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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.  

Author Unknown

 

When choosing a family pet, please consider adopting from your local animal shelter...it'll do your heart good!

"Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved"

Welcome to Animals Matter Too!

 

The purpose of Animals Matter Too is to publish & share information relating to the humane and compassionate treatment of all animals. Whether a dog, cat, horse, bird, farm or wild animal, it's  incomprehensible for us to do nothing while they are abused and tortured for the sake of money, research or entertainment. It is our obligation to help them - if we don't, who will? We do not ask for donations for Animals Matter Too, we simply share what we've learned and ask you to consider helping in your community. If you cannot afford to make a cash donation to your local non-profit animal welfare & rescue organization, then please volunteer your services.  Any form of assistance would be appreciated.  If you need help finding information or have questions on organizations in your area, please contact me and I will do whatever I can to assist you. If you would like to make a donation, we highly recommend any of the organizations in our Animal Welfare Groups list. If you have any information you'd like to pass along, please Contact Us. Thank you for visiting!

Janet Knight, AMT 

~ Please help if you can, either by donating to an animal welfare group or by volunteering your time.  Remember, no donation is too small and no time is ever wasted. ~

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The National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation's goal is to educate and inspire Americans to protect wildlife and their habitats for our children's future. Their conservation work focuses on three areas that will have the biggest impact on the future of America's wildlife:

  1. Confront global warming, the single most urgent threat to wildlife.

  2. Protect and restore wildlife habitat, to ensure a wildlife legacy for our children.

  3. Connect with nature by fostering profound and personal connections between people and nature.

The NWF site offers a large selection of nature-inspired items including kid nature magazines, symbolic adoptions, eco-friendly apparel, all-occasion cards, holiday cards and much more. And by making a purchase, you are also making a donation to help wildlife. Here are just a few things you can do to support NWF:

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Odin, the White Bengal Tiger

These incredible photos of a White Bengal Tiger named Odin. Odin is six years old and 10 feet long from tail to nose. Odin lives at a Zoo in Vallejo, California, near San Francisco Odin was hand-raised at the zoo. And after he was weaned, his British trainer Lee Munro discovered his remarkable skill.  When a lump of meat was thrown into a pool of water, Odin would happily dive in after it. He makes a funny face - and it's actually to close his nostrils to stop the water from going into his nose.  Not all big cats enjoy the water but for Tigers from the hot climate of South-East Asia it's one way to cool down.  Plus they hunt in and around water. They're an ambush predator so they wait for prey to come down to the water. When you actually see him dive underwater he looks so graceful.  Odin loves the water and he loves food. Not all big cats will dive and swim underwater even for meat treats. Munro said tigers were the most powerful swimmers out of all land-dwelling animals.  Tragically, within our lifetimes, zoos might be the only places left to see these magnificent animals.  A century ago there were about 100,000 tigers in the wild. Now there are just 2,500 adults, with the Bengal variety almost extinct. None has been seen in the wild since the last white tiger was shot and killed in 1958.  White tigers are the most rare. They get their white color from an unusual and extremely rare genetic combination.

 

 


Important Medical Information

Problems That Need Help FAST!

 

The trouble with dogs and cats is that they can't speak a language, other than the body type. Many symptoms are common to both serious diseases as well as innocuous passing ailments. These symptoms could mean your pet's life is literally on the line. Call your veterinarian immediately for advice.

  1. Blood in the stool, bleeding from mouth and rectum or vomiting and bloody diarrhea can be a sign of many things, including internal hemorrhage from poisoning.

  2. Copious diarrhea that comes on every half hour or hour, with no eating or drinking can cause shock.

  3. Difficulty in breathing, especially with blue gums, can be a sign of heart failure.

  4. Abdominal swelling with attempts to vomit, especially in the deep-chest dog breeds, is a symptom of bloat and "a serious emergency" often requiring immediate surgery.

  5. Frequent drinking and urination, accompanied by depression, vomiting, diarrhea and discharge of reddish mucus, six to eight weeks after heat in an unspayed, intact (virgin) female dog or cat are signs of pyometra, which is very common and very deadly. It comes on slowly over months or years and is also marked by irregular heat periods.

