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Character actor Danny Trejo featured in ‘Save Them All’ campaign for Best Friends Animal Society
March 10, 2014 • Rescue
One of Hollywood’s most recognizable character actors, Danny Trejo, has joined Best Friends Animal Society’s campaign urging people to get involved in saving America’s homeless dogs and cats.
Trejo, currently co-starring opposite comedian George Lopez in the FX Network comedy “Saint George,” debuting March 6 and in Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” in theatres March 21, is best known for his... -
‘Operation Gimme Shelter’ Provides Free Dog Houses to Protect At-Risk Pets
March 05, 2014 • Rescue
FIDO is pleased to share that ASPCA, NY Cares has partnered with NYPD Community Affairs Office to help pets and pet owners in Queens.
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) Cruelty Intervention Advocacy (CIA) program is partnering with New York Cares and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) Community Affairs Office to launch ‘Operation Gimme...
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Pets of the Homeless Recruiting Collection Sites and Pet Food Donations
February 21, 2014 • Trends • Rescue
Each year, 3.5 million experience homelessness in America, less than a quarter will be homeless for a short time. However, over 76% are chronically homeless due to physical disability, developmental disability, HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance abuse problems. Pets of the Homeless (POTH) estimates that as many as 10-25% have service or companion pets. The need for pet food and veterinary...
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The Lick That Saved a Life
February 20, 2014 • Rescue
The Columbia Humane Society has not put down an animal in 8 years for time or space. Other states can’t say that. Our southern neighbor is one of those states. California has one of the worst save-rates in the country. Statewide, ½ million animals are put down every year. This is the story about one dog that is getting a second chance…all because of a lick.
Her name is Apple. No one knows...
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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK IS GOING TO THE DOGS
February 04, 2014 • Rescue
Inspired by New York Fashion Week hitting runways next Thursday, February 6th, the team at Helen Woodward Animal Center decided to show off the swankier-sides of our fuzzy friends with a furry fashion photo shoot. With the generous support of local business Chowhound Photography (chowhoundphotography.com), Center staff hopes the BeFUR-and-AfFUR Make-Overs will have potential adopters taking a...
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ASPCA Assists Local Authorities in the Removal of More than 40 Dogs from Kentucky Puppy Mill
January 22, 2014 • Rescue
The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®), at the request of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and Pulaski County Attorney's Office, is assisting in the removal, transport, sheltering and medical treatment of more than 40 dogs from a large, substandard breeding facility—frequently referred to as a puppy mill—called Dream Catcher Kennels in Nancy, Ky. The Kentucky...
