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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Washington, DC – Humane Rescue Alliance Celebrating National Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet Day This Weekend: 50% Adoption Fees!


All adoptable animals at shelters and in foster available at discounted fee this weekend (Saturday and Sunday).  Standard adoption procedures apply.

WHAT:  Discounted (50%) adoption fees to celebrate                     National Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet Day. Standard                       adoption procedures apply.

WHO:   All available animals for adoption, including dogs,               cats, puppies, kittens and small animals.

WHEN:  Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th
                                           Noon – 7 p.m.

WHERE:  Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Adoption Centers
                                                              
1201 New York Ave., NE                                77 Oglethorpe Street, NW
 Washington, DC 20002                                    Washington, DC 20011                    202-576-6664                                                 202-726-2556
                                                                                             

WEBSITE:   To view adoptable animals, including animals in foster care, visit www.humanerescuealliance.org

About the Humane Rescue Alliance: 
The Humane Rescue Alliance (formerly the Washington Humane Society-Washington Animal Rescue League) has protected and served the animals of the community for more than 145 years and serves more than 60,000 animals annually. The broad range of programs offered include: rescue and adoption, humane law enforcement, low-cost veterinary services, animal care and control, behavior and training, spay-neuter services, humane education, and many others. The organization is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of all animals, bringing people and animals together, and working with all communities to support these relationships. HRA is based in Washington, DC, the only major urban area in the country that has all of its animal protection programs and services unified in one organization, making the Humane Rescue Alliance a model for the nation.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Prince George's County, Maryland: Prince George's County Animal Shelter Needs Veggies, Apples, Carrots, Lettuce for and Influx of Rabbits Received – Please Share


Its hopping at the shelter! 51 that's the magic number of the day. 51 rabbits came our way. We are on the hunt for some veggies, apples, carrots, lettuce, strawberries, any green leafys. If you have some you can send our way drop them by or let us know.

Location:
Prince George's County Animal Shelter
3750 Brown Station Rd
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, MD 20772
(301) 780-7200
Hours 12:00PM - 6:00PM


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Friday, April 21, 2017

Meet Frederik, the World's Most Handsome Horse


Frederik The Great, a breathtakingly beautiful Friesian stallion from the United States, may just be the world's most handsome horse.

Sharing his name with the ruler of Prussia from 1740-1786, the highly acclaimed horse has a muscular build, striking black features and flowing mane.

The beautiful stallion is owned by Pinnacle Friesians where he stands at stud in the Ozark Mountains in the US.

With a Facebook fan page of more than 12,500 followers and a blog to his name, the stunning stallion has amassed quite a hefty fan following.

So popular is the horse that an online gallery featuring artwork of him has been created.

A breathtaking video shot recently shows Frederik galloping freely, with his long black mane billowing in the wind.

'That hair! It's like someone crossed a horse with the hunky lead from a romance novel,' Boredom Therapy wrote.

The equine treasure's legacy will continue with his first offspring born in August 2015.

Vaughn, a Friesian colt, shares the same striking appearance as its father and at just nine months old is completely adorable.

Frederik The Great commands a stud fee of more than AUD$7,500.
By comparison, Frankel, one of the world's greatest ever racehorses, has a service fee of more than AUD$250,000.

Fans of Frederik The Great have expressed their love for the handsome horse.

“Frederik, you are the most beautiful horse that I have ever seen. Only God could create such artistry. Breath taking & magnificent,” one person wrote.

“There will NEVER be a more majestic, handsome, sexy horse on the face of the earth. Never, ever. I wish I could just touch and 'smell' him just once,” wrote another.

He's the real life Black Beauty.


Drawing comparisons: “It's like someone crossed a horse with the hunky lead from a romance novel,” Boredom Therapy wrote, putting Frederik (left) in the same league as heartthrob Fabio Lanzoni (right)








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Photographer Amol Jadhav’s Clever Lighting and Framing Techniques Create Optical Illusion Portraits to Help Animals Get Adopted


There are a lot of potential pet owners but some of them need a little bit of inspiration to adopt. Photographer Amol Jadhav and art director Pranav Bhide have created a powerful campaign for World For All Animal Care And Adoptions in Mumbai to spread awareness about their adoption event, and – most importantly – it was effective!

Using clever lighting and framing techniques, the creative duo made a series of optical illusion portraits that contain two images in one. The artists arranged their portrait subjects to create an animal shape in the negative space between them. Everything came together when they turned on a super bright backlight and placed gentle fill light in the front, perfect for the tagline “There’s always room for more. Adopt.”

People heard Amol’s and Pranav’s message – compared to last year, the attendance of the event boosted by 150%, and this lead to 42 adoptions.






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Do You Think It Is Cruel to Breed Cats with Genetic Deformities Intentionally?


Controversial Munchkin Cats may be trendy to some people who find them cute, but is it cruel to breed cats with genetic deformities intentionally? You may have seen videos or pictures on social media of these short-legged felines, often affectionately called “sausage cats,” and wondered how their legs get so short.

