Barbara Haywood, My Dog Votes Founder and DogPolitics.com Blog Author To Address Attendees At 2005 American Dog Breeders Association Nationals
Published May 31, 2011Barbara Haywood, My Dog Votes Founder and DogPolitics.com Blog Author To Address Attendees At 2005 American Dog Breeders Association Nationals
Montclair, NJ (PRWEB) November 10, 2005
Barbara Haywood, My Dog Votes™ founder and author of DogPolitics.com™, The Political Blog For Dog Owners, has been invited by The American Dog Breeders Association to address attendees and exhibitors at the organization’s 2005 Nationals in Kellyville, Oklahoma on November 12th and 13th.
“I am delighted at the invitation and feel honored to address the committed, responsible owners and breeders of The American Dog Breeders Association,” said Ms. Haywood in a written statement. Her address, which is expected to center on legislation, voter awareness and civic engagement, will take place Saturday evening, November 12th. The event is open to attendees and exhibitors, and invitations have also been extended to area dog clubs, as well as local and state elected officials in Oklahoma.
The My Dog Votes™ company mission is to promote civic engagement and voter participation by dog owners with an end-goal of creating dog-friendly and dog-safe communities. Ms. Haywood works dispel the myths of breed stereotypes. Central to her work is raising public awareness of key issues that negatively effect responsible dog owners, such as insurance discrimination, breed bans, weight and size restrictions, pet limit laws and public space bans.
The company recently launched the 2005 My Dog Votes™ Voter Opinion Survey, considered by many to be the first serious look at political trends amongst dog owners. The survey may validate the notion that dog owners are a viable, cultural political constituency in local or state elections, and will establish a benchmark by which future studies can be measured. The results of My Dog Votes™ 2005 Voter Opinion Survey will be published later this year.
About My Dog Votes™
My Dog Votes™ is the only company with a corporate mission of engaging dog owners and democracy to create dog friendly and dog-safe communities. To achieve this goal, My Dog Votes™, a social marketing company, helps dog interest and advocacy groups fuel funding to seed and sustain advocacy for responsible ownership through sales of My Dog Votes™ political campaign style products. The company’s T-shirts, buttons, magnets are available exclusively through dog interest groups and other animal nonprofits, or online at http://www.mydogvotes.com
About DogPolitics.com
DogPolitics.com, The Political Blog For Dog Owners, provides news, political commentary and opinion on anti-dog legislation. The Dog Politics Blog can be found at http://www.dogpolitics.com
About The American Dog Breeders Association
Established in 1909, The American Dog Breeders Association is the world’s oldest and largest registry devoted exclusively to American Pit Bull Terrier. The A.D.B.A. registered American Pit Bull Terrier is the number one breed of dog exhibited in the United States today. Each year, sanctioned clubs all over the globe participate in conformation dog shows and weight-pulling events sponsored by the American Dog Breeders Show, Inc. The American Dog Breeders Association has a deep commitment to responsible ownership, providing public education and promoting the positive aspects of the American Pit Bull Terrier.
Contact: Barbara Haywood at My Dog Votes™ 1-888-759-0758 or visit http://www.mydogvotes.com
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Big Cat Rescue Travel Turns Vacations into Donations
Published May 31, 2011Big Cat Rescue Travel Turns Vacations into Donations
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 4, 2006
Big Cat Rescue adds a Travel Website through a partnership with YTB Travel Networks’ Fundraising Division, whereby a percentage of the commissions earned will go to Help Feed the Cats. The new Travel Website gives the loyal supporters of Big Cat Rescue another way to help support the organization. Big Cat Rescue is an Educational Sanctuary home to more than 150 big cats located on Easy Street in Tampa, Florida.
The new travel site allows supporters to book all their travel arrangements online. Most people are already booking their travel online today for vacations, business trips and event packages, but now when they book through the Big Cat Rescue Travel website, they are also supporting the cats.
The site is similar to other travel websites using popular search engines, like, Priceline.com, Hotels.com, etc., and offers many services: air, cruises, hotels, timeshares, vacation packages, weekend escapes, rental cars, rail travel, sporting events, concert tickets, theater tickets, theme park tickets, golf vacation packages, golf tee times, restaurant reservations and more. It’s a full service travel site and prices are comparable to Expedia®, Travelocity®, Orbitz®, etc.
Now Big Cat Rescue loyal supporters can make their reservations online at BigCatRescueTravel.com and turn their vacations into donations. “It’s great to get such positive feedback when you implement a new fundraising program,” said Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue, upon receiving the following email from a loyal supporter. “Just letting you know that our company will be using Big Cat Travel from now on. The boss was impressed with the rates and is also a supporter of big cat conservation.”
“We are so excited about partnering with Big Cat Rescue and providing this opportunity to help support the cats,” stated Steve Chandler, Director of Corporate Accounts at YTB Travel, Association/Corporate Division. “We believe that the funds generated by this opportunity will make a positive impact in continuing the efforts of Big Cat Rescue.”
