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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Properties Update

    Austin Pets Alive! | Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Properties Update

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    Mar 18, 2022

    I’m excited to let you know that on February 17, 2022, Austin City Council approved a one-year extension on our Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) license agreement so that we can continue to negotiate the much longer-term license of 75 years. You may recall that we didn’t want a long extension at first, but we now have a more equitable agreement in place which allows us to serve our mission and the City of Austin at the same time while we go into another year of negotiation.

    We are very pleased with this agreement, as it has unrestricted our work for the next 12 months. This means we will be able to help any animal in need and intervene in euthanasia lists, while also committing to our continued partnership with Austin Animal Center and to all the dogs and cats in Austin that need our specialized help. We believe this extension will give us enough time to negotiate the terms of the public-private partnership between APA! and the City of Austin so that it is strong and successful, long into the future.

    While continuing to negotiate with the city the terms of the 75-year agreement to build and operate at our TLAC campus, we will have time to find the right spaces to house our pets during the eventual demolition and rebuild of the TLAC facilities as well as to move the part of our operations that will need more space than the future restricted TLAC site can provide. The APA! Board of Directors has been continuing to work hard using their connections to lead the search for potential properties to support our planned expansion throughout Austin.

    As part of this property search, we are moving ahead on locating land of our own to house a rehabilitation center for dogs who have experienced trauma and provide sanctuary for dogs and cats. This land will also act as a transport hub for animals who are in imminent danger of death in shelters across Texas so that we can connect these cats and dogs with organizations in other states who don’t have enough adoptable pets in shelters to fill the loving, adoptive homes that are available in the northern region of the country.

    Knowing that much of what we do will no longer fit at the future TLAC site, we are also continuing our search for additional facilities in Central Austin for adoptions, clinic, and treatment wards such as parvo and ringworm, as well as exploring properties that would be suitable for foster and clinic services and would make fostering more accessible to all of Austin. Though these centrally-located real estate options are few and far between, we are determined to find the right match for our needs.

    We will continue to update you on our progress toward these exciting possibilities, and let you know how you can help join us as we work to build an even brighter future for pets and people. Thank you so much for caring about APA! and being such an important part of this lifesaving journey.

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Cold Weather Prep for Pets: How to Help or Get…

    Austin Pets Alive! | Cold Weather Prep for Pets: How to Help or Get…

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  • Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities accordingly.

  • Check your car for cats. Our feline friends like to hide from this weather in car engines and/or wheel wells, so thump the hood of your car a few times and check your wheels for stowaways before you start the engine and take off.

  • Provide a makeshift enclosure for outdoor animals. If you’ve noticed outdoor cats or other animals in your community suffering from the cold (shaking, curled up, etc.) and you are worried about them, create a makeshift shelter for them to stay warm in. A closed box or Rubbermaid bin with a cut out in the side, with towels or blankets, will help keep them safe in the frigid temperatures. Click here for example directions for cat shelters from Alley Cat Advocates and click here for more on what to do for dogs in the cold from Best Friends.

  • Or consider opening your garage slightly (and leaving a heating pad or heat lamp on) to let cats in from the cold.

  • Put a sweater on your pup. If you have a dog with a short coat, you can keep them a bit more insulated by putting a sweater or dog coat on them. Be sure the sweater and coat are completely dry for each outing, though, as damp or wet outerwear could actually make them chillier.

  • Check paws. After outdoor activity, check your pet’s paws for any signs of cracking on the paw pads, redness between toes, or bleeding. Wipe them down after each outing, too, to remove any salt, ice, or chemicals.

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Bring Joy to Jingle & Jangle

    Austin Pets Alive! | Bring Joy to Jingle & Jangle

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    Dec 20, 2021

    It was a regular day at the shelter until evening came and the staff went to lock the Maddie’s® Cat Adoption Center’s doors.

    Right outside, there was a cat carrier sitting alone with nothing but a note. As the carrier was shaking violently, a staff member went closer to see what was scribbled across the napkin. It read, “Dog flea treatment. Poisonous. Seizures.” As she looked into the carrier she could see two tabby cats in crisis.

    The cats, later named Jingle and Jangle for the holiday season, were rushed to the clinic. The staff said they had never seen anything like it. They were convulsing uncontrollably and nothing was seeming to stop the seizing. Clinic staff spent hours trying various methods until finally at 4 a.m., they were able to stabilize the cats by putting them in a medically induced coma.

