Poypoy, My Frisbee Aspin by Nice Rodriguez

'He was competing with the Belgian Malinois, Labradors, German Shepherds. This is our loser's story.'

 

in Philippine Daily Inquirer today, page C1 and C3!!! Go check it out now!

 

Awesome article by Nice about her aspin ("asong pinoy") Poypoy (who was the lone aspin among ten finalists in the Alpo-PAWS Frisbee Finals). I forgot Nice is a writer, and an awesome one at that. Thoroughly enjoyed reading every bit of her article. She tells about how Poypoy came to be hers. Formal training or not, Poypoy rocks!

Catch the Frisbee Fever this summer in the ALPO FRISBEE CHALLENGE on April 27, 2008, hosted by Drew Arellano & Regine Tolentino.

If your dog knows how to catch frisbees, you can get a chance to win P15,000!!

There will be other activities for kids and pet owners like the :

DOGGIE FASHION FACE-OFF
Dress-Up your dog, walk the runway and win P3,000

FREE FACE PAINTING and DOG-THEMED ARTS & CRAFTS for KIDS

FREE SAMPLING of Alpo Products, Nestle Ice Cream and Chuckie

PHOTO OP BOOTH

RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP TALK by PAWS

Check out the poster attached for details.

For inquiries, call 0916-6412989 for details








ALPO FRISBEE CHALLENGE :

ELIGIBILITY :

1.The competition if open to any Dog & Guardian tandem.
2.Competitors must be at least 16 years old and must be able to throw a Frisbee.
3.Dogs must be at least 6 months old and may be of any breed.
4.Competitors must bring their dog’s updated vaccination records.
5.Female dogs must not be in heat.
6.Dogs must be well socialized and friendly towards humans and other dogs. Competitors with overly aggressive dogs may not be permitted to compete if such dogs are believed to pose a danger to people or other dogs.
7.Competitors are responsible for the safety and welfare of their dogs. Competing dogs must be supervised and under the care and control of their guardians at all times.
8.Dogs must always be leashed except when competing.
9.The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any guardian or dog that does not meet these requirements.
10.Call 0916-6412989 for any questions & to pre-register. Hurry! Limited Slots only!


MECHANICS :

1.Each Dog-Guardian Tandem will be given Two [2] minutes to catch as many Frisbees as possible. Only valid catches before the timer sounds will be counted.

2.Because of time constraints, no practice throws will be permitted.

3.No props of any kind, including capes, vests or other adornments worn by dogs, are permitted in competition except for the official ALPO bandanas.

4.Dogs can start anywhere within the Frisbee playing field but competitors must throw the Frisbee only from within the designated throwing area for catches to be valid.

5.Competitors will be provided a supply of Frisbees in the throwing area. Only Official ALPO Frisbees will be used during the competition. Once the competitor runs out of discs to throw, he willl need to pick up the other frisbees that his or her dog has either brought back or left in the field and re-throw them if he still has time remaining.

6.Dogs must catch the Frisbee within the playing field and before it lands on the ground in order for it to be valid.

7.Each valid catch will yield points depending on how far from the throwing area the Frisbee was caught.

8.Dogs do not need to bring back the Frisbee to the thrower to be valid.

9.If a Dog runs off the playing field, timer will continue. The Guardian must get the Dog back onto the playing field to continue scoring points.

10.If a spectator’s dog runs onto the field during a competitor’s round, time will be suspended. Once the spectator’s dog is leashed and has been removed from the field, time will resume from the point of interruption.

11.Competitors are required to clean up after their dog’s nature breaks. If a nature break takes place during the competition, time will be suspended until the break has concluded. During a nature break, the competitor should maintain his or her position on the field and should not attempt to gather discs or move closer to the competing dog while time is suspended. Time will resume at the conclusion of the nature break. Any necessary clean-up must be done by the competitor upon completion of the round.

12.In the event of a Tie: A Regular Tie-Breaker round will be played by the Dog-Guardian Tandems in contention. Each Tandem will try to score as many points as possible within 1 minute. Scores from this round will then be used to settle ties and determine the ranking.

13.Should any tie remain after the Regular Tie-Breaker, a Sudden Knockout round will be played among the Tandems still in contention. Each remaining Tandem will be allowed a single Frisbee throw and must score a valid catch at any distance. After the round, all non-scoring Tandems are eliminated unless no Tandem has made a successful catch. The Sudden Knockout round is repeated with the remaining tandems until only one Tandem makes a successful catch.

