Litter Tidbits From Ms Chat

Reidsville woman has a soft spot for cats

2010-02-27T17:09:00.000-08:00

Check this out! This woman rocks! What a caring, hard working advocate for cats! Please support her in any way you can, please!

http://www2.godanriver.com/gdr/news/local/rockingham_news/article/reidsville_woman_has_a_soft_spot_for_cats/18270/

Did you know.....

2010-02-25T23:30:00.000-08:00

If not spayed or neutered, a female dog, her mate, and their puppies could breed 66,000 dogs in 6 years!
Spay and neuter PLEASE! To not do so is not only inhumane and cruel, it is criminal in my book!
Save lives, please!

New Rescue!

2010-02-24T16:38:00.000-08:00

I just rescued a small female tortie, very cute, but very thin and sneezing. Think it's upper respiratory. She seems older, poor thing. Will update once she get's checked out by a vet!

Just Because ......

2010-02-23T01:11:00.000-08:00

It is so true!

My Newest Rescue, " baby Max " !

2010-02-19T18:52:00.001-08:00

Just picked up my newest rescue from the vet. Max, a young male gray Tabby! He had the works done, nueter, all his shots so he is now good to go! Poor lil guy had ear mites and fleas, so they gave him Revolution for the fleas and a perscription ear drops for the ear mites. Someone just dumped the lil guy and abandoned him. Total cost today, a whopping 346.00! Ouch that hurt, but this is what happens when rescuers like me, take on another persons responsibility due to either ignorance or just plain stupidity, or they just have no heart. Sickens me, he is such a love and how someone dumped him, is beyond me. Will find him a forever home! Which is what he deserves, they ALL do!

Prilosec OTC "We want to sponsor you" Contest!

2010-02-17T22:39:00.001-08:00

I have entered for the chance to be sponsored by the wonderful people at Prilosec OTC for my cat rescue. I would appreciate your votes! It's all for my kittys and gives me a chance to start my dream, a non-profit Cat Rescue. These wonderful folks have not only developed a product to help heartburn sufferers like myself, but are giving us a chance to pursue our dreams!

http://www.officialsponsor.com/applications/view/1319

Brown pelicans washing up dead and dying on California beaches

2010-02-15T00:46:00.000-08:00

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Volunteer Margee Scannel cleans a pool for about 75 brown pelicans rescued in the... ( Rick Roach )

In an ocean mystery that is baffling marine biologists, at least 1,000 brown pelicans have turned up dead or in distress along California beaches during the past month, with hundreds overwhelming wildlife rescue centers from the Bay Area to San Diego.

The popular birds, whose wing spans can reach 8 feet and who dramatically dive into ocean waters to scoop up fish, are widely reported to be hungry and disoriented.

They also appear to have some kind of substance — possibly a naturally occurring material from a red tide or other ocean conditions — that is causing their feathers to lose insulation properties, exposing the birds' skin to cold water and hypothermia.

"It's a mystery. It's tragic. It's very sad to see these poor birds suffer," said Dana Michaels, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Fish and Game. "I hope we can get to the bottom of it. There's something really endearing about pelicans."

Over the past week, the department announced it is pooling resources with wildlife rescue centers from around the state to try to determine the cause.

Starting in mid-January, many of the birds began showing up in Southern California with problems. Reports of distressed pelicans have become common all the way to the Oregon border, with dozens found in places such as Del Monte Beach in Monterey, Main Beach in Santa Cruz and several spots along the San Francisco coast.

Many of the Northern California pelicans

are being taken to Solano County, to the International Bird Rescue Research Center in Cordelia.

"I've been doing wildlife rehabbing for 40 years,'' said Jay Holcomb, director of the center. "With pelicans, this is the worst I've ever seen."

Harmful residue

Last week the center treated about 100 pelicans, and its other hospital in San Pedro, near Los Angeles, is caring for 200. The birds are gobbling down 1,000 pounds of mackerel and other fish a day, at a cost of more than $1,000, causing the nonprofit agency to run short of money.

The odd thing, Holcomb said, is that while the birds don't appear to be fouled — like with crude oil after an oil spill — they do have a harmful residue on their feathers.

"When we wash them you can tell something is coming off. The water is discolored, like when you wash really dirty clothes," he said. "That's not normal."

The good news, said Holcomb, is that if the birds are brought in soon enough, they can be cleaned, fed and restored to health in two weeks, then released. About 60 percent of the pelicans taken to the two centers are surviving.

Scientists have several theories about possible causes of the problem.

This is an El Niño year, a condition that makes Pacific waters warmer than normal. In past El Niño years, pelicans have had problems, said Michaels of Fish and Game, possibly because the sardines and anchovies they eat have moved to different locations as parts of the ocean warmed. Also, she noted, there is less upwelling — cold water moving to the surface, bringing plankton, small marine creatures and other sea life that sardines and anchovies eat.

Red tides?

Heavy storms also are causing polluted runoff — oil, sewage, pesticides — to wash from the land to the sea, potentially impacting pelicans.

"I'm guessing it's a perfect storm, a trifecta, of the storms, polluted runoff from the rains and lack of food," said Carmel resident Karen Benzel, who has helped rescue a dozen ailing pelicans.

Necropsies on 12 pelicans at the Fish and Game lab in Santa Cruz have found the birds are eating species they don't normally eat, like squid. Feathers were sent to a Fish and Game lab in Rancho Cordova for chemical testing, but the results aren't back yet.

Last year, researchers from the University of California-Santa Cruz and other institutions published a study showing that a naturally occurring red tide was to blame in 2007 after 550 grebes, loons and other birds were stranded, hypothermic, on Monterey Bay beaches, and another 207 died.

A huge bloom of marine algae caused a soap-like foam to coat the birds' feathers, they found, stripping them of their waterproofing qualities.

"There are some similarities now," Holcomb said.

Ironically, brown pelicans were removed from the federal endangered species list last year. Driven to near extinction by the chemical DDT, their numbers nationally rebounded after it was banned in 1972. Holcomb and some other pelican advocates opposed delisting of the California population.

Fish and Game officials are asking people who see distressed pelicans not to feed or capture them, but instead to call wildlife rescue professionals at 866-WILD-911 (866-945-3911). Donations to the International Bird Rescue Research Center can be made at the www.ibrrc.org.

Contact Paul Rogers at 408-920-5045.

Square Cat Habitat "Lo" Modern Cat Scratcher Review!

2010-02-10T18:30:00.000-08:00

The wonderful people at CSN Stores have given me the opportunity to review their Square Cat Habitat "Lo" Modern Cat Scratcher for kittys! We all know how messy those cardboard scratchers can be, and costly! Just think, no more scratching at your couch or bar stools! I look forward to reviewing this and introducing it to my kittys! Please check out their wonderful sites and check back here soon for my review!

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2010-02-05T12:54:00.000-08:00

Humane Society Silicon Valley is all about heart in the spirit of Valentine's Day

By Mary Gottschalk

Willow Glen Resident

Posted: 02/05/2010 12:15:45 PM PST

Updated: 02/05/2010 12:15:47 PM PST

Everyone knows Humane Society Silicon Valley has a heart, but it's showing even more heart during February by offering a 50 percent reduction in fees for spaying and neutering dogs, cats and rabbits.

Additionally, it is hosting a Valentine's Adopt-a-Thon on Feb. 13.

During February, fees for spaying and neutering for cats are $45 for females and $25 for males, and rabbits are $50. Dog fees are according to size — under 25 pounds it's $50 for females and $37.50 for males; 26 to 50 pounds it's $55 for females and $42.50 for males; 51 to 75 pounds it's $70 for females and $55 for males; and 76 to 99 pounds it's $80 for females and $62.50 for males.

Besides reducing overpopulation, the procedure lowers a pet's risk of animal cancers and decreases aggression, marking and wandering.

To be eligible, pets must be current on their vaccinations.

Appointments can be made by calling 408-262-2133, ext. 108.

The Valentine's Adopt-a-Thon will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 13th at the Humane Society, 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas. Cats, dogs and rabbits will be up for adoption and animal care specialists will be on hand to assist pets and adopters in getting acquainted.

