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Numerous Signatures Collected on Dog Bill

By Terri Rimmer

More than 118,000 signatures have been obtained, more than twice the number required to put the Dog Protection Act on the ballot in November 2006 in Massachusetts.

The petitions have been delivered to city and town clerks, where names will be certified according to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA).

The Act will have a hearing in the legislature next year.

There will be opportunities to distribute materials, talk about this issue to others, provide office help, hold signs at the polls, and more, according to the organization.

You can also go online at mspca.org to shop for holiday gifts and cards. All proceeds go to benefit homeless and abused animals.

Dec. 10th and 11th the Second Annual Paws Clause hosted by DoggieDay, 400 Tremont Street in Boston from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Massachusetts will be held. Pet photos will be available with Santa ‘Paws’ Clause. For information, call 617-357-7387 for more information or you can register online on the website, mspca.org.

The Annual Give Thanks for Safe Pets was held recently and 100 dogs and cats were microchipped and rabies vaccinated, according to the website.

The 2006 Adoption Tails Calendars are available now which include 12 stories of adoptions with pictures. Price is $12 when bought at the Adoption Center or $17 including shipping and handling by mail.

The holiday wish list for the Adoption Center includes blankets, toys, fresh vegetables for rabbits, paper towels, big trash bags, white and colored paper, exam gloves, a color laser printer, cardboard rolls for gerbils, leashes, collars, and new adoptive homes.

Spike’s Fund was formed to help with costs of immediate medical needs or homeless animals in the center’s care. The Chaucer and ZuZu Senior Pet Adoption Fund was established to help with mature animals.

The MSPCA’s Metro South Center offers dog obedience classes and also houses rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and birds. The adoption center there is also looking for foster homes for pets. The center cares for 5,000 homeless animals yearly. Recently a “Life Is Precious” fund helped save a puppy’s life. For more information, call 508-586-2053.

At Martha’s Vineyard MSPCA the Ruth Reading Fund has been established to help low-income pet owners spay and neuter their animals. For More information call 508-627-8662.

At The MSPCA at Nevins Farm in MA you can also visit Maggie, the sheep. They also have an Equine Ambulance Program and a farm care program. The farm will hold their Seventh Annual Winter Festival Dec. 3rd-11th.

Also, “Lucky,” a simulated moving horse has arrived at the farm. It is used by the MSPCA’s Equine Ambulance staff to teach emergency transport and rescue. For more information call 978-687-7453 #6124.

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