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"Saving just one pet won't change the
world, but, surely, the world will change for that one pet."
Romney's "Dog on Car Roof Story" Won't Go Away It might be unseemly to bring this up just as Mitt Romney celebrates his
win in New Hampshire on Tuesday night and seems to be a strong front-runner for the GOP nomination. But the story of his putting
his dog in a carrier on his car roof for a 12-hour family trip is spreading again on the Internet and disturbs me the more
I learn about it.
And I am betting the more it gets out, the more votes Romney loses -- red, blue and purple.
When, in a campaign debate, Romney opposed allowing a non-documented worker who has lived here for 25 years to stay
and earn his way to citizenship, he struck me as heartless.
But when I read the story recently in greater detail
about what Romney did to his Irish Setter, Seamus, that struck me as more than heartless -- it struck me as downright cruel.
In brief, as the Boston Globe first reported in 2007, in 1983, Mitt Romney, then 36 years old, drove
his station wagon packed with five sons and his wife on a 12-hour trip from Boston to Ontario, where his parents had a cottage
on Lake Huron.
He took a dog carrier and attached it to the station wagon's roof rack, built a special windshield,
and put his dog Seamus into the carrier, where the dog remained for the 12-hour trip.
Was the dog distressed? Was
it illegal under Massachusetts law as cruelty? There is some evidence that both are true.
During the trip, the
Boston Globe reported, Romney's oldest son, Tagg, looked around through the rear window and yelled, "Dad
-- gross!" A brown liquid was dripping down the back window -- diarrhea from an animal that just might have been caused
by the stress of being inside a cage for 12 hours on top of a car going 60 mph.
And what did Romney do, even after
knowing of the dog's diarrhea? Did he realize that perhaps Seamus should be shown some mercy, cleaned up and allowed in
the car, to sleep on someone's lap?
No.
Here's how the Globe described what Romney then did:
As the rest of the boys joined in the howls of disgust, Romney coolly pulled
off the highway and into a service station. There he borrowed a hose, washed down Seamus and the car, then hopped back onto
the highway. It was a tiny preview of a trait he would grow famous for in business: emotion-free crisis management.
Emotion-free crisis management??!
I love animals, especially dogs. I don't like people who
are cruel to animals. I am told it is illegal in Massachusetts to put an animal on a car roof while driving. Had I been the
local sheriff, I would have arrested him.
But I am a forgiving person. If today Romney, looking back, were to say,
"You know, in retrospect, that was a cruel thing to do to our dog -- I was young, it was a long time ago, I am sorry"
-- if he said that today, I'd forgive him.
But instead -- Romney being Romney -- he defaults into saying something
utterly implausible. He recently told Fox's dog-loving Chris Wallace that Seamus actually loved it up there!
He then told Wallace that the dog was in an "air-tight container," not mentioning the diarrhea.
Air-tight
container??!
This is the ultimate Purple Issue -- it cuts across Republicans, Democrats, blue states, red states,
liberals and conservatives.
There are more than 78 million Americans who own one or more dogs -- about two out
of every five households. A Google search of "Romney Dog on Car Roof" brought me 1,080,000 results.
I
don't know how many of these 78 million dog owners (and thus, dog lovers) have yet heard or read about Romney doing this
horrible thing, much less making his disingenuous claim that Seamus loved the experience on top of a speeding car for 12 hours,
while his bowels turned to water.
But I'm thinking if this story gets out and stays out, there will be tens
of millions of Google hits by next October. And I am also thinking that Romney is going to lose a lot of dog-lover votes on
this issue alone, regardless of party or ideology.
Here's one dog lover's opinion -- mine:
I
think anyone who puts his dog in a cage on top of a car for a 12-hour drive and then deludes himself or tries to delude others
that the dog really enjoyed it -- to me, with all due respect, I feel such a man shouldn't be president of the United
States
Obama Legalizes Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption OBAMA SUPPORTS HOLOCAUST OF HORSES!!!Horse
slaughter plants are legal again in the United States. Restrictions on horse meat processing for human consumption have been
lifted.  In a bipartisan effort, the House of Representatives and the United States Senate approved the Conference Committee
report on spending bill H2112, which among other things, funds the United States Department of Agriculture. On November
18th, as the country was celebrating Thanksgiving, President Obama signed a law, allowing Americans to kill and eat horses.
