How to Create the Dr. Oz Blue Zone Lifestyle | eHow.com

How to Create Your Own Blue Zone Lifestyle | eHow.com
Maybe you have recently seen the Dr. Oz show featuring seemingly physically ageless people who live in exotic Blue Zone areas of the world. Did it make you want to live in a Blue Zone area? You can experience a Blue Zone lifestyle and not have to move to an exotic location. It may seem overwhelming to make healthier changes, but it really just involves simplifying your lifestyle. Doesn't it sound refreshing for something to be simple, especially in our complicated and unhealthy environment in which we live?

At least 3 dogs starved to death at Memphis shelter

A search warrant released Tuesday shows that at least two other dogs recently starved to death while in the shelter's care. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office raided the shelter at 3456 Tchulahoma last week after a whistle-blower complained that animals were being mistreated...

An old-fashioned bed-raising for shelter pets

By Dr. Marty Becker
January 27, 2010
When I decided to help get beds donated for the animals of the Orange County Animal Services shelter in Florida, where I filmed some clips while in Orlando for the North American Veterinary Conference, I hoped that my readers, viewers and fans would come through...

Memphis Animal Shelter Employees Arrested for Animal Cruelty

arrested for animal cruelty. At least one more arrest is expected.
The shelter's former supervisor, Tina Quattlebaum and veterinarian, Angela Middleton were in jail Thursday night facing aggravated animal cruelty charges. They're two of several employees who've been on paid suspension since the raid of the shelter in October 2009...

Help Bring Buddy the Puppy to America from Afganistan

We found Buddy in the baazar of a remote city in north western Afghanistan when he was no more than 6 weeks old. He was malnourished and probably slept outside in temperatures below freezing at night. Regardless of his condition, he was still one of the liveliest and most easygoing dogs any of us had ever met. We brought him back to our Firebase and took him in as the team dog...

Horse Shot, Left For Dead

ST. GEORGE, Ga. -- A southeast Georgia woman wants to know who shot and killed one of her horses in the middle of the night. Denise Nelson said she found the horse dead in her barn.
Nelson said she was with her 4-year-old daughter when she found the horse with a bullet to the head.
"I couldn't tell if she was dead or alive,"Nelson said. "My first response was get my daughter away. I didn't want her to remember it this way. I wanted her to have all good memories of this horse."
Nelson said police have searched her property for evidence, but didn't find anything that would explain how the horse was shot or who did it.
Nelson said that the bullet that killed her horse may have come from a nearby hunting club and the horse made it back to the barn before dying.

She's asking for anyone who may know what happened to come forward.

Dog Rescued Last Week from Flood Waters, Reunited with Owner!

Remember the dog that was dramatically rescued last week from flood waters in the Los Angeles River? He's finally going to be reunited with his owner after spending four days in a city animal shelter...

Former L.A. County assistant fire chief, was found guilty of felony animal cruelty.

Why would a grown man, a leader in his community, purportedly beat a puppy so viciously that the dog would have to be euthanized? The Toole family has been asking this question since November 2008, when a neighbor repeatedly punched their six-month-old puppy, Karley, and struck her in the head with a large rock, shattering her skull. It’s a heartbreaking case that led Jeff and Shelley Toole to contact the Animal Legal Defense Fund for assistance...

Humane Society Second Chances Telethon tonight Jan. 27, 2010

Watch the heartfelt stories of pets and people touched by the Humane Society of Missouri. The evening will be hosted by Deanne Lane of Centene Corporation and Kathy Warnick, president of HSMO.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
KDNL - ABC Affiliate
Check your broadcast provider for the channel on your system (cable, satellite, etc.)

Help the Animals and Homeless Pets of Haiti!

The earthquake in Haiti was devastating to humans and animals alike. But today, you can help.

100 percent of your donation will go directly to help animals suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake. Best Friends is a part of the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH), and your support will provide food, water, rabies vaccinations, safety and more for countless animals...

