A stray dog is recovering after getting run over by a freight train – twice. Fred Krause, who was operating the train, says there was no way to stop before it ran over the dog.  He spotted the same dog on the return trip and this time the pup got whacked by the train’s snowplow. Krause drove back to the site later and found the dog, which was still dazed and lying on the tracks.  Krause and his family are nursing the dog back to health and are calling him “The Little Guy.” For complete story click HERE.

Missouri and Tennessee want to make it legal to slaughter horses for human consumption. On Wednesday, a Tennessee house subcommittee passed a bill to allow for horse slaughterhouses and processing plants. Willie Nelson, the legendary country singer, is a vocal opponent to horse slaughter and called the bill a “step backwards.” For complete story click HERE.

This sweet 4lb angel was rescued from the Baldwin Park shelter. It is a very common experience to come across an absolutely terrified little chihuahua at the shelter who wants nothing to do with anyone and just hides in the corner of the kennel shaking in fear. Sadly, many of these dogs are marked as “aggressive” and killed for no good reason. Fortunately for Millie, two wonderful volunteers had identified her as a dog in need of help and only minutes before she was to be taken to the back of the shelter to be euthanized, volunteers were able to intercept her and bring her to an off site adoption event. Millie never returned to the shelter. She was rescued from the event and after only a few weeks in foster care, she was adopted by Cori. Millie truly hit the jackpot with Cori. As evidenced by the photo above, Millie (now Lexi) shares a home with a sister apple-head chihuahua and they share this new lavish life together. Millie, and all other shelter dogs, deserve a good life and we hope there are many more Cori’s out there in the world who will open their hearts and homes to these wonderful homeless companions. Enjoy the good life Lexi

Poor little Chachi was a forgotten soul at the Baldwin Park shelter. His previous owners had decided that it was appropriate to dump their 10 year old dog at the shelter because “they no longer had time” for him. It’s amazing that people are allowed to get away with this ultimate betrayal of a living creature at its greatest time of need. Fortunately for Chachi there was an angel waiting in Santa Barbara. A wonderful lady saw Chachi’s plea and drove down from Santa Barbara to Baldwin Park to adopt him. Look at Chachi now!!! he is loved by a wonderful family and we hope he quickly forgets the sad and empty people who left him at the shelter to die. Enjoy your golden years Chachi!

Scarlett, a purebred boxer girl who was 3 years old, was rescued by Take Me Home from the Camarillo shelter on May 6, 2010.

She had been suffering from demodectic mange her entire life.

She was almost completely hairless and underweight.  Scarlett’s skin was tough and crusty, covered in sores, callouses, and total, utter filth.  She looked as if she had been burned, but it was just years of neglect.

Her mange was never treated and she had a slight heart murmur that had never been diagnosed or treated.  Scarlett had open wounds on each ankle that were leaking fluid, she was a complete mess.  Immediately after being rescued, her heart murmur was diagnosed, and easily treated by a simple pill twice a day, and she began treatment for her mange.

Immediately, Scarlett’s life turned around.

Her hair began to grow back, she no longer collapsed from her heart condition and she knew compassion and love.  TMH went the extra mile for Scarlett and enrolled her into a training program so that she could become a model canine citizen.

Scarlett is good with other dogs and has shared her home with multiple other dogs without issue, no cats.  Scarlett loves children and humans, she craves human attention and affection.

But still, no one has come for Scarlett.  Scarlett he is wondering why others are finding their forever homes, and she still sits and patiently waits. Scarlett has not given up, and neither has the dedicated team at Take Me Home.  TMH has spared no expense in providing Scarlett with everything she needs to succeed in life, but money cannot buy a forever family.

If you would like to adopt Scarlett contact LeegieRescuer@earthlink.net

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed a measure that will provide animals and pets protection from perpetrators of domestic violence. The measure allows judges to order suspected domestic abusers in Colorado to stay away from family pets and livestock. For complete story click HERE.

Safari World, a theme park in Thailand, has been slammed by animal lovers for its latest tourist attraction- orangutan kick boxing matches. Safari Worldhas been drawing huge crowds that cheer orangutans forced to wear boxing gloves and trained to trade punches and spin kicks. As the heavyweights of the jungle duke it out, female orangutans parade around in bikinis displaying the round number. Debbie Leahy, director of captive animals for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said: “When you see these animals performing what are completely unnatural tricks…they’re not doing it because they want to, they’re doing it because they’re afraid not to.”  For complete story click HERE.

Because state law generally prohibits you from having such animals as monkeys, large exotic cats and pythons, when owners of these illegal and exotic animals no longer want their “pet” they often get abandoned in the wild. It has become a major challenge for the Wildlife and Fisheries department.   In an effort to curb the abandonment of unwanted illegal animals, the Wildlife and Fisheries department of Louisiana is urging Legislature to pass a law that would allow people in possession of illegal animals to turn them over to the state without facing penalties. For complete story click HERE.

Title: Nuts for Mutts – Walk and Adoption Event
Location: The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center – 27040 Malibu Hills Road Calabasas, CA 91301
Link out: Click here
Description: A wonderful pet festival and adoption event. Come for all the activities and adopt a new best friend!
Start Time: 9:30
Date: 2010-04-18
End Time: 15:00

Title: Baldwin Park Shelter Volunteer Day
Location: Baldwin Park Shelter – 4275 N. Elton St., Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Description: If participating for the first time, we will be walking, grooming, socializing, and photographing as many dogs and cats as possible, after which we will circulate an electronic flyer to a large distribution group for networking. You will need to complete the following LA County volunteer application and the shelter’s volunteer orientation to volunteer at the shelter: LA County Volunteer Application

Please also make sure to wear your county volunteer t-shirt or AAA shirt.
(you may purchase an LA County Volunteer t-shirt for $10 at the shelter following completion of orientation).

Additional Details:

*Please plan to meet around 11:15 a.m. The shelter address is 4275 N. Elton St., Baldwin Park, 91706. From any location west of downtown LA, take the 10 Freeway east, merge onto 605 North and exit Ramona – stay on left hand lane as you will need to make a Left turn once you pass the train tracks to make sure you stay on Ramona. Turn Left on Elton. Elton is a very small street (almost an alley), so it is easy to miss the street sign. Keep your eyes peeled!
* Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and be aware that your clothes and shoes WILL get dirty!
* Try to eat breakfast, and bring along an energy bar or snack and some water for lunch, as we normally do not have time to take an extended lunch break

Thank you for challenging yourself to make the time to help wonderful shelter animals!

Start Time: 11:30
Date: 2010-04-17
End Time: 16:00