March / April 2007
 

Fake fur?

Think again.

Products are being made with fur from dogs and other species.

PLEASE TAKE ACTION to help close the loophole that allowed this deception!

The HSUS to Consumers: Beware of Dog

Recently, The HSUS escalated the campaign to protect animals and consumers from widespread abuses by the apparel industry. A legal petition was filed with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to enforce the Fur Products Labeling Act against 14 major retailers and designers concerning false advertising and false labeling of garments with fur trim.

And this morning, a day after the "Today" show aired a story, "Good Morning America" also reported on an investigation that turned up products made with fur from dogs and other species—products that were sold as either fake fur or other types of animal fur in violation of the Federal Fur Products Labeling Act. In response to the investigation, many retailers and designers acted to put customers and animals first—notably Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which have both pledged to go fur free within a year. But a disappointing number of stores and designers did not take appropriate action and are listed in the petition.

» Watch the "Good Morning America" show segment. Please take action to help close the loophole that allowed this deception.

» Urge your U.S. Representative to co-sponsor and support the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act.

 

 

Going grocery shopping at Shaw's? You can help raise funds for the Shelter by mailing your receipt to the Shelter.
Shaw's Receipt Rewards Program

Everybody has to shop for food, but what if food shopping meant you could also help raise money for the Sterling Shelter? Now you can!

Shaw’s Receipt Rewards Program is a unique fundraiser that returns 1% of purchases to our Shelter! Just collect your Shaw’s register receipts from family, friends, business associates, relatives, neighbors, or anyone who shops at a Shaw’s or Star Market! You can then mail the register receipts to the Shelter.

It’s that easy!

» Read the Press release and please mail in or drop off your register receipts and SHOP for the SHELTER!


The BC SPCA
is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the
quality of life for
domestic, farm
and wild animals
in British Columbia.

Recall Affects SPCA Food Donations

The BC SPCA has removed all pet foods that are part of the Menu Foods pet food recall. "We immediately removed any of the affected foods," says Bob Busch, general manager of operations. "However, this means that we are also looking to the public to consider a food or cash donation to help us maintain food inventories."

  • To donate food, please drop off items at your local SPCA shelter, or
  • Make a cash donation online click here.

Thank you for your support!

 

 

 

CAPS...
Companion
Animal
Protection
Society

 

 

 

The only
national
animal
welfare organization dedicated exclusively
to protecting
companion
animals
Animal News from Our Area and Beyond..
Unhappy buyers target popular Oxford kennel

What started off as puppy love between Laughlin Kennel and prospective pet owners in Oxford has turned into a no–love–lost fight between the seller and the buyers.

It has recently been brought to our attention (thanks to the watchful eye of one of shelter supporters) that the puppy, Dallas, that was sick and featured in this story, came from Kathy Bauck in Minnesota who was also served a cease–and–desist letter by the Vet Board of Minnesota to STOP PERFORMING SURGERIES ON ANIMALS.
Cease and Desist Order —10/12/06
Kathy Bauck—Pick of the Litter, Inc. (unlicensed)
New York Mills, MN

As part of CAPS campaign against Shake A Paw, they investigated Pick of the Litter, a large–scale brokerage facility in Minnesota in the fall of 1997. The owner, Kathy Bauck, told our investigators that she had 573 dogs who all have names. The February 25, 1998 inspection report listed 603 adult dogs and 309 puppies.

Read the investigations on Pick of the Litter:

» Read the full story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit the HSUS web site,
www.hsus.org,
for tips and
more
information
on adopting
companion
animals.
Online Puppy Sales is a Huge Problem!
An INSIDE EDITION Feature Story

Alert and Caution! INSIDE EDITION recently featured ONLINE puppy sales as a HUGE problem facing pet owners. Please spread the word!

According to the Humane Society, more than 400,000 people buy puppies online every year, most without ever having actually seen the pet. But while the internet can be a convenient and economical way to buy a puppy, as an INSIDE EDITION investigation found, it can also lead to heartbreak.

Eleven-year-old Casey Poore learned the hard way how risky it can be to buy puppies over the internet. Her parents ordered a King Charles Cavalier puppy from brushycreekkennel.com. The dog cost $1000 dollars less than what local breeders were charging.

Casey’s dad, Dan Poore, told INSIDE EDITION that they worked out all the arrangements, sent the company a check for the dog and went to pick him up at the San Francisco airport.

"I just wanted to like hug him forever," Casey told INSIDE EDITION.

But within days the puppy started coughing. They say they took him to the vet and found out that he had chronic lung disease, so they sent the puppy back.

It took nine months, but Brushy Creek finally sent a new puppy.

"When we first saw him, he was just shivering and cold, and he was just like very sick," Casey said.

Dan said the dog looked comatose. "He couldn’t drink, couldn’t eat, and woke up in a pool of his own vomit," he said.

The Poores, who live near San Francisco, say they spent close to $2000 trying to save the puppy, but after two days, he had to be euthanized.

Brushy Creek, owned by David Moore, is actually operated out of a modest looking ranch house in Hockley, Texas, about 40 miles outside of Houston.

Posing as a customer, INSIDE EDITION went to Brushy Creek with a hidden camera.

» Read more about this story.


Casey Moore was heartbroken when the puppy her family bought online had to be put to sleep.


When INSIDE EDITION visited Brushy Creek, we found this filthy schnauzer used for breeding.


INSIDE EDITION ordered a Westie online, and he arrived in New York scared and shaking.


The Humane Society named the Westie "Baxter" and is placing him in a loving family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSRNE is one of the oldest and largest cocker rescue groups in the country.

 

 

It is composed of many volunteers throughout New England dedicated to rescuing and placing homeless cockers.

Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England

Although it is uncommon for the Sterling Shelter to post requests from other groups, we were really touched by the following story and wanted to share this with our readers.

The Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England (www.csrne.org) is in the mist of three medical emergencies. Dolly, Sparky, and Casey desperately need some help! These cocker spaniels need prompt medical treatment and the total funds needed for their surgeries is an overwhelming $5,300. Each case is different:

Dolly is a newly diagnosed diabetic that lost her sight to cataracts but can have that sight restored.
» Read Dolly's story

Sparky needs eight mammary tumors removed and sent for biopsy before they grow larger.
» Read Sparky's story

Casey needs surgery to remove an ulcerated and bleeding benign tumor on his leg.
» Read Casey's story

The financial need is great and these cocker spaniels ask for so little. You can help CSRNE by shopping at www.cloudstar.com between now and April 20, 2007. Cloud Star offers a great selection of Buddy Biscuit dog treats, grooming supplies, and apparel. Between now and April 20th, they will donate 25% of your order to CSRNE!

All you need to do is take a few minutes to shop at www.cloudstar.com BUT instead of submitting your order online, we ask that you print your order (or write it out if you don’t have a printer) and send it with your check, payable to Cloud Star, or credit card information to:

JANE MORGAN
CSRNE VOLUNTEER
261 PARK AVE
WORCESTER MA 01609

FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $50 or more and all orders will ship AFTER April 20, 2007. We hope you will take a few minutes to visit www.cloudstar.com and we encourage you to share this FUNdraiser with anyone who may want to support CSRNE. Any order placed between now and April 20, 2007 will directly support Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England as long as your order is mailed to Jane at the above address!

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Jane at 508-755-7808.

Want to help the Shelter? Have you considered our Recurring Giving system. This convenient system allows you to automatically make a donation to the Sterling Shelter every month via credit card or checking account. This is an extremely powerful fundraising method that can allow the Shelter to save thousands of additional animals every year with a donation as small as $2.00 per month from you. Thank you for your support!