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Sea Shepherd CEO, Steve Roest, flies at an undisclosed altitude to examine the situation in the Gulf. Watch as he narrates his account. Please help us get this evidence out there. Favorite and share this video. www.seashepherd.org Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Operation Gulf Rescue Ramps Up Operation Gulf Rescue The problem: On the morning of April 20, 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana, the British Petroleum (BP) Deepwater Horizon semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit exploded, killing 11 people. On the afternoon of April 22th, a large oil slick began to spread from the former rig site, and today this disaster is the largest offshore spill in US history. Estimates vary as to how much oil is gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, but experts agree that it is between 50000 and 150000 barrels of oil per day. On May 19th, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and elsewhere stated that oil had reached the Loop Current. By June 4th, the oil spill had landed on 125 miles of Louisiana’s coast, washed up along Mississippi and Alabama barrier islands, and was found for the first time on a Florida barrier island at Pensacola Beach. The greatest concern has been that severe weather, as we enter hurricane season, might push the oil inland and over a far wider area, simultaneously rendering many clean-up and wildlife rescue operations useless or redundant. On June 30th, Sea Shepherd Gulf Operations Liaison Dr. Bonny Schumaker and Sea …
Got bored and wanted to play around with a video. Made this since adopting shelter animals rather than breeding and buying is something I really wish more people would do. So here it is. 
A THAI WOMAN who help stray dogs in Bangkok behind the temple on the street. She takes cares and helps reduce animal sufferings, by providing food, medical care to stray Dogs, seven days a weeks. All strays that have undergone sterilization. Everyone needs to spay or neuter their pets. There’s too many animals that go to waste because people don’t want to get theirs fixed. She is capable of handling (Spy & neuter) about 20 cases a month at a cost of approximately 300 baht per dog, about US De-sexing (Sterilization) has been proven to be the most effective way to help the animals. She has de-sexed about 1807 dogs and cats up to the end of September, 2010. Thank you for what you do for them. I wish more people cared about animals. Adopt and spay or neuter a shelter or other rescued animal companion to help break the cycle of suffering, misery, *…Saving just one pet won’t change the world …but, surely, the world will change for that one pet…*
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Georgia Animal Rescue and Defence, Inc. (GARD) is a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter located near Savannah, GA. GARD took in approximately 56 Poodle mix dogs from a puppy mill in Georgia in July, 2009, and 34 more dogs from the same puppy mill in August, 2009. The shelter needs your help financially to care for these dogs and recover from the expenses. Thank you for all you do for the animals, and please spay or neuter your pets! Please go to www.gardonline.org for more information.
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Eight Things to Consider When Adopting a Shelter Dog
By – Roger Matthews
Adopting a fully grown shelter dog is usually not considered when a family decides to get a new pet. It may actually be the best choice for your family.
A fully grown shelter dog may already be house trained, trained in basic obedience and be past the teething stage. That means no messes in the house, no damaged furniture and a dog that listens to it’s owner. That sounds like a dream dog to me. You’ll also know what you’re getting in your new dog regarding it’s size, color, temperament and personality. There are fewer surprises and you’ll have the advantage of knowing what you’re getting before you get it.
If you’re looking for a loving family pet a shelter dog just may be the answer. If your looking for a show dog it’s probably not. I say probably because I’ve seen pure bred animals, with papers, in the shelter I worked in. It was rare but it did happen. Sometimes the dog out-grew it’s family and sometimes it was disobedient or chewed up something in the house. Occasionally the owner just wasn’t responsible enough to own a pet and it was just too much work. There were many reasons why they were brought to the shelter by their owners.
When shopping at the local grocery store, most people are picky about what they choose. There are many things they take into consideration before making decisions. They check the dates on perishables, squeeze the grapefruit and look for bruising. They make decisions based on color, quantity, packaging, size, fat content, calories and price. That works well for shoppers who want what’s best for their families but for some strange reason some of the same people don’t make the same kind of careful decisions when it comes to choosing a new family pet. A pet that may be around for ten or fifteen years. This is where the “cute” factor can really work against a pet and the family as well. The cutest dog in the bunch gets adopted and that usually means a puppy.
