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9/11 Cat's Miraculous Recovery
Source: NY Post
Precious the pussycat - the burned and battered gritty kitty that
survived 18 days without food in the ruins of Ground Zero - is fat,
friendly and healthy again. A year ago today, Precious was emaciated and
down to less than half her weight when she was found by rescue workers
amid the smoldering, debris-covered roof of 114 Liberty Street. The
9-pound Himalayan Persian was near death, after suffering cuts,
infections, eye injuries, burns to her paws and damage to her lungs,
kidneys and liver from inhaled ash and toxic chemicals. Veterinarians
later found she also had drunk from puddles of contaminated rainwater.
"She's doing great," said Precious' owner D.J. Kerr. "She's actually
much friendlier than she was before. She likes to be around us a lot
more. She's a real snuggle-bunny. "We're definitely going to celebrate.
Her favorite food is turkey, so she's going to get lots of turkey," said
Kerr, who is also considering tuna sushi as a special treat for the
anniversary. Precious "was the last kind of cat you would expect to
survive," said Roy Gross of the Suffolk SPCA, who rescued the stranded
feline last year and treated her injuries. "She was a pampered apartment
pussycat," he said. Kerr and her husband, Steve, were out of town when
the Twin Towers collapsed, blowing out the windows in their loft and
filling it with flying glass, metal, dust and smoke. A house sitter had
been due to arrive at 10 a.m. that morning to take care of Precious, who
had never been outside before. Precious was reunited with her owners
after animal-rescue workers at Ground Zero did some detective work and
were able to identify the cat through the building superintendent. Kerr
said Precious' survival gave them great joy and helped them cope with
the disaster that destroyed their home and many of their possessions.
They have had insurance problems and still have not been able to move
back into their loft. The couple now live in rented accommodations in
Battery Park. "We lost two-thirds of everything we owned, and everything
had to be replaced," said Kerr. "We've been rebuilding our lives."
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Molly finds love in a cruel world
Source: http://news.com.au; By SUE HEWITT
CHAINED and starving, Molly was within days of dying when she was
rescued. At 13kg, the red kelpie was half the normal body weight of her
breed. Her mangy red coat looked like a loose cloth thrown over a
skeleton. She was pitiful. Even the RSPCA did not believe she would
live. The magic ingredients for her recovery were simple – food and love
– and she was a new dog within a month. Molly had been starved of love
until Daniel Reynolds walked into the RSPCA pound. When they left, they
were companions. Molly is a rarity in the stories of neglect, abuse and
cruelty dealt with by the RSPCA inspector Kevin Apostolides. "She was
the thinnest dog I had seen in 20 years," Mr Apostolides said. "It was
entirely preventable. There was nothing wrong with the dog except she
had not been fed." Molly's owner, a spare parts store manager, walked
past her twice a day, as he moved from his car to his house, but gave
her nothing. When questioned, the Doveton man said he was aware the dog
needed help, but admitted "it didn't happen". Last month he was fined
$3000 on three counts of cruelty. Molly's new home is in Hughesdale with
Mr Reynolds, 23, an air-conditioner mechanic. "She's really happy and
loves walks and pats all the time," Mr Reynolds said.
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THE "ENCIERRO" AT FUENGIROLA/SPAIN WITH OSTRICHES WAS CANCELLED
Source: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Local radio has just announced that the proposed use of ostriches to
run with the bulls through the streets of Fuengirola, Spain was
cancelled by the Mayoress Esperanza Oña as a result of complaints
received by animal rights groups and individuals. " Once again thanks to
the thousands of protests we were able to save some animals from
torture. This proves that things can be avoided if we stick together and
fight.