Essentially, one turkey was pardoned in the presence of worldwide media while in the shadows, buried under pages of fiscal
regulation, millions of horses were sentenced to death. Horse slaughter has been prohibited in the United States as
funding for inspections of horses in transit and at slaughter houses was non-existent. This worked because the horse meat
cannot be sold for human consumption without such inspections. The House version of the bill retained the de-funding language
and the Senate version did not. The conference committee charged with reconciling the two opted to not include it. The result
is that it is now legal to slaughter horses for humans to eat. Notwithstanding that 70% of Americans oppose horse slaughter,
that President Obama made a campaign promise to permanently ban horse slaughter and exports of horses for human consumption (horses can be sent to Mexico and Canada),
that documentation of animal cruelty, slaughterhouse stench, fluid runoff and negative community impact exists, it is taxpayers that will bear the costs! Wyoming state representative Sue Wallis and her pro-slaughter group estimate that between 120,000 and 200,000 horses will be killed for human consumption per year and that Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming,
Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Georgia and Missouri, are considering opening slaughter plants. During these trying
times, is the only thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on is that Americans need to eat horses?
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ARF ISSUES
BANNING Dog auctions
The
Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions has collected more than 109,000 signatures on its initiative petitions to ban dog auctions, which attract puppy mill operators
from 15 states to auctions in Holmes County. To get the issue on the November 2012 ballot, the group needs 120,700 valid signatures
by Dec. 1. Please contact the Coalition to sign the petition or more info.
http://banohiodogauctions.com
SUPPORT SENATE BILL 130- STOP!Puppy mills
The Ohio Senate's
Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources Committee is considering Senate Bill 130, which would impose dog-care standards on dog kennels and large-scale dog breeders commonly known as puppy mills. There are
hundreds of puppy mills in Northeast Ohio's rural Holmes County. The bill was introduced March 22, cosponsored by Senators
Nina Turner, of Cleveland, and Michael Skindell, of Lakewood. Please write or call your State Represenative and urge them
to support this important ISSUE.
| Your Voices for No More Homeless Pets Are Being Heard! HB 14 Passes the House- Your Help Needed To
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Through the Senate Ohio is the only state that deems a type of dog vicious. (Twelve states
actually prohibit canine profiling.) HB 14 would repeal the "vicious" designation from all "pit bulls,"
and pets would be judged on their behavior, not their appearance. Breed-discriminatory laws
are expensive and also ineffective in protecting the public. According to economist John Dunham, it costs Ohioans over $17
million a year to enforce the law. Best Friends Animal Society, the Ohio County Dog Wardens, the County Commissioners'
Association of Ohio, and the Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates all support HB 14. Please send
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Welcome to the Animal Rights Foundation (ARF) website. ARF helps in the rescue and finding
forever, loving homes for abused, abandoned and unwanted dogs, cats and horses. ARF also is working toward creating legislation to
protect the rights of all creatures-Big and Small. ARF is dedicated to helping all animals through creating stronger
laws to protect every living being ("Bill of Animal Rights"). Our goal is for the eventual creation of an animal
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2 Y/o
Choc. Lab finds a forever home!!!!!
A local gentleman who lost
his home and was diagnosed with a terminal illness. He
has been staying with various friends/family until
something comes up but cant
take the dog in these homes. So, Stella has been living in his truck. He
has
tried everywhere to find her a home but no luck so far. He even broke down and
took her to the
shelter. The shelter said they were full and would have to
euthanize her. He couldnt do that so she is staying in his
truck.
Stella is about 2 years old, recently spayed. She has been an indoor dog and is
housebroken. She
gets along with other dogs but is verrrryyyy interested in
cats. She is smart as a whip and has a large vocabulary.
