Debunking the Swiffer Wet Jet Myth/Help End Horse Slaughter For Good

[Alan Sondheim]

Title: ASPCA

OCTOBER 27, 2005 Welcome to our weekly email newsletter, your source for the latest news from our animal welfare community and information on pending humane legislation. PET HEALTH ALERT: DEBUNKING THE SWIFFER WET JET MYTH In response to a recent rumor claiming that the chemicals in this popular cleaning product caused liver failure in a dog, our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center set the record straight. NO SCAREDY CATS (OR DOGS!) THIS HALLOWEEN: TOP 10 PET SAFETY TIPS Check out our top ten tips to keep your pets safe and stress-free. ASPCA PET OF THE WEEK: HAVING A GOOD HAIR DAY No such thing as a bad hair day for Princess, a black-and-white long-haired kitty awaiting adoption at our Manhattan shelter. WARM FUZZY ALERT! BEDDING NEEDED FOR ASPCA SHELTER DOGS AND CATS Here’s how to make life a little comfier for the animals in our care. NEW ASPCA CREDIT CARD COMING SOON Featuring a great design in support of ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement. ASPCA HURRICANE RELIEF WORK TO CONTINUE IN ‘06 We’ll be there to help with financial assistance, reunion support and ongoing aid. FEDERAL: ENSURE THAT THE HORSE SLAUGHTER BAN REMAINS EFFECTIVE IN 2006! Although both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the horse slaughter amendments, it is possible that the amendment may be ignored and the language removed by the committee. If this happens, horses will continue to be killed in this country despite the overwhelming public and congressional support to end the practice. CONNECTICUT: BRIDGEPORT RESIDENTS, URGE YOUR COUNCILPERSON TO SUPPORT HUMANE COMMISSION

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