Kasey’s Cure

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. There are a number of breeds that are hypoallergenic. On the other hand, our preference would be to get a shelter dog, but, obviously, a lot of shelter dogs are mutts like me. So … whether we’re going to be able to balance those two things I think is a pressing issue on the Obama household.”

While it is true that the majority of dogs in shelters are mixed breeds, a surprising 1 out of every 4 shelter dogs are purebreds.

Addressing the misconception

According to a search of Petfinder carried out today by Best Friends Animal Society, there are more than 300 poodle and poodle-mix puppies available for adoption across the country.

Anyone looking for a dog of any kind (regardless of breed, age, sex, or color) should take the following steps.

1. Get online
2. Get to Petfinder.com
3. Use the search function to find the kind of dog you are looking for
4. Find your perfect match, and contact that rescue group or shelter!

It’s just that easy!

Over the summer, Best Friends Animal Society launched the website http://obamafamilydog.com, along with a petition that urged the Obamas to choose adoption. In just two weeks more than 50,000 signatures sent a strong message that Americans believe in second chances!

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 animals on factory farms cannot continue. All animals deserve humane treatment, including animals raised for food.”