Sheryl Crow joins ARC (Animal Rescue Corps) to End Puppy Mills! PSA

To say I was overjoyed when I heard about Sheryl Crow joining ARC's Team and promoting the work they do to save animals, is an understatement! I couldn't be more happy that she's done a PSA  called Educate 2 End Puppy Mills.

I have good reason to feel the way I do about ARC and Scotlund Haisley as they hold a very special place in my heart.  It was a year ago this past October that ARC went into a reserve in Quebec called Lac Simon,  dubbed 'Operation Anishnabe' and trapped and spayed/neutered/vetted several hundred stray animals on the Reserve, as well as those owned by residents of Lac Simon; the strays were sent into various rescues throughout Canada and the U.S.  This was where my 8 former foster babies, Dane/Newf pups came from.  I cannot thank each and every one of them enough for saving our 8 newborn (former) foster pups from certain death and bringing them into Loyal Rescue and my life.  They were still are my heart as I was mum to them; unfortunately the family who had their fur-mum didn't want to surrender her along with her babies, so the pups, my husband and I, with the help of many rescue friends and volunteers over the months took turns feeding and caring for them.   Today they are all gorgeous, happy and very healthy young pups.  You can view many more photos of their rescue efforts on Facebook.  Below are our Anishnabe Pups 8, just before coming into rescue.  Happy 1st Birthday my little ARC Angels!

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A Poem to My Foster Dog

A wonderful poem that was sent to me by a friend.  This poem really spoke to my heart and is so true.

A Poem To My Foster Dog

I am the bridge,

between what was and what can be

I am the pathway to a new life.

I am made of mush,

because my heart melted when I saw you,

matted, sore, limping, depressed

lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.

For one little time you are mine,

I will feed you with my own hand,

I will love you with my whole heart,

I will make you whole.

I am made of steel,

because when the time comes,

when you are well, and sleek,

when your eyes shine,

and your tail wags with joy

then comes the hard part.

I will let you go - not without a tear,

but without regret,

for you are safe forever -

A new dog needs me now

By Diane Morgan

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Great Cartoon - Thank You Scotlund!

Thank YOU Scotlund and ARC for saving my former foster babies.  Because of you, all are alive, happy and thriving in their new adoptive homes!  Thank you for giving them hope and a second chance at life.

For more information, please go to www.loyalrescue.com

EBAY RESPONSE TO SELLING PUPPIES ON THEIR SITE

Date: 2011-04-15 22:55:23 Name: Neil
Message:
Hello Donna,

Thank you for contacting eBay Classifieds Community Support.

We understand your concerns around the re-homing of animals on eBay Classifieds and we respect opinions and feedback on the subject.

The inherently local nature of eBay Classifieds fosters in-person meetings and offers a safe way to find a new pet. People hoping to find a pet can meet directly with the current pet owner or breeder face-to-face. This personal interaction provides the opportunity for pet seekers to see where the pet comes from and gives shelters and pet sellers the chance to meet the prospective new owner and evaluate whether the new home and family will be a good fit for the animal.

Unlike many other classifieds providers, eBay Classifieds offers consumers a range of educational materials including pet ownership guidelines that we developed with input from the Humane Society of the United States. To help new pet owners, each pet ad on eBay Classifieds includes a link to these “Responsible Pet Ownership & Adoption” guidelines. Additionally, through a partnership with Petfinder, nearly two-thirds of the pets listed on eBay Classifieds are from shelters.

We do not condone the unethical treatment of animals, and we take measures to identify and block irresponsible breeders from our site. We listen closely to our community for reports of any unhealthy animals being sold by our users. A user who is found to have violated eBay Classifieds’ pet policies will face disciplinary action, including suspension or prohibition from the site.

It is important to eBay Classifieds and to the animal lovers that frequent our site that ethical and legal requirements covering the breeding and sale of pets are followed by our users. In accordance with many state laws, eBay Classifieds prohibits the sale of puppies or kittens under 8 weeks old. Any ad in the pet category that does not comply with applicable laws, including laws set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as the Animal Welfare Act will be removed immediately. eBay Classifieds will suspend any user who is found to have a history of non-compliant inspections with the USDA.

We hope eBay Classifieds can be used to find forever homes for animals in all situations.

Regards,

Neil
www.ebayclassifieds.com

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