14.In case of protests, questions will be deliberated on by the organizers. The organizers’ resulting decision will be considered final.

15.The ALPO Frisbee Challenge represents wholesome family entertainment for everyone. Abusive treatment of a dog, or any conduct of a competitor which might be perceived by spectators as such, will not be tolerated Accordingly, competitors should avoid confrontations with other competitors and contest officials. Abusive language or other inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behavior may result in a competitor’s disqualification from the competition.

16.The Top 3 Dog-Guardian Tandems from GMMA, NORTH GMMMA and SOUTH GMMA will compete against one another in the Finals to be held in BAGUIO.

17.Prizes at stake :

ELIMINATIONS
1st P 15,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
2nd P 10,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
3rd P 5,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Gift Pack

FINALS
1st P 25,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
2nd P 15,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack
3rd P 10,000.00 + Trophy & Medal + Alpo Gift Pack




DOG FRISBEE FAQs :

1.WHY TEACH MY DOG TO CATCH A FRISBEE
Canine Frisbee makes full use of the dog’s natural desire to run, chase, and catch moving objects. It provides great exercise and mental stimulation to dogs that make happy and healthy dogs. And because it is a team activity, it develops a deeper bond between you and your dog.

2.WHAT BREED OF DOG IS BEST FOR FRISBEE?
ANY dog of any size can play Frisbee and there is no particular breed that has a monopoly of the sport. What is important is a strong desire to chase and retrieve. Small dogs, big dogs, native dogs and mixed breed dogs can all excel with the right motivation and training.

3.CAN MY DOG JOIN THE ALPO FRISBEE COMPETITION EVEN IF HE IS NOT A PUREBREED?
Yes. A Frisbee dog does not need registration papers or a fancy pedigree. Many dogs that have succeeded in competition were former shelter or rescued dogs that normally tend to form stronger bonds with their adoptive owners.

4.WHAT AGE CAN A DOG BE STARTED ON FRISBEE?
Dogs may be started in Frisbee as young as three (3) months. There are smaller Frisbee discs that have been developed for puppies. The sooner the dog is started, the earlier he can succeed in the sport.

5.WHAT SKILLS DOES MY DOG NEED TO HAVE TO DO FRISBEE?
Because canine Frisbee is played off leash out in a field, the dog must have had basic obedience training. He must also be even tempered since he will be around other dogs. Dogs that have strong retrieval and tracking or chasing instincts will also do well.

6.IS THERE A SPECIAL TYPE OF FRISBEE USED IN THE SPORT?
There are many types and brands available in the market but the ideal canine disc is light, thin, and made of soft but rigid material. Flexible/Floppy discs are great for starting out, for dogs that have dental problems, or for show dogs that cannot afford the slightest risk of a broken tooth. While tennis balls and bones pose more risk of tooth damage than Fastback Frisbee discs, some folks may still want to use these flexible types:
NOTE : For the ALPO Frisbee Competition, only official ALPO Frisbees to be provided by the organizer will be used.

7.MY DOG IS ALREADY 7 YEARS OLD. CAN HE STILL DO FRISBEE?
As long as your dog is healthy and able to run, jump, chase and catch a disc, his age should not keep him from having fun!

8.WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NECESSARY TO AVOID INJURIES TO MY DOG?
It is important that all dogs, regardless of age and physicality should get a veterinary check prior to doing any athletic training activity like Frisbee. Like human athletes, they also need to be warmed up and stretched to help avoid injuries. It is also important to always have drinking water available for your dog during training. Frisbee can quickly heat up a dog especially in a tropical environment so you must constantly watch for any signs of overheating.

Re-posting from the PAWS e-group:

"Dear animal lovers,

Looking for a kitten? Adopt Marty's rescued kitten!

Posting for some PAWS friends, Marty and Davs:

Click HERE to view the very cute kitten for adoption.

Thank you!

With Abby at the UP Main Library Entrance




*This was wriiten by Gui, who is "chocolatesnowballs" in multiply :)

Chubby

Written by Sharon Say
Edited by Alya Honasan
Photo by Sharon Say

Just when Christmas was about to come, Chubby found himself abandoned by his human, all alone on the doorstep of PARC. Beside him, though, was a colored ball, almost like a bittersweet message from his owner, telling us that he was loved but could no longer be kept. Today, Chubby still keeps that ball near him, waiting for the day when he can happily run around with a human again, ball in mouth.