When you adopt a puppy, especially a mixed breed, you may be in for an unwanted surprise or two. When the dog becomes mature it may be too large or not look the way you thought it would. It’s really a crap shoot. You can guess how big the dog will get but it’s still just a guess unless you know the mix. Now mind you, I’m not speaking out against adopting puppies, it’s a fine idea, what I’m saying is that there are benefits to adopting an older dog too. Besides the reasons mentioned above, you’re also giving an older dog a second chance at a happy life. He probably deserves that chance.
A pet has to become part of your family, a part of your pack. He or she has to fit in well and be of the proper temperament and size for your family. Not taking those factors into account can have disastrous repercussions for both the pet and the family. I’ve seen it happen in failed adoptions and when families turned their pet over to the shelter. A family gets a puppy, the puppy is small, cute and manageable and then it quickly grows to maturity and is larger or more energetic than expected.
It wasn’t long after becoming an Animal Control Officer that I began to believe that it wasn’t a pet problem at all, it was a pet owner problem. After all, you can’t blame it on the dog. The dog just wanted a home, a family to be a part of, in essence, a new pack. Choosing a pet carefully is very important for your family and the pet. Here are a few tips on what to do if you’re interested in adopting a shelter dog.
(1) – Speak with your family and make sure they know the dog will be everyone’s responsibility. Feeding, walking, training and loving your new pet should be shared between family members. If everyone is in agreement it’s time to search for your new family member. Bring the entire family. You’ll want to know how well everyone will get along. It’s important that everyone in your family sees, pets and interacts with the dog if it’s possible.
(2) – If you have other pets, bring them with you to the shelter and have them meet the dog you may adopt if you’re seriously considering a specific dog. It would be a good idea to call the shelter first so that they’re prepared. They’ll usually be happy to work with you and help you find a dog that will be a great match for your family. You don’t need to arrive at home with your new pet and find out there’s a big problem. Do that at the shelter. It’s best done outside the shelter with shelter staff present. In busy shelters this may be a problem which is why you should always speak with them in advance. All of the pets should be on leashes so they can be controlled easily if there’s a problem.
(3) – Speak to anyone that has had contact with the dog. You can learn a lot from the staff members that feed and interact with the dog on a daily basis. After all, they’re the people that probably know the dog best.
A good shelter will appreciate someone that makes a careful decision before adopting. The shelter staff wants the dog to find a new home. They certainly don’t want to see a dog returned. It’s depressing for the shelter staff to see a dog return after being adopted.
(4) – When you first visit your local shelter get as much information as you can on a dog you may be interested in adopting. Don’t rush, take your time. Take a few days if you have to. It’s an important decision and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Use your best judgement when making your decision, not just your emotions.
(5) – Ask about the dog’s history, medical records and temperament. The more you know about the dog the more informed your final decision will be. Find out as much as you can about the dog’s shelter history. Ask if he or she has been neutered or spayed. You’ll also want to know what shots and flea and tick treatments the dog was given. Ask if the dog has been adopted and then returned to the shelter. If the dog has been returned find out why. The staff will almost always know why a dog was returned.
(6) – Ask about the dog’s appetite and either check or ask if the dog’s stool looks normal. This can be valuable information especially if the dog has no medical records. There’s a lot you can do to make a good, informed decision when adopting from a rescue shelter.
(7) – If the dog is a mixed breed ask the shelter staff what mix the dog is. This will give you a reasonably good idea how large the dog will get if it’s not already fully grown. The shelter staff may know from the previous owners or they may at least have an idea just by looking at the dog. Either way you’ll get some facts or at the very least, an educated guess.
(8) – Ask the shelter staff to allow you to meet the dog out of it’s run or cage and get to know the dog a bit. It’s very important and you can learn a lot in a short amount of time. If you feel comfortable with the dog it’s also a very good idea to take it for a walk if the shelter will allow it. Just remember, any dog can be trained. If the dog isn’t perfect, that’s ok. You’ll work together to improve.
Those 8 steps are good to keep in mind when adopting a dog from a shelter. Just remember, even an older dog can be trained with a little patience, love and understanding.
