Recently, we alerted you to the atrocities being committed during the illegal, brutal capture and killing of over 18 million dogs and cats for human consumption. While this inherently cruel practice continues to exist predominantly in South East Asia, there has also been a very strong movement by animal advocates to eradicate this gruesome practice both locally and in the U.S. SPCA International is proud to support some of the most extraordinary organizations we’ve learned are employing creative and sustainable solutions to regulate or help end the trade altogether. Read more in our monthly Enewsletter here.

1. Unique Tactics Employed to End "Trade of Shame"
Recently, we alerted you to the atrocities being committed during the
illegal, brutal capture and killing of over 18 million dogs and cats for
human consumption. While this inherently cruel practice continues to
exist predominantly in South East Asia, there has also been a very
strong movement by animal advocates to eradicate this gruesome
practice both locally and in the U.S.
SPCA International is proud to support some of the most extraordinary
organizations we’ve learned are employing creative and sustainable
solutions to regulate or help end the trade altogether. Working to Stop
The Dog Meat Trade
Helping Independent Animal Groups Around the World
Did you know that SPCAI was founded with the
goal of supporting small shelters around the
world? Since 2006, we have provided much
needed financial aid and supplies to over 150
independent shelters all over the globe. From
Tanzania to Nepal, and North America to Israel,
shelters in need have been able to receive
support and awareness because of you. Read
Their Amazing Notes of Thanks
April 2013
Unique Tactics Employed to End the Dog
Meat Trade
Helping Independent Animal
Groups Around the World
11 Tips for Keeping Your Dog
Park Visits Safe and Fun
Shelter Spotlight: Cat Shelter
Felix (Serbia)
Hey, Did You Know?

2. 11 Tips for Keeping Your Dog Park Visits Safe and Fun
In many parts of the country the sun is shining,
birds are singing and many of us are venturing
out from our long winter hibernation, often with
our family dogs. This is the perfect time of the
year to take your dog to a local dog park.
However, before heading to the dog park there
are a few guidelines that you should be aware
of. 11 Dog Park Safety Tips
Shelter Spotlight: Cat Shelter Felix (Serbia)
SPCA International is proud to share with you
the life-saving work being done by Cat Shelter
Felix, an all-volunteer cat shelter in Serbia. The
shelter has been rebuilding since 2011, when a
severe winter storm ravaged their building and
grounds. SPCA International recently distributed
a financial grant to help with their ongoing
efforts to improve the lives of the cats in their
area. Find Out How What They Are Doing
Hey, Did You Know?
Climate change and melting ice caps are forcing
polar bears south onto dry land in Canada, while
road construction and mining in the south are
pushing grizzly bears north. As a result, the
world has been introduced to a new hybrid bear
– the “Pizzly Bear”. While this may sound
exciting, it is creating many problems for these
two species. Pizzly Bears are not as adept at
swimming and fishing as polar bears, and their
long claws make it harder to walk on ice. Their offspring are infertile,
and because they are so rare, they are a target for hunters.
Please help our animal population - have your pets spayed or neutered!

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