Professional photo portraits with pets will be available, and there will be live music and silent auctions.

For additional information visit www.hssv.org or call 408-262-2133.

ASPCA Assists in Rescue of 75 Puppy Mill Dogs

2010-02-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

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Latest News from the Frontlines of Animal Welfare
February 5, 2009

1. ASPCA Managing Operations in Mississippi Puppy Mill Investigation
Yesterday, the ASPCA assisted in the rescue of 75 dogs from a local puppy mill in Marshall County, MS. The dogs, which include Shih Tzus, Lhasa Apsos, Pugs, Yorkshire Terriers, Corgis and Chihuahuas, were discovered living in filth and feces-encrusted pens. The animals have been transported to an emergency shelter site at the Marshall County Humane Society, where they are receiving veterinary care. Read More...

2. ASPCA Happy Tails: Love Is Blind
Handsome Apollo lures his many fans with hugs around the neck and kitty kisses. Learn how his new pet parent fell for this affectionate feline's wily ways.

3. Haiti Update: ASPCA Responder Files Field Report and Photos
An international animal welfare team is examining and vaccinating animals in Haiti. Check out our emergency responder's field report and photos from the heart of Port-au-Prince.

4. Ask President Obama to Back USDA's Rules for Organic Milk
The USDA has proposed regulations to ensure the proper treatment of cows on organic dairy farms. Learn how you can help protect America's bovines from inhumane treatment!

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Oppose Hound Hunting Of Bears!!!!!

2010-02-02T23:18:00.001-08:00

California considers dramatically expanding the number of black bears hunters can kill

By Paul Rogers

progers@mercurynews.com

Posted: 02/02/2010 06:58:44 PM PST

Updated: 02/02/2010 10:22:38 PM PST

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A black bear leads her family away from the Willits landfill at dusk after... (Karen T. Borchers)

Watch out, Smokey. Keep your head down, Yogi.

Saying that California's black bear population has quadrupled in the past 25 years, state Fish and Game Department officials are drafting new rules that could increase the number of black bears killed by hunters each year in the state by 50 percent or more.

The proposal also would allow hunters for the first time to use global positioning system devices on the collars of hounds that they use to track bears, along with automatic triggers that alert hunters when their dogs have treed a bear.

State hunting managers say the rules — which would increase the current limit of 1,700 killed annually — would offer more people the opportunity to hunt and wouldn't significantly affect the health or size of the overall black bear population in California, now at 38,000. The growing bear population also is increasingly causing problems, they note.

"There are more reported incidents of bears causing private property damage," said Doug Updike, a wildlife biologist with the state Department of Fish and Game. "People are moving into bear habitat, and we have more bears that are more widely distributed. We are having more interactions between bears and people."

But animal rights groups promise to fight the proposed new rules, starting Thursday when the state Fish and Game Commission holds a hearing in Sacramento. A final vote is expected April 21.

"It's an extreme plan. We are

strong opponents of hound hunting of bears, and consider it unfair and inhumane to chase bears with packs of dogs, drive them up trees and then shoot them in the trees," said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States.

"What they've done here is to make it even more lopsided by proposing to allow GPS equipment to be used and to expand the hunt."

The American black bear is the smallest and most common type of bear in the United States. It is found from Maine to California, and typically weighs as much as 500 pounds. Black bears have a mostly vegetarian diet and have never killed anyone in California.

Their more voracious, meat-eating cousins, grizzly bears, went extinct in California after the last one was shot in 1922.

Under current state hunting laws, black bear hunting season in California typically begins each fall. It ends every year when hunters either report up to 1,700 black bears killed or when the last Sunday in December arrives. Sometimes the annual number is larger — it was 2,028 in 2008, for example — because of the lag time between kills and paperwork being completed.

The proposal from Fish and Game staff offers various options to increase the total quota, with one option suggesting it go to 2,500 killed a year, and another suggesting there be no limit set.

The proposal also would expand bear hunting into San Luis Obispo, Inyo, Modoc and Lassen counties. Although there is no bear hunting allowed in the Bay Area, it is legal in most of Northern California from Sacramento to the Oregon border, throughout the Sierra Nevada and across rural Southern California's mountains from the Santa Barbara area to San Bernardino.

Hunting groups say they support expanding bear hunting.

"In places like South Lake Tahoe, bears are knocking down front doors and coming into cabins. It happened to a friend of ours. A bear opened his refrigerator," said Bill Gaines, president of the California

Outdoor Heritage Alliance. "The number of complaints about bears is off the charts."

Gaines noted that Fish and Game biologists have shown that even by expanding the number of animals killed, it will have no significant effect on the overall population, which the department estimates has grown from about 10,000 in the mid-1980s to about 38,000 today.

"The regulations are based on solid science. We can't start managing our wildlife based on emotions," he said.

Gaines, who said he shot a 300-pound black bear in November in Mendocino County and still has 40 pounds of its meat in his freezer, ready for stew, also noted that California already has some of the stronger bear hunting rules in the nation. Hunters are allowed to kill only one a year, cannot use traps, and cannot kill cubs under 50 pounds, for example.

But Pacelle, of the Humane Society, said that Washington and Oregon voters banned the use of hounds in the 1990s for bear hunting. He said if the California Fish and Game Commission widens the hunt, his group will put a measure on the California ballot by 2012 to ban hound hunting of bears.

He noted that since the 1990s, his organization has never lost a ballot fight in California, banning mountain lion hunting twice, leg hold traps, slaughter of horses for human food, and confined cages for farm animals.

"We've won five in a row, and I have no doubt that if we had a ballot measure banning hound hunting of bears, we'd win by a large margin," he said.

Contact Paul Rogers at 408-920-5045.

Fwd: ASPCA Rescues 35 Cats From Tiny Apartment

2010-01-22T12:01:00.001-08:00

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Latest News from the Frontlines of Animal Welfare
January 22, 2009

1. Overwhelmed Owner Releases 35 Cats to the ASPCA
As one NYC resident learned firsthand, two unaltered pet cats can soon turn into more than three dozen. Thankfully, the ASPCA was able to intervene and provide some help. She relinquished 35 of the felines, who will soon be made available for adoption. Read More...

2. ASPCA Happy Tails: Pretty as a Picture
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest feline of all? Just ask Dorian's new pet mama—she adopted her precious kitty last fall, and both are happy as clams.

3. Animal Planet Investigates: Dog Fighting
Tune your tube to Animal Planet on Monday, January 25, for the world premiere of a documentary about dog fighting. The show includes interviews with two ASPCA experts!

4. Nominate Heroic Pets and People for an ASPCA Humane Award
We're putting out a call for animal-loving people and heroic pets for the 2010 ASPCA Humane Awards. Please nominate your hero—human or furry—before the June deadline.

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Fwd: Crisis in Haiti: How the ASPCA Is Helping

2010-01-18T22:23:00.000-08:00

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Dear ASPCA Supporter,

With hearts and minds focused squarely on the devastating earthquake that occurred in Haiti on January 12, the ASPCA extends its full support to those organizations providing humanitarian relief in the ravaged island nation. Soon, the animal victims of this disaster will need help, too—that's why the ASPCA has joined the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH).

ARCH was created to address the needs of animals in Haiti in this time of crisis. The coalition is headed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), and in addition to the ASPCA, consists of a number of animal welfare groups including American Humane, Best Friends, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International.

The ASPCA has joined ARCH with the belief that partnering across organizations is the most effective way to address the serious and enormous problems facing animals in Haiti. There are an estimated 5 million head of livestock in the country (mostly goats), a large stray dog population, and an untold number of companion animals and native wildlife all adversely affected by the earthquake.

Currently, a team of experts in animal emergency response is staging in the Dominican Republic waiting to get into Haiti to begin work. IFAW and WSPA have also begun to stock a mobile clinic with vaccines, antibiotics, bandages, food and other supplies in anticipation of bringing direct aid to animals.

