Court: Calif. gay-marriage ban unconstitutional

One small step for the gay/lesbian community... maybe not quite a giant leap yet for mankind (but definitely a move in the direction of advancing a compassionate society)... and if you ask me, this is still also a good harbinger for animal issues...

CBS News reports...

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Pet-of-the-Week, Febraury 6

GOOGLE

This little beauty is Google! Quite the exotic looking dog, she is black and white brindle. Google is very loving and affectionate! She is loyal and loves to learn new tricks. Won't you stop by and meet her? Maybe she'll be the newest member of your family! She is, of course, spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.

For more information on Google, or any of our adoptable pets, please visit our Petfinder page or call us at 973-744-8600

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EVENT: Adoption Day at Mike's Feed Farm, Sat. Feb. 18

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MTAS - In the Press!

We've been getting a bit of ink in the local press this week announcing our early Valentine's Adoption Event on Feb. 4.    Some great coverage online in Montclair Patch and Baristanet!  Click on the links below to read up on our efforts to get our animals out of the shelter and into new homes.

"Find a New Sweetheart - Adopt a Homeless Pet" - Montclair Patch

"Reduced Adoption Fees for Valentine's Day" - Baristanet

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Drury University Launches Animal Studies Minor Funded by Bob Barker

Students at Drury University in Springfield, Mo. now have the opportunity to earn a minor in Animal Studies thanks to donations from Drury alumnus and former Price is Right host Bob Barker. According to Dr. Patricia McEachern (Mc-Karen), the Dorothy Jo Barker Endowed Professor of Animal Rights, several students have already begun pursuing the minor.

Read more in this Business Wire press release...

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Way to go, Ohio!

Ohio was one of the few - in fact, I think maybe the only remaining - state to entirely ban pit bulls by breed. (If you've never heard of "canine profiling", think "racial profiling" and it becomes easy to see why this is just flat-out wrong.)

Thankfully, it looks like that is about to change. A measure is expected to be on its way to the Governor's desk soon that would outlaw breed discrimination in the state. A huge shout-out to Ledy VanKavage and everyone else who has worked so tirelessly to get this done!

Read more in The Columbus Dispatch...

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Pet-Of-The-Week, Jan. 30

ELMA
 Elma is such a sweetheart. She came to our shelter as a stray from the streets of Montclair, and within a few days, gave birth to a litter of  three kittens! Elma was a devoted mom, even taking on two orphaned kittens who refused to nurse from a bottle, in addition to her own litter. Elma's kittens (and adopted kittens) found their forever homes but after more than a year, this pretty calico still waits. Please consider opening your home and heart to this gentle lady. She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, and waiting for you.





For more information on Elma, or any of our other adoptable pets, please visit our Petfinder page or contact us at 973-744-8600.

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