    Flea medicine if used incorrectly can be deadly. Jingle and Jangle’s nervous systems were shutting down because their bodies couldn’t handle the dose. The clinic knew if they could get them stabilized after around 72 hours, they would have a good chance at recovering when the medicine worked its way out of their system.

    Miraculously, a day later you would never recognize that these were the same cats that were left to fend for themselves, seizing uncontrollably. Once the flea medicine got through their system they returned to their perfectly playful selves. The siblings were soon adopted out together and now are named Blue and Penelope.

    Their mom, Pattie had nothing but ‘purrfect’ things to say about the siblings. “Penelope loves naps on beds and chairs. Her favorite spot is getting on top of the refrigerator. She is a purr machine when she gets love. Blue is such a house cat. He will lay around all day long anywhere; on the floor, by the window, on a box just anywhere. He loves cuddles and is a chatterbox. They sleep, play, eat together and groom each other all day long,” Pattie said.

    Blue and Penelope’s lives could have ended up so much differently if you didn’t support the work APA! does. Our clinic staff feels your support behind them every step of the way. Lost or stray animals usually go to the city shelter, but because of you, they didn’t think twice about staying until the early morning hours if it meant these lives were saved. Together with you, we can continue to lift the spirits of pets and humans alike as we all strive to save the ones that are left behind.

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  • Victory for the World Dog Alliance: South Korea Takes Steps to Outlaw Dog Meat

    Victory for the World Dog Alliance: South Korea Takes Steps to Outlaw Dog Meat

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    Nov 25, 2021


    SEOUL, South Korea, November 25, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    The South Korean government launched a formal discussion on the prohibition of dog meat, marking another milestone for the World Dog Alliance’s global campaign against this horrific practice.

    “With the sharp increase in the number of households with pets and growing public interest in animal rights and animal welfare, we are witnessing increasing calls against viewing dog meat consumption as part of an old food culture.”

    “We will form a joint private-government consultative body led by civilians and produce a social consensus.”

    – South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum

    The discussion came after President Moon Jae-in raised the need to “carefully look into banning dog meat consumption” in September.

    The public consultation is expected to be concluded in April 2022.

    South Korea has the highest population ratio of dog meat eaters in the world, with millions of dogs served at the dining table every year. The cruel practice is often criticized by the international community, tarnishing the country’s image as a democratic and advanced society.

    Younger generations in South Korea are generally opposed to dog meat; recent surveys showed over 70% of people support a dog meat ban.

    Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance (WDA), started his legislative crusade in South Korea in 2014.

    Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the WDA launched an online petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the South Korean government to ban dog meat. The UK Parliament held a debate on this diplomatic issue to expressed its support for the WDA. Later in the same year, Lee Jae-myung, then mayor of Seongnam city and current contender for the upcoming presidential election to be held in March 2022, shut down the biggest dog meat market in South Korea, the Moran Market.

    President Moon is known as a dog lover and lives with several dogs at the presidential compound. In 2018, the WDA hosted an event for the “First Dog” Tori, a black stray dog adopted by President Moon. During the event, a letter written by Genlin to President Moon was handed to his daughter.

    “Dear Mr. President, if you implement a ban on dog and cat meat, it will turn a new page of history in South Korea, and will contribute to peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula.”

    – Genlin’s letter to President Moon Jae-in

    Genlin welcomes the move made by the South Korean government. He believes a dog meat ban in the country will serve as an example for the rest of Asia to follow.

    Him Lo
    info@wdalliance.org

    Source: World Dog Alliance

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Frankie’s Journey: Fleas to Fierce

    Austin Pets Alive! | Frankie’s Journey: Fleas to Fierce

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    Nov 20, 2021

    It was a day like any other when a woman came into a local pet supply store and started talking to the staff.

    She was crippled with worry about a little kitten in her neighborhood that was the last one left from a litter of outdoor cats. You see, this kitten wasn’t like the others. He was severely malnourished and paralyzed in his lower half, unable to control his bladder and bowels, and left to fend for himself.

    The staff member went home to her girlfriend Cara, an avid animal rescuer, and told her the situation. They knew they needed to help because this life couldn’t help itself. So off they went to scoop up a little kitten they named Frankie. Cara wrote on the first day, “He can still move his legs but they are disfigured – we are hoping just from malnutrition and that they can be fixed. He had more fleas than I’ve ever seen on a kitten from all my years of animal rescue.”