The ASPCA has committed to providing logistical support to the disaster responders from the U.S. In addition, the ASPCA stands ready to deploy highly skilled and specially trained members of our own Field Investigations and Response Team to the area.

As part of ARCH, the ASPCA is raising funds that will go directly towards the animal welfare Haitian relief efforts being provided by the ASPCA, IFAW, WSPA and other ARCH members. If you would like to contribute to these efforts, please donate here.

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Fwd: Ten Most Common Pet Poisons of 2009

2010-01-15T14:42:00.001-08:00

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Sent: 1/15/2010 11:41:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time
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Latest News from the Frontlines of Animal Welfare
January 15, 2009

1. Ten Most Common Pet Poisons of 2009
This past year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic household substances, proving that many everyday items in our homes can harm pets. Find out what these pet-unfriendly substances are—and avoid an accident in 2010. Read More...

2. ASPCA Happy Tails: Language of Love
After overcoming some serious obstacles, Christy is living the good life with her new family and five feline siblings. Read this get-along pooch's heartbreaking story and how she found her way home for the holidays.

3. Domestic Violence Linked to Animal Cruelty
The connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty is undisputed—as many as 88% of families in abuse situations also report cases of animal cruelty. Learn how you can help stop the cycle.

4. Operation Chihuahua Update!
Last week, we introduced you to 15 jet-setting Chihuahuas from California. Get ready to learn who's been adopted, who's found love, and who's taking a bite out of the Big Apple.

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Fwd: 2010 Is Here And The ASPCA Needs You

2010-01-12T12:05:00.000-08:00

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Sent: 1/12/2010 5:52:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time
Subj: 2010 Is Here And The ASPCA Needs You

Read about it online.

Please help us to end animal cruelty, we need your continued support!
Renew your annual membership.

We are their voice.®
Through your generosity the ASPCA can take that commitment seriously, working tirelessly 24/7 toward our goals of preventing animal cruelty and finding permanent, loving homes for America's adoptable pets.

We made remarkable progress in 2009. Thanks to your continued support we have set our goals even higher in 2010. No animal should suffer needlessly and thanks to you the ASPCA's life-saving programs can continue to provide desperately needed care and protection to abused, abandoned, lost and homeless pets.

Help the ASPCA make 2010 another year of extraordinary progress.
You can help those who cannot speak for themselves, animals in need, by renewing your ASPCA membership with as generous a gift as possible. Each year, the ASPCA provides life-saving care and assistance to over 144,000 animals.

Renew your ASPCA membership today!
It's only with the continued commitment of compassionate supporters like you that we can achieve far-reaching and long-lasting advances in animal welfare in 2010 and beyond!

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Rescuers save blind horse from drowning in Larkin Valley ditch

2010-01-08T21:50:00.001-08:00

These are the stories I LOVE to read! This makes my heart happy!

By Donna Jones

djones@santacruzsentinel.com

Posted: 01/08/2010 08:27:13 PM PST

Updated: 01/08/2010 09:12:14 PM PST

LARKIN VALLEY — Erika Reid was moments away from putting down Tam. She had the syringe full of drugs in her hands, looking for a vein when rescuers arrived.

The 30-year-old blind Appaloosa had stumbled into the deepest part of a swampy patch bisecting a pasture on Larkin Valley Road and was sinking into the mud.

Reid, who was returning from a ride on Tam's 6-year-old son, witnessed the accident. When she jumped in alongside the horse, Reid found herself immersed to the waist, and she had to claw her way out to find a better spot to hold the horse's head above the water. Tam was shaking, the beginning of hypothermia. "I was going to put her down rather than see her drown," Reid said.

Felton Fire Protection District's large animal rescue team was at least 25 minutes away when the call came in 12:47 p.m.

Cal Fire Pajaro Valley Battalion Chief Greg Estrada was on Freedom Boulevard and arrived about seven minutes later. He said time was running out, and though using the rescue truck's winch to pull the horse free wasn't the first choice, it was the only option.

"We were afraid we were going to lose her, she was going to drown," Estrada said.

Using the winch, the Cal Fire crew was able to pull Tam from the water so she was no longer in danger of drowning. Felton firefighters arrived at 1:28 p.m. and used a rescue sled to free her from the marshy ground. Tam was up and about three minutes later, her coat matted in mud,

but otherwise apparently unharmed.

"The Cal Fire and Felton Fire response was critical to the rescue," said Santa Cruz County Animal Services Field Supervisor Todd Stosuy, who assisted. "The animals of Santa Cruz County are lucky to have them on their side."

As Reid walked a blanketed Tam across the pasture, the rest the herd, a half-dozen horses including Tam's son, raced to the horse's side, whinnying and nuzzling her.

"She's OK," Reid told them.

So fine that Tam protested with jerks and whinnies being led up Larkin Valley Road to a stable for a couple of days of recovery.

Reid said Tam didn't want to be away from the rest of the herd, especially her son who's watched out for her since she went blind four years ago due to a condition known as moon blindness, common to Appaloosas. If she hadn't been riding him, he would have guided Tam to the shallow crossing the other horses used, Reid said.

Reid said she tried to move Tam from the pasture a few days ago, but she refused, rearing and bucking to avoid being loaded into a trailer.

Reid seemed calm despite the emotion of the incident. She said she had been a veterinary nurse for 20 years before going into real estate, and said she's helped rescue horses in the past, including during the nearby Trabing Fire in 2008. Getting help for one of her horses was a new experience.

"I'm always the one doing the rescuing," Reid said.

A Christmas Story Leg Giveaway! Ends 12/12

2009-12-11T21:20:00.000-08:00

This is the best Christmas movie ever and you can get a chance to own the best lamp ever! I want to win this lamp for my Dad for Christmas, he would be so happy! Knowing him, he would put it right in his front window LOL

Please head on over and enter this fab contest, and take some time to check out a wonderful blog! Beauty 4 Moms! Not only cool giveaways, but coupons, advice, you name it! You can find it all here! What are you waiting for, check it out! A Christmas Story Leg Giveaway! Ends 12/12 http://beauty4moms.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-story-leg-giveaway-ends-128.html

My Blog Buttons! They disappeared :( I did something wrong!

2009-11-27T21:31:00.001-08:00

I was tinkering with my blog, trying to redo it, like I always do, Being a novice I did something and all the buttons from bloggers I had have bit the dust. I lost all of them, so please, if I said I had your button when I entered a contest of yours, I did. Lost them all, and will get them back one by one when I visit your sites again. My apologies.

Pulse Slither Drift Scooter the hot new Scooter this year!

2009-11-19T21:00:00.000-08:00

This is the coolest scooter! Head on over to http://www.isitmondayalready.com/2009/11/pulse-slither-drift-scooter-hot-new.html and enter to win this cool ride for a LUCKY kiddo in your life! Check out her great blog too!

Holiday Gift Guide 2009; Sprig Toys (GIVEAWAY!)

2009-11-18T19:34:00.000-08:00

I LIke A Latte and Sprig toys are having a giveaway! The folks at Sprig are some of the most generous folks out there. Are you ready for this giveaway? I have six..that's right, SIX! Six Scuba Search Playsets and ONE Dolphin Explorer Boat playset to give away! http://likeitalatte.blogspot.com/2009/11/holiday-gift-guide-2009-sprig-toys.html

Do YOU believe? Macys Gift Card Giveaway!

2009-11-18T18:46:00.001-08:00

Macys would like to help two lucky She Scribes readers celebrate the holiday season by giving away $25.00 Macys gift cards. Thanks Macys! http://www.macys.com/Believe

Please head on over, enter the contest and read how you can help make a childs wish come true! VERY worth cause!

http://shescribes.blogspot.com/2009/11/do-you-believe-macys-gift-card-giveaway.html

Get Ready To Share Your Love Of Pets & Subaru With The ASPCA®!

2009-11-18T10:59:00.001-08:00

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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.

