http://www.kaseyscure.com Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:50:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Urge the 111th Congress to Protect Horses The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) will prohibit the barbaric slaughter of American horses for human consumption, including the transport of horses to Mexico and Canada for this purpose.   TAKE ACTION Check to see if your U.S. Representative is already a co-sponsor of H.R. ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=143 Dogs and cats fall into one of two categories: purebreds or mixed breeds. The only significant difference between the two is that purebreds, because their parents and other ancestors are all members of the same breed, generally conform to a specific "breed standard." This means that you have a good ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=137 During a recent press conference, president-elect Obama said: "With respect to the dog, this is a major issue. I think it's generated more interest on our Web site than just about anything." "We have ... two criteria that have to be reconciled. One is that Malia is allergic, so it has to be hypoallergenic. ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=135 Voters in California approved an historic ballot measure to halt the inhumane confinement of animals on factory farms—by an overwhelming margin. Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, said, "California voters have taken a stand for decency and compassion and said that the systemic mistreatment of ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=134 Americans are becoming more aware of how and where food is raised. With that awareness should come real concern. The mantra of industrial farming has always been efficiency, but efficiency has come to mean a pregnant cow — millions of them — confined in crates barely 2 feet wide and only ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=131 October 17, 2008      ©Chynoweth/The HSUS   D.C. Chief of Police Cathy Lanier, here with The HSUS's Chris Schindler, called dogfighting "a most inexcusable form of animal cruelty." Some heavy hitters have teamed up against animal fighting in the District of Columbia. Police Chief Cathy Lanier, Councilmember Mary Cheh, The Humane Society of the United States and ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=139 The Humane Society of the United States has launched a grant program for shelters and rescue groups that will help keep families and pets together during tough financial times. Over the past six months, there have been countless articles about the plight of the pets of families facing the loss ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=128 We need your help. This has been a tough year for Kasey’s Cure with the number of requests for veterinary assistance up by almost half from last year.  We have been able to meet the needs for care but in the process have drawn down our funds considerably. Contributions are needed. Let me ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=126   Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska and John McCain's vice presidential running mate, is an enthusiastic hunter who has proposed legislation and cash incentives to encourage aerial wolf gunning, the controversial practice of shooting wolves from an aircraft.   There are numerous videos on the internet detailing the aerial hunt – ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=124 Since it was launched less than 24 hours ago by Best Friends Animal Society, the ObamaFamilyDog.com web site has surpassed 20,000 signatures on a petition to urge the Democratic presidential candidate to adopt a dog rather than purchasing from a commercial breeder or pet store. Utah-based Best Friends, which operates the ... http://www.kaseyscure.com/?p=119