    When Frankie was examined, it was inconclusive as to what was causing his paralysis. What we do know is that Frankie was not born this way. His prior owner said, “One day he just seized up and never walked again.” Cara focused her energy on making Frankie stronger by making sure he was getting the nourishment and medicine he needed, fitting him for diapers for his incontinence, clearing him of his fleas, and building him a PVC cart so he can gain strength in his limbs. “He may never walk again but it won’t stop him from living a long, happy, healthy life with the right family.”

    Cara got in contact with the Austin Pets Alive! P.A.S.S. (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) program to figure out how she could help without surrendering Frankie to a shelter. APA! gave her the tools she needed to care for him as she fostered him until adoption.

    Frankie fit right in with Cara’s clan, particularly loving cuddling up to her foster sibling dogs.

    Three weeks ago Cara wrote, “The perfect home for Frankie is out there, and what a lucky family they’ll be. We just have to find them,” and that she did. After 62 days, we’re thrilled to report he’s found the family to love him unconditionally, differently-abled legs and all.

    When animals are paralyzed, they often are incontinent. Historically, incontinent cats were euthanized immediately at the shelter with the belief that no one would want them. We’ve proved time and time again that’s not true. “APA! has adopted out 13 incontinent kitties so far this year. Many of these cats went to first-time incontinent cat adopters”, says Allie Wassel, our Cat Matchmaker Team Lead. “Thanks to dedication from our fosters, marketing, and clinic team, we are continuing to educate the public about how manageable and adoptable these cats are!”

    Your gift this Giving Tuesday helps save lives like Frankie’s. With all gifts doubled, up to $100k, until December 31st, you can have double the impact on pets like Frankie. At seven weeks old he was left alone, immobile, and diminishing day by day. But together with you, and advocates like Cara, these pets get the chance to find their people, who will love them unconditionally. Give the gift of hope this holiday season and donate today.

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  • U.S. Congress Calls for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats

    U.S. Congress Calls for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats

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    Nov 2, 2021


    WASHINGTON, November 2, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    On Oct. 29, 38 bipartisan Members of the U.S. Congress, led by Congressmen Rodney Davis and Kurt Schrader, sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats proposed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA).

    “Since the domestic dog and cat meat ban was passed in the 2018 Farm Bill (H.R. 2, Sec. 12515), the United States Congress has called on the Administration to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats proposed by the WDA.”

    “We respectfully urge you to initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats. Outlawing dog and cat meat in the United States was an important first achievement, but it is critical that the practice end for good across the world.”

    – U.S. Congressional Letter

    Congressman Rodney Davis is a well-known dog lover and an advocate for banning the consumption of dog and cat meat. For the contribution he made to advance animal welfare, both domestically and internationally, the World Dog Alliance named him the recipient of the Golden Dog Award.

    The International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats was proposed by Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance, in 2019. The goal of this treaty is to eradicate all forms of theft, torture, slaughter, trade and consumption of dogs and cats, and to highlight the moral responsibility we have towards dogs and cats, who are human’s companions, friends, service animals and family members.

    In Asia, over 30 million dogs are served on the dining table every year, 70% of which are stolen pets. The International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats tackles not only the issue of what people should and should not eat, but also the bigger moral catastrophe beneath it.

    Politicians around the world have already demonstrated resounding support for the WDA, sending letters to encourage their respective heads of state to initiate the international agreement:

    In February 2020, 30 bipartisan U.S. Congressmen jointly signed a letter to former president Donald Trump.

    In March 2020, 67 cross-party British Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

    In December 2020, 34 cross-party Members of the National Diet of Japan jointly signed a letter to former Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.

    In June 2021, four Norwegian Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to former Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

    In October 2021, four Swedish Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Stefan Löfven.

    The WDA thanks all like-minded politicians for their unwavering support. It is Genlin’s hope that the International Agreement will establish a global framework for all countries to enact laws and usher humanity into a more animal-friendly era.

    Him Lo
    info@wdalliance.org

    Source: World Dog Alliance

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Pirate Finds Treasured Home

    Austin Pets Alive! | Pirate Finds Treasured Home

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    Oct 14, 2021

    After a year and a half of cancelled events and celebrations, APA! opened our doors once again for Clear the Shelters. During this national adoption event, 186 pets were adopted from our shelter! That’s 186 newly formed families complete with pets that didn’t stand a chance anywhere else.

    When you join our monthly giving program, you invest in the long term stability of APA! which allows us to continue triaging and training for the most tailwags possible. Your monthly gift allows our teams to work around the clock to get as many available animals into homes so we can care for the next wave of companions in crisis.