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Kasie escapes the slaughterhouse, joins Emily at the Peace Abbey
Source:
p://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/local_regional/sher_cow10072002.htm;
By Norman Miller
The script about Emily the cow's escape from the Arena Slaughterhouse
needs a new ending. Kasturba the cow, or Kasie, now needs to be written
in. On Wednesday, Kasie escaped from the same Hopkinton slaughterhouse
and jumped over the same five-foot fence that Emily did in 1995. The
young Holstein was tranquilized by the Animal Rescue League of Boston at
the Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton on Friday, and brought to the Peace
Abbey. "We thought she was going to be a little skittish but she gave me
a kiss on the cheek this morning," said Meg Randa, who with her husband
Lewis, operates the Peace Abbey (a retreat that promotes peace and
social justice). "She came up and licked my cheek, and then she licked
Lewis' cheek. I told her she was welcome because I think she was trying
to say thank you," Randa said yesterday. The exact details of Kasie's
escape are unknown, Randa said. What is known for sure, he said, is she
was meant to be slaughtered Wednesday when she jumped the fence and ran
toward freedom. Late that night, Lewis Randa received an e-mail from a
friend who lives near the Hopkinton slaughterhouse to say a cow was in
their back yard. It was late at night, so Randa told his friend to call
him in the morning if the cow was still there. Thursday, someone from
the Arena Slaughterhouse called the Randas and told them of the bovine's
daring escape. "Thanks to Emily, they (the slaughterhouse) have a
policy, if a cow escapes, they don't go after it, they call us," said
Meg Randa. "It's wonderful that the slaughterhouse realizes if the
animal gets away, it deserves a second chance." After her capture
Friday, Kasie was brought to the abbey to recover from her flight. The
Randas will buy Kasie from the slaughterhouse and she could become a
permanent resident of the Peace Abby. Kasie's price will be based on
what she would have brought after being slaughtered. Paul Arena, owner
of the slaughterhouse, could not be reached for comment yesterday. "This
one seems to be really quite small," said Meg Randa. "She seems young.
She doesn't look like she's going to be a huge cow. If the dynamics work
out, we'll probably keep her." Kasie's escape was helped by karma, Meg
Randa said. The cow escaped on Wednesday - Ghandi's birthday. Kasturba,
for whom the cow was named, was Ghandi's wife's name. Kasie was captured
on Friday, St. Francis Day, a day animals are blessed all over the
country. "It's a wonderful type of symbolism with her escape," Randa
said. Kasie isn't the first cow since Emily that has been rescued by the
Peace Abbey. In 1997, Gloria escaped from the slaughterhouse, and lived
at the abbey for several years before being moved to Virginia. Two
rescued veal calves, Gabriel and Albert, who have now grown into large
steers, were also recovered. Gabriel remains at the abbey, while Albert
was moved to another sanctuary. About the possibility of an Emily movie,
Randa said a new script has been completed under the direction of
producer Ellen Little. She said the movie is close to becoming a
reality. Emily's story seems made for the big screen. In November 1995,
the then-young Emily jumped a five-foot fence to freedom from the Arena
Slaughterhouse. She lived the fugitive lifestyle for more than five
weeks in less-than-ideal weather conditions with neighbors, made aware
of her plight by articles in the news, leaving hay outside for her to
eat. "It's the best script we've read so far," said Meg Randa. "We went
through several runs with Disney, and we were quite unhappy with what
came out of that empire. (Little) is just getting everything in place,
and finding a director." The recent addition to the Peace Abbey family
probably won't require a script rewrite, Randa said, but Kasie probably
will get a mention. "It'll make a nice postscript," said Randa. "We can
show all the animals that have been saved because of Emily. The
wonderful thing is Emily's legacy continues. Thanks to her story, it has
raised awareness of these animals, and the rights to live and to
survive."
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WEYMOUTH CIRCUSES WILL BE CRUELTY-FREE
Source: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Monday (10/7), the town of Weymouth, Mass., voted to pass an
ordinance banning wild animal circuses from coming to town. The decision
makes Weymouth the fifth town in Massachusetts and one of dozens
nationwide to pass such a ban.
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Missing Bird Returned to Guardian After Saying Name
Source: http://www.ananova.com, by Alex Tamargo
A Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals staff member
recently was able to return a parrot in Swindon, England to his owner
after the bird said his name. After responding to a request to pick up a
brightly colored green parrot that was on a fence in someone’s backyard,
Debbie Sheppard found that the bird liked to "laugh and squawk," but was
not able to learn where he’d come from, or to whom, if anyone, he
belonged. So, Sheppard brought the parrot to her home. Soon afterward,
he began talking. Among the phrases he used were "kiss, kiss," "tickle,
tickle" and "good boy." The bird also repeatedly said "Basil." Sheppard
believed that Basil might be his name, and so contacted local police.