Chubby is about 4 years old, an energetic male. He seems to have some Labrador in his blood, what with his deep brown eyes and pristine white coat. He must have been chubby when he first arrived, which was why he was given that name. Over the months, however, missing a home and initially being set apart from the other dogs in PARC has saddened him and affected his appetite, making him a lot less than chubby nowadays.

He has no diagnosed ailments, is fully vaccinated, and is well taken care of by the staff. He’s a bit of a leash-puller, and wants to inspect every nook and cranny. He’s also very crafty; he surprised the staff one day when he unhooked the latch of his cage on his own! Chubby has so much spirit, yet you know he could be so much happier. He needs a bit of supervision with other dogs, but with humans, he is a sweet bundle of joy.

Will you be the one to give Chubby a new home, and to throw that beloved ball for him to chase once again?

Most of my closest friends are gay, so this issue is close to my heart. I saw how painful it was for my bestfriend, how he had to stay at my home and then at another friend's home because he had to run away from his homophobic family, who could not accept him. Was "gender" that important, that a family would bear being away from one of their children for a long time? Not knowing if their child was safe, or where he was sleeping that night? Or that they taught their other child to loathe her brother because of his sexual orientation?

My mom almost did the same thing to my kid cousin, but I fought her tooth and nail on it.

Homophobia is WRONG.


Re-posting from http://socomedigmeout.multiply.com/journal/item/76/No_To_Homophobia :


"No to Homophobia



I am the boy who never finished high school, because I got called a fag everyday

I am the girl kicked out of her home because I confided in my mother that I am a lesbian.

I am the prostitute working the streets because nobody will hire a transsexual woman.

I am the sister who holds her gay brother tight through the painful, tear-filled nights.

We are the parents who buried our daughter long before her time.

I am the man who died alone in the hospital because they would not let my partner of twenty-seven years into the room.

I am the foster child who wakes up with nightmares of being taken away from the two fathers who are the only loving family I have ever had. I wish they could adopt me.

I am not one of the lucky ones. I killed myself just weeks before graduating high school. It was simply too much to bear.

I am the man who fears that I will never be able to be myself, to be free of this secret because I won’t risk loosing my family and friends.

We are the couple who had the realtor hang up on us when she found out we wanted to rent a one-bedroom for two men.

I am the person who never knows which bathroom I should use if I want to avoid getting the management called on me.

I am the mother who is not allowed to even visit the children I bore, nursed, and raised. The court says I am an unfit mother because I now live with another woman.

I am the domestic-violence survivor who found the support system grow suddenly cold and distant when they found out my abusive partner is also a woman.

I am the domestic-violence survivor who has no support system to turn to because I am male.

I am the father who has never hugged his son because I grew up afraid to show affection to other men.

I am the home-economics teacher who always wanted to teach gym until someone told me that only lesbians do that.

I am the woman who died when the EMTs stopped treating me as soon as they realized I was transsexual.

I am the person who feels guilty because I think I could be a much better person if I didnt have to always deal with society hating me.

I am the man who stopped attending church, not because I don’t believe, but because they closed their doors to my kind.

I am the person who has to hide what this world needs most, love.

I am the person ashamed to tell my own friends im a lesbian, because they constantly make fun of them.

I am the boy tied to a fence, beaten to a bloody pulp and left to die because two straight men wanted to “teach me a lesson”

—IF YOU BELIEVE THAT HOMOPHOBIA IS WRONG … REPOST THIS ON YOUR BLOG"

Re-posting from bynaturehmsoaps: http://bynaturehmsoaps.multiply.com/links/item/3/Companies_That_STILL_DO_Test_on_Animals

"Hundreds of thousands of these animals are poisoned, blinded, and killed every year in outdated and ineffective product tests for shampoos, household cleaners, cosmetics, hairsprays, and other personal care and household items. Although more than 600 companies have banned all animal tests forever, some corporations still force substances into animals' stomachs and drip chemicals into rabbits' eyes. These tests are not required by law, and they often produce inaccurate and misleading results—even if a product has blinded an animal, it can still be marketed to you.

Source: www.caringconsumer.com


Read on to view the list of companies the STILL DO test on animals!