  6. Difficulty in giving birth is an emergency. Some strain is involved in a normal birth, but if there is continuous labor without results, it could be life threatening.

  7. Seizures should be reported to a vet immediately. The cause could be poisoning. Don't try to restrain the animal during convulsions.


Thank God for Cameras...


These Cruel Celebrities Wear Fur - #2

Here are some of the names of celebrities who choose to wear the skins of tortured animals as body decor.  Please boycott any projects they are involved with until they stop wearing the fur of animals who are raised and brutally killed strictly for the purpose of providing furs for uncaring fur hags and ogres. Let's not help them finance their bloody taste in clothing.

Star Jones Mandy Moore Axel Rose
Will Smith Lenny Kravitz Elle McPherson
Pete Burns Emma Bunton Timbaland
Kid Rock Patti LaBelle Kate Bosworth
Sofia Coppola Heidi Klum Jennifer Connelly
Jennifer Hudson Celine Dion Ziyi Zhang
Dita Von Tease Naomi Campbell Jennifer Lopez
Adriana Lima Maria Sharapova Serena Williams
Madonna Maggie Gyllenhaal Kanye West
Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley Olsen Elizabeth Hurley
Mary J. Blige Ashton Kutcher Demi Moore
Kate Moss Lindsay Lohan Jessica Simpson
Kate Hudson Eve Beyonce
Eva Longoria Sharon Stone Nicole Richie
Britney Spears Kimberly Stewart Tara Reid
Victoria Gotti Will Smith Cate Blanchett
Jamie Foxx Susan Sarandon    

Now here's a picture of, the always lovely, Angelina Jolie in costume for a scene from her movie, "Salt". While she is wearing what looks to be fur, it is actually synthetic but very realistic looking. So it is possible for any one of these celebrities to buy fake fur that looks real if they feel they MUST be seen in fur.  They do have a choice...they don't HAVE to wear tortured animals.

Angelina Jolie wearing a fake fur costume for the movie "Salt"

 Salt will be released on July 23, 2010.  I'm looking forward to seeing it!


A Beautiful Tribute

A big thank you to Mary Morgan for sending in this beautiful and touching tribute. If only all animals could experience the depth of love this author had for his pet(s).

 

A Dog's Plea

Author Unknown

 

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn.

Speak to me often, for you voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, for I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth.

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.

Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding,  to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I  am not having any fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I draw that my fate was always safest in your hand.

 


The Jane Goodall Institute

We would like to express our deep admiration for Jane Goodall and all the volunteers and employees of The Jane Goodall Institute.  JGI was founded in 1977 and Ms. Goodall has devoted her life to the rescue and protection of chimpanzees and their habitats.  Please take a moment to read more about this important organization and how you can help. 

 

Mission

The Jane Goodall Institute advances the power of individuals to take informed and compassionate action to improve the environment for all living things.
 

 

The objectives of the Institute are to:

  • Increase primate habitat conservation

  • Increase awareness of, support for and training in issues related to our relationship with each other, the environment and other animals (leading to behavior change)

  • Expand non-invasive research programs on chimpanzees and other primates

  • Promote activities that ensure the well-being of chimpanzees, other primates and animal welfare activities in general

Click here to read more about The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI)


Some Really Touching Photographs...


Comments from Readers on Celebrity Fur Hags

Here are a few comments from our readers on the celebrity fur issue:
  • Jamie, Oregon: "I am quite shocked you listed Kate Hudson as a fur wearer. She seems to be such a  free-spirit and happy-go-lucky hippie chick, I would have thought it would make her sick to wear fur. No more of her rom-coms for me!"

  • B.W. San Diego, CA - "You listed three celebrities associated with Kabbalah. Madonna, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.  Makes me wonder if there's a connection."

  • BBPow - "Sharon Stone is well known for her charity work. It is too bad it does not extend to animals."

