Holistic Healthcare for Pets Summer Courses

Hello,

The early registration price has been extended four days, through May 19, for postmarked or online registration. There are courses for veterinarians as well as lay persons, for beginners as well as advanced students.

Concerned about poisons in pet food? Learn about Real Food for Real Pets from Jennifer (Aunt Jeni) Boniface. Holding an MS in Animal Nutrition, she will explain nutritional requirements of our pets, and the results of deficiencies as well as the difference between commercial pet foods and a species appropriate diet. She will give helpful hints about transitioning to a better diet.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient healing modality. It continues to be effective with little change after thousands of years. You will learn about the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, Meridians, Food Therapy, among other things. You will hear about case studies and learn some acupressure points that you can use on your own pets. Our team of instructors consists of Dr Scott Sanderson and Dr Alison Key, both certified in TCM.

"Like Cures Like" and you will learn how to use this principle from Dr Christina Chambreau in our Homeopathic Animal Care courses. Dr Chambreau is co-founder of the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy and has been using Homeopathy exclusively for 20 years. A series of courses begins with an Introduction (2 days) which gives you a basic understanding the Holistic paradigm, and of Homeopathy and other holistic modalities. The Intermediate course (4 days) goes in depth into the process of case taking and recognizing important symptoms, use of your own copies of the reference books to select an appropriate remedy, how to determine potency, administer the remedy, and evaluate the response. An additional day of case studies illustrates the process that was learned in the previous courses. After the seven days, companion animals caretakers or animal rescue workers can learn to use homeopathy or will be much more able to work with a holistic veterinarian on their animals' illnesses. A veterinarian can begin to use homeopathy in his/her practice.

Advanced Homeopathy students with a year or more of experience with cases, can benefit from the Advanced Case Studies courses (two 2-day courses, take one or the other or both). Bring your cases, cured or not, and work with a team to determine what to do next. This course is also led by Dr Chambreau.

Although these courses are held in Maryland, because of their uniqueness and value, about half of the students come from out-of-state -- from as far away as the west coast and from outside of the USA. Fly to Baltimore/Washington International and stay at accommodations near the class location. We will help you to feel at home.

More information, the calendar, online registration, the book list, and information about accommodations is at http://www.HolisticHealthCareForPets.org

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Tim Saffell -- TimSaffell@USA.Net

Prince Georges Feral Friends, SPCA, Inc.
PO Box 1036, Bowie, MD 20718
http://www.PGFerals.Org/

Trap Neuter Return training 2008

Training and Events for Cat Advocacy, Cat Management,
Trap-Neuter-Return-Manage, and Spay/Neuter
http://catandtnrevents.blogspot.com/

[always linked permanently on sidebar at right!]

Coalition: HUMAnE Spay & Neuter Clinic Tacoma WA

The first low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Pierce County Washington opened in early March! Its services are available to surrounding areas as well. Providing affordable spay/neuter plays a critical role in reducing unwanted pets and saving animal lives.

Spread the word about their services! Donate dollars or supplies! Volunteer!


Coalition: HUMAnE Spay & Neuter Clinic
2106 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
253.627.SPAY

We are an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


* Low cost spay\neuter\shots $7\micro chip$15

* All healthy cats and dogs over the age of 8 weeks and weighing at least 2 pounds are eligible for surgery.

* Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes are eligible for spay\neuter surgery $15 (Pierce County only)

* Feral-friendly! Service for free roaming cats includes spay or neuter, rabies vaccination, ear tip (required), tattoo, ear mite treatment (if needed)

This clinic does not provide full-service or follow-up veterinary care. Please contact your veterinarian for ongoing wellness services.


For more information:
www.coalitionhumane.org

Fees and Services:
http://www.psnp.org/html/ch_services.html

FAQ:
http://www.psnp.org/html/ch_services.html

Why Spay\Neuter?
http://www.psnp.org/html/ch_why.html

Directions:
http://www.psnp.org/html/ch_directions.html

Family Abuse, Animal Abuse: law conference

This conference has been postponed and

will be rescheduled for fall.

MEDIA ADVISORY: FOR APRIL 19, 2008


CONFERENCE AT GWU LAW CENTER TO EXPLORE LINKS BETWEEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ANIMAL ABUSE
American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s Animal Law Committee Hosts Experts on April 19


WASHINGTON, DC – On Saturday, April 19, The George Washington University Law Center will host a panel of experts to discuss the links between domestic and animal abuse, and the tools available to the legal community, law enforcement and social services to stop this vicious cycle.

Overwhelming research indicates that in homes where there is family abuse, there is also abuse of domestic animals. The abuse of animals by children and young adults is very often a harbinger of potential violence toward humans down the line, and children who are exposed to family abuse are at a greater risk of psychological and behavioral problems, including animal abuse.

The conference is organized by the American Bar Association – Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s (ABA-TIPS) Animal Law Committee, and will feature legal and animal protection experts from across the United States.

WHO:

Wendy Anderson, Alley Cat Allies
Nancy Blaney, Animal Welfare Institute
Jacquelyn Campbell, John Hopkins University
Howard Davidson, ABA Center on Children and the Law
Maya Gupta, Ahimsa House
Kevin Kilgore, Hanover County Animal Control

Randall Lockwood, ASPCA
Monica McLaughlin, National Network to End Domestic Violence
Rebecca Henry, ABA Commission on Domestic Violence
Joan Schaffner, George Washington University Law School
Michelle Welch, Virginia Attorney General’s Office

WHAT:
Family Abuse: Linking Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Animal Abuse
Sponsored by the ABA-TIPS Animal Law Committee

WHEN: Saturday, April 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:
The George Washington University Law Center
716 20th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20052

REGISTRATION: www.abanet.org/tips/animalabusereg08.html

MEDIA CONTACT:
Michelle Kincaid, mailto:mkinkaid@johnadams.com or 202-737-8400
Francie Israeli, fisraeli@johnadams.com or 202-737-8400

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Good for Cats, Good for Wildlife

An announcement I’d been anticipating for months aired on KGW local news last night -- a new campaign and significant partnership between the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) and Audubon Society of Portland.

