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29 August International Homeless Animals Day

Welcome to all our WET NOSE supporters.

We look forward to sharing a wonderful Homeless animal’s day 2009 with you all and best of all our Homeless babies are very excited and can’t wait for the big event.

As the rugby is on, we have thought about that as well so you don’t miss out on spoiling an orphan, we have arranged for a BIG SCREEN TV to cater for the rugby fans.

There is alot happening on the day and it promises to be one to remember. Lots of prizes, activities, shows, good food, entertainment and beverages. This is one event for animal lovers not to be missed.

The children will have loads of entertainment. “Pedigree” will be spoiling you all as well as the Wet Nose orphans.

Remember if you cannot make it on the day, but would like to contribute to this very worthy cause of ensuring that we can beat last years “spay-a-thon record, you can make a donation. Our bank details are:

Wet Nose Animal Rescue Centre
First National bank
Branch- Lynnwood
Branch code- 252045
Account number: 62009123126
Ref: NHAD

Remember to spread the word about this very important day:

FACT:

The reality is there is not nearly enough good homes out there, so please sterilise your pets: Did you know that one pair of cats can produce 100 000 offspring in just four years. Do you know 100 000 good homes?
Let’s stand together and save animals, remember “We can make the choice, let’s not allow them to be innocently born into this world, only to be killed or abused later. They cannot talk!!

“DON’T BREED OR BUY WHILE HOMELESS ANIMALS DIE”

Entrance fee: Adults R20.00, Children R10.00

INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS DAY

PROGRAMME

TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
09h00	Collection of dogs for the morning	Main Kennels
09h30	Welcome and Blessing	Main Stage
10h00	Dog Walk and Medal Handover	Front Gate
11h00	Magic Doggie Trick Show	Main Stage
11h30	1st Car Rental Bakkie Handover	Main Stage
11h45	New Surgery Handover	Hospital Block
12h00	Tri-nations Rugby (SA vs Australia)	Hospital Block
12h30	ISAR Rehabilitation Awards	Main Stage
13h30	Dogs to be returned to kennels	Main Kennels
13h30	Wasserfal Band	Beer Garden
14h15	Doggie Fashion Show	Main Stage
14h30	American Pitbull Display	Main Stage Area
15h00	Baviaanspoort Prison Display	Main Stage Area
15h15	Gerdt Roetz	Beer Garden

Companies that DO test on Animals

Frequently Asked Questions
Why are these companies included on the 'Do Test' list?

The following companies manufacture products that ARE tested on animals. Those marked with a * are currently observing a moratorium (i.e., current suspension of) on animal testing. Please encourage them to announce a permanent ban.

Listed in parentheses are examples of products manufactured by either the company listed or, if applicable, its parent company. For a complete listing of products manufactured by a company on this list, please visit the company's Web site or contact the company directly for more information. Companies on this list may manufacture individual lines of products without animal testing (e.g., Clairol claims that its Herbal Essences line is not animal-tested). They have not, however, eliminated animal testing from their entire line of cosmetics and household products.

Similarly, companies on this list may make some products, such as pharmaceuticals, that are required by law to be tested on animals. However, the reason for these companies' inclusion on the list is not the animal testing that they conduct that is required by law, but rather the animal testing (of personal-care and household products) that is not required by law.

What can be done about animal tests required by law?

Although animal testing of pharmaceuticals and certain chemicals is still mandated by law, the arguments against using animals in cosmetics testing are still valid when applied to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. These industries are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, respectively, and it is the responsibility of the companies that kill animals in order to bring their products to market to convince the regulatory agencies that there is a better way to determine product safety.
PETA is actively working on this front by funding the development and validation of non-animal test methods and providing input through our involvement on government advisory committees at both the national and international levels. Companies often resist progress and, instead of using human-relevant non-animal tests, choose to use animal tests because their results can be manipulated.

Let companies know how you feel about this.