She is very energetic
and loves kids. We helped find Stella a home.
This is just one of countless stories
that ARF is faced with daily. Your help is always appreciated.
Sandy
216 831 0975
Shavage, Sweet male Cat needs a forever home Shavage, an unneutered male appeared in the back yard in the winter
of
2010. He was friendly and hungry. Apparently an abandoned house cat,
he lived in our
open garage. He slept on top of cars. Three tenants
fed him. He allows a little affection, petting but is
showing signs of
fear. He comes when called, will follow. Was first named "Shadow" but
when he was accidentally called "Savage" through a slip of the tongue,
his name morphed
into "Shavage". His curled up tail is his most
outstanding feature. It appears to be "crooked"
but he can straighten
it out. He has had to compete with other cats for food previously, but
does
not seem to get into fights. He is a short haired brownish gray
tabby.
We
really hope you can find a home for Shavage. He definitely deserves one!
For more info
please call Sandy at 216 831 0975
| Beautiful AKC Katie has found a forever home! |
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2 y/o AKC Pembroke Welsh Corgi has found forever home!
Katie is a beautiful, female 2
year old Pembroke welsh Corgi that found a forever home. Thanks you for your respinse and patience!
For other rescues Please call Sandy at ARF 216 831 0975 for more info or Sandy@AnimalRightsFoundation.com
note:
We were been flooded with
calls about Katie. While we appreciate this great response, it wasimpossible to call every interested person with
our small staff. We triedour best to respond. We greatly appreciate your patience. Katie was adopted as we worked
hard to find her the best to find her the perfect match and forever, loving home.
Thanks again,
Sandy
3 y/o male FOX TERRIER FINDS A HOME!!! 3 y/o male Toy Fox Terrier found a forever home. Domino needed a loving home. DESPERATELY NEEDED A FOREVER HOME!!!!!!! SUCH A SWEETHEART AND SOOOOOOOOOOO FRIENDLY Thankfully, ARF found him A FOREVER LOVING
HOME FOR MORE INFO SANDY at ARF 216
831 0975
4 Beautiful Dogs Found a Forever Home !!!
 Rosie the female loving Poodle
Star the beautiful female Poodle
Bee-Bee the sweet female Poodle
Leo, the male sweet Pekingese
4 incredible dogs
Thank You! We received an incredible number of calls and e mails and found these wonderful
dogs forever homes.
Thanks for your kindness and understanding , we are stretched to the limit and have just
a few, dedicated volunteers (of course we would love to have you volunteer for ARF to help us find the other rescues
great homes).
If we did not return your call or e mail, please understand that we are deluged in finding
forever homes for beautiful dogs & cats.
Thanks for your support & understanding!
Sandy
ARF
216 831 0975
PEMBROKE
WELSH CORGI
Finds A forever HOME !!!
Three Yr. Old. Tri Female Corgi named Molly has a
forever home!
Because of relocation, a
beautiful Pembroke Welsh Corgi tri female named Molly needed a forever, loving home.
Thank you for the outpouring of support and calls to adopt her.
We had so many wonderful prospects for Molly, it was truly incredible! It was impossible to get back to everyone because of
the overwhelming response and we apologize if we didn't return calls or e mails to everyone. And we thank you for contacting
ARF. Molly did find a great home which was of uptmost importance.
Thanks again for your support!
Sandy
ARF at 216 831 0975
www.AnimalRightsFoundation.com
Note from Sandy regarding the 3 corgi puppies-
Thanks so much to everyone who called. We received such an
abundance of calls, itr was impossible to get back to everyone. But thank you for your interest , we hope you understand
that we are very small and are stretched to our limit in helping to rescue animals and do our best to find
forever, loving homes for them.
The 3 corgi puppies found wonderful, loving homes and will
have a happy ever after story life.
Thanks again for your interest and understanding.
-Sandy
Two 6 Week Old mix Maine Coon
Female Kitties were adopted!
Two sweet babies found a home. Beautiful Maine Coon
kitties found a forever, loving home.
