Happy Birthday, Buster!

Buster celebrates his 1st Birthday!

Amazing Dog Needs New Loving Home

Hello Everyone,
I have a Pit Bull (female) that just showed up at my front door (literally) and I’m looking for a home for her. She’s only been with me for a few days, but I can honestly say that she is a GREAT dog (very loving and obedient). I would keep her if I could, but I already have two dogs of my own and I can’t afford another one. I also don’t want to have to take her to a shelter or the pound because I’m afraid they may put her to sleep. I don’t want any money just looking for someone that will give her a good home and some TLC. So if you or anyone that you know is interested please let me know ASAP. You can reply to this bulletin or you can call me @ (818) 913-4585.

Thanks!
Sonia

60 Minutes Interview with Sam Simon

Sam Simon, co-creator of the Simpsons talks to Morley Safer.

"The Simpsons" co-creator Sam Simon spends a fortune helping stray canines to a better life. He talks to Morley Safer about his dog shelter and the show that makes it possible. (CBSNews.com)

Watch it here!

FREE Pit Bull Training Classes

Navah, one of our lovely pet sitters brought me a copy of the Pet Press. Having grown-up around, Pit Bulls, I found the following announcement to be of great interest. :-) Thanks, Navah!

"FREE Pit Bull Triaing Classes - Held Saturdays at the North Central Animal Shelter. For all Pit Bulls, Pit Mixes and their 'cousins' (Rottweilers, American Bulldogs, Mastiffs, Shar Peis and Chows) Learn basic obedience and the confidence and 'tools' necessary to deal with dog aggression issues. Before bringing your dog you must make an appointment at 661-268-0555 or go to our website www.vrcpitbull.com. If you would like t just observe these classes, you may visit at the scheduled training times: 11:00am and 1:00pm."

Why "Free to Good Home" Ads are a Bad Idea

To view the full article, please visit www.theanimalspirit.com here.

Why "Free To Good Home" Ads Are A Bad Idea!


What Could Happen To An Animal From A "Free To Good Home" Ad?
Tortured or killed by animal abusers
Sold to research labs for experiments
Used as bait for fighting dogs
Victims of neglect

What Is A "Buncher?"

A buncher either steals or "adopts" companion animals for the purpose of selling the animal. Bunchers can sell animals for one or more of the following reasons:

To be used in research labs
To be used as bait, for example, to train dogs in fighting rings
To be used as breeding stock in puppy mills or catteries

"Bunchers" can be very deceptive and they prey on people who place "free to good home" ads. They will sometimes use children as part of the ploy and present themselves as a "perfect" family. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is!


What To Do If You See A "Free To Good Home" Ad

Whether it is in a newspaper or on the Internet, please take a moment to contact the person who is running the ad. Let them know about the dangers of "Free To Good Home" ads and tell them to proceed very carefully with the adoption, including copying identification (driver's license), checking references, performing a home check before the adoption, using a signed adoption contract, and doing follow-ups.

Do not feel embarrassed to contact the person behind the ad. You will find that many people are grateful that you took the time to inform them of dangers they were unaware of. Click here for a sample letter (opens in a new window).

Don't forget to contact your local newspaper and ask them to run a warning about placing "Free To Good Home" ads, too!

Norman and Pearl

This is also from a friend of a friend. If you're looking to adopt a sweet Russian Blue please consider Norman. Pearl also needs a temporary home.
Pearl
Norman

"Hi everyone...

My dear friend Rebecca is moving to New york for the summer and has decided to find her beautiful Russian Blue a new home. His name is Norman, and he has the most amazing personality. He likes to spend most of the day outside gallivanting the neighborhood and the evening inside sleeping. He grew up with Rebecca's dog buster and her other cat Pearl who is an older cat that's sleeps all day and all night in one spot.. Pearl needs a place for a couple of months also but Norman needs a new home.

So if any of you are interested please don't hesitate to call or email me back. This kitty was rescued and is now 3 years old maybe 4 I would have to double check.. but he is amazing.. I have never seen a cat jump in the air to chase butterflies.. but this guy does.. its hilarious..

Hope all is well...
thanks
Sarah wright
sarahfwright@gmail.com"

www.helpdomino.com

From a friend of a friend . . .

"Hi there. My friend, Merci Ligertwood (you may know her), has a little Hemingway cat named Domino. A few weeks ago, Merci woke up just in time to see Domino literally fly out of the top window in her room, landing 2.5 stories below on the concrete. Why Domino was flying, no one knows. I'm sure there was a scrumptious bird busying itself outside the window and her look-at-me-I'm-a-crazy-cat-watch-me-go! instincts kicked in. She even took the screen down with her.

Unfortunately, the poor, sweet girl hurt herself far worse than originally thought, and now needs a costly surgery to repair it. Merci is pretty broken up about being unable to afford it. Today, some friends of Merci's built a web site for Domino in the hopes of raising some money towards the surgery. http://www.helpdomino.com

I do not necessarily write to solicit personal donations, though welcomed, but in the hopes someone might know a person or organization that searches for animal health and rescue opportunities to donate towards each year. This is most definitely a cause worth considering. In my animal-(cat-specific)-loving opinion, Domino's options aren't elective at this point. Without the surgery, she would live with consistent pain and lose use of her front leg.

If you know of anyone that can help, in any way, please be so kind as to share Domino's story with that person.

Thank you for your time.

Love,
Jamie"

www.helpdomino.com