You'll be surprised to know that most of us, if not all, actually "support" these companies because we purchase their products.


Frequently Asked Questions

Why are these companies included on the ‘Do Test’ list?
The following companies manufacture products that ARE tested on animals. Those marked with a * are currently observing a moratorium on (i.e., current suspension of) animal testing. Please encourage them to announce a permanent ban. Listed in parentheses are examples of products manufactured by either the company listed or, if applicable, its parent company. For a complete listing of products manufactured by a company on this list, please visit the company’s Web site or contact the company directly for more information. Companies on this list may manufacture individual lines of products without animal testing (e.g., Clairol claims that its Herbal Essences line is not animal-tested). They have not, however, eliminated animal testing from their entire line of cosmetics and household products.

Similarly, companies on this list may make some products, such as pharmaceuticals, that are required by law to be tested on animals. However, the reason for these companies’ inclusion on the list is not the animal testing that they conduct that is required by law, but rather the animal testing (of personal care and household products) that is not required by law.

What can be done about animal tests required by law?
Although animal testing of pharmaceuticals and certain chemicals is still mandated by law, the arguments against using animals in cosmetics testing are still valid when applied to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. These industries are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, respectively, and it is the responsibility of the companies that kill animals in order to bring their products to market to convince the regulatory agencies that there is a better way to determine product safety. PETA is actively working on this front by funding development and validation of non-animal test methods and providing input through our involvement on government advisory committees at both the national and international levels. Companies often resist progress and, instead of using human-relevant non-animal tests, choose to use animal tests because their results can be manipulated. Let companies know how you feel about this.

 

COMPANIES THAT DO TEST ON ANIMALS

Arm & Hammer (Church & Dwight), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.armhammer.com

*Bic Corporation, 500 Bic Dr., Milford, CT 06460; 203-783-2000; www.bicworld.com

Boyle-Midway (Reckitt Benckiser), 2 Wickman Rd., Toronto, ON M8Z 5M5 Canada; 416-255-2300

Chesebrough-Ponds (Fabergé, Ponds, Vaseline), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 800-743-8640; www.pondssquad.com

Church & Dwight (Aim, Arm & Hammer, Arrid, Brillo, Close-up, Lady’s Choice, Mentadent, Nair, Orange Glo International, Pearl Drops), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.churchdwight.com

Clairol (Aussie, Daily Defense, Herbal Essences, Infusium 23, Procter & Gamble), 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, CT 06922; 800-252-4765; www.clairol.com

Clorox (ArmorAll, Formula 409, Fresh Step, Glad, Liquid Plumber, Pine-Sol, Soft Scrub, S.O.S., Tilex), 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-271-7000; 800-227-1860; www.clorox.com

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Hills Pet Nutrition, Mennen, Palmolive, SoftSoap, Speed Stick), 300 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022; 212-310-2000; 800-221-4607; www.colgate.com

Cover Girl (Procter & Gamble), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.covergirl.com

Dial Corporation (Dry Idea, Purex, Renuzit, Right Guard, Soft & Dri), 15101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 5028, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2199; 800-528-0849; www.dialcorp.com

Helene Curtis Industries (Salon Selectives, Thermasilk, Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 800-621-2013; www.helenecurtis.com

Johnson & Johnson (Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Listerine, Lubriderm, Neutrogena, Rembrandt, ROC), 1 Johnson & Johnson Plz., New Brunswick, NJ 08933; 732-524-0400; 800-526-3967; www.jnj.com

Lever Bros. (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-598-1223; www.unilever.com

L’Oréal U.S.A. (Biotherm, Cacharel, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Helena Rubinstein, Lancôme, Matrix Essentials, Maybelline, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Redken, Soft Sheen, Vichy), 575 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017; 212-818-1500; www.loreal.com

Max Factor (Procter & Gamble), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.maxfactor.com

Mead, 10 W. Second St., #1, Dayton, OH 45402; 937-495-6323; www.meadweb.com

Melaleuca, 3910 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402-6003; 208-522-0700; www.melaleuca.com

Mennen Co. (Colgate-Palmolive), 191 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960-3151; 973-631-9000; www.colgate.com

New Dana Perfumes, 470 Oakhill Rd., Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707; 800-822-8547

Noxell (Procter & Gamble), 11050 York Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21030-2098; 410-785-7300; 800-572-3232; www.pg.com