An excerpt from the FCCO announcement of the It's Good for Cats and It's Good for Wildlife campaign:

What you can do to help cats and wildlife:
* Spay and neuter cats before they reproduce
* Keep cats indoors, in an outside enclosure, or walk them on a leash
* Never abandon an unwanted cat. Abandonment is inhumane and against the law.

And here's the PSA (Public Service Announcement) from the campaign.

I’ve periodically shared with both of these organizations and animal people everywhere the few collaborations around the nation for cats and wildlife (links have long been on my webpages Feral Cats in the News ~ the Feral Cat Blog! and Cat Management in Communities.)

The great thing about this simple awareness campaign is that it addresses some aspects of both 'owned' cat and unowned cat issues simultaneously. That is what I’ve promoted, along with encouraging everyone to be for all species and use nonlethal, nontoxic methods! While Trap-Neuter-RETURN-Manage (TNRM) is progressing nationwide, few communities effectively tackle the issues of owned cats, or the two sets of challenges at once. Frequently, cities and counties finally ’do something’ by trying to enact mandatory licensing, leash and spay/neuter laws or feeding bans -- misguided and wasted efforts!

No need to get stuck on extreme positions for any cat or feral cat issues -- multiple community programs in combination are needed to address cat and other animal issues, without killing. Keep 'em coming!

Randolph Iowa cats update

Iowa town ready to catch cats
Chicago Tribune Illinois
By MELANIE S. WELTE Associated Press Writer
1:53 PM CDT, March 21, 2008

DES MOINES, Iowa - After causing a stir with plans for a $5 bounty on wild cats, the tiny town of Randolph is ready for Plan B.

The City Council on Thursday signed an agreement with animal rescue groups on a catch, neuter and release program.

"We are full steam ahead," said Sherry Haftings of Feline Friendz, based in Omaha, Neb.

Mayor Vance Trively, who suggested the $5 bounty, said he's satisfied with the plan.

"I think we've got the problem solved. It will be good for the community as well as taking care of the cats," he said.

Haftings said her group hoped to start moving equipment to Randolph this weekend because they want cats to begin going to the vet next week.

She expected the program to take several weeks, if not months. Pet cats are also included.

"Everybody will get spayed and neutered," she said.

Haftings said some cats will return to town, while others will be put up for adoption.

Trively said farmers are interested, too.

"We've got guys who will take them. There's feedlots around here and other places that need cats because they have a mice and rat problem," he said.

Haftings estimated the cat count, including pets, strays and feral ones, at about 150.

"That could go up because we're in the middle of kitten season. Each day this is delayed, kittens are being born. We want to get in there next week and start surgery," Haftings said.

The City Council approved the $5 bounty after receiving numerous complaints about dozens of feral cats in the southwest Iowa town of 200 people. Under the initial policy, which went into effect March 1, stray cats without collars would be taken to a veterinarian, and if they weren't claimed, they'd be euthanized.

That caused an uproar. The city scratched the idea on March 13 and agreed to work with animal rescue groups on a catch, neuter and release program.

Haftings said the first stage targets female cats, preferably pregnant ones.

Pet cats are included for a reason, she said.

"If we only went in and spayed and neutered the stray and feral cats and did not include people's pets, the problem is going to reoccur because these pets are being allowed outside," she said. "We have to hit this from every angle."


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Best Friends March 21 updates are here:

Bye, bye bounty!
March 21, 2008 : 4:18 PM ET

Officials and Feral Advocates Rally for Randolph
March 21, 2008 : 7:16 PM

See original Feral Cat Blog! post of March 14:

Randolph Iowa cats
http://catsinthenews.blogspot.com/2008/03/randolph-iowa-cats.html

Tiger Ranch cats: help rescuers, no shooting

Animal Rescuers Ask For Help
WTAE The Pittsburgh Channel

POSTED: 10:17 am EDT March 16, 2008
UPDATED: 10:38 am EDT March 16, 2008


FRAZER TWP -- Humane agents who rescued nearly 600 cats from a animal sanctuary in Frazer Twp. Friday need help from the public.

They are asking for supplies to help care for the cats until homes can be found for them. They need rabbit carriers, medium-sized dog crates and newspapers. Cat crates are not needed, because they are too small for cats to live in comfortably.

People wishing donate can call 814-226-9192.


So far, more than 350 cats rescued from the Tiger Ranch Friday have been moved to the Humane Society in Clarion County.

A Clarification: Channel Four Action News reported at Noon Friday that guns were being used to euthanize some of the cats at the Tiger Ranch. The source for that information was an ASPCA veterinarian, who mistakenly believed that was happening after hearing gunshots at the ranch. A PSPCA spokeswoman said none of the cats was euthanized. She said the gunshots that were heard Friday were coming from a shooting range which is near Tiger Ranch.

Copyright 2008 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed


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Feral Cat Blog! Resources:


Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (HARC)


The Association of Sanctuaries >> Accreditation, Expectations of Sanctuaries, Code of Ethics


Tiger Ranch so-called sanctuary: previous news articles March 13, 2008 to today
thanks to Google.News.com!