Call Sandy
at 216.831.0975
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DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP!
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TO PASS THESE LAWS IN OHIO!
Lawmakers crack down on ’puppy mills’
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bob Baker has seen the worst of the worst in his 27 years as an animal cruelty
investigator.
There was the Missouri breeder who would skimp on food by skinning dead dogs and feeding them to
other dogs in his kennel. There was the South Dakota breeder who used a handsaw to amputate the leg of a pregnant Rottweiler,
injured in an attack by another dog, in hopes that the Rottweiler would survive long enough to give birth to another litter.
Baker says such cases are the exception, but adds that mistreatment of dogs in large-scale breeding operations
remains common and troubling.
“Most breeders learn how to keep their standards just above violating cruelty
statutes, but the conditions are still unacceptable,” said Baker, a St. Louis-based national investigator for the American
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “It’s difficult dealing with these people. We file charges on
the most egregious ones.”
State legislators across the nation are attempting to crack down on rogue breeding
operations and pet sellers.
The week after the May 16 rescue of 173 dogs from the property of a Dawson County
man, the Nebraska Legislature passed a law that increased the number of state kennel inspectors from one to four and requires
new operations to be inspected before opening.
Puppy lemon laws, which let buyers get their money back if health
or genetic defects are discovered within a set time, are on the books in 16 states and were introduced in four others this
year.
California lawmakers are studying a bill that would require cats and dogs over 4 months old to be spayed
or neutered, unless the person caring for them obtains a breeding license.
Laws that would tighten the regulation
of retail pet shops are pending in Oregon, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and bills establishing standards for breeding operations
were introduced in Minnesota and Ohio.
Mass breeding has been a hot-button issue for decades with animal welfare
activists, who use the term “puppy mills” to describe the most unsavory of operations, which are usually situated
in rural areas.
The Humane Society of the United States has long identified Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania as the major puppy-mill states, said outreach director Stephanie Shain.
Of the 7 million to 9 million dogs brought into U.S. families each year, Shain said, an estimated 2 million to 4 million
are products of puppy mills.
The demand for popular breeds, and the high prices people are willing to pay, keep
breeding operations churning, Shain said. A quick Internet search showed many puppies with four-figure sale prices, and some
breeds, including bulldogs and Belgian Malinois, with top prices exceeding $3,000.
Many dog breeders chafe at
the term “puppy mill,” saying it is inflammatory and lumps conscientious commercial dog breeders together with
the unscrupulous.
Clem Disterhaupt, president of the Nebraska Dog Breeders Association, said most commercial breeders
have the animals’ best interest at heart.
“We don’t associate ourselves with puppy mills, but
sometimes people are under the impression that if you have a lot of dogs, you must be a puppy mill,” Disterhaupt said.
Disterhaupt said reputable breeders are licensed with state or federal agencies and provide adequate space, cleanliness,
heat and air conditioning and ventilation.
“That’s not a puppy mill,” he said. “People
need to distinguish the difference.”
Daisy Okas, assistant vice president of communications for the American
Kennel Club, said breeders, kennel operators and pet stores register all types of breeds with her organization. The AKC has
15 inspectors who visit about 5,000 places a year where significant numbers of dogs are registered.
Shain, however,
said people who want a puppy should avoid pet stores and instead buy from a hobby breeder or adopt from a shelter.
Puppy mills, Shain said, damage dogs emotionally and physically because the animals are confined in tight, unsanitary quarters
with little or no socialization with humans or veterinary care. Females are bred repeatedly, some when they’re as young
as 6 months.
The overbreeding, combined with the dismal environment, results in sickly puppies that have genetic
defects and temperament problems, she said. The dogs are sold in pet stores or on the Internet to unsuspecting buyers.
Investigators such as Baker inspect breeding operations after receiving complaints. Breeders usually cooperate, but
when they don’t, he said, he gathers information by interviewing neighbors and observing the facility from afar.
