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| "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
unawakened." -Anatole
Francis
"Animals are such agreeable
friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms."
-George Eliot |
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If you feel distressed about the number of homeless animals facing
euthanasia in Contra Costa County, find out more about the key to ending animal
overpopulation. If you love animals, advocate Spay/Neuter!
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"It is remarkable to know that every
creature has the chance to go from forgotten to beloved if the right open heart comes
along." -- Samarra Khaja |
Be sure to save Sunday, September 14th for the animals of Contra Costa
County. Join us at CCHS's 5th annual Noah's Arktion - an
afternoon of entertainment, good food, and new friends!
The number of
animals we can save depends on loving foster homes. Please help a homeless animal by
opening your heart and home to a temporary furry visitor!
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Millie Needs a Loving Home!
 Millie is a sweet girl whose
loving guardian recently passed away. She's now looking for a foster
or adopter to provide her with love and a warm lap...
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CCHS is in need of
loving, qualified dog fosters to help us rescue the large number of dogs
in need of homes! Fostering comes at no expense to you; CCHS pays for all food,
supply & medical expenses. All we ask is that you provide a loving home for a
dog in need until a forever home can be found.
To find out more
about dog fostering or to complete an application, please click here. |
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Do you love animals but aren't sure if
you're ready to adopt one at this point in your life? Fostering
a homeless dog or cat will enrich your life and allow you to save the lives of many
animals without the lifetime commitment. |
Lend
a Paw to these Important Causes!
Your one vote could mean the end
of needless suffering for many farmed animals. The California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act aims to
accomplish a very important standard of humane care, providing more than 20 million
farmed animals the most basic of luxuries - the room to turn around and extend their
limbs.
This act will end the suffering of these farmed animals by preventing three of
the most inhumane forms of confinement: battery cages for egg-laying hens, gestation
crates for breeding pigs, and veal crates for young calves (to learn more about each,
please click here).
These animals are counting on your support. On the November 4th ballot,
help by making your voice heard by voting YES to prevent farm animal cruelty! For
more information on the California Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act, please visit www.humanecalifornia.org.
 
Photo credit: Farm Sanctuary |
 Did you
know that nearly 1 million homeless animals will be born in
California next year? Did you know that the cost to California taxpayers to house
& euthanize all of the surplus animals is over $250 million
dollars per year?Assembly Bill
1634, the California Healthy Pets Act, is an important piece of
legislation in California and one that has the potential to drastically decrease the
number of unwanted and abandoned animals entering and being euthanized at shelters
state-wide.
Supported by CCHS, this bill has the potential to greatly improve the lives of
millions of animals and save California taxpayers a fortune. Please read more about
AB 1634 by clicking here and find out how you
can support this very important movement. |
 Home Foreclosure and Your Pets:
Animals in California are being surrendered to shelters in increasing numbers due
to the foreclosure crisis. In the last quarter of 2007, the foreclosure rate grew
218% from 2006 in Contra Costa County alone. Moving may be inevitable for many, but what happens to
beloved companion animals when one is unable to keep their home? It's key for one to
develop a plan that includes one's animals and to consider all possible options before
abandoning animals at overburdened municipal shelters. Please click here for options
on renting with your animals, re-homing your animals, and other short-term solutions.
This information is critical in ensuring that your beloved companion animals are
able to remain part of the family. |
 The circus is coming to town this year, but before you
decide to take your children or grandchildren to see the entertainment, read about what
actually happens to these performance animals. With your help, we can stop these
animals' suffering. Visit http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/circuses/
or www.circuses.com/introduction.asp
for more information on animals in circuses and join the ranks of cities supporting
animal-free circuses.
Photo courtesy of HSUS |
  Just how much is that doggie in the window? If
you're looking to adopt an animal, don't do so by supporting puppy mills. Read on to
find out about how he got there and you'll agree that the price that pet-store dogs have
to pay to be alive is far too high. Find out how you can help to stop the
horrible puppy mill industry...
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| Read quotes from an amazing, inspiring, heartbreaking and sobering
book on one Northern California animal shelter's over- population epidemic. One at a Time: A
Week in an American Animal Shelter |
Do you shop with a credit card? A
Safeway Club card? A Macy's card? If so, your shopping could mean a bowl of
food or a warm blanket for a homeless animal, without costing you a penny more... |
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 These beautiful breeds are being overbred and destroyed at
shelters nationwide. Find out how to spay or neuter your pitbull or pitbull mix for FREE
PIT
STOP |
| Think you know what a Pit Bull looks like? Play this
game to find out! To
learn more about Pit Bulls, please visit
BADRAP
Animal Farm Foundation |
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| Click here for
a listing of local animal shelters. |
| Last modified: May 09, 2008 |
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