Olay Co./Oil of Olay (Procter & Gamble), P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, OH 45201; 800-543-1745; www.oilofolay.com

Oral-B (Gillette Company), 600 Clipper Dr., Belmont, CA 94002-4119; 415-598-5000; www.oralb.com

Pantene (Procter & Gamble), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-945-7768; www.pantene.com

Pfizer (BenGay, Desitin, Listerine, Lubriderm, Plax, Visine), 235 E. 42nd St., New York, NY 10017-5755; 212-573-2323; www.pfizer.com

Physique (Procter & Gamble), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-214-8957; www.physique.com

Playtex Products (Banana Boat), 300 Nyala Farms Rd., Westport, CT 06880; 203-341-4000; www.playtex.com

Procter & Gamble Co. (Clairol, Cover Girl, Crest, Gillette, Giorgio, Iams, Max Factor, Physique, Tide), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com

Reckitt Benckiser (Easy Off, Lysol, Mop & Glo, Old English, Resolve, Spray ’N Wash, Veet, Woolite), 1655 Valley Rd., Wayne, NJ 07474-0943; 973-633-3600; 800-232-9665; www.reckittbenckiser.com

Richardson-Vicks (Procter & Gamble), One Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com

Sally Hansen (Del Laboratories), 178 EAB Plz., Uniondale, NY 11556; 800-645-9888; www.sallyhansen.com

Schering-Plough (Bain de Soleil, Coppertone, Dr. Scholl’s), 1 Giralda Farms, Madison, NJ 07940-1000; 201-822-7000; 800-842-4090; www.sch-plough.com

S.C. Johnson (Drano, Edge, Fantastik, Glade, OFF!, Oust, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout, Skintimate, Windex, Ziploc), 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403; 800-494-4855; www.scjohnson.com

SoftSoap Enterprises (Colgate-Palmolive), 300 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022; 800-221-4607; www.colgate.com

Suave (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-782-8301; www.suave.com

Unilever (Axe, Dove, Helene Curtis, Lever Bros., Suave), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-598-1223; www.unilever.com

Legend
*The company is currently observing a moratorium on animal testing


PLEASE REFUSE TO BUY PRODUCTS THAT ARE TESTED ON ANIMALS!"


Live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

A very interesting post by Nice Rodriguez in the PAWS e-group:

"I am just wondering if someone else watched UNTV's Good Morning Kuya show this morning. One of the hosts Rene Jose was reacting to CARA's catch/spay/release program, saying it's not right to catch the strays, neuter them (kapon) and release them back in the streets. And when he asked around for the other minor hosts/guests to give their opinions, nobody opposed him. There were no advantages offered about spaying and neutering of stray cats and dogs.

I've been watching the program for the last few months because I find their political commentaries refreshing, enlightening and funny. I am just bothered because first of all, nobody in the show seemed to be interested in the topic. They didn't really care about all the cats and dogs out in the streets, with only one commentator worrying more that he might drive over a stray at night and thus, endanger his own life. Mr. Jose seemed to be more concerned about emasculating the tomcats since the sterilization process appeared unthinkable for him--almost like it's cutting his own balls!

I know the show is sexist at times but it's still the best show to evesdrop about the country's affairs. I am only sad because we seem to be very far from being a compassionate society. I find Mr. Jose almost encyclopedic with his knowledge and commentaries on several topics in the show, and to learn that he vehemently opposes neutering and spaying of stray animals (like it's a sin against the pope) is worrysome, and there could be many likeminded folks like him out there. Sadly, he didn't even bother suggesting an alternative to the stray population problem."


And I really like Ted's reply :

"Well, if the show is called Good Morning Kuya, then obviously it is not the animals speaking. Spaying and neutering, if Rene Jose even knows the difference, is the one most important program in controlling the animal population. Spay USA estimated that an unspayed female dog, that dog plus her mate and their puppies, if all remain unneutered/spayed, the exponential growth could add up to 67,000 dogs in 6 years. CARA's program is the proverbial candle in the wind, or the lone life raft in a sea of ignorance. Call that the Sea of Jose, if you may. It sounds like this guy's idea of animal control is road kill. It's too bad that those who have an opportunity for the mass dissemination of information don't put it to good use. Spaying and neutering programs, particularly with strays in mind, should be encouraged, praised, and funded by the government. CARA is an NGO. Yeah, those are private citizens to do the government's work while a t.v. personality demeans them for a laugh or two.

