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No Cost Ways to Donate to the ASPCA

Because I donate to the ASPCA, I get lots of literature from them. Many times it’s via email or accompanies donation request forms. Two things in recent such distributions have really stood out at me. Maybe you’ve seen them too if you’re an ASPCA supporter. (Or maybe you haven’t. Sometimes I don’t always read their emails as closely as I should.) If you aren’t a supporter, maybe you’ll be inspired to become one once you see these easy, fun options for doing so. Help the ASPCA by Spending Just a Little Time on the Internet • Register with AnimalAttraction.com and … Continue reading →

Get Your Orange On: ASPCA Day!

I’m in a little bit of a pickle. Today is the ASPCA’s 141st birthday and they’re celebrating it with what I’m calling an “Orange Campaign.” They’re encouraging everyone to help them spread awareness and show support by donning as much orange as possible. I’m not sure why orange. I believe because it’s the organization’s colors, but I couldn’t find anything to confirm that. I don’t have a lick of orange in my wardrobe. (Something that most Tennesseans do own, thanks to the Vols. However, I’m not from this area originally as we only moved here in 2005, nor am I … Continue reading →

I.C.E. Stickers: Have You Got One Posted?

Photo by Julia Couture Recently after making a donation to the ASPCA, along with a thank you letter they sent me an “In Case of Fire or Emergency Animals Inside!” sticker. There are boxes to check if you have dogs or cats or other, with a line to specify what the “other” constitutes. There’s also a space to leave your phone number. I happen to think this is a brilliant idea. I’m one for being prepared in case the worst happens. My theory is you might not be able to prevent bad things from happening, but having plans in place … Continue reading →

More Puppy Mill Busts in the News

The Humane Society of the United States has been working with state and local officials to cut away at the nationwide network of puppy mills. Animal control officials in Independence, Virginia, sized twenty puppies from a suspected puppy mill. The officer in charge of the seizure said that the conditions were deplorable — puppies were malnourished and suffering from parasites. Another suspected puppy mill in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania lost twenty-four dogs to a local SPCA shelter. Workers suspected that there had been more dogs at the puppy mill, but that they had been removed before the raid. The dogs who … Continue reading →

Interview: The Chocolate Lab

I had the opportunity to (virtually) sit down with Amanda, owner of a cute little shop called The Chocolate Lab. Her pet products have appeared on the HGTV website and in Puppies USA Magazine — so I figured they were worth a look. Aimee: So how did you get started? What inspired you? Amanda: We bought our first house in November of 2005, and the first thing I did was find myself the perfect little puppy to join our family. I started doing some research regarding dog food, and I was horrified at the lack of care that went into … Continue reading →

Starting A Shelter: Legal Stuff

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There is so much legal stuff that goes into starting a shelter that it can be overwhelming! This checklist will at least help you get started; you may want to talk to a lawyer or someone from the Small Business Association for assistance. Incorporate or don’t incorporate? Incorporation can protect you from personally being held responsible for any number of things. That little “inc.” after your name helps lend credibility to your shelter. You can get your incorporation paperwork from your Secretary of State office or your state’s Corporation Commission. What’s in a name? You’ve got to register your corporate … Continue reading →

Wild Horse Protection Efforts

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In 1971, the United States Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. In the legislation, they wrote that “these [wild free-roaming] horses and burros are fast disappearing from the American scene” and set goals of an ecological balance between wild and domestic livestock. There were approximately sixty thousand wild horses and burros counted in a 1974 census. Today, there are even fewer wild horses and burros on public lands. Despite the dwindling numbers, wild horses and burros are in good health. They do not suffer from starvation or drought — without human intervention. Some Herd Management Areas do … Continue reading →

How to Put Your Shopping Dollars to Work Helping Animals

‘Tis the season for spending, yes, but ‘tis also the season for giving. (And not just gifts to loved ones.) If you’d like to help a worthy cause of the animal variety, but dread putting even more of a pinch on your pocketbook, fear not! Here’s how to put those dollars you’re spending anyway towards both gifts and a worthy cause: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Chase Credit Cards: Platinum Visa Cards are available in four designs (Kitty Kard, Best Friends, ASPCA, and HLE). These are also Flexible Rewards cards, so you can earn points … Continue reading →

Five Non-Cash Ways to Help Animals/Shelters this Holiday Season

This is the time of year when giving and helping is foremost on everyone’s minds. It’s natural to feel a little more generous and charitable right now, and many with pets want to help animals less fortunate than their own. However, sometimes the desire to give outweighs the means. If cash is tight there are still other ways you can contribute: 1) Time: Commit to spending an hour every week (or every other) at a shelter. Shelters are always looking for volunteers for a variety of jobs. (Not just for cleaning up, but for extra help during fundraising events, rescue … Continue reading →