tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39646622119825766332024-03-21T23:48:54.695+08:00The Taiwan SPCA BlogThe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Taiwan) is a national non-profit organisation that seeks to promote the humane treatment of non-human animals by legal means. This includes education, campaigning, lobbying, legislation, and the prosecution of persistent animal abusers. The Taiwan SPCA also works to help improve established shelters, and rescues and rehomes animals in need of help.Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-43880788719573849942010-10-14T16:52:00.001+08:002010-10-14T16:53:08.431+08:00SPCA has moved blogs!The Taiwan SPCA now has a fully functional blog on our website!<br />
Please visit <a href="http://www.spca.org.tw/">www.spca.org.tw</a> for future postings!!!<br />
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Ferrets are small mammals that have become popular pets in some areas of the world. They can be fun companions, but before you decide to get one as a pet, you need to understand that they can be a demanding pet to keep. When they are active they need lots of supervision and you will have to take many precautions in your house to ensure they are not injured or killed. Ferrets can also have health difficulties and will need veterinary care from time to time. Ferrets will also have difficulty getting along with some other animals you might have in your home. Ferrets are not just big hamsters, before you make that decision to bring one home educate yourself on the responsibilities involved.<br />
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Basic Information:<br />
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The domesticated ferret is from the family of mammals known as Mustelidae which also includes weasels and otters. The skunk is also a relative to the ferret and one legacy of this is the musky scent the ferrets produce. Ferrets were originally domesticated by man sometime between 2500-1500B.C. and used to kill or capture rodents and other small animals. Ferrets range in size from about 33-50cm long and weigh between 33 to 180g with the males being almost twice as large as the females.<br />
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Housing:<br />
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Ferrets require a cage to spend most of their time in. A good cage is one that is at least large enough for the ferret to stand completely up on its hind legs. There are many cages which have multiple levels for the ferret to explore. The cage should include a bed which allows the ferret to curl up out of sight as they will be sleeping through most of the day and will appreciate some privacy. A litter box is also necessary in the cage. The ferret will pick one corner of the cage to use as its bathroom; this is where you should put the litter box. The litter box will need to be cleaned frequently. They will also require a water bottle which fastens securely to the side of the cage, and a heavy food dish that is difficult for the ferret to overturn.<br />
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Next time we will conclude our discussion on ferrets by looking at their behavior and health. <br />
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Tune in to find out more...Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-47349356133173445172010-07-14T11:07:00.000+08:002010-07-14T11:07:55.789+08:00HAMSTERS Hamsters are lively and clean animals that like to live alone. They can take a while to become tame, so patience is essential. Hamsters are nocturnal animals so they need a quiet and peaceful environment during the day.<br />
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HAMSTER DOS</b><br />
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• To live on their own (some dwarf species will live as pairs).<br />
• To be fed seeds, grains, nuts, cleaned fruits and vegetables daily and to have a constant supply of fresh drinking water. A drip-feed bottle with metal spout is ideal.<br />
• To be given a large living space kept indoors that is out of direct sunlight and a nest box inside where they can sleep and hoard their food.<br />
• To have sawdust on the floor with hay or soft wood chips on top as well as paper towels for their bedding.<br />
• A plastic exercise wheel (not the open rung kind). Hamsters love to exercise.<br />
• Toys to stimulate them, like plastic or cardboard tubes, mazes and ladders for climbing.<br />
• To have their homes thoroughly cleaned weekly.<br />
• A hardwood gnawing block, natural not treated wood, so they can wear down long teeth.<br />
• To be picked up gently, with 2 hands.<br />
• To be brushed.<br />
• To be taken to the vet if they are sick or injured or when showing abnormal behaviour.<br />
• To be looked after while you are away on vacation.<br />
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HAMSTER DON’TS</b><br />
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• Don’t let your hamster run freely around your house as he or she could get lost, injured or stepped upon.<br />