  • Saracita B., NYNY - "I never liked that phony Beyonce and wasn't the least bit surprised to see her name on your list." 

  • GBW - "Here's one more reason to hate Ashton Kutcher.  Isn't his 15 minutes up yet?"

  • Juanita J., Albuquerque - "I used to wear fur until I saw a terrible video online of how they kill the animals. I wish I could send them a copy."

This particular article seemed to touch a lot of readers. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write. 


Boycott Ringling Bros Circus!

While this has been said before but it's just too important not to reiterate.  Please boycott Ringling Bros or any circus that uses trained animals in their shows.  Many of these unfortunate animals live a sad, brutal and painful life - for the amusement of paying customers.  The circus personnel  have been filmed again and again, by PETA and ASPCA, chaining and beating these animals into submission.  VICIOUSLY BEATING THESE ANIMALS! The elephants you and your children see may have recently been beaten, starved or had their babies taken away to force them to do the tricks that delight the uninformed.  These majestic animals deserve better and human beings with hearts are the only ones who can help them.  Please do your part to stop this cruel, inhumane treatment of circus animals.  Just don't buy tickets - it's that simple. If they can't make money off the backs of their animals, they will have to stop.

Can You Help Edi & Cleo?

Meet Edi and Cleo, and our friend Daniela from Braila. Daniela found Edi and Cleo, without their mother, abandoned when they were 1 week old, in April. Their eyes weren't even open.

Daniela bottle-fed them and nursed them to health, and now needs to find homes for them. They are wonderful little puppies. They have received their first 2 sets of vaccinations, and will be spayed if anyone can find a home for them.

I have found a great animal transport service that will send the two to the USA for $950. I know this is a lot of money, especially now. All Daniela can do is hope.

Can anyone help?

We've each had our special experience with animals and with saving a particularly special one. Daniela just wants to best for her two puppies, whom she cherishes.

Thank you. Romania Animal Rescue donors are the most compassionate of people and I'm hoping we can find a solution to this special circumstance.

Sincerely,
Nancy Janes, President, CEO and Founder
Romania Animal Rescue, Inc. (United States, Tax ID: 72-1546354) and
Romania Animal Rescue Foundation (Romania)


Donations are tax-deductible and can be sent by check or online through PayPal. For payment by check, please address it to:


Romania Animal Rescue, Inc,
8000 Morgan Territory Rd
Livermore, CA 94551

 

For secure online payments, please visit our website, www.romaniaanimalrescue.com, and click on the Donations link.

 

Website 

http://www.romaniaanimalrescue.com/

Email 

romaniadogs@sbcglobal.net

Address 

8000 Morgan Territory Rd, Livermore, CA 94551

Telephone 

925-672-5908

Tax ID 

72-1546354; All donations to RAR are tax deductible in the USA.

 


Who Says We Can't Be Friends?

Sweet!


Delightful Cat Lovers eCard

This ecard is just too cute not to share. It's a gorgeous card designed by the incomparable Jacquie Lawson. It will be of particular interest to cat lovers but will delight everyone! Her artwork usually includes animals so check out her other cards while you're there. They're fabulous!

 

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Cuteness Overload!

    

 Is there anything sweeter than a baby animal?


Michael Vick Back in Bankruptcy Court

06/09/09

 

Admitted dog torturer/killer Michael Vick is back in bankruptcy court in Norfolk, Virginia.  He is there to provide the courts with a new bankruptcy plan.  Apparently, the old one had him wanting to keep his many vehicles and two expensive homes.  The judge rejected his first plan ruling that he should sell some of these items to pay his debts.

Naturally, the disgraced former NFL quarterback doesn't want to sell HIS possessions to pay HIS bills.  No, Vick just wants to be relieved of his debts so he doesn't have to pay them. Doesn't matter if his debtors might need their money as well. No, this is all about Michael Vick.  He should step up like a man and pay his financial debts, but, of course, he probably won't do that. We'll see what he comes up with this time.

Vick is under house arrest until 07/20/09 when he will be released from federal custody. It is not known at this time if the NFL will lift his suspension and allow him to return.


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