The Washington Post (which initially saw the pet food melanine-related poisonings as just a low-priority pet-lover issue) chalked the senator's stand to "liking dogs." Thinking people attribute his stand to strong morals, a sense of responsibility, and understanding that citizens and society (not only animal lovers) fare better without pastimes and money-making ventures that involve and stoke bloodlust and violence.

Not to be commended: Atlanta Falcons and NFL execs too willing to sacrifice ethics and condone evil for economic gain.

Or political gain.... Imagine a presidential candidate who tied a dog crate to a car top -- with
his dog in it -- and drove at highway speeds for 12 hours? Click this link and scroll down to the article about Mitt Romney:

http://itchmo.com/read/mitt-romney-dog-abuse_20070628

* Wildlife eviction: The HSUS began offering a new service, Wild Neighbors®: Humane Wildlife SolutionsT, D.C. on June 26. They dispatch specialists to humanely remove wildlife from homes and businesses. They offer a re-entry prevention guarantee and customer education. HWS benefits wildlife, homeowners and the environment.
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/wildlife_news/hws_announc.html

Whether it is a squirrel living in an attic, a raccoon in a chimney, a beaver damming a road culvert or geese loafing at the local marina, HWS, for a reasonable self-sustaining fee, will humanely resolve people's problems while respecting and protecting the lives of
the animals involved.

Their respect for life and environment sets the service apart from many if not most "nuisance control" and extermination companies.

To prevent re-entry, HWS will assess a home for wildlife entry points and install preventive measures, including chimney caps or vent screens. HWS also offers annual contracts to landlords, property managers and seasonal residents, as well as resident homeowners. After D.C., HWS will expand. beginning with Cape Cod, Mass. In addition, people can get free advice from the HWS wildlife hotline service. For example, explaining how to secure and maintain trash cans and trash storage areas to thwart hungry raccoons - no need for traps. Interestingly, 40 percent of calls to state agencies regarding wildlife "problems" actually turn out to be
misunderstandings of wildlife behaviors. Call 1-866-9HUMANE or visit
http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/urban_wildlife_our_wild_neighbors/humane_wildlife_solutions.html

* Responsible stewardship and better health: Good book about ways to make a greener, more
animal-friendly planet:

"Six Arguments for a Greener Diet" by Michael F. Jacobson, Ph.D., and the staff of the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

http://www.cspinet.org/EatingGreen

Review:
http://robintierney.blogspot.com

Robin Tierney
Tierneydog@yahoo.com

Robin's Dog Tips on canine health, behavior, training and safety:
http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/dog_tips.php

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