Buy Some Stamps, Save an Animal!

The US Postal Service has some great new stamps! Right now you can purchase stamps that have pictures of shelter animals.

Every year millions of dogs and cats are euthanized because of overcrowding at animal shelters. Most of these animals would have made wonderful pets if only given the chance.

Also, as part of the campaign launch Halo Pet Foods are giving a million pet meals to animal shelters around the country.

Go here to order your pet stamps.

Puppy Mill Bill Passed!!!

YEAH!!!!!!!

State bill SB 258/HB 386, the Tennessee Commercial Breeder Act to reform Tennessee puppy mills, passed nearly unanimously in the General Assembly.

This act will protect animals by placing regulations on breeders who house 20 or more female dogs or cats for breeding purposes.

This bill was prompted by several large-scale raids on puppy mills in Tennessee over the last few months, thus creating awareness for the need to set specific guidelines for the humane treatment of animals in commercial breeding facilities. The new bill also requires yearly inspections and licensing of these facilities.

It is my hope and prayer that this law will be enforced. Resources are scarce in a very tight state budget.

I have personally seen and held some of the animals that have been rescued from these awful puppy mills, and this legislation is the LEAST that we can do to help these poor dogs and cats. They are often sick, under-fed, and scared.

The bill takes effect January 1, 2010.

Auction for Animals- Benefit for Nashville Humane

Auction for Animals

Only Three Days to Bid!

Dierks Bentley and the Nashville Humane Association are teaming up for a dream auction to help homeless animals.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience an incredible concert, meet an incredible artist, and help all of the incredible animals at Nashville Humane Association.

Bid on Two (2) Tickets to the Saturday night performances, featuring Dierks Bentley, at the CityStages Music Festival in Birmingham, Alabama on June 20th, 2009!

PLUS Meet Dierks IN PERSON with Two (2) Meet & Greet Passes!

Auction will close at noon on Thursday, June 11, 2009.

Click Here To Place Your Bid

All proceeds benefit the Nashville Humane Association. This auction was made possible by Dierks Bentley, Vector Entertainment, Birmingham CityStages and TicketMaster

Critter Camp at Nashville Humane Association

Do you know someone between the ages of 10 and 12 years old? Do they love animals?

Nashville Humane Association invites 10 to 12 year olds to join them for a week of learning and fun.

They will cover important issues such as proper petcare, safety around animals and pet overpopulation.

They will also have visits from other animal organizations. And its FREE!

July 13th-17th 2009

9:30am-3:30pm

The camp includes lunch, t-shirt and free veterinary exam andspay/neuter for qualifying participant's companion animals.

Space is limited! Preference given to low-income families. Children may only participate in the program once.

Call the Nashville Humane Association for details and application

615-352-1010

Deadline is 6/20/2009.

Adopt a Cat Month at NHA

June is adopt a cat month !

Nashville Humane Association has set a goal of adopting 100 cats/kittens in June so please if you are looking for a new feline member for your family, consider them.

Many of the adoption fees have been reduced and all cats have soft claws applied.

NHA can be contacted at 615-352-1010

Pet Memorial Celebration

Buttercup's Pet Hospice and Bereavement support is hosting a Pet Memorial Celebration.This is an opportunity for folks to sociailize and connect with others who have loved and lost a pet.

There will be music, poetry and more.

Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 2pm-4pm

Crockett Park Shelter

9025 Crockett Road

Brentwood, TN. (Look for Yellow Balloons)

Participants are encouraged to bring a peicture of your pet to display.

This event is free.

For more information please call 615-426-5044

Red Cross First Aid Class For Dogs

The Nashville K-9 Association is offering a Pet First Aid training for Dogs.

The class will be held on

Tuesday, May 26

6-8pm

Nashville Area Red Cross Auditorium.

2201 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37203.

The cost for the class is $80. It includes a certificate of completion, Dog first aid book and DVD.

If you adopt a dog from Nashville Humane Association beteween May 19 and May 26th, you will receive a 50% discount on the class. To receive your discount, please mention that you adopted a dog during this time frame and bring your adoption papers.

You must register to atttend by contacing Nashville K-9 at 615-482-260 or email training at nashvillek9 dot com

Adoptable pets on Comcast's "On Demand"

If you have Comcast Digital you can go to the "Local" section of your On Demand feature and see new cats and dogs available for adoption at Nashville Humane Association. The pets are updated every 2 weeks.

Go here for complete details on Comcast's ON Demand for pet adoptions.

Don't have Comcast (like me)? Go here for dogs and here for cats for NHA's website with lots of pictures and details on animals available for adoption.

I volunteer at NHA and there are lots of great animals just looking for a good home. NHA is a great temporary home though, lots of volunteers and a very caring staff. You are welcome to come by anytime during business hours and just look around and meet some of the great pets available.

Calling All Dog Lovers

If you love dogs, especially rescue dogs, you'll LOVE the movie "Hotel For Dogs".

It's just out on video. It stars Emma Roberts (you know, Julia's niece) but the real stars are all the sweet and funny dogs. It centers on two of my favorite topics, animal rescue and adoption of children.

We loved it and give it two paws up! You can rent it today for $1.00 at Redbox, or even better, sign up at Redbox's website and they will text you a code every Monday for a free rental.

$20 rebate on your next vet visit

You can get a Mail in Rebate for $20 back from your next preventative Veterinarian visit. Go here on the top of hour and enter your information. They will give out 80 rebates every hour between 9a thru 9p EST starting yesterday 2/16 through 2/28 from 9am - 9pm EST. The rebate is good through 5/31

HINT : Hit “submit” right on the top of the hour and you will get your rebate. Otherwise, you will get a message that says they have given them all out.

Print your form. Take it with you to the Vet visit. Get the Vet to sign it and then send it into Bayer (the sponser) and they will send you $20!! You can go to any Vet office, it is not the vet paying you or discounting anything.

Nashville Human Association Pet Food Bank

During these hard economic times, there are more than just people suffering. More and more pets are being neglected or abandoned simply because their owners cannot afford to feed or take care of them.

The Nashville Humane Association has started a Pet Food Bank to help with some of the need. It works similar to a regular food bank like Second Harvest only it’s for pets. People can come by and pick up dog food, cat food and other supplies (as available) for their pets.

The Pet food bank is open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm.

Requirements for Eligibility are: Must be citizen of Davidson County

Must show proof of need such as: Disability forms, unemployment checks, Section 8 housing occupant.

Must show proof that your animal(s) are spayed or neutered. *If your animal is NOT spayed or neutered. NHA will provide you with a voucher to have the animal altered for free by a participating vet clinic. In order to receive more free food, you must bring back proof that the animal has been altered.

If you or someone you know is in need of this assistance for their pets, please call or come by the Nashville Humane Association.