Spay or neuter your dog and cat. 9.6 million animals are put to death in USA shelters each year. This is just in the United States, these figures do not include other countries. Every year we have 9.6 million more animals, than we have homes for. This means that all 9.6 million animals are killed, and then another 9.6 million animals comes to take there place next year.
The killing goes on and on, for the simple fact that they are homeless. It is hard to fathom that number. 9.6 million living, thinking, beautiful animals are put to death for lack of a home. This has become the norm. It is almost unquestioned by our society, as if it is somehow acceptable. It is not acceptable in a civilized society. Killing cats and dogs for the crime of taking up space should never ever be considered acceptable. What if they simply shut down government controlled dog shelters? With the money they save, they could open a free spay and neuter clinic. Have a free spay and neuter clinic in every city with no hoops to jump through, just get every cat and dog in that city spayed or neutered. No need for shelters and killing, because practically all the animals would be spayed or neutered.
The issue of so many unwanted dogs and cats in the US is overwhelming and sad. I will do some research, and will post some low cost spay and neuter programs and resources soon. Thank you for visiting CoCo the Blogging Dog!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Spay or neuter your dog and cat
Cruelty in Dog Cloning
I'm still waiting...
Heh. Yesterday I was talking about Lou Hawthorne, CEO of BioArts International. On the Mutts blog, someone suggested BioArts International should consider donating some money to dog shelters. You can read that post here. Lou has not replied to that question, I keep checking but nada zilch nothing. In the meantime, I have been doing more research into dog cloning. It seems that the Humane Society of the United States and the American Anti-Vivisection Society are strongly against dog cloning. One thing I did not fully understand is the amount of animal cruelty involved in dog cloning. If you would like to find out more facts about dog cloning:
American Anti-Vivisection Society and Humane Society of the United States Release Report Warning Consumers of Problems with Pet Cloning. "Buyer beware" is the message of The Humane Society of the United States and the American Anti-Vivisection Society to consumers and pet lovers as dog cloners yesterday announced their plans for an Internet auction. In a new report, Buyers Beware: Pet Cloning Is Not for Pet Lovers, The HSUS and AAVS highlight the animal suffering, questionable claims, shoddy science and dubious background of certain players in the pet cloning scheme.
Click here to view the press release.
Click here to view the executive summary.
Click here to view the report.
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Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Golden Clone Giveaway ~ We Have a Winner!
The Golden Clone Giveaway is a contest sponsored by BioArts International, to win the chance to have your dog cloned. According to Mutts, BioArts International announced the dog cloning winner last monday. It is for a German Shepherd named Trakr, who is a hero for his work in search and rescue, at the world trade center on 911. Good dog Trakr, CoCo the Blogging Dog salutes you and appreciates your contribution. At the same time, Trakr's clone will not be Trakr.
While I was on the Mutt's blog, I found that Lou Hawthorne, the CEO of BioArts International commented on the blog to clear up some "misinformation" posted on Mutts. BioArts International mainly disagreed with some statements regarding RNL Bio, the other commercial dog cloning company. Lou Hawthorne CEO of BioArts, stated that RNL Bio is not the authorized agent for dog cloning, and that they are black market dog cloners. In addition, he stated they sent a cease and desist letter to RNL Bio on June 30, 2008. But the most profound comment I read on the Mutts blog was another poster addressing the CEO of BioArts International, he said,
Lou,
Have you considered donating some of your profits to shelters to help homeless animals?
Sorry, but when there are so many animals in need, I have a real problem with cloning to make new ones. As much as I adore my dog, when he goes, I'll be at the shelter saving another one.
I do make an exception in the case of endangered species.
BioArts International has not responded yet...
Still waiting...
Monday, June 30, 2008
FlexPetz Dog Escort Service
FlexPetz dog escort service, is renting out the company of dogs, for a very high price. There is the monthly fee of $99.95, sign-up fee of $99.95, intro session of $150.00, and a mandatory $180.00 a month which includes renting a dog 4 days a month. To get started, you better be prepared to plop down $530.00, plus there could be miscellaneous charges as well. Flexpetz dog escort service will also charge $25 to deliver a dog, and an additional $25 to pick him up. If you don't cancel your intro session before a certain time, there is an extra $150 fee. Oh, and if you are late bringing your rental dog back, there is a $75 inconvenience fee.
At least in a human escort service all parties have agreed to this arrangement. In the FlexPetz dog escort service, the dogs have no choice in the matter, they are bought and paid for. Clients get 4 days a month, and can choose between different dogs each time, from pictures displayed on the FlexPetz website. If you have a dog, please pause for one moment, and consider what is the most important thing in this world to your dog. It is you! It's that bond of love that you have between each other. Now think about the dogs at the FlexPetz dog escort service. They are shuffled from stranger to stranger, and denied the basic desire of every dog, which is to be loved by that one person.
