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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
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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"
♥
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Welcome to Animals Matter Too! |
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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 |
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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:
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Confront global warming, the single most urgent threat
to wildlife.
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Protect and restore wildlife habitat, to ensure a
wildlife legacy for our children.
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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.
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Important
Medical Information |
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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.
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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.
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Copious diarrhea that comes on every half hour or hour, with no
eating or drinking can cause shock.
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Difficulty in breathing, especially with blue gums, can be a sign of
heart failure.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seizures should be reported to a vet immediately. The cause could be
poisoning. Don't try to restrain the animal during convulsions.
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Thank God for Cameras... |
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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.
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A
Beautiful Tribute |
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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.
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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:
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Increase primate
habitat
conservation
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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)
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Expand
non-invasive
research
programs on
chimpanzees and
other primates
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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)
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Some Really Touching Photographs... |
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Comments from Readers on Celebrity Fur Hags |
Here are a few comments
from our readers on the
celebrity fur issue:
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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!"
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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."
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BBPow - "Sharon
Stone is well known
for her charity
work. It is too bad
it does not extend
to animals."
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Saracita B., NYNY -
"I never liked that
phony Beyonce and
wasn't the least bit
surprised to see her
name on your list."
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GBW - "Here's one
more reason to hate
Ashton Kutcher.
Isn't his 15 minutes
up yet?"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Who Says We Can't Be Friends? |
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Sweet!
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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!
Click here to view the
card
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Cuteness Overload! |
Is there anything sweeter than
a baby animal?
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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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