Just in time for the holidays, the ASPCA is introducing a new feature to highlight a series of special products that give back. Dubbed "Orange Buys" (our signature color), these range from Teleflora flowers to the ASPCA Collection of pet care must-haves, including products from our partners that donate a percent of each sale to the ASPCA. We encourage you to check this page frequently for updates as you start your holiday shopping. This month's featured Orange Buys:
Go Orange with Red to save green! Purchase Red the Lion, for only $5 and Red Lion Hotels will donate $2 to the ASPCA. To thank you for your support, you will receive a voucher good for 20% off a future stay at any participating Red Lion Hotel. Visit www.redlion.com/aspca.		Play the new, fun free Petz mini-games on animaland.org and visit the ASPCA Cause House on Petz.com! You can also look for the new Petz Nintendo DS video games at Walmart featuring trading cards with fun facts from the ASPCA! (ESRB Rating: EVERYONE with Comic Mischief.).

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Feeding Pets of the Homeless! Please help!

2009-11-17T12:05:00.001-08:00

Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Coach Wristlet Giveaway!

2009-11-17T00:28:00.000-08:00

Couch wristlet giveaway, this wristlet is gorgeous! All you have to do is enter, I did! Who wouldn't want this beauty! http://twinceretwinkles.blogspot.com/2009/11/here-we-go-again-coach-wristlet.html

this genuine, brand new Coach® wristlet is called the Madison® Op Art Sateen Large wristlet (style 43263). It retails for $98. It is a part of the Fall addition to the Madison® Collection,and it pairs well with Coach's® large selection of Madison® handbags. The design is Op Art print Sateen fabric with patent or leather trim, Fabric lining, Zip-top closure, 12" strap with clip to attach to the inside of a larger bag, or to form a wrist strap, 9 1/2 (L) x 6 (H). It is the silver and black combination as shown. This would make a great Holiday gift, or keep for yourself.

I rescued a kitty #win5000

2009-11-16T23:12:00.001-08:00

Make a Proclamation and be entered to win $5,000 to pursue your dream! Enter daily and bring friends to increase your chances of winning. There are weekly prizes too. No purchase necessary.

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Sakroots Bags Review & Giveaway: Perfect Holiday Gift (11/17)

2009-11-16T20:28:00.001-08:00

Enter to win 1 of 3 handbags! These bags are so cool!

The Sakroot's Pax Eco Crossbody is a 3-in-1 purse with a design that is eye catching as well as functional. This purse can be used as a crossbody over the shoulder purse when you want it to stay put. You can shorten the strap and make it into a demi or you can take the strap completely off and fold it to make it a clutch, it truly is a very versatile handbag.

http://juststopscreaming.com/2009/11/sakroots-bags-review-giveaway-perfect-holiday-gift-1117

Ben 10 & Secret Saturdays Video Game Reviews & Giveaway!

2009-11-16T19:26:00.000-08:00

Two lucky winners! One for each game, but hurry, ends tonight! These are for the Wii ! Would make a great Christmas present for that special kiddo in your life! Robyns Online World, please visit and show her some love and enter! She has a great site and great contests! http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/ben-10-secret-saturdays-video-game.html

Win a $50 Gift Card to 1-800 Flowers!

2009-11-15T23:16:00.000-08:00

Ascending Butterfly and 1-800 Flowers are giving ONE LUCKY winner a gift card. These are the most gorgeous flowers I have ever seen! To enter: http://ascendingbutterfly.blogspot.com/2009/11/wed-like-to-give-you-flowers-for.html

Here is my pick! Beautiful huh?

I finally cleaned my closets out! Then played with Grandson :) #win5000

2009-11-15T22:42:00.001-08:00

Make a Proclamation and be entered to win $5,000 to pursue your dream! Enter daily and bring friends to increase your chances of winning. There are weekly prizes too. No purchase necessary.

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Lily Me. Chic, Trendy, Personalized Jewelry. GIVEAWAY!

2009-11-15T22:18:00.000-08:00

Simple, beautiful jewelry! If you are like me, and don't like flashy jewelry, then you will like these, they really are beautiful pieces! Go Graham Go and Lily Me are giving one lucky winner their choice of a one charm PERSONALIZED bracelet! How cool is that! Enter here! http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/11/lily-me-chic-trendy-personalized.html

Giveaway! Ride-On Toy, the Skitter!

2009-11-15T21:23:00.001-08:00

This is the coolest ride on toy! And one lucky person will win it from Playground For Parents!

Enter here! http://www.playgroundforparents.com/playground_for_parents/2009/11/giveaway-rideon-toy-the-skitter/

Band Hero Super Bundle Giveaway!

2009-11-15T19:23:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Christmas! What a great gift for the family and all you have to do is enter! How cool is that! 5 Minutes For Mom is giving one lucky winner a Band Hero Bundle! Please enter! While you are there, grab a Holiday button for your site!

Buttons can be found here! http://www.5minutesformom.com/10607/christmas-giveaway-2009-button-codes/

Enter this GREAT giveaway here! http://www.5minutesformom.com/11386/band-hero-super-bundle/

Elfing Around Review and Giveaway!

2009-11-15T15:50:00.001-08:00

The Experimental Mommy blog is giving one lucky reader a Elfing Around boy or girl Elf of their choice for the winner! These are so cute and would make a great start to a tradition in your family, head on over and enter! I just did! http://www.thenotsoblog.com/2009/11/elfing-around/

Kaskey Kids "Sports Guys" Action Figures - Review and Giveaway !

2009-11-15T15:43:00.001-08:00

Brimful Curiosities is giving away one action figure set! I just entered! They are so cool, any little guy or girl in your life who loves sports will love this! Head on over, but hurry, ends soon!

http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2009/10/kaskey-kids-sports-guys-action-figures.html

Win We Cheer 2 for the Wii !

2009-11-13T20:44:00.001-08:00

But hurry, ends in a few hours!

http://www.losangelista.com/2009/11/los-angelista-giveaway-we-cheer-2.html

100.00 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway Sponsored by ShopAtHome.com!

2009-11-13T20:13:00.001-08:00

Couldn't you use a 100.00 Gift Card to Walmart this Holiday Season?

ShopAtHome.com is providing one lucky reader a 100.00 Walmart Gift Card!

http://www.couponsavingfamily.com/2009/11/shopathomecom-10000-walmart-gift-card.html

Lenovo IdeaPad U350 Review & Giveaway

2009-11-11T23:18:00.001-08:00

Mommy PR has a brand spanking new Lenovo IdeaPad U350

to send to a very lucky Mommy PR winner! (ARV $629)

How cool is this!!!!! Enter here!

http://www.mommypr.com/?utm_campaign=BackType&p=14261&utm_medium=bt.io-twitter&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_content=backtype-tweetcount#comment-75115

Win a $25.00 Gift Card to Store of Choice (FOUR Winners!)

2009-11-11T15:01:00.000-08:00

Gift Card Mall (www.GiftCardMall.com) is your one stop shop to pick up all your gift card needs. They offer gift cards for just about any retailer you can possibly think of.

Here is just a small sampling of the gift cards that the Gift Card Mall carries.

- Cracker Barrel (I LOVE this place!)

- Sears

- Visa

- Kmart

Enter here! http://shescribes.blogspot.com/2009/11/win-2500-gift-card-to-store-of-choice.html

Giveaway: $100 Target Gift Card

2009-11-11T14:42:00.001-08:00

So, to get you in the shopping (and saving) spirit, Shop at Home has given me a $100 Target e-Gift Card to givea way. This will certainly help with your holiday shopping! To enter in this giveaway, you have several forms of entry. Check it out here!

http://mommysnacks.net/2009/11/giveaway-100-target-gift-card

Scott’s Common Sense Community Giveaway

2009-11-10T11:43:00.001-08:00

This month, Scott CSC is all about Change for the Better – living sensibly to improve health, home and happiness.

The Scott Common Sense Community is the sensible place to read articles, get tips and share your solutions for life's everyday challenges. Join thousands of members across the country and exchange real-life Common Sense wisdom for saving time and money, cleaning and organizing your home, staying healthy and handling everything your busy life throws at you.

ONE winner will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card!

To enter, in a comment tell us the changes you are making in your own life this month.

http://mommymandy.com/scotts-common-sense-community-giveaway

Win a $100 Visa giftcard from Bonggafinds and Ragu !

