Dog Adoption Network - Animal Welfare News/Events from January 2006

Animal Lovers Bring Christmas Gifts to Shelter

T'was the day before Christmas,
When all through the town
People were shopping for gifts
All around....

For many animal lovers
With their chores all done
Decided to give
The shelter animals one.....

Yes, many people did visit the TJ O'Connor Animal Shelter the day before Christmas bringing toys, biscuits, and food which were carefully placed under the shelter's Christmas tree. A few lucky dogs and cats were adopted and will now have a new home for the new year.

The following photos are 6 of the many animals seeking homes at TJ O'Connor. Please consider opening your heart and home for one of them.


"Mariana" 1yr old grey/white friendly cat.	"Linda" female 8 months old, loves pets and scratches	"Harley" 1yr old tabby. affectionate and friendly

"Ranger" 9 yr old male neutered cocker spaniel (wonderful disposition, low maintenance)!	"Shannon" tan 3 yr old pitbull, neutered. Very affectionate, and loving. Owner had to give up due to illness.	"Belle" black staffordshire terrier, 2yrs old and very, very sweet and energetic!!

Another Philadelphia Story

While most people who visit Philadelphia associate it with the term "The City of Brotherly Love", dog lovers have another term, "The City of Canine Love".

During a visit to the historic city, I was surprised to see the many areas designated as dog parks. Just a few blocks away from Philadelphia's Historic Town Hall many dogs ran free in the open spaces provided for them. FREEDOM IS A WONDERFUL THING!!!!

Diamond Pet Food Voluntary Recall

Diamond Pet Food has discovered aflatoxin in a product manufactured at the company's Gaston, SC facility. Liver damage/failure from ingesting pet food can result. Products were shipped to Massachusetts and other states. Symptoms of illness will include icterus (yellow tint to eyes and gums) depression, lack of appetite and internal bleeding. For more information please visit www.diamondpetrecall.com/

Please note: Diamond manufactures Kirkland brand pet foods that are sold at Costco. However, according to Diamond's website these were not affected or included in the recall.

The Dog Protection Act of Massachusetts

Enough signatures were collected to assure that the Dog Protection Act will have a hearing during the first half of 2006. This Act will phase out Greyhound racing in the Commonwealth by 2008, strengthen laws against dogfighting, and increase penalties for hurting law enforcement and service dogs such as seeing-eye dogs. Supporting organizations include the Animal Rescue League of Boston, GREY2K USA, the Humane Society of the United States, and the MSPCA. For more information, news, to volunteer or donate visit The Committee to Protect Dogs at www.protectdogs.org or call 617-666-3526 or email: info@protectdogs.org

For more information regarding S. 382 and H.R. 817, The Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act visit www.fund.org or call 202-955-3668.

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