| The ASPCA is honored to have been selected once again as one of five charity beneficiaries for the Subaru “Share the Love” event, running Saturday November 21- January 4, 2010. Last year, the ASPCA received close to $1.2 million from this extraordinary program, reflecting the passion that Subaru and Subaru owners have for helping animals. This year, our goal is to top last year’s donation. As an animal lover and ASPCA supporter, you can help us do so much more for America’s animals in need this season. If you or anyone you know is car shopping this season, you’ll want to know about this great opportunity to purchase a vehicle and share your love for animals at the same time. For every new vehicle purchased or leased between November 21 and January 4, 2010, Subaru will donate $250 to the consumer’s choice of five charity partners*. Consumers have until January 31, 2010, to make their selection. ASPCA was the #1 charity chosen last year. With your help, the ASPCA and animals in need can be #1 again this year! Check our website for a list of events. | Important Note for Shelter Professionals: Subaru dealers are looking for ways to bring the "Share the Love" campaign to life and promote animal adoptions. If you are a shelter professional, rescuer or volunteer and would like to work with your local Subaru dealer to conduct an adoption event or would like to involve them in special events you have planned during the holidays, please contact Allison Allen in the ASPCA’s Corporate Partnerships department at 646-706-4689 or sharethelove@aspca.org. We can notify your local dealer and encourage them to contact you. |  |  | ||
| *Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle purchased or leased from November 21, 2009 through January 4, 2010 to one of five participating charities designated by the purchaser, up to $5,000,000. | |||||
Prince Lorenzo Borghese, former “Bachelor” on ABC, is looking for America’s Next Top Dog -- The Princess on a new web-based reality show and helping American Humane through his pet product line, Royal Pet Club. Royal Pet Club is donating $1 to American Humane for every order of a free sample. Order your free sample or watch the series.
 | Thank you for all you do to help animals! Rebecca Young, Care2 and ThePetitionSite Team |
Whether your pet prefers squeaky rubber squirrels, stiff rawhide bones or fuzzy mice, he or she undoubtedly loves to play with toys. But is the source of your dog's or cat’s merriment safe? Many common household products—including toys for children and pets—may contain trace amounts of lead and other toxins. In most cases, however, the levels of these ingredients in toys don’t pose a significant threat to your furry friend.
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) reviewed 200,000 cases from the past two years and produced no examples of lead poisoning from pet toys. According to Dr. Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, ASPCA Vice President and Medical Director of the APCC, younger dogs, just like children, are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning, but most studies reveal only tiny amounts of lead in pet toys—not a grave risk for acute or chronic lead poisoning in dogs.
“Just because it's 'detectable' doesn't necessarily make it hazardous,” says Dr. Gwaltney-Brant. “Even oxygen is toxic at the right concentration.”
And what about other types of treats such as rawhide bones? Like pet toys, rawhide chews can include trace amounts of pesky chemicals. Dr. Safdar Khan, Director of Toxicology at the ASPCA, believes many dog lovers would be surprised if they learned the true contents of their pets’ treats. But he also adds that pet parents would likely be surprised if they knew the complete ingredients of what they eat and drink, too.
The reality is that a dog is much more likely to suffer obstruction from a rawhide bone than poisoning from a hidden toxin. In general, the smaller the dog, the fewer rawhide treats he should receive, and only give your pet rawhides under a watchful eye. Remember, it’s always wise to supervise!
On Saturday, October 17th from noon to 5pm please join us at the long awaited Barkitecture 2009 event where you can enjoy a silent auction of designer dog houses, spectacular shopping, and full dog-day afternoon of fun including a doggie fashion show at 2PM in front of the Lofty Dog store!
Austin's best architects and designers have been chosen to create modern dog houses to be auctioned off to benefit Blue Dog Rescue, Austin Pets Alive, Austin Dog Rescue, and Forgotten Friends. These non-profit, largely volunteer-run groups work to find forever homes for homeless animals, many of which would otherwise be euthanized at local shelters.
Hope to see you there!
You can save the day for a homeless dog -- and find a faithful companion who will be at your side for all of life’s adventures -- by adopting a dog from your local shelter or breed-rescue group during American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month® in October.
Adopting a dog is a heroic feat that’s easy to perform, and animal shelters and breed-rescue groups are filled with amazing dogs: large, small, mixed breeds, even purebreds. In fact, millions of loyal, lovable dogs are surrendered to our nation’s animal welfare organizations every year because their owners simply couldn’t take care of them anymore. Now they’re homeless -- and just waiting for a hero like you!
During Adopt-A-Dog Month, we encourage you to visit your local shelter or breed-rescue group, meet potential sidekicks and discover the many super-size benefits of having a dog: happiness, companionship, improved physical and emotional health, and devoted love. Dogs also encourage people to exercise, enhance family and social relationships, promote laughter and act as a nonjudgmental audience and sounding board. Now that’s super!
American Humane works year-round to support animal welfare organizations, promote adoptions and enhance the bond that people share with their companion animals. And each year during Adopt-A-Dog Month, we give shelters tools and resources to continue fostering connections between people and pets.
If you’re ready to find your very own faithful canine companion, check out American Humane’s resources to learn about the adoption process, behavior and training, and pet care.
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