I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying “You can’t teach old dogs new tricks”. I’ve heard that saying many times and I couldn’t disagree more. As an animal control officer I was often in charge of adoptions and taking care of the dogs and cats when I wasn’t on patrol or on an abuse investigation. I spent a lot of that time training some of the older dogs in the basics to give them a better chance at being adopted. They learned quickly and some dogs already knew the basic commands. Dogs want to please, it’s in their nature and with some patience you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Shelter dogs don’t get a lot of one-on-one attention from people. They get some from the staff but it’s limited. The staff is usually pretty busy and there are usually quite a few dogs to take care of so finding the time for one-on-one attention is difficult. So try to remember that a dog may be very excited when he first meets you. Spend some time with the dog so you can find out what he or she is really like. Spend that time with the dog and you may find that the dog is a lot different than your first impression would have lead you to believe.
If you do adopt a shelter dog be sure to visit a local vet as soon as possible. A healthy pet is a happy pet. If the dog has no known medical history then you have to start developing one. If there is a medical history then it’s still important that the dog is current on all vaccinations and treatments. Let the vet tell you what the dog needs.
Good luck if you’re considering adopting a dog from a shelter. I’m sure you’ll be very glad you did. It’s a great feeling to know you may have saved your new, best friend’s life.
Roger Matthews was an animal control officer and abuse investigator in NJ. He is now the webmaster at AnimalRescueGroup.com and a volunteer for Ben’s Place, a dog rescue Group in Bonifay Florida. Publication of this article is permitted as long as the resource information remains intact and the links work.
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this is a walk through Memphis Animal Services on 3-1-10. our “shelter” has been in nationwide headlines for some despicable things recently. without discussing politics, i want to say that this video is strictly about the dogs and how heartbreaking it is that they ended up here although they’ve done nothing to deserve it… the shelters are also bursting at the seams with cats too, who also represent millions of precious lives lost each year just because people chose not to care for them properly, or at all. i would also like to mention that there are volunteers and others working hard to make it a better place. it’s the irresponsibility of the public that make places like this necessary, but these poor animals deserve so much better… please watch this video and see how many precious dogs there are in a shelter on any given day that will die simply because they are homeless. i’ve been told that 75 is the average number of dogs killed daily at MAS alone. then consider adoption, spaying & neutering, and telling your friends not to shop, ADOPT! be an advocate, educate, volunteer, foster, rescue, help save a life any way you can. thank you. eric hart the Gage Foundation for Animals
Why You Should Get A Shelter Dog
When you are looking to get a dog as a pet and companion for you and your family, there are many places you can look. There are puppy farms, pet stores, someone you know who may have just had some puppies, and many other places. However, while you can find a dog here, you should consider a shelter or adoption agency when looking for your next pet.
Unlike what you may hear, a shelter dog can be a better companion for you and your family. Shelter dogs are loving, affectionate, and are in need of a good home. They are screened for the most part, and are given a thorough check up. In many cases, they have been spayed or neutered so you don’t have to worry about having more dogs than you need. Because of their background, whether abandoned, or abused, they are going to be a little fearful at first, but when they realize that they are in a loving environment, one where they will be well taken care of, they will be even more eager to please you.
You may think that there was a reason for a dog winding up at a shelter, but not for the reason you might think. There are people who think a dog winds up in a shelter because they were mean, or bit the person who owned them before, but this is not the case. Only a small percentage of animals brought to dog pounds and animal shelters because of these reasons. There are a number of other things that bring these poor animals to shelters, none of which are their fault.
Some people just should not own a pet. They are abusive in general, and commonly take it out an a creature who can’t defend itself, like a dog, or cat, or other animal. Then there are people that simply abandon their pets, whether they move and can’t have a pet at their next dwelling, and they either bring the animal in, or simply leave it when they leave. In some cases, their previous owner may have died, and they come into the shelter because the simply have no where else to go. Most are rescued from being abandoned, or abused, and have done nothing wrong at all.
You have many different choices when it come to a shelter pet, just as many as with buying, or picking one up from somewhere else. You can find puppies, and fully grown dogs, who have already been house trained. You can find a shelter or adoption agency in your area, and you can contact the Humane Society for the ones that are closest to you. There are many different pet adoption agencies available, and can hook you up with a dog that needs a good home. In many cases, these agencies carefully screen adoptive owner’s, so there is little to no risk of the animal coming back to them, or being abandoned somewhere else.
