Lenny LOVES sushi!

Real, the theme of a custom shirt or as plush toys, Lenny simply cannot get enough sushi!

Ban Raccoon Dog Fur and Demand Proper Labeling!

Dear Advocates,

The federal Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act, H.R. 891, would require that all apparel containing any quantity of fur is accurately labeled—regardless of the fur’s monetary value—and also ban completely the sale and import of fur from raccoon dogs, members of the dog family native to China killed in large numbers for their fur.

Under current law, products containing quantities of fur valued under $150 can be sold in American stores without accurate labels. Consumers with ethical objections or allergies to fur may think a lack of a label means that they’re buying “faux” fur—but sadly, this is not always true.

What You Can Do
Please visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center today, where you can email a letter to your representative urging him or her support and cosponsor the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act. You’ll also find additional information about how this Act will change current labeling laws for the better.

Thank you for supporting the ASPCA.

Who said black-tie required?

Looking dapper in my tuxedo with tails.

Canine Couture Trunk & Fashion Show to benefit Animal Haven

We Did It, New York--Animal Program Funding Is Saved!

Dear New York Advocates,

Thanks to your efforts, the New York legislature restored funding to two crucial animal welfare programs during last-minute negotiations to finalize a state budget by the April 1 deadline. The budget now awaits Governor Spitzer’s signature!

The governor’s initial budget proposal would have cut $150,000 from the Animal Population Control Fund and $100,000 from the Pet Dealer Licensing Law to instead pay the salaries and fringe benefits of state employees. These cuts would have devastated these programs, even though our state’s need for low-cost spay/neuter services, and consumer complaints about pet dealers, continues to rise.

What You Can Do
Your letters calling for action were answered, and now it’s only appropriate to thank those who helped save New York’s animal program-friendly budget.

Please visit the ASPCA Advocacy Center to send a letter of thanks to Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and your own state representatives.

Great job, New York! With your help, we really made a difference!

Pet foods NOT on recall list

Compliments of the PetsitUSA.com BLOG:

With the massive pet food recall that is going on, I have had people asking me what pet food is safe. At this point, feeding our pets any commercially prepared food can feel quite risky. The following companies have made statements that their food is not affected by the Menu Foods recall. Keep in mind that we are not ?recommending? any of these foods. Rather, we?re compiling a list of foods that are reported safe by the manufacturers.

For those with just the business name listed, we have obtained information from their websites. We will be contacting them for further information and will update the list appropriately as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT SHARING THIS LIST: Obviously we want the word to get out to as many people as possible about what is and is NOT on the recall list. This list is meant to be shared, but rather than copying and pasting the list on other websites, please direct people to this post. That way people will have the most up-to-date version. I?d hate to remove a business name because of new findings and have that not show up on other versions of the list.

Click HERE for the complete and regularly updated list!

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Can you believe this is me at only 6 hours old?!



Photo credit: Shaina Fishman
And this is me now -- 2 years old TODAY!