2009-11-10T11:11:00.000-08:00

The combination of nutrition, taste, cost and convenience makes Ragu sauces hard to beat. When I'm out of time/inspiration/money, I just pour them on hot pasta, and they taste great all by themselves. They also make a great base sauce for more labor-intensive recipes!

Win it! One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will be selected to win a $100 Visa gift card!

http://bonggafinds2.blogspot.com/2009/09/ragu-pasta-sauce-its-ragooood-review.html

jill-e designs ~ It’s in the Bag! {Review & Giveaway #8}

2009-11-09T21:07:00.001-08:00

Behind jill-e designs you will find two women who happen to be former employees of Kodak and know cameras, that have set off on a new venture. In a very short period of time they have developed a line of camera and video bags for women that finally address what has always been missing~ style! No longer are we stuck choosing a boring, masculine bag. Instead we can embrace and showcase our own creative style with a camera bag. If you use camera equipment you will appreciate these bags no matter what your skill level or amount of equipment. From professional to amateur, jill-e has the perfect bag for you!

Enter to win a bag , I just did, but hurry!

http://www.babylovingmama.com/2009/10/jill-e-designs-its-in-the-bag-review-giveaway-8.html

Campus Quilt Co. {Giveaway}

2009-11-09T11:36:00.001-08:00

Campus Quilt Co and Momma In Flip Flops are giving one lucky person a $150 gift certificate to Campus Quilt Co!!! How cool is that! A great site that turns old T shirts etc into a treasured quilt for you to love and cherish! Check it out!

Campus Quilts !

Enter here! http://mommainflipflops2.blogspot.com/2009/11/campus-quilt-co-giveaway.html

More on Campus Quilts - it's a fantastic website where you basically design your own quilt from your keepsake t-shirts. Send anything in and they will turn it into a quilt using those items. Choose from jerseys, t-shirts, baby clothes, ties, whatever you have around, then you get to choose the sashing, the stitching, any personalized embroidery, how you want your items arranged, the size and more. All with easy to follow instructions and amazing customer service. I had tons and tons of questions with making a photo quilt, and I have never had such great customer service as I did with Campus Quilts. I have already thought of many ideas for family if we were to choose to get another product from Campus Quilts. Putting a photo of the child when they were a baby in the middle, then with the baby's keep sake shirts, blankets, etc. around on the quilt squares! I also love the idea of doing one for parents, with a picture of all their children in the middle and then putting keep sakes they may have from their children around on the squares. So many great Christmas ideas!

Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack Giveaway!

2009-11-08T13:35:00.001-08:00

So in an effort to promote a strong educational foundation with reading and healthy eating with Cheerios, The Five Fish are bringing you a Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack which also includes a $25 Gift Card to Barnes and Noble!
http://www.thefivefish.com/2009/10/cheerios-spoonful-of-stories-prize-pack.html

Over the past eight years, Cheerios has given away more than 40 million children's books by distributing them free inside cereal boxes and has donated $3.2 million to First Book, their non-profit partner, which provides books to children from low-income families. The program is part of Cheerios' ongoing commitment to helping parents provide their children with a healthy, nutritional and educational foundation.

Beginning this month, Cheerios is again bringing books to the breakfast table, by providing six million children's books free inside Cheerios boxes. The books are for children ages 3 to 8 years old, and include a brand new book in the popular "Trucktown" series, available only inside Cheerios boxes. And for the first time, all five books have been specially printed in both English and Spanish. This year's book offerings from Cheerios – all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing – are:

Junkyard Fort, written by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon: Join Gabriella, Jack, Melvin, Ted, Lucy and the other Trucktown characters as they make their own fort, using things found in the junkyard. Ages 4-8.

Tea for Ruby, written by The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser: Wherever Ruby goes, a bit of disaster seems to follow. But one sunny morning, things change when the postman brings Ruby an amazing invitation: would she like to have tea with the Queen? Ruby needs to polish her manners, and quickly. Ages 4-8.

Sleepyhead, written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by John Segal: In this rhythmic bedtime story, a cat is the parent and a teddy bear is the child who doesn't want to go to bed. All ready for bed with teeth brushed and story read, Sleepyhead teddy tries anything to prolong his bedtime; books and his quilt provide ample fodder for his imagination. Ages 3-7.

Ballyhoo Bay, written by Judy Sierra and illustrated by Derek Anderson: Mira Bella, an artist who teaches painting and sculpture, loves Ballyhoo Bay and what it offers: sun, sea, sand, and sky. But one gray day a billboard arrives, announcing an impending development that would take all the fun out of the place. Read along to see if Mira Bella and her art can save the day and Ballyhoo Bay! Ages 4–8.

What's Under the Bed?, written and illustrated by Joe Fenton: Young Fred cannot stop worrying about the scary creature that might be hiding beneath his bed. Finally summoning the courage to peer under his bed, Fred, with his cumbersome glasses, sees that the only thing there is Ted, his friendly Teddy Bear! Ages 3–7.
[Courtesy of MyBlogSpark and Cheerios (a General Mills Brand)]

Oreck XL Review and Giveaway

2009-11-08T10:42:00.000-08:00

1 lucky reader will win an Oreck XL vacuum from Oreck!!! I just entered!

http://mud-bug.com/2009/10/oreck-xl-review-and-giveaway

Gift Card Mall Giveaway!!

2009-11-08T00:44:00.001-08:00

ONE winner will receive a $50.00 Gift Card to any store at GiftCardMall.com (yes, the winner gets to pick the retailer!) How cool is that!!

http://mommymandy.com/gift-card-mall-giveaway/

Kamen Rider and Ben 10 Giveaway

2009-11-06T18:30:00.000-08:00

Prize Pack Includes:

Kamen Rider Deluxe Figure Set that includes one Advent Beast and one 4″ figure for $9.99
Kamen Rider Dragon Knight Dragvisor that includes three Advent Cards that summons the power of the Kamen Rider and unlocks two unique sound effects for $24.99.
Alien Creation Chamber Figures $6.99 – This award nominated line lets fans mix and match their favorite aliens to create over a million unique alien creatures. There are over 20+ characters to collect!
http://mommymandy.com/kamen-rider-and-ben-10-giveaway

Win a $100.00 Visa Gift Card from Scott Common Sense Community! Giveaway (11/7

2009-11-05T22:11:00.001-08:00

I just entered the Scott Common Sense $100 Visa Giveaway at MommyGoggles!

http://www.mommygoggles.com/scott-common-sense-community-giveaway

Win a $50 The Childrens Place gift card!

2009-11-05T16:17:00.001-08:00

We're giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky reader. Leave us a comment by Friday, November 6th to enter. Our lucky winner will be announced on Saturday, November 7th.

http://www.5minutesforgiveaways.com/524/childrens-place-facebook/

Red Envelope's new Baby Gifts — great quality at a great price! Giveaway!!

2009-11-05T15:58:00.001-08:00

Little Froggy Gift Basket

RedEnvelope.com

http://www.5minutesforgiveaways.com/549/red-envelope-baby

GX Racers 360 Spinway Giveaway!!!

2009-11-04T19:22:00.001-08:00

I just entered! Great giveaway for the little guys in your life! Win one, just in time for Christmas!

Little boys ages 5 and up who love race cars and fun tricks and stunts. 5+ is the suggested age minimum, but ages 7-9 would probably have the most fun with these toys.

http://www.feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2009/11/gx-racers-360-spinway.html

Very heartbreaking and touching story!

2009-11-04T16:13:00.001-08:00

Elena Desserich was diagnosed with brain cancer at 5 years old. She began to hide hundreds of little notes around the house — in sock drawers, backpacks and tucked between the books on the shelves — for her parents, Brooke and Keith, to find after she was gone. In "Notes Left Behind," her parents share the journal entries they kept during her battle, as well as content from the notes left by Elena. An excerpt.

Read the full story here!

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505113/ns/today-today_books/

How wonderful is this! This lady ROCKS!

