Wolves and Authors…

Hurray! It’s about time these guys came to their senses…On top of this great news, author Jeaniene Frost has agreed to donate the proceeds from her newest short story compilation in the Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance to the Defenders of Wildlife. Please support both the author and the wolves by purchasing this book, or just visit the Defenders of Wildlife and make a donation. In today’s age, we need to do everything we can to preserve what is left of our wildlife.

In Response to Center Suit, Feds Put Wolf Back on Endangered Species List, Abandon Plan to Kill Hundreds of Wolves in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming

Dear Stacy,

Breaking news! The Bush administration today announced it will abandon its defense of an ill-fated decision to remove the gray wolf in the northern Rockies from the endangered species list, which would allow hundreds of wolves to be killed by hunters and state agencies.

To stop the killings, the Center for Biological Diversity and allies sued the administration, winning a temporary ruling stopping the killing in July. But rather than continue to fight us in court, the administration just announced that it will formally revoke its previous decision and return the wolf to the endangered species list as a fully protected species.

We’re ecstatic about the victory — but our hearts go out to the nearly 100 wolves that were gunned down before we were able to secure the initial legal injunction.

Thanks for your support. This victory could not have been achieved without the help of thousands of Center members who donated their time, money, and voices to save the Northern Rockies’ wolves. And thanks to our litigation allies at Earthjustice, NRDC, and Defenders of Wildlife.

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Men and the Cats Who Love Them

Meet TJ, Paul, Sam and David. Just a few of the superb male species out there in the universe who happen to love animals, and more specifically, love cats.

http://www.catchannel.com/Magazines/catfancy/november-2008/men-and-the-cats-who-love-them.aspx

Just for the record, all of them are single with the exception of Sam, who is very much taken by me!  Enjoy the article, fellow pack members… And be sure to pick up this month’s issue of Cat Fancy, which will feature the longer article, Women and Cats through the Years.

www.catchannel.com

See You Soon!

UAN Honors Scottsdale, Arizona Physician with Annual Animals’ Choice Award

Dr. Wilson is a wonderful person who is responsible for assisting myself and a neighbor in our neighborhood TNR. Thanks to her, we have succeeded in trapping and sterilizing 17 adult cats, 38 kittens and adopting out 15 of those 38 kittens.

PetsWeekly couldn’t be more proud to call her a friend and we hope you will congratulate her the next time you see her! The press release is below…

Deborah Wilson, M.D., receives prestigious award for providing sanctuary to at-risk horses, dogs, cats and others

SACRAMENTO, CA (August 18, 2008) – United Animal Nations (UAN) today issued its prestigious Animals’ Choice Award to Scottsdale, Arizona gynecologist and surgeon Deborah Wilson, M.D., for her work to rescue more than 500 animals through her non-profit sanctuary.

UAN presents the Animals’ Choice Award annually to an individual who advocates for animals beyond the scope of his or her profession. Dr. Wilson established Feathers Foundation and the Circle L Ranch in Prescott Valley, Arizona in 2004 to provide refuge to animals who would have potentially been neglected, euthanized or slaughtered for food. Since then, she has rescued more than 500 cats, dogs, horses, cows and other animals.

UAN Director of Programs Karen Brown commended Dr. Wilson for balancing a demanding profession with the physical and emotional challenges of operating a large and successful sanctuary for animals.

“Dr. Wilson has a rare combination of determination, intelligence and compassion, which she has dedicated wholeheartedly to helping both animals and people,” said Brown. “I can’t think of anyone who is more deserving of this award, especially as animals are being threatened in so many ways.”

Dr. Wilson has also worked to inform women that many of the most popular hormone drugs for menopausal symptoms are made from pregnant mares’ urine (PMU) and that horses used in or born as a result of this industry are often at risk for being sold to slaughter. Her 37-acre Circle L Ranch is a haven for horses from the PMU industry and is a registered organization on UAN’s PMURescue.org Web site. Dr. Wilson is an outspoken opponent of horse slaughter.

“I am honored to be receiving United Animal Nation’s Animal Choice Award,” Dr. Wilson said. “I am proud to say that we have saved hundreds of horses from the horrors of the slaughterhouse, countless dogs and cats from euthanasia, one hundred goats from unknown fates, and a handful of chickens and cows along the way. Our two rescue ranches are wonderful, happy places for the people and animals who live there. I only wish we could save them all.”

Founded in 1987, United Animal Nations is North America  ’s leading provider of emergency animal sheltering and disaster relief services and a key advocate for the critical needs of animals.

Another Presidential Candidate…

Since we’re all getting a little tired of the whole presidential campaign, I figured I would just run myself…

http://www.inews3.com/topstory.php?id=53746163797c4d616e746c65

I vow to support all animals worldwide, including the donkey and the elephant. I will balance the economy by raising taxes for those who have no pets. Those who do have pets will be able to take a full deduction for each pet. Health insurance will be available for everyone, including our furry family members.

You’ll find me committed to the idea that all species can and will live in peace and harmony. The only wars fought will be with countries who don’t treat their animals or children well – these countries will have the responsibility of cleaning the world’s litter boxes.

Animal abusers and child molesters will be immediately gelded and/or euthanized (probably both).

As a small-town girl who slowly migrated to the big city of Phoenix, I can assure you that I have the determination, experience and committment to carry these vows out.

I look forward to seeing you at the polls!