About Big Cat Rescue:
An educational sanctuary founded in 1992, home to more than 150 big cats with a mission to provide the best permanent home possible for the abused, abandoned and retired cats at Big Cat Rescue. The cats live in building enclosures in a very natural habitat with foliage and shelter on the 45 acre site, and are provided the best nutritional and medical care possible. The cats also receive active operant conditioning and enrichment programs to provide for their physical and psychological well being.
Education is a broader mission of the sanctuary to reduce the number of cats that suffer the fate of abandonment and/or abuse and to encourage preservation of habitat and wildlife. People are encouraged to behave in a way that will support these goals by teaching people about the plight of the cats, both in the wild and in captivity. This is accomplished through educational guided tours, educational programs for young people, and by maintaining a website that is the world’s largest and best resource for information about exotic cats.
About YTB Travel Network
YTB Travel Network is a division of YTB International, Inc., (OTCBB: YTBL.OB – News) and provides online travel services for air, hotel, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises through the world’s leading travel vendors.
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‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ Picture Contest Offers Prizes & Fun (updated)
Published May 31, 2011‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ Picture Contest Offers Prizes & Fun (updated)
Ventura County, California (PRWEB) October 6, 2005
DogExplorer.com is pleased to announce the “World’s Ugliest Dog” Picture Contest, the first in a series of fun and friendly global dog and puppy photo competitions.
While DogExplorer.com knows there are no truly ugly dogs, some have a certain, um, well, kisser, that appeals most to their human mom’s and dad’s. Entering the contest, registering on the site, viewing and voting on the picture entrants are all completely free!
DogExplorer.com and its readers are waiting to see your beloved canine companions, so bring those hairy, bald, smushed, droopy, wet, sloppy, entirely lovable pooch faces our way. The winner, selected by votes entered by registered users on DogExplorer.com, gets a $ 25.00 gift certificate for pet supplies and a “Go Between” collapsible food & water bowl from sponsor Ruff Wear, For Dogs On The Go® ( http://www.ruffwear.com ).
And bragging rights to the title of “parents” of the “World’s Ugliest Dog.” Although they may want to keep that one to themselves. The launch of the website was inspired by a mixed breed dog adopted from a non-profit rescue. He proved to be an outstanding companion and friend. Several of the contestants are also rescues and their owners can attest to the joy they’ve brought into their lives. At a time when 3-4 million of the 6-8 million dogs which enter shelters each year do not come back out alive, the contest, and DogExplorer.com, want to emphasize through a little humor that looks are not everything, and that older, less photogenic dogs, certainly deserve a good home and oftentimes enrich their owner’s lives in ways unimagined.
The contest is open to entrants from all countries and voting runs from October 6, 2005, through November 15, 2005. Complete contest rules are posted on DogExplorer.com ( http://www.DogExplorer.com ).
Hurry and enter the contest, you may even win a little something for the furry person in your life.
For additional information please contact us (see below).
About DogExplorer.com:
DogExplorer.com is the newest member of The Aeronautic Company’s family of web properties.
DogExplorer.com was inspired by “Ansel,” a rescue dog who lived with DogExplorer.com’s publisher from the time he was a puppy of eight weeks old until he was euthanized due to tragically failing health on September 16, 2005. He was fifteen. The core values of DogExplorer.com requires the site to do all it can to aid in the placement of dogs in adopted homes. To accomplish this goal, in part, DogExplorer.com donates dog picture gallery albums and discussion board forums to no-kill shelters, rescues, and adoption organizations.
Living and traveling with Ansel was an immensely enriching experience thanks to his intelligence, loyalty, love, devotion and companionship. His picture adorns the site’s logo and there is a short video of him on the site as well.
DogExplorer.com is a fun and family friendly website created to provide resources and information about the care of the elderly dog, dog training, selecting and raising puppies, forums for discussions on every canine subject, our dog picture galleries where users can enter contests or simply view or share their pictures with others, and especially information on how and where to travel with dogs. DogExplorer.com – Exploring the world of dogs and puppies, offers everything but the dog breath!
Contact Information:
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Prizes to be Awarded for Best Cat Stories, Cat Photos, Submissions to Website
Published May 31, 2011Prizes to be Awarded for Best Cat Stories, Cat Photos, Submissions to Website
Grass Valley, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2007
Sculptor, Jeff Tritel, is celebrating the release of his newest cat sculpture, “Mercat” with a special cat website and teleseminar and special gifts with the purchase of any of his 10 fine art bronze cat sculptures. The celebration includes a website dedicated to cats that debuted on April 1, 2007. The website will be updated daily with cat facts, cat news, cat anecdotes, photos, stories and more, submitted by cat lovers, owners and others.
