tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140099772009-10-21T09:29:45.195-04:00Voice For Animals (VFA) is grassroots non-profit organization established in 1987 and headquartered in York, Maine.VFA Mainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17607447087443363996noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14009977.post-82596887907749276252009-03-11T21:24:00.002-04:002009-03-11T21:26:10.103-04:00

From: http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=244232&ac=FoodToday's Portland Press Herald gives us the breakdown...WHAT THEY MEAN CERTIFIED ORGANIC: The birds are uncaged inside barns or warehouses, and are required to have outdoor access, but the amount, duration and quality of outdoor access is undefined. They are fed an organic, all-vegetarian diet free of antibiotics and pesticides.

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Pet Owners Struggling to Pay For Their Loved Ones CostsSome cash-strapped consumers have been forced to do the unthinkable: give up their pets. To avoid having to sacrifice the quality of your pet's care or worse, give them up altogether, here's how you can cut down on pet care costs. Tips to slash spending on veterinary care, food and other pet costs.Put Your Pet on an Austerity Plan at

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Spay Maine is working hard this year to get the word out on the spay/neuter check-off box, called the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, on the Maine state tax form. For those of you not familiar with this, Help Fix ME has a check off box on the state tax form ( see schedule cp) that allows Mainers to donate directly to the Help Fix ME program. The donation is tax deductible the following

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"Did you know that Black Dogs are generally the last to be adopted and are euthanised in shelters in much larger numbers? People may consider them too “plain”, think they are menacing, or simply don’t notice them because their dark color makes them disappear in their kennels. Those involved in animal welfare have dubbed this phenomena "Black Dog Syndrome."Read more about this - it affects both

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Dear Friend of MALT ~We are thrilled to report that we have reached our goal. Due to the incredible support from people from 334 cities and towns in Maine, our goal was accomplished in record time.We would like to recognize the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for extending our deadline and allowing us to meet our goal. They listened to the voice of the people and helped make it happen.If you have posted

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From our friends at MALT ...(Due to the incredible outreach of animal lovers around the state, we are approaching the 50% mark! But we are also quickly approaching our deadline of September 1st. -->If you have already purchased a plate, thank you! If everyone who has purchased the plate gets just one more person to take action, we will reach our goal. We need you to help make it happen.Tell your

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Support Ocean Sanctuaries for WhalesSign the petition now and earnMinke Whale status! Please sign this petition to add your voice to those calling for a South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary.Sign on to create a safe harbor for whalesWhales are not saved. Although commercial whaling has been banned for more than two decades, Japan, Iceland and Norway continue to fire harpoons into these gentle creatures.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT:Amy Gibson301-929-9270301-758-8082amyfgibson@verizon.netLABMED Funds 1,000th Dog!Labrador-focused nonprofit reaches lifesaving milestonePLANO, TX, March 31, 2008 – LABMED, an online nonprofit group that funds medical care for rescued Labradors and Lab-mixes, recently reached an incredible milestone – funding its 1,000th dog.The landmark dog was Rylee, a one-year-old

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Both houses of the legislature have passed LD 1473, a bill that will increase penalties for abandoning animals and that will prohibit operation of breeding kennels by persons convicted of animal cruelty. Please urge Governor Baldacci to sign LD 1473.Read MoreTake Action

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H.R. 817 would authorize felony-level jail time for federal animal fighting violations and ban the interstate and foreign transport of cockfighting weapons. Urge your representative now to support this important legislation! Please take action again! This alert is now open to all states.Read MoreTake Action

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