This column is open for any item that a member wishes to share with everyone else. If you send the link for a print or television story, or tell us of an event that has taken place in your life or with those around you (good or bad) through our email site (RescueRegistry@hotmail.com) we will post it here for everyone to read. Again, these news items can be a triumph or a tragedy, as long as it affects our lives it is noteworthy.
Panda rescue-
More Panda rescue-
Assistance for a shelter in need-
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-05-20-animal-shelter-winner_N.htm
Cats at JFK airport are facing a very bad situation-
http://www.newsday.com/news/local/newyork/am-kitty-pg,0,811895.photogallery
Feral cat news-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-05-06-feral-cats_N.htm
A puppy mill story-
http://www.wxyz.com/mostpopular/story.aspx?content_id=3f5c4a39-658c-4893-9430-478f5b60977f
War dogs-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2008-03-24-wardogs_N.htm
A bounty on stray cat’s story-
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/end-the-bounty-on-stray-cats-in-randolph-iowa
Humane education-
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-07-29-humane-education_N.htm
DNA testing to determine ownership-
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-06-24-dna-dog_N.htm
Feral cats need compassion-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-05-06-feral-cats_N.htm
Animal-human therapy teams-
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-04-29-therapy-pets_N.htm
Foreclosures and pets-
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-04-29-therapy-pets_N.htm
Puppy mills I-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-31-puppy-mills-main_N.htm
D.C. animal shelter-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-31-puppy-mills-main_N.htm
Crime scene veterinarians-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-31-puppy-mills-main_N.htm
663 cat ‘hoard’-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-03-cat-rescue_N.htm
Pet/owner matching-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-08-22-pet-match_N.htm
Mobil pet sterilization clinic-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-07-04-spayed-cats_N.htm
http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2007-06-27-bengalcats_N.htm
Rolling Dog Sanctuary-
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-03-05-animal-sanctuary_N.htm
A cat is rescued from a fire in New Bedford, MA
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26656982/from/ET/
Free pet adoption day:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-13-pet-adoption_N.htm
Feeding homeless pets:
http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2008-12-23-pet-food-pantry_N.htm
Stray portly cat is saved and adopted in NJ: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29865466/?GT1=43001 Christian the lion’s owners recall final farewell: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/29751849/ Is people food ever okay? 7 myths debunked: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29780984/ The world’s toughest cats (humor): http://www.peoplepets.com/photos/funny/world-s-toughest-cats/1?xid=rss-msnbc When your pet hates your partner: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29060370/ Pet owners skipping vet visits as economy sinks: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27665004/ Pet thefts rise as economy hits new lows: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25852354/ Kids at higher risk of dog bites in warmer weather: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29879458/ Nearly 70 dogs rescued from puppy mill near http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29865929/ Ban on the use of carbon monoxide to euthanize: http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-04-01-animalgaschamber_N.htm
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