Missourians for the Protection of Dogs... We need your help gathering signatures!!

With more than 130,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot, we need a lot of volunteers. While our opposition will have big money contributors and plenty of paid field staff, we're going to rely on you—our supporters—to help us get there. Please sign-up above, then find a signature gathering event in your area. And, if there isn't one, create your own. Thanks for all your help – the dogs across Missouri appreciate it!

Missourians for the Protection of Dogs

Missourians for the Protection of Dogs is spearheading a citizen-sponsored, state ballot initiative to save tens of thousands of dogs from suffering in cruel conditions in puppy mills, the high-volume dog breeding facilities where dogs are inhumanely bred under harsh conditions with inadequate shelter and care. Our organization plans to gather more than 100,000 signatures of registered Missouri voters to place a measure on the November 2010 statewide ballot, giving Missouri citizens the opportunity to end some of the worst abuses at puppy mills.
The Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act is a measure that will improve the lives of dogs in commercial breeding operations in Missouri...

Two Legged Dog Dog Gives Hope to Wounded Soldiers

Born without front legs to a junkyard dog around Christmas 2002, Faith the puppy was rejected and abused by her mother. She was rescued by Reuben Stringfellow, now an Army E-4 specialist, At first the family had to carry Faith to keep her off her chest and chin. But with peanut butter and practice, Faith learned to walk on her two hind legs.
Today Faith is a brisk, upright walker. When she runs, every so often she adds a hop or skip to her step, but she stumbles less often than most humans...

Dogfighting Operations Raided in Wilkinson County

Authorities said they seized 70 dogs and found the decomposed remains of several more Thursday morning in raids on suspected Wilkinson County dogfighting operations.
One female dog’s right ear had been nearly ripped in two, and both its ears were covered in what appeared to be dried blood. Nearby, a tawny-colored male dog staked out with a short heavy chain was so emaciated its ribs and vertebrae were showing. Those dogs were among the 57 seized from 5006 Ga. 57 near Owens-Shepherd Road.

It is difficult to see, more than forty of mans best friends starved and abandoned at an Eastern Iowa Animal Rescue. And that is only part of it. Dead

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Pop culture main reason Calif has Chihuahua crisis

LOS ANGELES – California has more Chihuahuas than it can handle, and it has Hollywood to blame.

There are so many Chihuahuas at shelters in Oakland, they have started shipping the dogs out of state, said Megan Webb, director of Oakland Animal Services. They have sent about 100 to Washington, Oregon and Arizona, she said, "and as soon as they get them, they are ready for new ones."

Teddy Kiriakidis, Ronald Creach, Michael Morgan, Robert Hackman plead guilty to dog fighting

KSDK -- Four eastern Missouri men have been sentenced for federal crimes involving dog fighting.

The convictions resulted from the largest coordinated multistate raids on dog fighting in U.S. history.

Can You Make a Donation or Sponsor an Abused Animal at HSMO?

Gifts to the Animal Cruelty Fund will help the Humane Society of Missouri investigate, heal and prevent animal abuse.

Dog fighting is one of the most heinous forms of animal abuse. The Humane Society of Missouri is vehemently opposed to this heinous blood sport. The way animals used in dog fighting are abused, at the hands of people of profit, is absolutely abhorrent.

Dog fighting is happening in every community in our state, right under our noses. Hopefully, public awareness and outrage will bring an end to this cruel and heinous form of animal abuse.

Missouri Judement of Another Dog Fighting Ring!!

http://member.hsmo.org/site/PageServer?pagename=copy_of_Federal_dog_fighting_case_press_release_12_8

A Closer Look At Animal Welfare Issues : REWARD INCREASED TO $6000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST OF PERSON WHO DUCT-TAPED DAISY, THE BEAGLE AND STUFFED INTO GARBAGE BAG

A Closer Look At Animal Welfare Issues : REWARD INCREASED TO $6000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ARREST OF PERSON WHO DUCT-TAPED DAISY, THE BEAGLE AND STUFFED INTO GARBAGE BAG

How to Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party | eHow.com

How to Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange Party | eHow.com

Media Alert

Media Alert – Urgent – Madeleine Pickens to Attend Wild Horse & Burro Advisory Board Meeting, December 7th in Sparks, NV

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IS HSUS trying to take credit/donations for the work of others?