    One of those newly adopted pets is Pirate. Pirate came into our care with painful sores and nerve damage on his front right paw. Pirate, appropriately named for what was to come, couldn’t walk properly on his front leg and it was clear he needed an amputation.

    After a pit stop in Maddie’s® Cat Adoption Center: Treatment and Care for Ringworm Positive Cats where Pirate graduated with honors, he was ready to join the fun at Clear the Shelters. Enter his future adopter, Auden.

    “I was looking forward to the Clear the Shelters event for weeks and there were a few cats I was interested in, but [Pirate] was my top choice,” Auden said. “After waiting in line, I got inside and asked if Pirate was available, and everyone’s head turned. [Someone] asked me, ‘You want Pirate?!’,” she said.

    It turns out Pirate was looked over during the whole event while all five of his kennel mates were adopted before him. It was then that Auden found out about Pirate’s paw and his upcoming amputation surgery.

    “I was a little nervous at first, I’ll admit, but he was such a sweetheart and I knew even though I didn’t have previous knowledge on what it took to care for him, I could learn,” she said.

    Just last Tuesday, Pirate went into surgery to have his front right leg removed.

    Pirate & Auden

    “Once he was home and I saw him, it was very emotional. I definitely had some time wondering if I could really do this for him,” Auden said. “There were a lot of very strong feelings that first night, and I ended up falling asleep on the bathroom floor with him because I was so nervous.”

    While Pirate’s love and companionship has changed Auden’s life, he’s impacted her other cat Anakin even more. At eight years old, Anakin was shy and anxious around strangers. But, through Pirate’s tenacity Anakin began trusting his new sibling and the world just a little more.

    “When I saw Pirate [I was reminded of] this quote from a podcast I’ve loved since I was younger, Welcome to Night Vale,” Auden said. “I actually named him after the cat in that show, Khoshekh. That cat also has some special needs, and when discussing him, the protagonist states, ‘No pet is perfect, it becomes perfect when you learn to accept it for what it is.’ Some people in my life were doubtful about me adopting him due to his paw, but I think this really captured how I felt when I met Pirate. Despite the challenges he would come with, I haven’t had a second thought and have spent every moment so happy that we found each other.”

    Pirate post-amputation

    Thanks to our Constant Companions, pets like Pirate can find their buried treasure in a forever home. When you join our monthly giving program, you ensure APA! can continue matching humans and animals to find the ‘purrfect’ home. Will you become a Constant Companion today?

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  • World Dog Alliance Celebrates Review of the Dog Meat Ban in South Korea

    World Dog Alliance Celebrates Review of the Dog Meat Ban in South Korea

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    Oct 7, 2021


    SEOUL, South Korea, October 7, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    On Monday, Sept. 27, South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in stated that there is a need to prohibit dog meat consumption in the country. His statement is welcomed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA), an internationally recognized animal protection group that has campaigned for a dog meat ban in South Korea since 2014.    

    The eating of dog meat has long been a prevalent practice in South Korea, with millions of dogs served at dining tables every year, despite criticism from animal lovers.    

    Genlin, founder of the World Dog Alliance, started his legislative crusade in South Korea in 2014. To raise international awareness, Genlin filmed a documentary, “Eating Happiness,” to reveal the barbaric nature of the consumption of dog meat. The documentary received critical acclaim from around the world.    

    Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, the World Dog Alliance launched an online petition on the United Kingdom’s Parliament website, urging the South Korean government to outlaw dog meat. The United Kingdom Parliament held a debate on this internationally important topic and expressed its support. Thanks to the World Dog Alliance’s advocacy, Lee Jae-myung, then Mayor of Seongnam city and current contender for the upcoming presidential election in South Korea, shut down the biggest dog meat market in South Korea, the Moran Market.    

    Genlin also held conferences on banning dog meat in the National Assembly of South Korea, garnering support from like-minded politicians including Pyo Chang-won, former Member of National Assembly. Together, Pyo Chang-won and the World Dog Alliance launched a petition on the website of the executive office and official residence of South Korea’s head of state (the Blue House), calling for a nationwide ban on dog meat. The petition was signed by 200,000 South Korean citizens.    

    In July 2018, the World Dog Alliance hosted an event for the “First Dog” Tori, a black stray dog adopted by President Moon Jae-in of South Korea. During the event, Jason Pang, Director of Development of the World Dog Alliance, presented a letter written from Genlin to President Moon’s daughter, a letter that has helped spark President Moon’s interest in banning dog meat.  

