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CT Pet Projects is a volunteer network and resource portal for those who are involved or would like to become involved in companion animal welfare initiatives. The mission of CT Pet Projects is to connect skilled volunteers with animal welfare organizations who are looking for help. Whether you're a compassionate and humane individual looking to volunteer or an animal welfare organization looking for volunteers, you can make the connection at CTPetProjects.org. Learn more...
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August 28, 2008
By CT Pet Projects Special Announcement
Mark your calendar - on September 27, 2008, CTPP is proudly sponsoring Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Paws N Effect Canine Training Center in Hamden. Contests, live demonstrations and Canine Good Citizen testing are on the agenda among other PAWsome doggie activities! The event is sponsored by the American Kennel Club, Paws N Effect, The Refined Canine and CT Pet Projects. More » |
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May 22, 2008
SOURCE: Connecticut Post/ConnPost.com
By John Burgeson
BRIDGEPORT — There are better days ahead for the canines and felines housed at the city's decrepit animal shelter on Asylum Street. The city's new state-of-the-art animal shelter on Evergreen Street is expected to open in about two weeks, according to officials. More » |
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May 13, 2008
SOURCE: Cox News Service, posted on chron.com/Houston Chronicle
By Shelley Emling
Activists across continent celebrate passage of several laws, including one protecting bulls More » |
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February 5, 2008
Raiders' Cooper dedicates himself to care of abused and mean dogs at animal shelter
SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle
By Gwen Knapp, Chronicle Staff Writer
For a long time, Jarrod Cooper wouldn't tell anyone at the Oakland Animal Shelter what he did for a living. He wasn't there as an NFL player, as the anti-Michael Vick. ... he arrived at the shelter like any other volunteer. The staff members didn't ask too many questions about the heavily muscled young man with elaborate tattoos, but they did find him intriguing. More » |
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January 16, 2008
By Submitted by Member Organization - The Hop-A-Long Hollow
The Hop-A-Long Hollow is partnering with Petco in their Norwalk, CT location on the education and adoption of rabbits. All rabbits that will be at the Petco Norwalk location will be provided by and for adoption only through The Hop-A-Long Hollow. More » |
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October 29, 2007
National Effort Aims To Crack Down On Abuse
SOURCE: WSFB.com
HARTFORD, Conn. -- The state has established a hot line for citizens to report illegal animal fighting More » |
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PAWS in Norwalk is seeking volunteers to help with fundraising and office/administrative tasks. They also need some folks with green thumbs to help with yard work. Can you lend a helping paw? If so, contact Alexis at alexis@pawsct.org or 203-750-9572, x135. More... |
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The Milford Animal Shelter is currently raising funds to build an addition onto the facility. The addition will house an infirmary for animals recovering from illness or injury, and increase the space for the pet food bank. If you can help raise funds for this cause, or collect donations for the pet food bank, please email joelle@ctpetprojects.org. More... |
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Every day, Our Companions receives dozens of calls from people who are having pet related problems. Trained Animal Welfare Professionals promptly respond to the calls and provide a compassionate ear, sound advice, resources and assistance in executing the best strategy for helping the animal. If you have excellent telephone and email communication skills, and lots of patience, this program can really use your help. You must be able to attend one meeting per month in Bloomfield and an interview with Our Companions is required in order to participate in this program. If you are interested, please contact Susan Linker at (860) 242-9999 or SusanL@OurCompanions.org
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Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet. All of these "free" bags ultimately cost both consumers and the environment plenty:
* Each year billions of bags end up as ugly litter.
* Eventually they break down into tiny toxic bits polluting our soil, river, lakes and oceans
* Production requires vast amounts of oil.
* Countless animals needlessly die each year.
Find out more about plastic bag usage and how you can help at ReusableBags.com.
Plastic bags consumed this year:
(Counter courtesy of ReusableBags.com.)
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