Jeff Tritel Ssculpture is offering special prizes for best cat story and for best cat photo to be chosen by the cat site visitors. Those who vote for their favorite story will be eligible for a cat related prize as well. The cat month celebration will culminate in a cat call teleseminar discussing cat history, famous cats, fun cat facts and Jeff Tritel talking about the inspiration behind his cat sculptures.
Tritel is looking for submissions of cat photos, cat stories, cat facts, anecdotes, even original cat audio or video that can be uploaded to the site. The website will also offer valuable cat care tips and resources for cat owners. Winners will be announced on the teleseminar call on April 30, 2007 at 6pm.
Those wishing to submit or vote on stories, to get more information about the teleseminar or any of Jeff Tritel’s cat sculptures should go to http://www.jefftritelsculpture.com/cat-lovers-month.html or email. Submissions will be accepted immediately, voting will begin on April 23rd.
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Interview Opportunity: October 16 Is National Feral Cat Day
Published May 31, 2011Interview Opportunity: October 16 Is National Feral Cat Day
Bethesda (Vocus) September 21, 2009
As the calendar approaches October 16 – National Feral Cat Day – feral cats are increasingly in the news, with cities and towns all over the country looking toward humane programs that take into account the needs of the community and of the cats.
“Many Americans don’t really know what a ‘feral cat’ is, but they know they’ve seen them around, because feral cats exist in every community, from urban to rural,” said Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies.
“Feral cats are a bit of mystery – because they are wary of humans, they may be hidden out in plain sight and living ‘in the shadows.’ Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species like pet cats, but they are fearful of humans and can’t be adopted. When they are taken to animal shelters, they are almost always killed there,” she said.
“Feral cats live healthy, quality lives outdoors, but there are ways make their lives even better, including programs like Trap-Neuter-Return,” said Robinson. “National Feral Cat Day is a great opportunity to learn more about feral cats and why Trap-Neuter-Return is best for the cats and the community.”
National Feral Cat Day, started by Alley Cat Allies in 2001, is celebrated by thousands of people across the U.S., who participate in fundraisers, adoption events, or spay/neuter drives in order to draw attention to the special needs of stray and feral cats.
For a list of local events or to find out more about National Feral Cat Day, visit http://www.alleycat.org/NFCD .
To schedule a media interview with Alley Cat Allies, email media(at)alleycat(dot)org.
About Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies is the nation’s leading advocate for stray and feral cats. Their web site is http://www.alleycat.org .
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50,000 Dogs Slaughtered In China, Shows Importance of Dog Vaccines
Published May 31, 201150,000 Dogs Slaughtered In China, Shows Importance of Dog Vaccines
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 10, 2006
People who love dogs have expressed outrage over the recent slaughtering of 50,000 dogs in rural China last month. In the Yunnan province of China, Mouding County government workers clubbed and used pitchforks to stab to death 99% of the dogs in the county in an admittedly drastic measure to contain a recent rabies outbreak among dogs and humans.
Rabies is deadly disease lethal to dogs. Most troubling is the fact that humans who are bitten by infected dogs can become infected themselves and die. With no known cure to prevent human death from rabies, government officials in China and the U.S. take the threat seriously.
Criticism of the Chinese government on their problem with dogs has been widespread.
Even the China’s government sponsored news media, normally hesitant to criticize official government actions, has been highly critical of China’s policy on dogs.
At the heart of the problem appears to be insufficient use of vaccinations among dogs particularly in rural areas of China.
On the issue of dogs and dog health, the Chinese government officials indicate over 70 percent of rural households have dogs, but only 3 percent of those dogs have received dog vaccinations.
The Humane Society of the United States has offered to help the Chinese government deal with it’s problems with dogs by offering to help Chinese officials establish a national vaccine program for dogs.
Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States, stated in a letter to China’s ambassador to the United States that “There are far better ways of addressing rabies control to promote the safety of your citizens, the reputation of China and the welfare of dogs.”
According to Dr. Debra Primovic, Veterinarian and resident dog expert of leading dog health website http://www.petplace.com/dogs.aspx the U.S. protocol for handling rabies outbreaks among dogs is very different.
“In the United States, when a vaccinated dog bites a human being, those dogs are quarantined for 10 days to determine if the dog was capable of infecting the bite victim with rabies. Dogs that are contagious will typically die within that time period containing the spread of the disease.”
In addition, Dr. Primovic explains that the primary difference between U.S. and Chinese policy on dogs and dog health is in the area of dog vaccines.
“Dogs in the U.S. are vaccinated at a much higher rate than in China. Combined with quarantine procedures, a mass killing of 50,000 dogs is unnecessary in the United States and among countries that adopt similar policies.”
Dr. Primovic overseas a team of veterinarians at internet company Pet Place that helps educate owners of dogs about the importance of dog vaccines and dog health.
Her team has recently published a free consumer awareness guide for owners of dogs on the topic of dog rabies and dog vaccines which can be found at:
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/rabies-vaccine-recommendations-in-dogs/page1.aspx
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