    To establish an international framework on banning dog and cat meat, the World Dog Alliance is campaigning for the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, which is widely supported by politicians in many countries. To express cross-party support for the cause, 30 bipartisan United States Representatives signed a letter to President Donald Trump in February 2020; 67 British Members of Parliament signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March 2020; 34 Members of the Japanese National Diet signed a letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in December 2020; and four Norwegian lawmakers signed a letter to Prime Minister Erna Solberg in June 2021. If the ban on dog meat in South Korea is passed successfully, it will have a profound impact on countries where the practice still exists, including China and Vietnam. Once in place, the legislation will speed up the progress of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats advocated by the World Dog Alliance globally.  

    Him Lo
    Email: info@wdalliance.org

    Source: World Dog Alliance

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  • Norwegian Lawmakers Urge Prime Minister to Initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats

    Norwegian Lawmakers Urge Prime Minister to Initiate the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats

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    updated: Jul 7, 2021


    OSLO, Norway, July 7, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    After over 100 lawmakers from the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan wrote to their heads of government calling for the initiation of the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats as proposed by the World Dog Alliance (WDA), four Norwegian lawmakers co-signed a letter to Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway, on June 18, urging the same:

    “We cordially invite the Prime Minister to join the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, led by the World Dog Alliance … Signing the International Agreement can confirm Norway’s strong commitment to bettering animal welfare internationally.” – Parliamentary Letter

    Signatories include Ulf Leirstein, Hanne Dyveke Søttar, Silje Hjemdal and Åshild Bruun-Gundersen.

    Ulf Leirstein, the leading lawmaker behind the Parliamentary letter, has long been a strong supporter of the WDA. In March 2019, the WDA held an event in the Norwegian Parliament jointly with Ulf Leirstein to advocate for legislation to ban dog and cat meat.

    Siv Jensen, the leader of the Progress Party and Minister of Finance in the government cabinet, expressed her support for the WDA’s campaign on social media. She also quoted remarks made by her fellow party members:

    “It should be a matter of course that Norway signs the International Agreement” – Hanne Dyveke Søttar

    “Norway, as a nation, should be 100% behind this campaign” – Silje Hjemdal

    “Norway has been at the forefront of animal welfare issues for many years. This is why Norway has a strong voice on the international level” – Åshild Bruun-Gundersen

    Norway is a country of animal lovers. Roughly half of all households in Norway own pets: there are 1.2 million dogs and cats in the country which has a population of 5.4 million. Over 1.1 million Norwegian people are enthusiastic followers of topics related to dogs and cats. There is not a single stray dog in Norway thanks to the progressive thinking of the Norwegian people. In 2015, the Norwegian government launched an animal police pilot project to prevent animal cruelty and violence, showing the advancement of animal welfare policies in the country.

    As the country with the highest Human Development Index in the world, Norway has a significant influence on global civilization and moral standards. For this reason, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year in Oslo, and the winner is selected by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

    In the past, environmental issues and the understanding that human activities cause climate change were dismissed by many as conspiracy theories. In 2004, the Nobel Peace Prize was given to Wangari Maathai for her contribution to sustainable development; and, in 2007 the prize was given to Al Gore and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change. Such moves shifted the world’s focus to environmental protection, setting off a green wave in many countries.

    In light of this, the joint letter from the Norwegian lawmakers is of profound significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness for animal welfare issues around the world, and now is the perfect time to stop the practice of eating dog and cat meat. Genlin, the founder of the WDA, believes that if Norway initiates the International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats, it will serve as a call to action on the international stage, and will inspire more people to reflect on the relationship between animal welfare and world peace.

    Source: World Dog Alliance

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  • World Dog Alliance: From ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ to ‘Dog and Cat Diplomacy’ — The Icebreaker Between China and the United States

    World Dog Alliance: From ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ to ‘Dog and Cat Diplomacy’ — The Icebreaker Between China and the United States

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    updated: Feb 19, 2021


    WASHINGTON, February 19, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    The World Dog Alliance (WDA), an international animal welfare organization dedicated to promoting an explicit ban on dog and cat meat, is campaigning for a ground-breaking “Dog and Cat Diplomacy” between China and the United States, following the example of “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” in the 1970s.

    “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the U.S. and China in 1971, which resulted in a thaw in Sino-American relations.

    Since the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, Genlin, the founder of The World Dog Alliance (WDA), has been calling for the Chinese government to “ban wild meat for health; ban dog and cat meat for morality.” In April 2020, Shenzhen became the first city in China to ban the consumption of dog, cat, and wild animal meat. Soon after, in May 2020, China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs reclassified dogs and cats from “livestock” to “companion animals.”

