Are You Prepared?
Homeland Security and Animal Groups Encourage Americans to Include Their Pets When Preparing for EmergenciesThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security today announced a joint effort with the American Kennel Club (AKC), the ASPCA, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to encourage pet owners to prepare for emergencies. The Department’s Ready Campaign and these animal health and welfare organizations developed a new brochure that highlights the key steps pet owners should take to prepare themselves and their animals.
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While the ripe fruit of the pomegranate (Punica granatum) is considered to be edible by humans, various parts of the plant contain alkaloids and tannins, which can cause significant GI irritation and even central nervous system depression in pets, depending on the amount ingested. Therefore, we would recommend not allowing your dog to consume the fallen fruit or other parts of the plant.
When Michelle Fritz-Cope walked through the doors of the ASPCA’s 92nd Street headquarters eleven years ago, she had no intention of getting a dog. “I was with a boyfriend who was considering adopting,” she tells us, recalling the dog she saw in the last cage that day—a young Belgian Malinois mix with enormous brown eyes. “She was the only dog who didn’t leap up or bark frantically when we passed,” says Michelle. “She and I looked at each other for a moment, and then I left.”
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They can, however, cause stomach upset if eaten in large quantities. All nuts contain fats, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting and diarrhea. Foods with high fat content can also potentially produce an inflammatory condition of the pancreas known as pancreatitis. In addition, many commercially sold nuts are salted—and if a pet consumed a large volume of salt from the nuts, this could potentially pose a risk for the development of a sodium ion toxicosis.
Shortly after Dianna Ridge met and fell in love with her husband, the couple made a big move to North Carolina. Then they decided to expand the circle of their love. “We knew we were meant to be together,” says Dianna, “and we also knew that adding a dog to the family was the next step.”
Here's a great way to join in the fight against puppy mills, Big Apple animal lovers! Grab your pooch and head out to Riverside Park this Saturday, May 20, for the annual Puppy Mill Awareness Day dog walk. The event, sponsored by our friends at Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. and Last Chance for Animals, will take place from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., rain or shine. Special guests include Chris DeRose of HBO’s Dealing Dogs and former puppy mill dogs Ajax, Fozzie and Daisy; there’ll also be vendors, a silent auction, and contests for canines to compete in, ranging from “Loudest Bark” to “Best Dressed.” For registration information, please visit 
Most herbicides made for residential use are generally considered to be safe for use in environments where animals frequent, as long as the label instructions are followed exactly. For example, if a weed killer spray label states, "Keep animals away from treated areas until dry," it is important to adhere to these instructions in order to avoid problems. If these instructions are not followed... 
Leaving her parents’ house on the way to work one morning, Anne Truzzolino was greeted by meowing. “I looked around and found a tiny little tabby cat just wandering around,” she says. “I was running late for work, but I couldn’t leave him there.” Anne brought the cat inside and left him with her brother, with the warning that under no certain terms could they keep him.
I would like to get an aloe plant to use as a salve for burns. Can I use it on my pets, too? —Michael K.
Calling all animal advocates! Your presence is requested at the Rally for Dogs in Harrisburg, PA, on Friday, May 12. Pennsylvanians and neighboring Ohioans are expected to show up in full force to thank Governor Rendell for his recent commitments to protect dogs in the Keystone State, and to raise awareness about puppy mills. We’ll be there, too, along with ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Officer Annemarie Lucas, who many of you have seen in action on Animal Planet's Animal Precinct. We’ll be joining together on the steps to the main entrance of the Capitol Building at 1:00 P.M. For more information on the event, and to learn more about the irresponsible breeding facilities known as puppy mills, please 
“I didn’t know if I was ready for any dog, let alone a large dog!” exclaims North Carolina’s Lisa Napier. The family already had a cat and a Chow dog, but Lisa’s four-year-old daughter had just fallen in love with the Benji movies—and, says Lisa, “She was pleading for a small dog who would play with her and sleep in her bed.” The family decided to check out what the local Mecklenburg County shelter had to offer.
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