Carole Baskin on Talking Animals

What Carole Baskin learned in 20 years of saving exotic cats.

Carole talks about the Big Cat Coalition and our work to end the trade in big cats.  In this interview Carole mis spoke and said “one week window” but meant “one month window.”

Carole takes a call on Talking Animals.

Rebuttal to Pay to Play exploiters and those who mislead others about rabbit feeding issues.

Please go to Libby’s YouTube account at the videos above and let her know that you appreciate her video taping this radio show.  Thanks!

Assessing & Treating Those Who Abuse Animals

Today at Big Cat Rescue Dec 3 2012

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) 

Update for Florida Advocates

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In this update:

• ·         Living With Coyotes in South Florida – Workshop in Hollywood, December 4^th
• ·         Thank you Attorney General, Pam Bondi, for supporting shelter pets
• ·         Cruelty Case in Hillsborough County – Reward Offered
• ·         Humane Lobby Day March 26, 2012! Save the Date.

As always, let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks for all you do to help protect animals!

Workshop on Coyotes by Lynsey White Dasher, an Urban Wildlife Specialist with the HSUS

Are you concerned about coyote sightings in your neighborhood and worried about how to protect your pets? Want to learn tips for keeping coyotes out of your yard and neighborhood? Or are you a coyote advocate that would like to help restore peace between coyotes, people, and pets? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join us at a free “Living with Coyotes in South Florida” seminar in Hollywood on Tuesday, Dec. 4.

Attorney General, Pam Bondi, Promotes Shelter Pet Adoption

Thank you Attorney General, Pam Bondi, for promoting shelter pet adoption by hosting a special shelter dog at cabinet meetings at our state Capitol. With so many loving pets in shelters waiting for homes, pet adoption is the best option! Thank you to Attorney General Pam Bondi and her staff for providing this wonderful opportunity to promote pet adoption and to highlight a special canine looking for a home.

Thank you!

Thank you to the law enforcement officers with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Officeand to our friends at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, FL for working with us on behalf of animals in need. Thank you both!  Meet Linus and other adoptable petswww.alaquaanimalrefuge.org

Hillsborough County Dog Cruelty – Reward Offered

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for­­­­­­­­­ shooting a dog, burying her up to her neck and leaving her to die in a Hillsborough County, FL neighborhood. Hillsborough County Animal Services in Tampa is conducting the investigation for this case. Anyone with information is asked to call(813) 744-5660 or email info@hillsboroughcounty.org. Tips may remain anonymous.Read more.

Is Your Organization an Emergency Placement Partner? 

Emergency Placement Partners are part of a national mission to save animals from abuse. They are animal shelters, rescue groups, and other humane organizations, who choose to join our national network targeting large-scale animal-abuse cases—from hoarding situations to animal fighting or puppy mill operations.

Find out more and how you may be able to help.

The Pets’ Trust Wins Ballot Vote  

Great news for animals and people in Miami-Dade! The Pets’ Trust passed the ballot vote and now it is up to the commissioners. Read more.

The Pets’ Trust is a large group of volunteer animal advocates seeking to end the local pet overpopulation and abandonment crisis in Miami-Dade County. The Pets’ Trust has proposed legislation to create a dedicated source of public funding to support county-wide free, and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, low-cost veterinary care, pet adoption and retention programs, and educational programs.

Humane Lobby Day – SAVE THE DATE

Humane Lobby is set for Tuesday March 26^th, 2013 in Tallahassee! More information is coming soon but be sure to mark the date on your calendars now.

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) celebrates the protection of all animals and confronts all forms of cruelty. We work to reduce suffering and improve the lives of all animals by advocating for better laws; investigating animal cruelty;conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; and caring for animals through our sanctuaries, emergency shelters, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and clinics.  While we are not affiliated with local shelters, we are the nation’s leading advocate of animal shelters and the nation’s largest provider of direct care for animals.   Check out this great video about our work!