    In his most recent campaign, Genlin has urged China and the U.S. to jointly sign the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats”. The agreement aims to eradicate all forms of theft, torture, slaughter, trade and consumption of dogs and cats, and to highlight the moral responsibility we have towards dogs and cats, who are human’s companions, friends, service animals and family members. Genlin proposes that the joint signing of this agreement would be a “Dog and Cat Diplomacy”, which would help restore U.S.-China relations – mirroring the success of “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” – and end the moral crisis that kills over 20 million dogs annually in Asia.

    Politicians around the world have already demonstrated resounding support for WDA’s international agreement. To encourage their respective heads of state to initiate the international agreement, 30 bipartisan U.S. Congressmen jointly signed a letter to President Trump in February 2020; 67 cross-party British Members of Parliament jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in March 2020; and 34 cross-party Members of the National Diet, Japan’s national legislature, jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide in December 2020.

    “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. Half a century later, in the midst of a rapidly changing world, the “Dog and Cat Diplomacy” that Genlin proposes will help the U.S. and China adapt to the current era and serve as another icebreaker between the two countries. Genlin hopes that their respective leaders will commit to a shared goal of “animal protection for world peace.”

    Genlin also encourages anyone who loves animals to raise their voice for dogs and cats. The WDA has launched an online petition that indicates there is already widespread support for the “International Agreement to Prohibit the Eating of Dogs and Cats”. So far, the petition has collected over 260,000 signatures and is quickly closing in on its goal of 300,000 signatures.

    Source: World Dog Alliance

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  • Berthoud, Colorado Bans the Sale of Puppies and Kittens in Pet Stores

    Berthoud, Colorado Bans the Sale of Puppies and Kittens in Pet Stores

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    updated: Jun 26, 2019


    BERTHOUD, Colo., June 26, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​​​​In a preemptive move leading the way toward a more humane Colorado, on June 25 an ordinance proposed by Harley’s Dream, which bans the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores, was unanimously passed by the Berthoud Board of Trustees. 

    Berthoud, Colorado joins more than 300 jurisdictions across the country which have passed ordinances or laws that restrict the retail sales of dogs and cats. A majority of puppies sold in pet stores are born in commercial breeding facilities, also known as puppy mills. These mills are commonly inhumane, overcrowded and unsanitary. Puppies and kittens born in mills do not receive adequate veterinary care, exercise, socialization or human contact. 

    This is a huge step forward for animal welfare in Colorado. Harley’s Dream wishes to thank Mayor William Karspeck for championing this measure, and the members of the Berthoud Town Board for their swift action in ensuring Berthoud will lead the way in Colorado to establishing and always remaining a humane community.

    “Our hope is that Berthoud can be a model for other jurisdictions, that they will take the same action, eventually leading toward a state-wide law prohibiting puppies and kittens from being sold in pet stores. We want to stop the puppy mill pipeline into Colorado,” says Rudi Taylor, co-founder of Harley’s Dream. “And while we do support responsible breeding, as those breeders never sell their puppies to pet stores, a measure such as Berthoud’s will positively impact the adoption of shelter and rescue pets.”

    About Harley
    Berthoud is the hometown of Harley, a one-eyed Chihuahua who spent his first 10 years living in a cage in a puppy mill. His sole purpose was to produce puppies to be sold in pet stores. Harley’s eye was lost because his cage was cleaned with a power-washer, with him in it. After being rescued, Harley began his triumphant journey. His efforts as a “spokes-dog” against puppy mills earned him the top honor as American Humane’s “Hero Dog of the Year.” Harley had been on the Today Show, HuffpostLIVE, Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family Show and numerous news segments. He also had the opportunity to testify during a congressional caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Sadly, Harley passed away in March 2016, but his legacy lives on … his mission will continue until puppy mills no longer exist. Harley inspired so many people to do great things, and he continues to be the voice for the hundreds of thousands of dogs suffering in puppy mills today. 

    About Harley’s Dream
    Harley’s Dream was established in 2016 to create awareness and educate the public about the cruel commercial dog breeding industry, also known as puppy mills. They believe that a grassroots approach by large groups of concerned citizens is the most effective way to bring about change. Their focus is to encourage advocacy by providing the tools necessary to educate children and adults alike. Harley’s Dream is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Berthoud, Colorado. Learn more at www.harleysdream.org.

    Source: Harley’s Dream

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