Baker, who said he has visited more than 750 breeding facilities since 1980, said that when he finds evidence of animal
cruelty, he notifies local law enforcement.
“Most abuse we see is neglect,” Baker said. “They
know some of the stuff they’re doing is wrong, and they’re embarrassed. They apologize a lot of times when we
come see them. But they’re blinded by the greed and money they’re making off of this.
“Some
start out with the right intentions. They breed a few and make money, so they get more dogs but don’t put money back
in. They get swamped.
Until you have held a tiny
puppy in your arms as it kissed your face with slobbery puppy breath and felt the love,
Until you have held an injured
or severely ill dog in your arms and felt their pain
and until you have looked into the eyes of a tired aging senior dog
and felt their wisdom,
You will never understand the life of a rescuer.
We find beauty in
the most incomprehensible places and the otherwise homely faces.
It is our gift to see beyond the dirt, terror, sadness
and defeat and find the true soul that lies within.
We are Rescue.
-Kathie Sullivan-Parkes, Topsham,
VT
UPDATE!
WE FOUND FOSTERS For the 25 CATS!
25 cats taken from a Solon home were be put to sleep- ARF in conjunction with another humane person found
foster homes for them! They are all young cats, fully vet checked, no feluk, beautiful cats, -
Many Thanks to everyone for their help!
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It is the ARF crede that animals deserve to live
according to their own natures, free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. This goes further than just saying that we should
treat animals well while we exploit them, or before we kill and eat them. It says animals have the RIGHT to be free from human
cruelty and exploitation, just as humans possess this right.
Are You a Volunteer or Member
of ARF yet?
Join the fight for all creatures-big
& small!
Visit the volunteer/membership section
for details
or call us @216.831.0975
BELOW IS THE ARF "Tip Jar"
Show your heart-Please Donate PLEASE MAIL ANY DONATIONS TO:
24000 Mercantile Rd. #11
Beachwood,
Ohio
ARF NOW HAS BUILT A CAT SHELTER!
With the rescue of 6 Kittens
& 5 young cats
SAVED from being Euthanized!
ARF stopped the killing
ARF BUILT A SHELTER TO ACCOMODATE THE KITTIES
WE JUST PUT IN A HEATING SYSTEM ALSO!
WE NEED HELP!
ARF rescued 5 adult cats & 6 kittens and all of our fosters are stretched to the limit-so
we built a shelter. We need your help. If you can foster a kitten(s) or a cat, ARF will sponsor your work. We desperately
need your help! They are, totally healthy and socialized. The young (all about 1 y/o) adult cats include a Calico, Himalyan,
Norwegian
Forest, a mostly white short hair, and gray. All are friendly and
sweet.
If you can help us as a foster (or adoptive home), please call us anytime. Our 24 hour hotline is always
open. Our organization is small and we desperately need your big hearts & help!
ARF offers a pressure free atmosphere as a foster!
WE NEED TO FIND THEM A FOREVER, LOVING HOME!
See Petfinder link above for more info.
Please call Sandy at
216.831.0975
sandy@animalrightsfoundation.com
ARF DESPERATELY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
| Sammi, a beautiful pembroke Wesh Corgi is adopted |
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| sammi found a forever, loving home |
Sammi the Welsh Corgi Finds a Home!
Beautiful, 2y/o has a Forever, Loving home!
Sammy is a wonderful, purbred Pembroke Welsh Corgi. She was a champion show dog. However, she has lived her
life in a crate. We rescued her from a breeder that did not need her-since she could no longer be bred and was spayed. She
was living a very lonely, dark life. Since we rescued her, we have had her spayed, fully checked by the vet, she is totally
housetrained and has been fully obedience trained. She is VERRRRY loving and loves to kiss. Her face brightens up into a smile
when she is shown love in return. Beautiful Sammy needs lots of TLC. She is now the center of attention. Thank
you to her new forever family.
| Kai-Kai- the mystical Boston Terrier-Chihuahua mix |
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| Kai-Kai was 1 hour from her execution |
Kai-Kai 1 y/o Boston terrier mix
Rescued one hour before death Now has found a loving home!