The short legs of the Munchkin cat come from a dominant genetic mutation. This gene is referred to as a “lethal” gene because if two Munchkin cats mate and both pass on the dominant gene, the kittens will not survive. Breeders intentionally breed Munchkin cats with regular-sized cats or cats that are just shorter and do not have the Munchkin gene to produce kittens with short legs that can be sold for a high price.

Although Munchkin cats, when taken care of, can live about 12 to 15 years on average, there are some health problems that can develop due to their short legs. Lordosis is a condition that causes the spine to dip down and put pressure on the heart, lungs, and trachea, and it can be fatal as the organs begin to grow.

Munchkin cats are also susceptible to pectus excavatum, or a concave chest. This causes the breastbone to sink in. Breeders are quick to point out that these conditions can also occur in normal-sized cats, but vets have found a correlation between the genetic mutation and these health problems.

Some worry that short legs limit Munchkin cats’ mobility, which is especially important for felines. Munchkin cats may not be able to jump high, but they are surprisingly nimble and agile on ground level. Their mobility, for the most part, isn’t terribly affected by having shorter legs.

Breeders also like to point out that breeding cats with a genetic mutation that causes short legs is no different than breeding short-legged dogs like Corgis or Dachshunds. The International Cat Association (TICA) agrees with this argument and accepts the Munchkin cat as a registered breed, but the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) and the American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) refuse to recognize the Munchkin. One TICA judge even resigned because of the questionable ethics of breeding a cat with a genetic deformity intentionally.

When it comes down to it, breeding a cat with short legs is done only to please humans, not for the benefit of cats. Sure they may look “cute” to some, but it certainly doesn’t make them healthier and provides them with no specific advantages. And in a world where shelters are full of unwanted healthy cats, should we really be breeding deformed felines for profit?

Andrew Prentis, of Hyde Park Veterinary Centre in Central London, had a word of advice for those wanting a Munchkin cat or breed them. Prentis told the Sun: “Why would you want to breed a cat that effectively doesn’t have any legs? If you want to see a short-legged cat, go and watch a cartoon. Leave the cat alone.”








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USDA: We Want The "Right To Rescue" Pets From Hot Cars


Urge the USDA to amend the Animal Welfare Act, allowing concerned bystanders to rescue endangered pets from locked cars.

As summer temperatures rise, so do the number of beloved pets lost to vehicular heat stroke. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), that number reaches the hundreds every year.

This isn't surprising considering that even on a 70-degree day, the temperature inside a vehicle can rise to almost 100º F in just 20 minutes — less time than it takes for a grocery store run. That's dangerously hot by any standard, but especially for dogs, who lack the sweat glands we humans have to regulate body temperature.

Most tragically, nearly all of these incidents happen by accident due to simple misjudgments of time or weather.

But recent "Right to Rescue" laws in Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, and Ohio are creating a safety net. In these states, concerned bystanders can now forcefully break into locked vehicles to free trapped dogs (and kids) without facing civil liability. We think it's high time the rest of the country followed suit!

To read more on this story, click here: USDA: We Want The "Right To Rescue" Pets From Hot Cars

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Washington, DC – Humane Rescue Alliance Offering $5,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest/Conviction of Person(s) for Act of Animal Cruelty



On the evening of April 18, 2017 the Humane Rescue Alliance responded to the 3200 Block of 28th St. SE regarding a domestic short haired cat which someone had attempted to light on fire while confined in a trap. The incident reportedly happened in that area between 8 PM and Midnight.

The Humane Rescue Alliance desperately needs the help of the community for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this horrific act of animal cruelty. The Humane Rescue Alliance is offering a $5,000.00 reward that will be given to any person who provides such information.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the
Humane Rescue Alliance’s Humane Law Enforcement Department:
Officer Russell
arussell@humanerescuealliance.org
              202-723-5730

Information will be kept confidential upon request.

The Humane Rescue Alliance protects animals, supports families, and advocates for positive change to create a world where all animals can thrive. We enrich the humanity of our communities by promoting compassion and encouraging people to find joy, comfort and companionship through the love and appreciation of animals.



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Friday, April 14, 2017

Video Captured a Massive King Cobra Appearing to Drink Out of a Man’s Water Bottle


Video captured a massive king cobra appearing to drink out of a man’s water bottle amid extreme droughts across southern India.

The extremely venomous reptile ― described by Caters News as 12-feet long ― is seen turning to the higher ups, who cautiously pour the water while holding its tail and a hook near its head, presumably in case it turns on them. The people in the video are wildlife rescue workers, according to Caters.

The video was reportedly shot from a village in Kaiga township. A similar video uploaded to YouTube in 2014 shows a man sharing a drink with another cobra but in an unknown location. (Talk about friends in low places.)

According to Smithsonian’s National Zoo, king cobras can grow up to 18 feet in length. Though they’re considered to be aggressive snakes, they’re said to attack people only when cornered or trying to protect their eggs.

“Throughout its entire range from India to Indonesia, the king cobra causes fewer than five human deaths a year, about one-fifth as many as caused by rattlers in North America,” the zoo’s website states.



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