Help the Animals! Sign the Petition for Animal Cruelty Crimes Act

The American Humane Association (AHA) is urging animal lovers to sign a petition asking their senators to support the Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes Act of 2007, a measure that is intended to increase the importance of regulating animal cruelty and to ensure that it is treated as a serious crime. The legislation was introduced by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and would require the FBI to add animal cruelty as a separate category in its crime data reporting system. The AHA has a goal of 20,000 signatures. Go here to sign the petition.

Lost dog in Ann Arbor

Macky, a 16-month-old Australian Shepherd with a docked tail, got loose while his mom was at a wedding in Ann Arbor on Oct. 6. His guardian is especially concerned because they live in Maine so Mackey isn’t familiar with the Ann Arbor area. He can be stand-offish when approached, but may respond to “treatie” and “do you want a drink”. Macky was last seen at N. Seventh and Washington Streets; he is white with red merle, has green eyes, and weighs approximately 50 lbs. If you have either seen him or have found him, please call (734) 668-4009 or (207) 450-9218.

Help put an end to the sport of dogfighting

Professional NFL player Michael Vick has been accused of dogfighting, and Best Friends Animal Network is encouraging communities to become involved.

Click here to sign its petition calling on the NFL and other sports organizations to speak out against dogfighting.