She learned from them that a parrot named Basil had been reported
missing the previous day. After getting the name and telephone number of
the person who’d made the report, Sheppard reunited Basil with Ann
Bradley, who’d been his owner for approximately three years.
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'Mother cat' for many litters (MI)
Source: Gaylord Herald Times, By Hillary Dickerson
Cat Number 47 at the Otsego County Animal Shelter has truly earned the
right to be called a devoted mother. Since arriving at the shelter in
mid-August, the stray found off Hayes Tower Road has taken in at least
six stray litters of kittens with an average of three to four kittens
each. She nurses, she cleans and she checks in on the tiny,
fluffy-furred kittens who've come to depend on her. Obviously, this is
no ordinary cat. She's embraced motherhood full force.
Right at home in a cozy compartment at Hall Veterinary Clinic with her
latest bunch of adoptees - a litter of three found at the intersection
of Poquette and Nowak roads - and the one kitten who survived from her
own litter a month ago, 47 seemed perfectly content to offer her
services.
The mother cat and her kittens are residing at Hall for the time being
because the atmosphere at the animal shelter didn't lend itself to the
best cat-kitten bonding. Space constraints, loud barking dogs in the
next room and other cats and kittens added too much stress for the
mother and kittens alike.
Laura Scott, who works at Hall and has been spending some quality time
with the kittens and the mom, said the mother cat has taken on the name
"Sweetheart" in the office. "She's a good mom," noted Scott, who took
turns with Dr. Susan Hall coming in over the weekend to feed and play
with the feline family. "She takes good care of them."
Animal control officer Kris Foguth gave the spunky cat the credit she
rightfully deserves. "We've never had a mom cat that kept so many babies
alive," Foguth noted. "We should put her on the payroll, but the (Otsego
County) Commissioners would lay her off."
Foguth explained that since 47 - who will be up for adoption after she's
finished nursing the current litter - arrived at the shelter, she's
taken in every litter that the staff have put with her. In a year that's
been terrible for abandoned litters, Foguth is grateful for the cat's
willingness to help because the survival rate jumps considerably when
the stray kittens are nursed by a "mother."
The current litter 47 is assisting with came to the animal shelter's
care in a 5-gallon bucket. "She was incredible," continued Foguth of
47's skills.
As soon as the kittens demanded food, 47 was there to feed, displaying
patience for the kittens who may have been a bit reluctant at first to
the unfamiliar cat. Both the mother cat and the kittens will be looking
for homes soon.
People interested in adopting 47 or the kittens may call the animal
shelter at 705-7632.
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More Students Opposing Dissection
Source: The Associated Press
Increasing numbers of students are asking to opt out of the science
class ritual of dissecting frogs or fetal pigs, branding the practice
cruel and insisting they can learn as much from computer simulations.
A 16-year-old honor student in Baltimore was removed from her anatomy
class last month after refusing to dissect a cat. She was allowed back
in, with the option of computer alternatives, after protesters picketed
her high school.
The Clark County, NV School Board voted this year to let students opt
out of a dissection if they have parental support. The policy was
adopted after a drive led by Laurie Wolff, an 8th grade A student who
received a C in a science class after declining to cut up an earthworm.
Students who oppose dissection also appealed for policy changes this
year at a school board meeting in Little Chute, WI, and last year before
a State Senate committee in Vermont. Amy Richards, a student at Little
Chute, gave a practical reason for accommodating the dissenters. "They
won't learn much with their eyes closed because they're disgusted," she
said.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) says that eight states
have approved opt-out policies — California, Florida, Illinois,
Louisiana, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. A similar
policy is pending in New Jersey's Legislature. The HSUS estimates that
six million animals — mostly frogs, fetal pigs and cats — are dissected
annually in schools in the United States.
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