Garage Sale Nov.7th to benefit SAAFLA

Angel resting on his pillow...

This dog was in BIG trouble in the shelter. He was old and a bit war torn due to neglect and abuse. Who would adopt him? Who would rescue him? With health problems and old age??? Now he's living the high life thanks to SAAFLA and his awesome rescuer!

SAAFLA raises money to help dogs like Angel get rescued from a sad fate at the shelter. Without the money needed to care, feed and house a dog, many rescues are not able to rescue dogs who require more care than others. SAAFLA supports rescue efforts by contributing funds up front for medical care, boarding, training and whatever is needed.

Please come to our next garage sale knowing that 100% of your purchase will go towards helping dogs from the LA shelters get rescued!

Some items featured at the next sale:

Programmable recumbant exercise bike

cordless drill

Xmas ornaments and decorations

Large white crocheted bedspread

Quilt with hand embroidered biblical scenes
Handmade pillows
Crystal
Books
Clothes
and lots of other stuff!
You just have to come to the sale to find out!!

The sale will be located at:
11218 Hannum Avenue Culver City 90230


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Another Victory for Pet Store Protestors! Santa Monica Aquarium & Pet Center agrees to Promote Pet ADOPTION!

In Defense of Animals Report: Pet Store Victory Aquarium & Pet Center Agrees To Promote Adoptions

Our congratulations go out to LOTS of Los Angeles activists and organizations who worked together to convince another pet store to abandon support for puppy mills. Animals in the Los Angeles shelter system will now have an additional place to be seen and adopted in Santa Monica. The dogs who are currently in the store will be put up for adoption.

This was a group effort including Animal Advocates Alliance, the Companion Animal Protection Society, HSUS, Stray Cat Alliance, The Kris Kelly Foundation, Strangest Angels Rescue, In Defense of Animals, Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue, Much Love Animal Rescue, Social Compassion in Legislation, and Animal Acres.

Hey people, Apparently these protests work! Join one or start your own!


Do whatever you can to get the word out to stop this evil practice. Check out what this person is doing to use the internet to educate the public on puppymills: http://www.squidoo.com/dontshopadopt

And, of course don't forget to visit the shelter! http://www.laanimalservices.com

Shadow is afraid of his own...Give him a chance to learn about trust

Look at this sweet but fearful dog. He's shown here with Shyla who is also AVAILABLE now!!!

Puppies don't deserve to die! Please help! They have till 11/8!!

SWEET? SCRUMPTIOUS? SPICY? SAPID? TAKE YOUR CHOICE.

SEATED SO SILLY -- HERE IS WOODY.

This boy is undoubtedly the sweetest guy around. Very submissive. And oh so cute with his tall white socks. Just 6 months old, loves everyone and is a true snuggler. Still sneezing a bit from his URI. Red-listed on 10/28 -- out of time on 11/8. A1070103

PIF IS PURE INNOCENT FUN.

Just a baby, 4 months old, Pif is perfection. A fuzzy coat, brindle tones, and adorable face and kindly demeanor. Already knows how to sit!! She has got to steal your heart. Red-listed on 10/28 -- time is up on 11/8. A1071239.

KOBE IS A KEEPER.

Always smiling, always patient, Kobe is a handsome lab/pit mix with a shiny brindle coat -- and though we ran out of time for a photo last night, I can't fail to include him in this list. Tomorrow will get him on camera. A tall and gangly fella, 6 months old, sweet as they come, Red-listed on 10/30 -- has until 11/8!!! A1071563.

ZESTY ZAZIE ZOOMS

This baby has attitude -- whoa. And kisses -- wow. A real happening in a dog suit. 6 months old, a sly come-hither look, she is irresistible!!! Red-listed on 10/30 -- has until 11/8. A1073144.

To add sweetness and a bit of spice to your life, call the South L.A. shelter at (213) 485-0117 or -0119.
Kindly let me know if you can help any of these persuasive pups. And thanks for considering these ISO dogs, getting healthy behind closed doors.
Andrea franksable@msn.com (323) 363-4909

http://www.laanimalservices.com

Dexter found his forever home but...

MEDICAL DONATIONS NEEDED! PLEASE CROSS-POST

This sweet old guy was rescued from the streets by his angel Marina, and has been placed in a wonderful situation with another angel, Janet.

His name is now Dexter and he loves his new family (a sister dog --older lab, and 3 kitties) and they love him. Well, one cat is still on the fence (figuratively speaking -- they are all indoor cats :)

On his first day in his new home, Dexter went to the vet. The vet thought 13 yrs. old, but has upped that estimate to 15. He has bad arthritis, is underweight, and most urgently, has a serious heart murmur. He's had x-rays, bloodwork, and today he is getting a cardiac ultrasound in order to determine the severity of the heart murmur. This test alone is $750. By end of today Janet will have spent over $1,400.

We knew that this little fellow would have special needs and medical requirements, but these initial bills are staggering. If you can, PLEASE HELP DEXTER WITH HIS NEW START IN LIFE!!
Janet has stepped up for what will hopefully be several years of loving and caring for him; if many people chip in something, maybe we can cover a big chunk of this initial outlay!