This is the link I would send to Mr. Jose and his coterie of simpletons. Although this page assumes that one is caring for the animal, it nevertheless infers that spaying and neutering is an effective way of controlling strays.

http://www.spayusa.org/main_directory/02-facts_and_education/benefits_sn.asp

I wish I could see the segment myself.

Ted"


My two cents worth:

"hi Nice!

Rene Jose opined without doing his research

Ted summed it up pretty well.

CARA does a valuable service not just to animals, but also to the community (meaning humans, meaning including the human, Rene Jose ) in promoting and actively doing TNR. Even a person with no care for animal welfare and half a brain would see the logic in TNR and its benefits to our community with regard to stray overpopulation, if he bothered to read up on it.

Thanks for posting this, it just makes us more persistent in our humane education efforts. We hope that the next generation will be armed with sufficient animal welfare knowledge to make better decisions with regard to the treatment of animals in society.

"Be part of the solution, not the problem."

Kisses to Poypoy!
Liza"


And finally, Nice's letter to Rene Jose :

"This is a copy of an email I sent to UNTV's Rene Jose and Daniel Razon concerning Mr. Jose's opinion on CARA's spay/neuter and release program.


Mr. Rene Jose:

I've just started to watch your show, Good Morning Kuya, and I like your fortright views and entertaining commentaries about erring politicians and other public figures in the news. They are wise and sometimes cruel, but the people you're lambasting deserve them. I'm disappointed that you became as vigilant against an organization like CARA, one of the VERY FEW agencies in the country working on the welfare of animals. You pride yourself as being part of a public service station yet act unaware that such organizations are ran by people working hard on limited funds to accomplish their mandated tasks. Even in First World countries, feral cats are caught, spayed/neutered and released back to their communities as a humane approach to control the animals' population. If you didn't agree with CARA's advocacy, you could have been more humane in your criticism and sensitive to what you feel may not be a worthy cause. Also, you could have offered another cost-effective alternative, which you didn't. You were just reacting out of ignorance and perhaps, senility. It's probably why animal lovers like us are attracted to pets because they have virtues absent in people like you. They only attack for food and protection. What's your reason?

As I've said, I've been a regular viewer of the show. GMA's Unang Hirit and ABS-CBN's Umagang Kay Ganda may be boring, but the hosts are well mannered and conduct themselves well. Your staff at Good Morning Kuya should attend a sensitivity workshop or training. I like your show because it is fresh (the talents are virtual unknowns who've been luckily given breaks), and I'm suggesting this because I am a concerned fan of the show. During the first few times I watched your show, I found it sexist with mainly men dominating the Pondahan segment and the women relegated to the clinic, kitchen, market and traffic centers like they didn't have opinions. You at UNTV may pride yourselves as attuned witnesses to what's happening in our country but sadly, your views and programmings are outdated. Very soon even your recruits won't be fresh faces anymore and your arrogant opinions will turn stale.

I cannot reconcile that you help impoverished people by providing for their medical needs, give free rides to elderly and poor folks, offer microfinancing to desperate people, conduct bible segments in the show, and yet be able to close your eyes to the hungry, sick and dying cats and dogs in the streets. Naghihirap din sila. Kung wala kayong pondo to extend the same compassion to animals, give due respect to the other agencies working on a similar cause like yours. "All creation enjoys a divine parentage" (from the book Bless the Beasts by Jeffrey Sobosan). Kahit Itanong Mo Kay Soriano, I think he would agree.

Nice Rodriguez

NOTE FROM PAWS: 
Hello Nice,
Please give the email address of Mr. Rene Jose- maybe we (and others on this group) can email him as well.

Thanks for letting us know about this.

              - PAWS"


Gail's request:

"Hi,

I'm new here, but I think this is a kind of thing by other people 
concerned about animals. Would it be ok if I repost your message on my
blog (pinoydoglover.com)? You can also guest-blog if you want :) My
readers are generally bloggers who love dogs, and topics like this
would be something they would like other people to know about.

The problem with this is that that episode was seen by a lot of people
who might not know about spaying and neutering. That becomes a problem
especially when these viewers really follow Rene Jose's commentary. A
"fan base" like that can easily be instilled with the notion that the
process has no advantages.