I just got this email from the Humane Society of the United States (you can click on it to enlarge).

The email contains a link to a video of Faye -- one of the 500 dogs rescued last summer as a part of the 8 state dog fighting ring bust.

Puppy Mill Tipline Fights Cruelty

The HSUS announces tipline to report puppy mill abuse

The Humane Society of the United States
Paul Turner/The HSUS
Do you think there might be a puppy mill in your community? Are you a law enforcement officer who has "insider" knowledge of a problematic puppy mill? The Humane Society of the United States' toll-free puppy mill tipline, 1-877-MILL-TIP, was created to encourage anyone with any puppy mill information to contact The HSUS' Wilde Puppy Mill Task Force for help.

The HSUS Launches First National ‘Puppy Mill’ Tip Line : The Humane Society of the United States

The HSUS Launches First National ‘Puppy Mill’ Tip Line : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Oprah: A Powerful Voice for Animals : The Humane Society of the United States

Tia Torres Talks Pit Bulls

Today Ellen welcomed Tia Torres to the show to talk about her amazing work at the Villalobos Rescue Center. She rescues pit bulls from terrible situations and rehabilitates them with the help of recently paroled convicts. Watch now as she shares her incredible work with Ellen.

Read more: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/#ixzz0YeJof8RK

Tia Torres Talks Pit Bulls

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Tia Torres Talks Pit Bulls

Today Ellen welcomed Tia Torres to the show to talk about her amazing work at the Villalobos Rescue Center. She rescues pit bulls from terrible situations and rehabilitates them with the help of recently paroled convicts. Watch now as she shares her incredible work with Ellen.

Read more: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/#ixzz0YeIcgCRK


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The Amazing Tina Torres Talks Pit Bulls with Ellen

Today Ellen welcomed Tia Torres to the show to talk about her amazing work at the Villalobos Rescue Center. She rescues pit bulls from terrible situations and rehabilitates them with the help of recently paroled convicts. Watch now as she shares her incredible work with Ellen.

Read more: http://ellen.warnerbros.com/#ixzz0YeIcgCRK

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How to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals | eHow.com

How to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals | eHow.com

Dogs diagnosed with swine flu in China: report

BEIJING (AFP) - Two dogs in Beijing have tested positive for swine flu in the second case of animals catching the disease in China along with pigs in the northeast, Chinese media said Sunday.

Abused No More, Missouri's fight against Dogfighting Rings in Time Magazine!!

Abused No More

TELL THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB TO STOP SUPPORTING PUPPY MILLS

Why is the American Kennel Club so adamantly opposing proposed legislation that would control Puppy Mills?
Take a good look at the position of the American Kennel Club under the title "Legislative Alerts":

Idaho extends hunt into denning season - Defenders of Wildlife

Idaho extends hunt into denning season - Defenders of Wildlife

New Legislation Makes it More Difficult for Dogfighters to Repeat Dogfighting Offence

Smart Law
Punishing dogfighters with jail time is well deserved justice, but what if they go back to this illegal sport after they’re released? This past summer, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law some new legislation that prohibits convicted dogfighters from owning unsterilized dogs or those deemed vicious by a court, making it more difficult for perpetrators to return to the activity once they have served their time. The law is the first of its kind in the United States.
“This will give law enforcement more tools to crack down on people who fight dogs,” says Ledy VanKavage, senior legislative analyst for Best Friends Animal Society. “It will also help lessen the likelihood that convicted dogfighters, once released from prison, go back into the breeding business.” Best Friends, which took in 22 fighting dogs rescued from football star Michael Vick in 2007, helped get the bill to the governor’s desk.

