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NEW SERVICE!! Upcoming Specials Check out the new Pet Corner at www.SpringfieldMoms.org and look for coupons for pet massage and pet sitting services. Upcoming Events TBA News From the ASPCA: ASPCA Emergency Grant Funding Tops $75,000 Following Hurricanes Ike & Gustav Pre-Assessment Funding for Ike Aftermath Already at $25,000 NEW YORK, September 17, 2008— The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has dispersed and pledged more than $75,000 in grant funding to organizations in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, in addition to deploying a team of disaster response experts to assist both states in dealing with the aftermath of animal and animal agency casualties. The grant funding covers recovery costs, as well as transportation assistance, distribution of food and supplies, and other needs. “Thanks to the kindness and generosity of our supporters, the ASPCA is able to offer grants and emergency funds to assist organization affected by both Hurricanes Ike and Gustav,” said ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. “Over the years, these organizations have shown exceptional commitment and dedication the animals in their care, and we are happy to be able to provide assistance during their time of need.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the ASPCA has already pledged more than $25,000 in pre-assessment grants to the following organizations:
The ASPCA is working closely with the Texas State Animal Resource Team (TXSART) and other credentialed animal care agencies to assist and provide resources. ASPCA disaster team members are stationed at the Area Command Center at the Texas Animal Health Commission in Austin, Texas, and are currently providing assessments in Liberty County, just north of Galveston, one of the hardest-hit areas. In addition to its current efforts following Hurricane Ike, the ASPCA distributed $50,000 to the following agencies following Hurricane Gustav, as well as deploying staffing and equipment, to assist animal welfare organizations on the ground. Agencies receiving emergency grants following Hurricane Gustav included:
The ASPCA’s Disaster Response Team includes a veterinarian, veterinary technicians, disaster responders and sheltering professionals. The ASPCA team currently deployed is at the request of the Texas State Animal Resource Team (TXSART), which is supported by the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. Rotating teams of ASPCA will be deployed as needed throughout the assessment and recovery period. Other agencies besides the ASPCA that are lending support to TXSART include American Humane Association, Humane Society of the United States, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Noah’s Wish, Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, United Animal Nations, and numerous local and regional groups. The ASPCA's Disaster Response Team was created in September 2005 as a mechanism to assist with the rescue of animals in crisis during a disaster. As the need grew across the country, the ASPCA responded by deploying the teams nationwide when requested by the agency having jurisdiction. ### Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first humane organization established in the Americas, and today has more than one million supporters throughout North America. A 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service, accredited animal hospital, adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York’s animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality television series “Animal Precinct” on Animal Planet. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org.
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Cat Communication, What Are They Saying By: S E Peters
The Purr:
Cats (big and small) are the sole animals that have the ability to purr. How come?
Purring isn't voice-generated; it comes from two membrane folds, referred to as false vocal cords
and they are located in the larynx to the rear of the real vocal cords.
They can purr both on inhaled and exhaled breaths and with their mouths fully shut.
Scientists think purring is produced by blood in a large vein in the chest cavity
that vibrates and is then magnified by air in the windpipe.
For kittens (who are deaf and blind), the vibration of their mother's purring can be felt,
acting as a homing device, an indication for them to feed. Cats don't purr just for pleasure;
a deep one can also indicate pain or distress.
The Meow:
There are lots of variations: a short, soft-spoken "mew" is your cat's way of saying "hello", how are you?
Cats will often make their demands for food and attention with a noisy and long "meo-o-o-o-ow".
The Ears:
There are 5 fundamental ear indications. If they point forward and slightly outward, then all is well.
If the ears are erect and facing forward, they're alert and may investigate some noise.
If the ears are twitching nervously back and forth, they're agitated or anxious.
The Tail:
A tail quietly waving back and forth is a sign that the animal is contented or in deep concentration.
If growling accompanies this, back off! If tail-wagging is somewhere between heavy-duty
and half-hearted, this can mean that your cat feels very indecisive at the moment.
If the tail is leaning forward over the head and looking fluffed up, it means your cat's feeling like "top dog."
The Eyes:
When your cat looks steadily at you, giving you several long, slow blinks,
it's your cat's version of a kiss! Blink back at kitty the same way!
If you get on the same level and speak to your cat while sitting on the floor,
your cat will feel more at ease right away.
The Whiskers:
They're one of your cat's most delicate sense organs. By bending the whiskers, kitty can magnify
the smallest air disturbance.
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