But the thing is, the damage has been done. They've already discussed
it in the show. But that doesn't mean it can't be "corrected," at
least just online. Getting the word out about spaying and neutering
online probably won't have as much impact as Jose's commentary did
on his show, but there are a lot of media practioners active in blogging
and there's a chance that they could pick the story up. No harm in
trying right?

I would like to blog about it myself, but unfortunately, I didn't see
the segment on TV.

Gail.

Jammin'

Written by Jammin',
via her ghostwriter Dr. Kristin Ty
Edited by Alya Honasan
Photos by Dr. Kristin Ty

My name is JAMMIN', and I am so ready for a new home with a very lucky family!

I am a female mixed breed dog, around 8 years old. I'm medium-sized, with soft, cottony white fur speckled with red markings.

I was abandoned at the shelter on November 9, 2007. It wasn't a very happy day for me—but the shelter staff has taken very good care of me since then. I've been well-fed, spayed, dewormed, and have received all my required shots. I don't have any medical problems, but I will need some dental work to make my smile perfect again. And as you can see, I do have a great smile!

I am a favorite among many of the volunteers at the shelter because I'm an extraordinarily gentle and affectionate dog, well-behaved, even-tempered, and, I daresay, extremely cute, too. I have no food aggression issues, I get along very well with other dogs, and I absolutely enjoy my weekly baths.

I may be an older dog, but I still love taking walks; I may pull a bit, but only because I'm excited. I eat and sleep well, and am generally a big girl with a big heart. Oh, and did I mention that I absolutely love to be with people? Come visit the shelter, and I'll walk right up to you and ask to be petted—and I won't leave your side until you do!

I am looking for a quiet, warm, and loving home with a human who is willing to share his or her life with a mature dog. I would like a nice big bed to snuggle on, and to dream sweet dreams of a happy-ever-after life. I would like to run and play, just casually stroll around and investigate things, take walks with you, or just curl up at your feet. I would love for someone to spend time brushing my coat and giving me lots of hugs and kisses.

I do not know how long I have left on this earth to be with you, but I promise I will appreciate and treasure every single day with you, and I will always be grateful for my new lease on life. What's left of my life may be short—but you can help make the days sweet.

Emil is a deep thinker, a doggy philosopher. He seems to listen to your every word, and it’s almost as if he wants to say something important in return. Emil is easy to handle on a leash, and a good walk cheers him up. Small things, like a gentle stroke or a caring human voice, can make him happy. He likes to cross his front paws while lying on the ground before closing his eyes to get some sleep. But his senses are incredibly sharp; move close to his spot, and his eyes quickly open.


Sometimes I wonder if Emil is still haunted by whatever ghosts inhabit his past. Like other dogs in the shelter, Emil went through many hardships before he was rescued from the streets. He was frail, and had to fight for his life. It took a lot of strength to survive—that, and a will to live.




Suddenly, I saw scaffolds forming at the corners of Emil's mouth. Emil smiled lazily—and such a handsome smile, too. Was he remembering a good memory? Or imagining a future to look forward to?








Emil is a wonderful dog. He also happens to be one of my own adopted dog Mario’s best buddies, back when he was still a resident of the shelter. They were always together—and it pains me to see Emil still searching for his forever home.

In the months that I have known Emil, he has grown lonelier and more indifferent with each visit. Won’t you please keep the light burning in this gentle philosopher’s eyes—and welcome him into your heart and home?

A lady rescuer...of wildife! LOVED this video . That lion acted just like my little kitty Francis when he hugs my face!

Watch the video here

Found this in Doris' site

A great post about humane lifestyle choices

A re-post of the re-post of my post..hehe! Kristin re-posted our valentines ad with this excellent article..just had to re-post it back!

Click here to see her post, Why Adopt a Rescued Dog? 



 

Jasmine
Written by Sherwin Castillo
Edited by Alya Honasan
Pictures by Sherwin Castillo

Jasmine’s coat of white glistened in the afternoon sun as I entered PARC's Dog Run 1, an enclosure for socializing the dogs. She and her companions greeted me with the customary sniffing and licking while I bolted the gate shut behind me, returning their warm welcome with pats and hellos. Jasmine stayed at my side long after the others had gone off. It was a good start.

Jasmine is considered the Big Sister, the dog who has lived at the shelter longest. Elvin, one of PARC's animal caretakers, who has been at the shelter for years, swore that Jasmine was already there when he signed up for the job. PARC veterinarian Doc Ami estimates that she must be at least 5 years old, and has lived at the shelter for about that long.