Ex-bait dog in fighting ring from Kansas City is finalist in... - Care2 News Network

Ex-bait dog in fighting ring from Kansas City is finalist in... - Care2 News Network

How to Avoid Bpa in Foods | eHow.com

Reduce the Risk of Bpa in Foods!!!!

How to Avoid Bpa in Foods | eHow.com

Missouri fights reputation as 'puppy mill'

SENECA, Mo. - When authorities raided J.B.'s Precious Puppies, they discovered more than 200 dogs standing in their own excrement, crammed three and four to a cage. Some were so sickly they were missing clumps of hair. The skeletal remains of puppies and adult dogs were found inside pet-food bags.

Recognize Life Threatening Symptoms of H1N1 Swine Flu in Children

It is important for parents and caregivers to be alert for warning signs that the swine flu has become life- threatening in children. Recognizing the 2009 H1N1 virus signs early can prevent life-threatening complications such as co-infection of bacteria (pneumonia) simultaneously with the swine flu virus.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family with a Swine Flu Kit

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family with a Swine Flu Kit

Owner of pit bull near Springfield faces animal abuse charges

Story Published: Nov 11, 2009 at 7:49 AM CST
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SPRINGFIELD -- A woman who lives near Springfield faces a misdemeanor animal abuse charge after sheriff's deputies say her pit bull terrier killed two of her neighbors' dogs and injured a third one. If convicted, Sandy Kelley could face a sentence of up to a year in the county jail and/or a fine up to $1,000.

Rescue foundation takes in Missouri puppy mill dogs

The Washington Post has a photo essay online on Thursday showing Volunteers with A Forever-Home Rescue Foundation and Homeless Animal Rescue Team taking delivery of 111 dogs from puppy mills in Missouri. The puppies include Shih Tzus, Maltese, Yorkies, English bulldogs and other breeds.

Dog Fighting Ring Busted

ST. LOUIS MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com) - It appears St. Louis is the center of the largest dog fighting ring ever busted in the U.S. The Humane Society of Missouri has 378 dogs in its custody, including 50 puppies. An estimated 30 people were arrested in five states, including Missouri and Illinois.
What federal agents describe happening to the dogs is nothing less than horrifying. Piitbulls were bred and trained in rural Missouri kennels, then forced to fight on the streets of Illinois in fierce bloody battles. And if they couldn't win or seemed week the dogs would be shot, their carcasses burned.
"It's worse than cruel. I can't put it into words," says Randy Grim of Stray Rescue St. Louis. His agency has rescued hundreds of dogs over the years from fighting rings. Many came from the same streets where the raids were focused Tuesday.

New Homes For Dozens Of Pit Bulls Rescued In The Nation's Largest Dog Fighting Bust

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com) - Dozens of rescued dogs will be leaving St. Louis this morning for special homes across the country. They are some of the 400 pit bulls that were rescued in July in the largest dog fighting bust in U.S. history. 26 pit bulls will be dropped off at adoptive homes throughout many western states including Utah, Oregon and California. The Humane Society is working with rescue groups, organizations that know how to deal with dogs that were trained to fight.

Happy Tales for Some Former Fighting Dogs!

Pit bull puppies are seen at an emergency shelter that has been housing hundreds of dogs seized as part of the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in St. Louis.Dozens of American pit bull terriers netted in the largest dogfighting raid in U.S. history are finding homes despite naysayers who predicted aggression or trauma would make them unsuitable as pets.

CNY man charged with torturing kitten, making video

November 03, 2009 9:48 AM
Associated Press
SYRACUSE -- Police are accusing a 22-year-old Syracuse man of hanging a four-month-old kitten and making a video of the animal struggling.

Joanne Cichy told police she couldn't find her kitten when she returned home Halloween night after going trick-or-treating with her children. The next day she found a video on her digital camera showing the kitten hanging from the apartment door with a belt around its neck.

Police said the video showed the kitten struggling before going motionless and Cichy's live-in boyfriend, Rascell Williams, stepping in and out of the video.