video (posted below) is not as distressing as the others *** Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WSQExWtFVM

ANIMAL ABUSE AT -Bettencourt Dairies IDAHO DAIRY FARM! - when will this cruelty end?

ANIMAL ABUSE AT -Bettencourt Dairies IDAHO DAIRY FARM! - when will this cruelty end? LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1692312 Animal protection organization Mercy for Animals reveals Idaho dairy cow abuse.. An undercover video of egregious animal abuse in Hansen, Idaho at Bettencourt Dairies was released to the public on Wednesday by animal protection organization Mercy for Animals. The Chicago based organization's representative worked undercover at the Dry Creek Dairy in Hansen this past summer and secretly videotaped the violent and appalling treatment of cows. The video, and be warned that it is very disturbing, showed workers kicking, punching, and beating cows in the face and body. One employee repeatedly used a pink cane to whip a cow for not doing what the employee wanted her to do. When a cow got her leg caught in the metal bar of the milking stall, a worker repeatedly beat her. A downed cow was cruelly dragged out of the barn by a heavy chain around her neck on a cement floor with a tractor. Another cow cried out in pain while the employee whipped and kicked her. Please read and share the October 11th 2012 EXAMINER News story>> http://www.examiner.com/article/animal-protection-organization-mercy-for-animals-reveals-idaho-dairy-cow-abuse ANIMAL CRUELTY at >>> BETTENCOURT DAIRIES...Dry Creek Dairy Hansen Idaho. *** WARNING- this 3 minute video is distressing! *** Link>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQv0HHrb3Gw Three former dairy workers with Idaho's largest dairy operation have been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after undercover video shot by an animal rights group showed workers stomping, dragging and beating cows inside a milking barn. The video was shot using a hidden camera by a member of Mercy for Animals who got a job at Bettencourt Dairies' Dry Creek Dairy in Hansen for a few weeks this summer. It shows workers at the dairy beating cows with a pink cane as the animals slipped and slid on the wet concrete floor; workers kicking, shoving and stomping cows that have fallen between the metal bars in the milking stalls; and a cow being dragged out of the barn by a chain around her neck as she lies prone on the concrete floor.

PETITION: We demand HARSHER PENALTIES for ANIMAL CRUELTY worldwide!

PETITION: We demand HARSHER PENALTIES for ANIMAL CRUELTY worldwide! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1691659 Animal cruelty and the case for harsher punishment.. Dear members of Let's turn Facebook Orange for Animal Cruelty Awareness ... please sign and share our petition. I am hoping to get 100,000 member signatures! But in order to achieve this number i need all your help. Please help lobby, create awareness, be vigilant, and let the Lawmakers know that this is an important matter to us all. Animals are often relegated to the bottom of priorities because, as they say, animals don't vote… When we protect our animals, we then are also protecting our society against violence. People who have been known to hurt animals move on to hurt human beings. Widening our circle of compassion to include the animals is not just for sentimental reasons. It makes perfect sense. Animals are connected to people. What happens to them happens to us. More often than not these cases don't reach the courts but the few that do demonstrate our judicial system's failure to treat animal abuse as a serious offence. Magistrates can impose jail terms of up to 5 years but it is extremely rare for a custodial sentence to be handed down in an animal abuse case. Despite extensive evidence linking cruelty to animals to serious violent offences against people, the judiciary continue to treat such crimes as largely trivial matters. If our system is designed to punish as well as prevent serious criminal offences then surely greater attention needs to be paid to those who mistreat animals, particularly those who torture and kill for fun. The direct relationship between animal abuse and violent crime has been recognised by the FBI since the 1970s. Many of the world's most notorious killers have long histories of animal abuse; Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, Edmund Kemper and Albert DeSalvo better known as the Boston Strangler were all fond of torturing animals. In Australia murderers such as Paul Denyer, Robert Barrett and Ivan Milat are known to have tortured animals long before they started killing people. What greater motivation do our legislators and Courts need to treat animal cruelty with the utmost seriousness? Simply cautioning offenders is not good enough. In the United States of America, there has been a growing trend towards toughening laws to make animal cruelty a felony rather than only a misdemeanour. Penalties for individuals who engage in deliberate animal cruelty have been increased, dramatically in some states. England has similarly strengthened its animal welfare laws but in Australia we continue to treat these heinous crimes as minor offences not worthy of lengthy custodial sentences despite profilers and psychologists telling us that one of the strongest precursors to violent crime including murder is a history of animal abuse. Tough penalties including incarceration must be handed down for serious animal abuse cases. To allow such cruel and sadistic behaviour to keep going unpunished is not only morally reprehensible, it may very well have dire consequences when at some point these offenders turn their rage and fury on the rest of us. Thank you.

ACT NOW for Elephants. Say NO to Ivory. Please join IFAW'S ELEPHANT MARCH!

ACT NOW for Elephants. Say NO to Ivory. Please join IFAW'S ELEPHANT MARCH! LINK: http://www.causes.com/causes/644857-let-s-turn-facebook-orange-for-animal-cruelty-awareness/actions/1689229 It's Time for action.. ACT NOW for Elephants. Say NO to Ivory. Join in IFAW's efforts to save elephants for future generations. In just the past year alone, more than 3,000 elephants have been killed for their ivory and there is no sign that it is letting up. We can't continue decimating elephants and other species for products nobody really needs. We must come together to reduce demand for ivory in China and other countries, and to protect elephants where they live. And we must ensure that the future for elephants is a more secure one. Educating our children from the youngest ages about elephants and conservation is very important. IFAW's Animal Action education programme, has helped to educate more than five-million young people around the world to take action to protect animals. More than 50,000 students over the past year have signed pledges, created art, and written letters to help IFAW protect elephants. And to date, more than 280,000 people have joined IFAW's Elephant March on social media. Earlier this year, IFAW staff members around the world handed over thousands of signatures to government officials in a coordinated and public display of support for elephant protection. That's the kind of action that can't be ignored -- that's the kind of action that will help save elephants. Children are the key to a better future for animals. We need to educate younger generations about what actions they can take to help protect animals. Visit IFAW's Animal Action web page today and learn about the many ways that young people can join the herd and help support our critical efforts. If you haven't already, please join IFAW's Elephant March. Together we can continue building a wave of support for protecting elephants from deadly poaching and illegal ivory trade. We need to speak up for elephants and other animals that can't speak for themselves. And we need more than just words - we need action. Please act today to help IFAW teach the next generation about animal protection and to help end the illegal ivory trade. IFAW'S animal action page link>> http://www.ifaw.org/australia/

Take Action- Help Ban Animal Gas Chambers.

PLEASE SHARE THIS >> Take Action- Help Ban Animal Gas Chambers. Please support this wonderful FACEBOOK group>> Link: https://www.facebook.com/TakeAction.BanAnimalGasChambers