Arm & Hammer (Church & Dwight), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.armhammer.com

*Bic Corporation, 1 Bic Way, Ste.1, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-783-2000; www.bicworld.com

Church & Dwight (Aim, Arm & Hammer, Arrid, Brillo, Close-up, Kaboom, Lady's Choice, Mentadent, Nair, Orange Glo International, Oxi Clean, Pearl Drops), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.churchdwight.com

Clairol (Aussie, Daily Defense, Herbal Essences, Infusium 23, Procter & Gamble), 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, CT 06922; 800-252-4765; www.clairol.com

Clorox (ArmorAll, Formula 409, Fresh Step, Glad, Liquid Plumber, Pine-Sol, Soft Scrub, S.O.S., Tilex), 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-271-7000; 800-227-1860; www.clorox.com

Dial Corporation (Dry Idea, Purex, Renuzit, Right Guard, Soft & Dri), 15101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 5028, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2199; 800-528-0849; www.dialcorp.com

Johnson & Johnson (Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Listerine, Lubriderm, Neutrogena, Rembrandt, ROC), 1 Johnson & Johnson Plz., New Brunswick, NJ 08933; 732-524-0400; 800-526-3967; www.jnj.com

L'Oréal (Biotherm, Cacharel, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Helena Rubinstein, Lancôme, Matrix Essentials, Maybelline, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Redken, Soft Sheen, Vichy), 575 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017; 212-818-1500; www.loreal.com
Max Factor (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.maxfactor.com

Mead, 10 W. Second St., #1, Dayton, OH 45402; 937-495-6323; www.meadweb.com

Melaleuca, 3910 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402-6003; 208-522-0700; www.melaleuca.com

New Dana Perfumes, 470 Oakhill Rd., Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707; 800-822-8547

Olay (Procter & Gamble), P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, OH 45201; 800-543-1745; www.oilofolay.com

Pantene (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-945-7768; www.pantene.com

Physique (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-214-8957; www.physique.com

Playtex Products (Banana Boat), 300 Nyala Farms Rd., Westport, CT 06880; 203-341-4000; www.playtexproductsinc.com

Ponds (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 800-909-9493; www.ponds.com

Procter & Gamble Co. (Clairol, Cover Girl, Crest, Gillette, Giorgio, Iams, Max Factor, Physique, Tide), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com

Reckitt Benckiser (Easy Off, Lysol, Mop & Glo, Old English, Resolve, Spray 'N Wash, Veet, Woolite), 399 Interpace Pkwy., Parsippany, NJ 07054; 973-633-3600; 800-333-3899; www.reckittbenckiser.com

Schering-Plough (Bain de Soleil, Coppertone, Dr. Scholl's), 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth, NJ 07033-0530; 800-842-4090; www.sch-plough.com

S.C. Johnson (Drano, Edge, Fantastik, Glade, OFF!, Oust, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout, Skintimate, Windex, Ziploc), 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403; 800-494-4855; www.scjohnson.com

Suave (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-782-8301; www.suave.com

Unilever (Axe, Dove, Lever Bros., Suave, Sunsilk), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-598-1223; www.unilever.com

Vicks (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com

Legend
* The company is currently observing a moratorium on animal testing.

Being With Animals Presentation

COMMON SENSE TALKS

Presented by BEING WITH ANIMALS, Co-hosted by Dr Jimmy Symmonds and Cara Williams.

You are warmly invited to participate in the launch of an extraordinary Cape Town based initiative Being with Animals.

Being with Animals is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the transformation of human-animal relationships and the discovery of new ways of being with animals. Being with Animals facilitates the co-creation of transformational projects and events that are naturally inspired and reveal our true nature. We now have the information we need to join together and creatively step into the realm where problems are solved and our highest ideals can be realised.

Bring along your animal-related questions, challenges, ideas and dreams. Share your talents, meet like-minded people, hear about co-creative projects in the pipeline. Get involved and be the change.

