May 21st, 2013
This week we talk to co-founder of the Moore County Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee, Angela Zumwalt. Their goal is to share the Pet Responsibility Curriculum with over 1,000 4th grade students in Moore County each year. Also, they are expanding their program throughout North Carolina with the help of animal advocates. Learn how you can bring their program to your community! 
You can download the show to your computer or listen to it here on the website. Also it will be available via podcast feed on iTunes.
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Items Mentioned in this show:
Pet Responsibility Committee website
Pet Responsibility Committee video presentation
Train to become a Pet Responsibility Committee Teacher!
May 9th, 2013
| Raleigh, N.C. — With first lady Ann McCrory watching from the gallery, state House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to approve North Carolina’s first attempt to curb puppy mills. Read more. |
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May 4th, 2013
| We now have a North Carolina “Legislative Report Card” so you can see how your state representatives are voting on animal bills!View Legislative REPORT CARDS here.
P.S. Don’t know who your state representatives are? Click here. |
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May 1st, 2013
| Fayetteville, N.C. — Saying the kill rate in area animal shelters is “extremely high,” Cumberland County’s animal control director called Tuesday for people to learn the responsibilities of pet ownership in school. Watch Video. |
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May 1st, 2013
New accusations that one of the country’s largest organizations dedicated to dogs, the American Kennel Club, isn’t doing enough to protect animals. TODAY National Investigative Correspondent Jeff Rossen reports. Watch Video.
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April 25th, 2013
This week we talk to the president of Ginger’s Fund and Ready For Adoption . They are working with the Davidson County Animal Shelter and Lexington Animal Control to save neglected and abused animals and increase shelter adoptions.
You can download the show to your computer or listen to it here on the website. Also it will be available via podcast feed on iTunes.
Right click here to download the MP3
Items Mentioned in this show:
Ginger’s Fund Facebook page
Ready for Adoption Facebook page
Friends of Davidson County Animal Shelter
April 10th, 2013
| Raleigh, N.C. — A bill filed by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers would make it a crime to leave pets unattended in a car in hot or cold conditions and would give law enforcement the authority to take action to save them. Read more |
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April 1st, 2013
This week we talk to Project BARK. They are providing dog houses to dogs in need in NC.
You can download the show to your computer or listen to it here on the website. Also it will be available via podcast feed on iTunes.
Ever see a dog without a dog house and wonder what to do? So did the founder of Project BARK, she started a group to donate dog houses to dogs that had no shelter. Learn how to start your own Project BARK in your area.
Right click here to download the MP3
Items Mentioned in this show:
ProjectBARK.org
March 18th, 2013
Puppy Mill Awareness Day and In District Humane Lobby Day is April 5th!
What is “In District” Humane Lobby Day you ask? That means this year you will visit your legislators that live in your area. No need to drive to Raleigh! And In District Humane Lobby is the perfect way for you to get to know the animal advocates in your area and the legislators that represent you.
It’s as Easy as 1-2-3!
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March 14th, 2013
| Steve Troxler, commissioner of the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, prefers a “voluntary” program in which breeders could choose to seek some sort of certification to indicate they’re responsible rather than have to undergo inspections each year, said spokesman Brian Long. Otherwise, Long said, the department would need additional revenue to cover the cost of the extra inspections. Read more |
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