Kai
-Kai (named after the little black & white dog in book "The Dog Who Forgot to Bark",) is striking, beautiful
and mystical. She is an affectionate, beautiful 8 lb. Boston Terrier/Chihuahua mix. She was taken from an abusive home
and sent to a shelter. She had one hour to live, when ARF rescued her. She is so special. A big kisser. A special lap
dog! Very smart and playful. She is very playful-so we think that she would be good with older children (not under 5).
She likes other dogs. She is loving and very appreciative of affection. She is about 1 1/2 years old. ARF had her fully vet
checked and has all her shots. Very healthy. Kai Kai now has a mommy named Maria who has given her a forever, loving
home! ARF was told about Kai-Kai, and even though
we are stretched thin, we could not let her be killed. She is a sweetheart, and verrrrry smart. She loves everyone. And
now ARF has found her the loving home she deserves.
“Dogs are blameless, devoid of calculation, neither blessed nor cursed with human motives. They can’t
really be held responsible for what they do. But we can.”
–from The Dogs of Bedlam Farm
SANDY ON THE
RADIO!
Sandy on K9 & Kitty Korner!
Sandy was on at 7pm on Thursday, 7/29
Sandy was a guest on Joanne’s Radio show!
JoAnne- the wonderful editor of The Country Critter Journal is the host
This is a terrific forum to discuss dogs, cats and pet issues
Wonderful guests and pet experts!
The radio show is on:
WKTX
AM 830 Cortland, Oh
Coverage to 21 Counties.
Every Thursday
6 - 9 p.m.
K9 & Kitty Corner/Equine
Country/Farms Unlimited
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more info or advertising call:
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Visit Our Special section About Suburban Deer Kills
THERE ARE NON-LETHAL SOLUTIONS!
There are non lethal solutions to controlling the deer population. First and Foremost- Deer contraception is being legalized
and APPROVED by the FDA this coming year. Gona Con the new vaccine works for up to 4 years. The ODNR & ODOW are blocking
it for political reasons. Local suburbs can use deer immunocontraception to control the population. They attended
ARF's seminar where the world's leading scientists showed how it works (the DVD or VHS of the seminar is now available!).
There is no excuse for another holocaust of the deer, USE NON-LETHAL METHODS.
Please contact our new Gov. Strickland or Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher- tell them to reorganize the ODNRY & ODOW To
respepect animals, become cutting edge and change our reputation as a Barbaric state. Now is the Time for Change!
The FIGHT for the deer has just begun and support is growing! Spread the word
to everyone. Use e-mail, phone-spread the message that there are non-lethal alternatives. Lets change our ODOW!
We need to speak out to be heard!
We need to continue to speak out. Tell your friends. Spread the word. The only way we will win is by numbers.
Show you care.
For more info call Sandy @
216.831.0975
"To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice."
-- Confucius
See Special Deer Section For More Info!
Will & Grace
Silent Auction
The
cast of Will & Grace has donated to ARF some great items like autographed scrips, mugs, t-shirts and more. The cast
supports ARF and its programs. Look soon for the Silent Auction of these items to raise money for ARF
SUCCESSFUL ARF SEMINAR
The ARF DEER IMMUNOCONTRACEPTION SEMINAR:
Funded by ARF - the seminar was held on Thursday, October 20 from 1 PM to 5PM at the Hilton/ Beachwood,
Ohio- and was a great success. ARF had sponsored the seminar
to discuss the use of NON-Lethal methods to control the deer population. The seminar had presentations from
two of the nation's leading experts who discussed the successful use of wildlife birth control such as
Gona Con and PZP (see above) and its future. Once it is registered with the FDA, a 4 year vaccine will be far less costly
the culling of deer and a humane answer. DEER CONTRACEPTION SEMINAR DVD Now available for $20 Please e mail us to order.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO SURVIVE! ARF desperately needs new members, volunteeers and contributions. After conducting a costly deer
contraceptive seminar (to try teach non-lethal methods), working on new laws and legislation saving dogs, cats and horses-
ARF needs your help! To continue the work we are doing for animals- we need your assistance. Contributions are much
needed. Joining as a member is the easiest way to donate and also a way to join us in the fight to help animals. On our Membership
page- you can use your credit card through the PayPal service or you can fill out a form and mail us your membership or donation
to ARF,24000 Mercantile Rd. #11, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (216-831-0975). We are hoping to have new members and
volunteers. Please spread the word! Help us to survive! "Listen to the kindness, spoken softly,
Often lost behind the tears.