So if you want a good loving pet for you and your family, choose a shelter dog first before you look somewhere else. They will greatly appreciate your love and attentions just as much as getting a dog from more expensive places.
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Places To Find Pets; Advantages Of Adopting From A Shelter
Where should you look for a pet? You may have seen a sign posted somewhere advertising free puppies or kittens. Occasionally there may be a person who owns a pet that has just given birth to a litter who is giving puppies or kittens away. Breeds that are rare and purebred animals may be sold instead of given away. The newspaper is another place that you can find puppies and kittens for adoption. Advertising in the newspaper costs money so expect to pay for any pets advertised.
An animal shelter is a very reliable source for animal adoptions. Stray dogs and cats often end up at an animal shelter after being picked up by animal control. Litters of puppies and kittens are sometimes dropped off at an animal shelter where they can be adopted. Some pet owners relinquish ownership of their pets to a shelter when they become unable to care for their pet anymore due to lifestyle changes. Adopting a pet from an animal shelter will save an animal from being euthanized. Common reasons for euthanizing an animal are aggressive behavior, rabies, terminal illness, a crippling problem that would cause suffering to the animal if it continues to live, old age, and lack of space. Some shelters have a no-kill policy. A no-kill shelter receives subsidies and donations from private sources that allows them to avoid euthanizing animal for non-medical reasons.
Adopting a pet from a shelter usually has a fee associated with it, but the pet you will be adopting will have vaccinations and will be spayed or neutered. In most cases the cost is less than buying a pet from a breeder or a pet store. You can find listings for humane societies and pet adoption centers in the phone book or through the internet. Lots of animal shelters have their own websites.
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Adopting a Pet from a Shelter Can be a Blessing for You and Your New Furry Friend
This subject is near and dear to me.
You see. I did adopt a dog from a pet shelter. In fact, you have probably seen a picture of him in some of the articles I have written. His name is Romeo (my daughter named him). He is the sweetest, most affectionate dog we have ever owned.
Of course you have several alternatives when you start the process of selecting a family pet. You can check through the newspaper for ads by breeders who have puppies or kittens for sale.
This is important. I don’t recommend buying a puppy from a pet store. Most of the pets come from puppy mills. There are some exceptions.
I know the puppies are cute. The owner of the store may have good intentions. But puppy mills produce dogs that, very likely, may later have health problems. So be extremely cautious if you go this route.
When you are adopting a pet from a pet shelter, you are not just adding a new friend to your family.
You are reducing the number of homeless and unwanted pets in the area where you live.
You very possibly have saved the cat or dog’s life. This is a great reason to choose pet adoption.
When you do adopt a pet from a pet shelter, you can be very confident that a veterinarian has fully examined the pet and given it a clean bill of health.
You will know that the pet is free of any disease and has received all his shots. This is not always true for a pet you purchase from an ad in the newspaper.
In today’s difficult economy, there are many pets left in pet shelters by good, pet-loving families.
Because of financial problems, they may have chosen to give the pet up for adoption.
As a result, you may be able to adopt a high quality, purebred dogs from the pet shelter. Therefore, you can probably adopt a purebred dog at a very reasonable cost. Many of these dogs are house trained and get along well with all people. Most of the time, this type of information, as well as information regarding the dog’s background, health, and family history have been made available to the pet shelter.
I completely respect those people who have made the decision to give up their pet for adoption because of financial or other personal problems. Chances are that this was a difficult, heart-breaking decision they were forced to make. They chose this route rather than abandoning the poor pet.
After adopting a pet, the new pet owner’s responsibility has just begun.
It is so important to feed you new pet the high quality, nutritious dog and cat food and treats, your pet deserves. Feeding low quality, inexpensive food will only cause medical problems and higher costs for you down the road.
You can take a look at Romeo. Keep in mind that he is not a purebred dog. He is just a mutt. But he is a wonderful dog.
Romeo gets high quality, nutritious dog food and treats every day. He is extremely healthy. At six years old, he only goes to the vet for an annual check-up and shots. He walks with me 2-4 miles every day.
Obviously I highly recommend adopting a pet from a pet shelter. It is a great way to add a wonderful friend to your family.
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