US Animal Rescue Groups Seek Homes For Saved Pigs

July 11th, 2008

The Guardian:

Animal rescue groups are looking for adoptive homes for 69 pigs that were saved from the rising waters during the recent devastating floods in the mid-west US.

The pigs were rescued by a 25-person team after swimming to safety and taking refuge on sandbags and levees. The last of the rescued animals was taken today to a shelter in rural New York..

RSPCA Launches Campaign To Stop The Puppy Trafficking

July 11th, 2008

Results of an undercover investigation coupled with real-life owner experiences are unveiled by the RSPCA today to expose the grim realities of unethical ‘puppy trafficking’.

As part of the campaign, undercover RSPCA officers test purchased six puppies – two of which were found to have potentially fatal illnesses.

Chardonnay, a cavalier King Charles spaniel cross, was diagnosed with pneumonia and, despite constant care, sadly died two weeks later. Frank, a mastiff, had parvovirus, but was fortunately saved by vets.

The remaining four puppies were healthy, although two had behavioural problems, and were sold with good advice and paperwork.

A short film featuring undercover footage from the investigation is available to view on the RSPCA’s new campaign network website:

www.giveanimalsavoice.org.uk

Full story: RSPCA

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