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From The Associated Press: Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has fired the director of the city’s animal shelter following revelations of mistreatment that included at least three dogs starving to death. The Commercial Appeal reports Wharton said he fir...
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Those who spent last weekend’s Halloween festivities decked out in funny garb probably would have felt right at home at Zoe & Guido’s Pet Boutique. Crazy was the order of the day, from owner Pam Hagan’s green skin and black hat, to a unique “pet p...
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Now that's a way to tire out a dog! Chasing a ball in thick sand! Love the videos, Claudia. Thanks to you and Stephen for taking video of Sadie today for that potential adopter in Colorado. But hopefully this SF one will turn out :-)
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Claudia Inoue added 2 photos
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Arielle New Mexico Independent Border Collie Rescue is now on Twitter! http://twitter.com/nmbordercollie
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Arielle Santa Fe Border Collie Club is now on Twitter! http://twitter.com/sfbordercollie
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Please list any Border Collie (mixes) though Pet Adoption Portal on our site http://www.nmbordercollierescue.com With Pet Adoption Portal dogs get automatically listed on 23 other website, so they get maximum exposure!
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Like I posted earlier under a different blog, I have been gone from my homeland of Germany for 35 years abut at some point, and hopefully still today, German vets, when caught declawing would loose their license....I always loved that!
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After being part of a team that reunited a mom with her doggie today, who came within two days of being euthanized, reading this makes today a double 'yippee' for me. A major step in the right direction. Thanks for the post, Ben.
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I extended the offer to Las Vegas, Esp, and SF also. LV said they may have some and would let me know by Monday night. If they get along and can share a crate I can take more and can stop at more than one Shelter. If LV has dogs they'd go to Longm...
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YEAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ben Swan added a discussion
This, from the Associated Press: The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would ban the declawing of cats. The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council a day earlier...
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This is a photo of See-More and Joe Sox.
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Thank you all for responding! I have tried everything I could think of to find his owners with no success. In spite of the fact that he is declawed, he was obviously well cared for before he lost his home. We love this cat, but my female cat hates...
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Arielle added an event
November 15, 2009 from 1pm to 2:30pm
JOIN US for great time! Don't miss out on exercise, Border Collie antics, and fun conversation! ON OUR FLY-BALL DEMO! It's FREE! TRAINER: SF BC Club member & professional dog trainer Deborah Tolar, CPDT of http://www.santafedog.com Please sig...
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Lost your dog? Find a lost or injured animal? Here are important contact numbers in Santa Fe and Santa Fe County:
In the city limits, Animal Services is at 955-2701. On weekends and holidays, call SFPD dispatch at 955-2700.
In the county, Animal Control is at 992-1626. On weekends and holidays, call Sheriff's dispatch at 428-3720.

Still unsure about what to do to find your lost pet? Read these tips put together by Scoop member Julie.

Suspect an animal might be suffering from abuse? Call the toll-free statewide hot line for reporting extreme cruelty to animals at 1-877-548-6263.

Have a favorite animal-related link? Let me know at scoop@sfnewmexican.com and I'll post it here.

All Creatures Memorials

Baghdad pups

Best Friends Animal Sancturary

Bridging the Worlds Animal Sanctuary

Cochiti Lake pet and wildlife blog

City of Santa Fe Animal Services

Dew Paws

Espanola Valley Humane Society

Feline & Friends


Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary

Listening to Raven: Artist Beth Surdut

New Mexico Independent Border Collie Rescue

New Mexico Mustang and Burro Association

Pet Loss Support Page

Santa Fe Border Collie Club

Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society

Santa Fe Dog Park blog

Save the Chimps

Shaking Wind Ranch

Southwest Llama Rescue

Tigger's World

The Wildlife Center

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Ben Swan

Off leash: Doubled donations help double the fun

Those who spent last weekend’s Halloween festivities decked out in funny garb probably would have felt right at home at Zoe & Guido’s Pet Boutique. Crazy was the order of the day, from owner Pam Hagan’s green skin and black hat, to a unique “pet psychic” with her own big hat and helpful suggestions. There were plenty of costume-clad canines and owners, although Cindy Roper’s homage to recycling won top honors from the judges.

And if you’re into canine freestyle, the Santa Fe Dog Dancing Clu… Continue

Posted by Ben Swan on November 8, 2009 at 1:30am

alix novack

Marlon in Sundays Paper

Check scoop on Sunday Marlon was interviewed by Ben. please pass this onto all your friends, I have 2 weeks left in foster care to get this little precious a home!

Posted by alix novack on November 6, 2009 at 11:58am

Mary Shepherd

Animal lover passed away - 2 dogs and 1 cat are left



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Posted by Mary Shepherd on November 4, 2009 at 10:48pm

Judy Prisoc

Found Cat


Cat Found in Trader Joe's Parking lot.

Joe's favorite pastime is following a patch of sunshine across the floor in a series of naps all day, but he also loves to catch grasshoppers in my small fenced yard. He is a big, bold, smart, magnificent cat. He is young and healthy. Everyone who meets him thinks h… Continue

Posted by Judy Prisoc on November 4, 2009 at 10:26pm — 10 Comments

Julie L

Gallup NM Reaching Out (with photos)


Here are photos of the dogs in the most dire need. Please see Donna's post below for the rest of the story and contact information.
http://santafescoop.ning.com/profiles/blogs/gallup-nm-reaching-out

Posted by Julie L on November 3, 2009 at 9:42pm

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Ben Swan

AP: Director fired from Tennessee shelter where dogs starved

From The Associated Press: Memphis Mayor A C Wharton has fired the director of the city’s animal shelter following revelations of mistreatment that included at least three dogs starving to death. ...

Started by Ben Swan in Tracks 38 minutes ago.

Ben Swan

AP: Los Angeles moves to ban declawing of cats 4 Replies

This, from the Associated Press: The Los Angeles City Council has given preliminary approval to an ordinance that would ban the declawing of cats. The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar acti...

Started by Ben Swan in Tracks. Last reply by Ben Swan 1 day ago.

Susan Stephens

World first as swine flu found in US cat

Search All Our Sites - Powered By Bing EPIDEMICS World first as swine flu found in US cat The cat owner, an employee at the Iowa vet school, insisted on anonymity and is not revealing the pet's n...

Started by Susan Stephens in What's on your mind? Nov 6.

Susan Stephens

Ask T J Maxx to stop selling dog fur from China 1 Reply

T.J. Maxx, we love shopping at your stores, but we do not love products from > China with fur. The thought of skinning puppies, cats and rabbits alive is > inexcusable and deplorable all for ...

Started by Susan Stephens in Tracks. Last reply by Claudia Inoue Nov 5.

Andrea Hanson

Seisures on the Full Moon

My Saint Bernard, Sequoia has seizures on the Full Moon. The rest of the time she is normal happy healthy and playful She is 7 yrs. Does anyone know the correlation?

Started by Andrea Hanson in What's on your mind? Nov 5.

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