2009-11-04T13:25:00.001-08:00

New Mexico calf fitted with prosthetic legs

By Melanie Dabovich

Associated Press

Posted: 11/04/2009 08:41:48 AM PST

Updated: 11/04/2009 08:41:50 AM PST

Click photo to enlarge

This undated photo provided by Colorado State University shows Meadow, a Black Angus... ( HO )

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Meadow the yearling Black Angus calf spends her days frolicking in northeastern New Mexico's cattle country, all with her prosthetic hind legs.

The bucolic scene seemed impossible just a few months ago, when rancher Nancy Dickenson and her stepdaughter, Martha, found Meadow on a neighbor's property. The 11-month-old calf had lost her back hooves and half of her ears to severe frostbite.

The Dickensons have rescued dozens of animals and wanted to give Meadow a chance to walk normally again. They located the calf's owner and bought Meadow, and convinced veterinarians and students at Colorado State University to help her.

Doctors amputated a portion of Meadow's hind legs in August and fitted her with the prosthetics, a rare procedure done on livestock typically destined for the food supply. Meadow is believed to be the first bovine calf fitted with double prosthetics, Colorado State veterinarian Dr. Robert Callan said. He based his claim on discussions with other veterinarian clinics and schools.

Nancy Dickenson said the family decided to pay what she expects will cost "thousands of dollars" for the procedures because Meadow has become another family pet.

Meadow, named for the spot she was found, returned home to New Mexico last month. Dickenson said she doesn't want any visitors at Twin Willows Ranch near Ocate while Meadow recuperates. These days, Meadow is running and grazing, and making friends

with goats in a nearby pen, Dickenson said.

"She's just so precious," she said. "A few people have asked 'Is she going to be beef?' and I said 'Are you kidding? This is my newest baby.'"

Set the Scene/Girl's Night In Giveaway!

2009-11-03T21:55:00.001-08:00

Win the ultimate prize package!

http://www.everythingupclose.com/2009/10/set-scenegirls-night-in-giveaway.html

Don't Let Them Be Homeless for The Holidays

2009-11-03T11:47:00.000-08:00

Read about it online.

Many People Are Forced to Abandon A Beloved Member
of The Family in Order to Keep a Roof Over Their Heads

Now more than ever, many people are facing one of the most devastating decisions of their lives, relinquishing their beloved family pets. These wonderful animals don't have many options, but you can help them find new homes.

Many people are being forced to choose between their animal companions and the roof over their heads, others are homeless and at a loss for how to care for their pets. Many people are returning their cats and dogs to shelters─these pets are the lucky ones. The cruel truth is that many pets will be dumped, abandoned and turned out onto the streets, while others will suffer hunger, neglect and abuse. Please help stop this brutal cycle.

At the ASPCA, we know that animals matter and contribute to the healthy vitality of our communities. Thanks to your generous support, the ASPCA has rescued countless pets from crises, provided medical care to more than 144,000 animals and assisted in the adoption of over 63,000 animals over the past year. You can help us continue to save those pets most at risk.

Your gift can mean the difference between life and death for pets with nowhere else to turn. Please help. Even a small amount can go a long way for a pet in need.

Always remember to Make Pet Adoption Your First Option®!
ASPCA | 424 E. 92nd St | New York, NY | 10128
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New York man charged with torturing kitten, making video

2009-11-03T09:54:00.001-08:00

This kind of thing makes me so mad, and hurts my heart :*( I do NOT understand man's cruelty, never will. My heart is broken for this helpless kitten :(

Associated Press

Posted: 11/03/2009 07:38:12 AM PST

Updated: 11/03/2009 07:38:13 AM PST

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Police are accusing a 22-year-old upstate New York man of hanging his girlfriend's four-month-old kitten with a belt and making a video of the animal struggling.

Joanne Cichy told Syracuse 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.

The injured kitten was later found alive under the porch.

Williams was charged with unjustifiable animal cruelty. Police did not know if he has an attorney.

Marshmallow Blaster!! - Review and Giveaway !

2009-11-02T22:51:00.001-08:00

This has to be one of the absolute best Christmas gift ideas for ages 6-adult! It was so incredibly fun!

Buy It: To buy any of these products, visit Marshmallowville or online at Hammacher Schlemmer, Toys R Us, Drugstore.com, and Amazon.com

Win It: One lucky reader will win a marshmallow shooter of their own!!

http://www.anutinanutshell.com/2009/10/marshmallow-blaster-review-and-giveaway.html

"Here Comes Santa Claus" blog party !!

2009-11-02T22:08:00.001-08:00

"Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, right down Santa Claus Lane...." Ok, not exactly Santa Claus, but myself and Piera from Jolly Mom are teaming up to offer you another wonderful blog party just in time for the holidays!

Check it out here and lets have a blog partay!

http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/11/here-comes-santa-claus-blog-party-get.html

Blogging..............

2009-11-02T21:54:00.001-08:00

'Tis all quite new to me! My blog is a work in progress! I have been fiddling with it all day, hit and miss, hit and miss LOL I have accomplished quite a bit though! Thanks to google! I managed to make a button and to add a link letting others "grab" my button, I feel quite proud! *wink* It will continue to be a work in progress, and at some point, I will be happy with it, I hope:)

USA: Stop Excessive Feeding of Drugs to Food Animals!

2009-11-02T18:47:00.001-08:00

I prefer no one eat them, but if you do, please read this!!!!!

Dear Animal Advocates,

Championed for over 10 years by the late Senator Edward Kennedy, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) is a federal bill that would phase out the common practice of constantly feeding antibiotics to food animals when they aren't sick.

Large-scale livestock and poultry producers have become overly reliant on antibiotics. By keeping animals on these drugs all the time, factory farms can become ever more overcrowded and unsanitary while circumventing the disease outbreaks that these poor conditions ordinarily would produce. Therefore, curbing the use of antibiotics may prove to be an incentive to raise animals using more humane and sustainable methods.

This is not only an animal welfare issue, however: it is also an issue of human health. Scientists agree that the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture is contributing to the increase in antibiotic-resistant human diseases. These illnesses are especially costly and difficult to treat.

What You Can Do
Visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center online to email your U.S. senators and representative urging them to support and cosponsor the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act. You may use the same link to read about this legislation in greater depth.

Thank you so much for supporting the ASPCA and our nation's animals.

Win a Wizards of Waverly Place MP3 Player!

2009-11-02T01:16:00.001-08:00

Just in time for the holidays! Win a Wizards of Waverly Place Disney Mix Lights and a pair of Gumy headphones! I'm giving away two sets, so enter today and every day up until the contest ends.

http://www.juniorcelebs.com/win-a-wizards-of-waverly-place-ipod/

Marshalls & TJ Maxx Giveaway !

2009-11-02T00:05:00.001-08:00

Marshalls & TJ Maxx is generously offering two lucky winners the opportunity to win a $25 gift card to TJ Maxx or Marshalls.
http://www.thismomcanshop.com/2009/10/marshalls-tj-maxx-giveaway.html

Book Reviews & Giveaway: Locked In

2009-11-01T22:05:00.000-08:00

Win on of five (5) copies of Locked In by Marcia Muller! I just entered!

http://www.thereviewbroads.com/2009/10/book-reviews-giveaway-locked-in.html

COME TOGETHER with Macy's and Feed the Hungry

2009-10-31T22:05:00.000-07:00

Macy's is taking up the cause to help feed 10 million people suffering from hunger. The number seems large, but if we all do our part the effect will be profound. COME TOGETHER invites the public to rally around the cause by hosting special dinners in their homes and asking their guests to pledge a donation to Feeding America. In return, Macy's will match these donations dollar-for-dollar until the total goal of 10 million meals is reached.Perhaps that isn't an option for you and your family though. Macy's has other ways for you to get involved also.Rather than Host an event, stop by a Macy's in your city, you can Give at the checkout. As little as a $1.00 donation will provide dinner for 7 people.If you're a Shopper, this Saturday, October 17th, Macy's will host a "Shop for a Cause" day. For $5.00 you can purchase an in store ticket for special savings on purchases. A portion of that ticket price will benefit Feeding America.
Macy's is giving one of my reader's the chance to win a $20.00 Macy's gift card for helping the hungry and spreading the word about COME TOGETHER.To enter this giveaway, leave a comment letting me know what you could give up to donate at least $1.00 to feed 7 people dinner
http://www.threedifferentdirections.com/2009/10/come-together-with-macys-and-feed.html

Elefun & Friends collection from Hasbro! Giveaway

2009-10-30T23:34:00.001-07:00

I just entered! Great giveaway!
http://mommymandy.com/elefun-friends-collection-from-hasbro-giveaway

Beautiful Home: HomeGoods Before & After Giveaway!