Place your hand upon my shoulder,
Let it take away
my fears."
--Walt Zientek
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE TO SURVIVE! ARF desperately needs new members, volunteeers and contributions. After conducting a costly deer
contraceptive seminar (to try teach non-lethal methods), working on new laws and legislation saving dogs, cats and horses-
ARF needs your help! To continue the work we are doing for animals- we need your assistance. Contributions are much
needed. Joining as a member is the easiest way to donate and also a way to join us in the fight to help animals. On our Membership
page- you can use your credit card through the PayPal service or you can fill out a form and mail us your membership or donation
to ARF,24000 Mercantile Rd. #11, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (216-831-0975). We are hoping to have new members and
volunteers. Please spread the word! Help us to survive! "Listen to the kindness, spoken softly,
Often lost behind the tears.
Place your hand upon my shoulder,
Let it take away
my fears."
--Walt Zientek
Show your heart-Please Donate
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"What is man without the beasts? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from
great loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beasts also happens to man. All things are connected. Whatever befalls
the Earth befalls the sons of Earth."
"Humankind has not woven the
web of life.
We are but one thread within it.
Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
All things are bound
together.
All things connect."
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News Release: RESCUE OF CATS IN EASTLAKE,OH.
CEI HIRES PEST CONTROL
TO KILL KITTENS
Eastlake, Ohio- CEI has hired General Pest Control (216-252-7140) to kill approximately
21 kittens and 20 adult cats who lives on or near their property on Erie Street in Eastlake, Oh. Local resident Shirley Adamczewski
of Eastlake, along with other residents have been feeding
the baby kittens along with the other cats for a few months. She has talked to General Pest Control and they have told her
they are trapping and killing the cats.
Animal Rights Foundation (ARF), a local animal rescue organization in northeast Ohio, has offered to relocate the cats to foster homes, however, they
have not been offered any response. The cats that are in this area have live there when their original owners have abandoned
their pets and dumped them in this area. They are domestic cats. Mrs. Adamczewski was threatened with arrest in her attempts
to rescue and feed the kittens. “I have talked to both the Mayor and Police Chief who have have not offered any solutions,”
said Mrs. Adamczewski, “ These are not feral cats. They come up to you and crave the attention.” Calls to CEI
by ARF, Mrs. Adamczewski, and other concerned citizens have not been returned.
“We seek only to rescue these abandoned kitties and cats and relocate them to forever,
loving homes,” said Sandy Lertzman, Executive Director of ARF, “These cats have had enough tragedy being abandoned.
We need to spay and neuter these cats and place them in loving homes.”-
Post Note:After alerting the media
through ARF, CEI has changed its policy, there is cooperation from the community and the cats are finding foster homes through
a sister organization. For more information on adopting these cats, please call or write us at ARF.
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Lil' Orphan Annie
Annie, when she was found was between 10 -12 weeks, is a beagle/jack russell mix. She was found on the
side of a state highway in Ashtabula County by
a good samaritan couple. They called ARF for help. They said there was a plastic bag next to the little puppy that she may
have crawled out from. Poor Annie, left to die on the side of a road, was fostered by ARF. She was adopted
into a forever, loving home.
| Lil Orphan Annie wants a forever, loving home |
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| Annie was left to die at 10 weeks on the side of the road |
| Buffy,1 y/o Cavalier King Charles mix found loving |
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| ARF found Buffy, an abandoned 1 yr old a forever, loving home through its PetFinder |
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