Where: Ubuntu Wellness Centre, Cape Town Medi-Spa,
99 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
When: Wednesday, 19th August
Time: 6pm
Entrance: Free

As we remember our true nature and recognise our innate connection to all that is, amazing new possibilities are emerging. Inspiring conversations reveal what is possible as we choose to be together. It is time for each of us to remember our potential, to trust life, and be fully ourselves. Join the conversation to be all we are.

For more information contact Cara Williams on 073 747 1119 or e-mail on cara@beingwithanimals.org

Please notify others of this event.

(Part of a web of inspirational multimedia communications for the awesome animal in us all.)

Swine Flu Information

I know Swine flu has nothing to do with saving and caring for animals as such, but it has become a very serious case here in my home town since the week began... and I would like to share with you a quick breakdown of what it is, etc.

Swine Flu Information

A 22-year-old student at Stellenbosch University has become the first confirmed casualty of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu, the Department of Health said yesterday.


The NICD, a World Health Organization (WHO) reference laboratory, confirmed the presence of the H1N1 virus on Monday. The total confirmed cases worldwide now stand at 134 503 cases of swine flu and 816 deaths recorded across the world. To date 14 countries in Africa have been infected by the virus, with South Africa accounting for the highest number of cases.

How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?

• First and most important: wash your hands - often.

• Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.

• Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. eg. Use your own pen when u sign to pay for things. Dont touch the surfaces in public toilets (door handle/flush buttons/taps) / lifts / escalators. Its not that difficult - Ive done it - you just have to change a small habit like using some tissue - that can prevent you from getting such viral infections now and in the future.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Please take care!

Orangutans Best Friend

Best friends: Suryia the Orangutan and Roscoe the Blue Tick Hound

The three-year-old orangutan goes everywhere with Roscoe.


Where you lead, I will follow...best friends Suryia the orangutan and Roscoe the Blue Tick hound.



Doggy paddle's the order of the day here for the couple who live at the Tigers sanctuary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Suryia and Roscoe spend hours together every day - they're particularly keen on swimming.


The two mates see the funny side of most things.


There's always time to chill.



A dog's not just a man's best friend, he's an orangutan's too.

Source: Unknown

Paris Hilton Doggie House

These are the pics that Paris Hilton posted of her doggies, where they live in their own doggie mansion and her latest doggie clothing line... cute.

















Source: Twitter

Stop Fois Gras Stop Forcefeeding

I try my best to stay away from animal cruelty type posts (because there are just so many), however I would just like to remind you to please support the fact that:

Force feeding geese is insanely cruel.

And what can you do about it?

• Do not support restaurants that sell Fois Gras as a 'delicacy' on their menu.

What is Fois Gras?

• It is the liver of a Duck or a Geese. (the liver is 10 times the normal size it should be - due to them being force-fed, and then they die of either suffocating in their own puke, or of their intestines popping abnormally out of their behind coz the liver is so large - which means they are ready for slaughter or they just die anyway from pain)
  

How do they get Fois Gras?

• They force food down the throat of the animal, which make them extremely fat, so that they can produce excessively large livers.

Why is it bad for you?

• Not only is it totally 100% uncool to eat this shit, the hormones alone that get fed to these poor animals are so bad for us humans to consume. We end up with diseases like Cancer, High Blood Pressure, and the likes - and you wonder why and how you got it. Trust me, the farmers dont care, neither do the restaurateurs. Everyone is making tons of money from it - all in the name of gluttony, greed and extreme torture.

Click here if you wish to see how cruel this method of farming really is.

I can not speak or document about this any further, it disturbs me just too much.

If you know of a restaurant that serves Fois Gras - then please list it in the comments below and I will gladly publish it for the world to see.

Greed is all this is about. I will never understand how and why people kill animals for money and or pleasure.

Restaurants that serve Fois Gras:

Nitida Wine Farm - Durbanville, South Africa - oh so fancy... NOT!!!!!

email me and lets list them all here...