2009-10-27T12:53:00.001-07:00

How would you like to makeover a room in your home? Here's your chance! I am giving away a $100 gift card to HomeGoods!!! Here's how to enter:
http://bella1104.blogspot.com/2009/10/homegoods-before-after-and-giveaway.html

Lights, Camera, Color Crayola ~ Review and Giveaway

2009-10-27T00:11:00.000-07:00

I just entered this great giveaway!
http://momof2andwife.blogspot.com/2009/10/lights-camera-color-crayola-review-and.html#

Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Gift Pack ~ Review and Giveaway

2009-10-27T00:03:00.001-07:00

Enter here!
http://momof2andwife.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-spoonfuls-of-stories-gift-pack.html#

Pink Parties for a Cure (Giveaway)!

2009-10-26T23:49:00.000-07:00

Enter here!
http://ourhappyhappenings.com/2009/10/pink-parties-for-a-cure-giveaway/

Starbucks VIA Review and $50 Giveaway!

2009-10-26T23:09:00.000-07:00

http://mevolving.com/reviews/starbucks-via-review-and-50-giveaway/

Marshmallow Blaster Toy {Review & Giveaway}

2009-10-26T20:38:00.000-07:00

You can enter to win your choice of one of the marshmallow blasters.
http://andtwinsmake5.blogspot.com/2009/09/marshmallow-blaster-toy-review-giveaway.html#

Keep Pets Out of Laboratories--Contact Congress Today!

2009-10-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Animal Advocates, The federal Pet Safety and Protection Act would prohibit Class B Dealers and unlicensed individuals from selling dogs and cats to research laboratories. Class B Dealers are people who collect dogs and cats to sell to the research industry. They sometimes obtain their animals through illegal or unethical means, such as by responding to “free to good home” ads in newspapers, falsifying records to keep the true origins of the animals unknown and stealing pets kept outside in yards. They also buy animals in bulk from “bunchers,” whose methods are even more questionable. Eliminating Class B Dealers will also take away the profit motive of bunchers, providing a much-needed safety net to ensure beloved pets are not stolen or acquired under false pretenses and sold to facilities that test on animals. What You Can DoVisit the ASPCA Advocacy Center Online to email your U.S. senators and representative urging them to support and cosponsor the Pet Safety and Protection Act. You may use the same link to read about this legislation in greater depth. Thank you for supporting the ASPCA and America’s animals.

Kia Koup Ipod Shuffle & $25 Gift Card Giveaway!

2009-10-26T16:54:00.000-07:00

I have an awesome giveaway for you today brought to you by the Kia Forte Koup. The Kia Forte Koup wants to "get you ready for your ride" in the Forte Koup by giving you a iPod Shuffle and a $25 iTunes gift card.
Enter here....
http://dealiciousmom.com/2009/10/kia-koup-ipod-shuffle-gift-card-giveaway.html/

Tailgating with Frito Lay Giveaway!

2009-10-25T21:51:00.000-07:00

Football season is finally here…and everyone knows that game day just isn’t complete without the ultimate tailgating party! Whether it’s with a group of friends huddled outside the stadium or the family gathered around the TV in the den, tasty food and snacks are essential to a “winning” tailgating experience.
Enter here for the ultimate tailgating party kit!
http://mommymandy.com/tailgating-with-frito-lay-giveaway/

College Must Have Giveaway: Win a $175 Gift Certificate for FunctionAll Linens!

2009-10-25T14:54:00.000-07:00

In conjunction with FunctionAllLinens we are giving away a set of Patented ErgoPocket bed sheets with a value of $175.00. One winner will receive an e-certificate for a set of 300 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton sheets. Elastic is at the bottom of the fitted sheet in order to provide an excellent fit.
Patented Added features Description:1 15″ Pocket/strap configuration on both the right & left sides of the fitted bed sheet. The Pockets have Ergonomic positioning and a universal design which makes it really easy for students to use while studying. No need to stop or have a lot of clutter around them. The fitted sheet also incorporates a Smart strap to easily identify the top of sheet. Enter here!
http://www.li-reviews.com/2009/10/23/win-a-gift-certificates-for-functionall-linens/

Win Karen Neuburger Pajamas!

2009-10-24T22:37:00.000-07:00

Karen Neuburger is offering THREE blessed winners each a pair of KN Karen Neuburger pajamas (a $78 value)!The FIRST winner will also receive a pair of pink chenille socks to go along with their PJs! Eneter here!
http://dewgin.blogspot.com/2009/10/time-for-research.html
http://www.karenneuburger.com/pl/c/104.html

Scooby-Doo! First Frights for Wii, DS or PS2 GIVEAWAY!

2009-10-23T22:25:00.000-07:00

5 lucky readers will win Scooby-Doo! First Frights in either Wii, DS, or PS2! Here's How: enter here....
http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/10/scooby-doo-first-frights-for-wii-ds-or.html
www.scoobydoo.com and www.gograhamgo.com

Blurt! Board Game Review & Giveaway !!

2009-10-23T19:46:00.000-07:00

I just entered! One lucky winner will receive the Blurt! board game!

http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/blurt-board-game-review-giveaway.html

“Aliens in the Attic” DVD Review & Giveaway

2009-10-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

5 lucky readers on The Mommy-Files will win a copy of “Aliens in the Attic” on DVD!!!
WIN IT!!
http://www.themommy-files.com/2009/10/aliens-in-the-attic-dvd-review-giveaway

TeeWit – Apparel for your family Review and Giveaway

2009-10-23T01:12:00.000-07:00

http://momsfocusonline.com/teewit-apparel-for-your-family-review-and-giveaway.html/

Kajeet – new cell phone for kids Review and Giveaway!!

2009-10-22T22:51:00.000-07:00

I just entered!
http://momsfocusonline.com/kajeet-new-cell-phone-for-kids-review-and-giveaway.html/

'Spoonfuls of Stories' Review and Giveaway!

2009-10-22T20:12:00.000-07:00

Enter to win
A big box of Cheerios
A set each of the 5 Spoonfuls of Stories books and a
25$ Barnes and Noble Gift card. (Think Christmas gifts!)
http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-spoonfuls-of-stories-review.html

Challenge & Fun Labyrinth Balance Board Giveaway (Ages 5 and up)

2009-10-21T23:28:00.001-07:00

Does your child like to be challenged? Do you want to improve his/her balancing skills? The Labyrinth Balance Board would be perfect in your household.
http://thearmywife.com/

iPath Shoes – 3 Great Green Giveaways

2009-10-21T20:28:00.000-07:00

Since their inception in 1999, IPATH has been carving a green path and supporting environmental sustainability for the benefit of present and future generations of skateboarders. They’re proud to offer footwear and apparel made of alternative materials such as hemp and organic cotton, and are on a never ending quest to create the best products possible, while striving to maintain a low carbon footprint on the planet.
http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2009/10/16/ipath-shoes-3-great-green-giveaways/

Get Ready For Your Ride In A Koup Giveaway

2009-10-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Kia wants to get you “ready for your ride in a Koup” by giving one lucky Fairy Blog Mother reader a $25 Best Buy gift card and a $25 iTunes gift card for all of their Kia Forte Koup technology needs!
http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/10/get-ready-for-your-ride-in-koup.html
http://www.kia.com/#/?cid=sem&ppc=y

Domino's Customer Appreciation Week - Giveaway

2009-10-21T14:14:00.000-07:00

Enter here!

http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/10/dominos-customer-appreciation-week.html
http://www.dominos.com/home/index.jsp?utm_source=blogger&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=blog1

The Kia Forte Koup: First of It’s Kind – with an awesome give-away!