Jasmine’s file indicates that she is a very active dog and needs a lot of exercise. At first I thought there must have been a mistake, as that wasn’t the dog I saw. Jasmine lacked the bounce of a very active dog. But Elvin attested to how frisky she used to be when once, she reportedly made a mad dash for freedom. Jasmine broke free of her leash and ran onto the busy street in front of PARC. Hot on her heels, Elvin saw how she was almost crushed by a taxicab and a truck.

The dogs at the shelter are luckier than the dogs left to fend for themselves on the busy streets. But after years of shelter life and seeing all your friends come and go, would you blame Jasmine if she wanted out?

It’s about time Jasmine found freedom from shelter life. She desperately needs it. Adopt her and give her the security, love, and freedom of a home.

Jasmine walked around the confines of Dog Run 1, barely interacting with the other dogs. She found a good spot, lay down, and let her eyelids droop. I called her name as I set up my tripod. She stood up, looked at me, and smiled...

                                                              Jasmine up close.

                                                       Jasmine dreaming of home.

Please feel free to forward this to your friends or to repost on your blogs. For any comments and queries, please call the PAWS Shelter at 475-1688 or email us at philpaws@yahoo.com.

Re-posting for Sherwin :


"What's up, PAWS?

The year started nicely with 5 adoptions in the first 4 weeks of 2008!

Four lucky cats and a dog have found home and are even now basking in the
love of their new human companions.

But the work's not over! Over a hundred homeless of our kitty and doggy
friends are still left waiting at the shelter. Want to give them a little help?

Below are the shelter fur balls that are currently featured on my blog.
I've not provided a write-up for most of them but some info are available
courtesy of our shelter manager Dr. Jeff Chua and staff.

Here are the current MeFindHome Cats: 1-2-3, Jackie Sparrow and Shandy.



Here are the current MeFindHome dogs: Jasmine, Emil, Van Damme, Phoebe, Jackie and Jorgia

 

Please feel free to pass on their infos, their stories and pictures to
all your friends. I urge you to repost them on your blogs! The more people
talk about them, the greater the chances that someone will hear! Let's get
them home shall we? :)

Here are the exact URLs for their pages:

1-2-3: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2007/ 03/1-2-3- homeless- supercat. html
Jasmine: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2008/ 01/spending- time-with- jasmine.html
Emil: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2007/ 05/emil.html
Van Damme: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2008/ 01/dog-for- adoption- van-damme. html
Phoebe: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2008/ 01/dog-for- adoption- phoebe.html

Adoption Procedure: http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2006/ 06/adopting- from-paws. html

PARC Map and Directions: http://parc. mefindhome. org


Thanks for your time and see you at the shelter! :)


Sherwin
http://mefindhome. blogspot. com >>> Subscribe <<<


P.S.
Postcards still for sale!!! Help the shelter kitties by buying a couple of sets for only Php 240.00! I ship anywhere in the Philippines via LBC! I will be offering international shipping very very soon! All proceeds will go to shelter cats."
http://mefindhome. blogspot. com/2007/ 12/for-sale- postcards. html

WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTOS


Celine, one of our resident anti-marine mammal show campaign experts, posted an excellent article on the Japanese drive fisheries in Taiji, Japan.

Here's an excerpt from her post:

"Ric O'Barry says: "In October 2006, we witnessed and documented one of the most brutal dolphin captures I've ever seen. It happened in Taiji. It was orchestrated by the Taiji whale museum. These dolphins are captured to meet supply and demand for an ever growing swim-with-the-dolphins program."

In the Philippines, dolphin show organizers may claim they aren't purchased from the sea or the drive fisheries...so where did they get the dolphins exactly? The only place I could think of are the aquariums or oceanariums. And where do the dolphins in oceanariums come from? It all boils down to the drive fisheries - the heart of this industry.

Screencaptures 22 - 24 are pictures of the same type of dolphin and whale killings going on in other countries. This happens everywhere - perhaps even here in the Philippines. While I was printing the pictures for the anti-dolphin show campaign materials, one of my curious onlookers told me there used to be a similar dolphin slaughter in Leyte back in the late 1990s and early twentieth century. "Grabe, umiiyak sila. Nakakaawa," he said."


See Celine's full post and screen captures here