The vet will not accept direct payment for these services, but can be contacted to verify services for Dexter. Janet will provide receipts for the care, if wanted.

THANK YOU FOR READING, CROSS-POSTING, CONTRIBUTING, anything you can do!!!

(Yesterday Dexter went to work with Janet, at an eldercare facility -- he loved everyone and they loved him. How perfect is that?)


Vet is at Northridge Veterinary Center.

Contributions can be made by paypal: jgplant@adelphia.net

or by check to

Janet Plant
6437 Cynthia
Simi Valley, CA 93063

Stop the madness of declawing cats!

CAT DECLAW BAN IS APPROVED BY CITY OF L.A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE -- NEXT STEP IS FULL CITY COUNCIL VOTE

We're very happy to report that the ban on declawing cats in the City of Los Angeles cleared its first hurdle today. The ordinance will now go before the full City Council for a vote.

Declawing isn't merely the removal of a cat's claws, as the term "declawing" implies, but is a series of extremely painful amputations that cause physical and psychological trauma. The last bone of each of the ten front toes of a cat's paw is removed, and tendons, nerves, and muscles that enable normal function and movement of the paw are severed. An analogy in human terms would be cutting off each finger at the last joint. As alternatives to declawing exist, there is no reason for anyone to declaw a cat.

Though some may argue that de-clawing keeps cats out of the shelters, the opposite is true. There is evidence that declawed cats are disproportionately abandoned at shelters, and that declawed cats may be euthanized more often because of the behavioral and physical problems that result from declawing. Cats may be more prone to bite and a cat whose paws hurt when scratching in a litter box may avoid the litter box altogether.

Declawing is illegal in many countries around the world, because it is regarded as inhumane.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

1. Please write to the council members who voted in favor of this important ordinance and thank them for their support today:

District 3 - Dennis P. Zine
Phone: 213-473-7003
Email: councilmember.zine@lacity.org

District 6 - Tony Cardenas (co-sponsor of ordinance)
Phone: 213-473-7006
Fax: 213-847-0549
Email: councilmember.cardenas@lacity.org

District 12 - Greig Smith
Phone: 213-473-7012
Fax: 213-473-6925
Email: councilmember.smith@lacity.org

2. Please express your appreciation to the following sponsors of the ordinance. (Please note that Cm. Cardenas is also a co-sponsor.) It should be noted that Cm. Rosendahl spoke very passionately today in support of the declaw ban, as did Cm. Koretz, who presented the motion for the ban.

District 5 - Paul Koretz (presenter of ordinance)
Phone: 213-473-7005
Fax: 213-978-2250
Email: paul.koretz@lacity.org

District 11 - Bill Rosendahl (co-sponsor of ordinance)
Phone: 213-473-7011
Fax: 213-473-6926
Email: councilmember.rosendahl@lacity.org

3. Please write to the remaining City Council members and urge them to vote in support of the cat declawing ban when it comes before the full council.
District 1 - Ed Reyes
Phone: 213-473-7001
Fax: 213-485-8907
Email: councilmember.reyes@lacity.org

District 4 - Tom LaBonge
Phone: 213-473-7004
Fax: 213-624-7810
Email: councilmember.labonge@lacity.org

District 7 - Richard Alarcon
Phone: 213-473-7007
Fax: 213-847-0707
Email: (use contact form at www.lacity.org/council/cd7/

contact.htm)

District 8 - Bernard Parks
Phone: 213-473-7008
Fax: 213-485-7683
Email: councilmember.parks@lacity.org

District 9 - Jan Perry
Phone: 213-473-7009
Fax: 213-473-5946
Email: jan.perry@lacity.org

District 10 - Herb J. Wesson, Jr.
Phone: 213-473-7010
Fax: 213-485-9829
Email: councilmember.wesson@lacity.org

District 13 - Eric Garcetti
Phone: 213-473-7013
Fax: 213-613-0819
Email: councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org

District 14 - Jose Huizar
Phone: 213-473-7014
Fax: 213-847-0680
Email: councilmember.huizar@lacity.org

District 15 - Janice Hahn
Phone: 213-473-7015
Fax: 213-626-5431
Email: councilmember.hahn@lacity.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAT DECLAWING AND EFFORTS TO BAN THIS CRUEL PRACTICE IN OTHER CITIES (INCLUDING SANTA MONICA AND BEVERLY HILLS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.PAWPROJECT.COM.

This just in from the North Central Shelter! Bound Angels to the rescue!

There are a few new videos that we're promoting, among which is a very special little girl named Noni. She is a shelter favorite and running short on time.

I can't believe she's been there so long. She's sweet with people and other dogs, has short hair and is just the right size: not to big to overwhelm you, and not so small to make you feel in-adequate :) Please watch her video here:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN8surRXUCQ&feature=channel_page


... and when you get a second, like now :) watch these other moving videos and feel free to pass them along:

Kaysi A0569275
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm2cB-c8dcE

Lola A1071253
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewVnswdZRQc

If cats are your thing, check this out:

Frik + Frak A1067997 - A1067996
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LX5zLyHGrbo

Videos courtesy of Bound Angels and Robert Cabral!

www.laanimalservices.com