2009-10-21T00:43:00.000-07:00

http://themombuzz.com/2009/10/15/the-kia-forte-koup-first-of-its-kind-with-an-awesome-give-away

Cheerios Spoonful of Stories: Prize Pack & $25 Gift Card to Barnes and Noble

2009-10-21T00:33:00.000-07:00

http://themombuzz.com/2009/10/20/cheerios-spoonful-of-stories-prize-pack/
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/index.aspx

Marshalls/TJ Maxx Review and Giveaway! Win a $25 Gift card!

2009-10-19T20:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.mysentimentexactlee.com/2009/10/marshallstj-maxx-review-and-giveaway.html

The Hidden Bestiary Book Review & Giveaway

2009-10-18T22:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.mommypr.com/ & check out the books here http://www.sleepingbearpress.com/

Snow White Is Back! Giveawayat rockinmama!

2009-10-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

http://rockinmama.net/2009/10/06/snow-white-is-back-giveaway/

Spore Hero Is Here Giveaway! !!!

2009-10-18T22:15:00.001-07:00

Great blog and great giveaway!
http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/spore-hero-is-here-giveaway.html

Grandson and his toys:)

2009-10-18T20:41:00.001-07:00

I have to say my Grandson loves anything related to sports, and his hot wheels! He is not a sit down and play calmly kinda kid, he wants to be on the move! He is allll boy!

Adorable Kinder Dolls (Giveaway)!

2009-10-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

These dolls are adorable! Visit http://www.adorablekinders.com/company.html to see these dolls! Cute!
To enter contest to win one, go to http://busymommymedia.com/2009/10/adorable-kinder-dolls-giveaway/

Encyclopedia of Haunted Places giveaway @MomMostTraveled

2009-10-18T01:37:00.000-07:00

http://mommosttraveled.com/encyclopedia-of-haunted-places-ghostly-locales-from-around-the-world/

The Sears & Kmart Shop Your Way Christmas Club Card GIVEAWAY

2009-10-18T01:10:00.000-07:00

http://keeperofthecheerios.com/2009/10/the-sears-kmart-shop-your-way-christmas-club-card-giveaway/

Yoplait Delights Review & Giveaway! @ laughinglinz!

2009-10-17T22:53:00.001-07:00

http://laughinglinz.blogspot.com/2009/10/yoplait-delights-review-and-giveaway.html

Pearls Of Joy Freshwater Pearl Bracelet Review and Giveaway! @Leslie Loves Veggies!

2009-10-17T19:12:00.000-07:00

http://leslielovesveggies.blogspot.com/2009/10/pearls-of-joy-jewelry-freshwater-pearl.html

Music Skins: Review and Giveaway!!!

2009-10-17T18:28:00.000-07:00

Check it out, great blog and great giveaways!
http://www.thenotsoblog.com/2009/10/music-skins/

Enter to Win Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs DVD + Blu-Ray Set !!!

2009-10-17T01:05:00.001-07:00

http://www.playsational.com/enter-to-win-disneys-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-dvd-blu-ray-set/

Litter Tidbits From Ms Chat

Reidsville woman has a soft spot for cats

Did you know.....

New Rescue!

Just Because ......

My Newest Rescue, " baby Max " !

Prilosec OTC "We want to sponsor you" Contest!

Brown pelicans washing up dead and dying on California beaches

Square Cat Habitat "Lo" Modern Cat Scratcher Review!

(no subject)

Humane Society Silicon Valley is all about heart in the spirit of Valentine's Day

ASPCA Assists in Rescue of 75 Puppy Mill Dogs

Oppose Hound Hunting Of Bears!!!!!

California considers dramatically expanding the number of black bears hunters can kill

Fwd: ASPCA Rescues 35 Cats From Tiny Apartment

Fwd: Crisis in Haiti: How the ASPCA Is Helping

Fwd: Ten Most Common Pet Poisons of 2009

Fwd: 2010 Is Here And The ASPCA Needs You

Rescuers save blind horse from drowning in Larkin Valley ditch

A Christmas Story Leg Giveaway! Ends 12/12

My Blog Buttons! They disappeared :( I did something wrong!

Pulse Slither Drift Scooter the hot new Scooter this year!

Holiday Gift Guide 2009; Sprig Toys (GIVEAWAY!)

Do YOU believe? Macys Gift Card Giveaway!

Get Ready To Share Your Love Of Pets & Subaru With The ASPCA®!

Feeding Pets of the Homeless! Please help!

Coach Wristlet Giveaway!

I rescued a kitty #win5000

Sakroots Bags Review & Giveaway: Perfect Holiday Gift (11/17)

Ben 10 & Secret Saturdays Video Game Reviews & Giveaway!

Win a $50 Gift Card to 1-800 Flowers!

I finally cleaned my closets out! Then played with Grandson :) #win5000

Lily Me. Chic, Trendy, Personalized Jewelry. GIVEAWAY!

Giveaway! Ride-On Toy, the Skitter!

Band Hero Super Bundle Giveaway!

Elfing Around Review and Giveaway!

Kaskey Kids "Sports Guys" Action Figures - Review and Giveaway !

Win We Cheer 2 for the Wii !

100.00 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway Sponsored by ShopAtHome.com!

Lenovo IdeaPad U350 Review & Giveaway

Win a $25.00 Gift Card to Store of Choice (FOUR Winners!)

Giveaway: $100 Target Gift Card

Scott’s Common Sense Community *Giveaway*

Win a $100 Visa giftcard from Bonggafinds and Ragu !

jill-e designs ~ It’s in the Bag! {Review & Giveaway #8}

Campus Quilt Co. {Giveaway}

Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack Giveaway!

Oreck XL Review and Giveaway

Gift Card Mall *Giveaway*!!

Kamen Rider and Ben 10 *Giveaway*

Win a $100.00 Visa Gift Card from Scott Common Sense Community! *Giveaway* (11/7

Win a $50 The Childrens Place gift card!

Red Envelope's new Baby Gifts — great quality at a great price! Giveaway!!

GX Racers 360 Spinway Giveaway!!!

Very heartbreaking and touching story!

How wonderful is this! This lady ROCKS!

New Mexico calf fitted with prosthetic legs

Set the Scene/Girl's Night In Giveaway!

Don't Let Them Be Homeless for The Holidays

New York man charged with torturing kitten, making video

Marshmallow Blaster!! - Review and Giveaway !

"Here Comes Santa Claus" blog party !!

Blogging..............

USA: Stop Excessive Feeding of Drugs to Food Animals!

Win a Wizards of Waverly Place MP3 Player!

Marshalls & TJ Maxx Giveaway !

Book Reviews & Giveaway: Locked In

COME TOGETHER with Macy's and Feed the Hungry

Elefun & Friends collection from Hasbro! *Giveaway*

Beautiful Home: HomeGoods Before & After Giveaway!

Lights, Camera, Color Crayola ~ Review and Giveaway

Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Gift Pack ~ Review and Giveaway

Pink Parties for a Cure (Giveaway)!

Starbucks VIA Review and $50 Giveaway!

Marshmallow Blaster Toy {Review & Giveaway}

Keep Pets Out of Laboratories--Contact Congress Today!

Kia Koup Ipod Shuffle & $25 Gift Card Giveaway!

Tailgating with Frito Lay *Giveaway*!

College Must Have Giveaway: Win a $175 Gift Certificate for FunctionAll Linens!

Win Karen Neuburger Pajamas!

Scott’s Common Sense Community Giveaway

Gift Card Mall Giveaway!!

Kamen Rider and Ben 10 Giveaway

Win a $100.00 Visa Gift Card from Scott Common Sense Community! Giveaway (11/7

Elefun & Friends collection from Hasbro! Giveaway

Tailgating with Frito Lay Giveaway!

Snow White Is Back! Giveawayat rockinmama!

The Sears & Kmart Shop Your Way Christmas Club Card GIVEAWAY