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6/10/07
Now Canada
will BE AWARE too! We’re expanding our awareness campaign to the
English-speaking portions of Canada. This is fairly
easy for us to do because we’re in New York, not that far from the Canadian
border, so postage rates and media contacts are do-able. But who
knows, Australia and England
may be next!
We have a new Webmaster who is sensational! For those
who asked about reciprocal links in the past, please use the webmaster
e-mail link to set that up.
We heard from one woman who runs a tiny rescue group asking
permission to sell all of her signs to a local boutique pet store in
exchange for a donation to her group. The rescuer said she
didn’t have any events and all of her rescuees were in foster homes,
so she had no way to sell the BE AWARE signs. This is a good idea for
groups with no foot traffic or few events, and we’re in favor of any
legal way to use the signs to raise funds for animal welfare.
However, we do like to suggest that you offer a sign to each of your
dedicated volunteers who’d like one.
Did you see the June 4, 2007 article in The Washington
Post by Rob Stein entitled “What Were They Thinking? More
Than We Knew” about canine intelligence? Of course, we already
knew that dogs are very smart! And very AWARE. Unfortunately,
we missed the online chat between Mr. Stein and Marc Bekoff, the author of
“The Emotional Lives of Animals.”
WANT MORE AWARENESS?
Log on to some of our favorite websites listed under
“Links”, plus check out some new potential signs for all the
animal lovers you know. We’d like to find a way to help
out feline support groups (we like cats too!), so we’re looking for
ways we can do that. Let us know what you think!
“Beware of Dog – and
Don’t Trust the Cat Either”
“Cats Rule, Dogs Drool”
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6/9/07
We are helping find a home for Sag. Sag is a 25 lb, 2 year old, male mix
(looks like some sort of Setter). He
presently lives in Afghanistan,
but we are trying to find a home for him here in the US. His transportation will be paid by our
friend, presently working in Afghanistan, and will be
handled through an Afghan animal shelter. They will handle all logistics -
there is nothing required by the adoptive owner other than to provide name
and address -- and depending where they live, may try to arrange a place to
meet. SAG will arrive at JFK airport and it would be very convenient to
pick him up there. However, other arrangements could be made.
 SAG is neutered, but the
procedure should be performed again as the veterinary practices in Afghanistan
are somewhat suspect. He is
housetrained and up to date on shots.
Sag was born in Afghanistan (where he  presently lives)
abandoned in the street outside the home of our friend’s
colleague. The colleague took him in
and cared for him but then left Afghanistan and left the
dog. Since then, Sag has been living
in his walled compound, and is cared for by the house guards (but really
doesn't get much TLC or attention).
Our friend’s company is losing the lease on the house in the
fall and the new tenant has said he will have to put the dog on the street
so we're trying to find an adoptive home where this sweet dog will get the
love and attention that he deserves.
If left here in Afghanistan,
he'd likely be captured by the local dog catchers (if not first hit by a
car) and then put to sleep. It is very
unusual for an Afghan family to adopt a dog … and if they did, mostly
likely he would be used in dog fights.
We certainly want to avoid that for Sag. This dog is not at all barky, is very
sweet, playful, kind, and loves everyone he meets. He is instantly friendly, never
aggressive. Doesn't lick too much - just kind of sweet, goofy and quirky.
If you are interested, you can email us or get in touch
directly with David Freese, our friend in Afghanistan. You can send him email at DFReese@worldbank.org.
Please help us save this dog from life of misery – he
deserves a forever home here!
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