North Carolinians to See TV Ads Showing Animal Cruelty the Chamber of Commerce is Trying to Keep Hidden

May 27th, 2013
A new television commercial will begin airing this week to warn North Carolinians that important, long-standing food safety and animal welfare safeguards are in jeopardy because of a power grab by the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and their allies in the state legislature. The ad urges state lawmakers to block a special interest bill that would make it a crime for investigative journalists and advocates for the protection of animals, consumers and worker safety to document and expose inhumane and illegal activity at industrial agriculture facilities. Read more.
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NCVAW004: Pet Responsibility Committee

May 21st, 2013
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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!

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Commerical Dog Breeder bill passes House, moves on to Senate

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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See how YOUR state representatives are voting with our Legislative Report Card

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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Cumberland Animal Control: Teach responsible pet ownership in school

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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TODAY SHOW: AKC-registered breeders raising dogs in ‘miserable’ conditions.

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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NCVAW003: Ginger’s Fund | Ready for Adoption Davidson County

April 25th, 2013
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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.

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Items Mentioned in this show:

Ginger’s Fund Facebook page
Ready for Adoption Facebook page
Friends of Davidson County Animal Shelter

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NC House bill would allow rescue of pets in hot cars

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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NCVAW 002: Project BARK | Providing dog houses for dogs in need

April 1st, 2013
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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.

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Items Mentioned in this show:

ProjectBARK.org

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Puppy Mill Awareness Day and In District Humane Lobby Day is April 5th!

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!

>>>Get info here!<<<
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