• Don’t take your hamster out for outings like you would your dog. They are tiny animals and the experience could be very traumatizing for them.<br />
• Don’t handle your hamster roughly and quickly. Hamster like to jump when they are scared therefore could jump right out of your hands and get injured or lost.<br />
• Don’t take your hamster to school and pass them around to your friends like a toy. The noise, movement and unfamiliar surroundings could be extremely traumatizing. Remember how tiny they are and how big you are.<br />
• Don’t use newspaper or cotton in their cages.<br />
• Don’t keep more than one hamster in a cage as they will usually fight.<br />
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No matter the size of the animal you keep, it is your responsibility to give him or her what they need. If you cannot provide what a hamster needs, you should choose another animal that better suits your lifestyle.Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-45823997011807271922010-05-19T14:11:00.001+08:002010-05-19T14:15:09.335+08:00You WILL Enjoy This! The Musings of a 19 Year Old Intern at the Taiwan SPCADear honorable supporters, dedicated fans and avid followers of the Taiwan SPCA,<br />
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In the article that follows you will be able to delve into the delicate mind of a 19 year old intern at the Taiwan SPCA. You will able to enjoy the quality musings of an adolescent living in an adult world, doing adult things and taking on adult responsibilities. Don't worry, you will not be met with the usual plethora of teenage slang and idioms. Instead, I hope you will discover an article worthy of deep and meaningful discussion which would ultimately lead to a new level of enlightenment to all. Please enjoy.<br />
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Before I begin the amazing journey which is my article, I deem it proper social etiquette to introduce myself to those who haven't had the pleasure of meeting me yet! A happy coincidence including a half-eaten hamburger, a note, a sleazy restaurant and a group of adolescent Taiwanese girls gave birth to a relationship which lead to me! I hail from the two great nations of Taiwan and the Netherlands. I was born in Kaohsiung and have lived in Asia the whole 19 years of my life. I've lived in Japan, China and Taiwan. After 19 years of exploring the Orient, I decided that my life needed something new, and I headed to the West. I am currently studying Wildlife Management in the Netherlands. To close off a great first academic year full of study, drinking, rugby, drinking, fraternities, drinking, new friends and drinking, I decided to do my required internship back in my trusted city of Taipei. Having worked with Sean McCormack before (as a staff member at the AnimalsTaiwan Rescue Center) I contacted him. He offered to help me out, and now here I am; the new Taiwan SPCA intern. Now enough about me! Onwards we go to those quality musings about being an intern that I promised.<br />
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What I suspect that my new superiors wanted me to do is, is to write an engaging article about my experience here. Since all good interns listen to their boss, especially when they look like the two bosses I have here in the office (twins...HOT!), I shall now proceed with my account of my days here at the office of the Taiwan SPCA.<br />
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The days always start very ritualistic. Many business men and women can probably relate; you probably do exactly what I do every single day. You shuffle into the office, still rubbing the last bit of sleep out of your face. You incoherently greet your co-workers and make your way to your desk. While your computer is starting up, you take those two minutes to sip your morning beverage wishing that you were back in your warm, comfortable bed. When the computer is finally on and you've logged on you can finally start your day of hard work! That means only one thing, up comes Facebook so you can check if any of your friends have replied to your last posts. This Facebook page will not be closed throughout the day and will serve as a hourly distraction to an otherwise productive day. This is the beginning of everyone's day, yes?<br />
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**I know it's a lot of text. I apologize to those people who are thinking that Sean has made a grave error in allowing me access to the blog for a day. Keep reading though, I'm very funny.**<br />
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On to more serious material now. It is of course not <b>all</b> play. Occasionally it's serious here in the office as well. Multiple phone calls come in that Connie replies. Tens of emails come in every day which Connie replies too. Then there's the multitude of paperwork that Connie works through, while I look on. It seems I am here only to provide some moral support for my hard working boss...<br />
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That's a lie. I don't just watch Connie all day (although that would be a great pastime for when I have more free time). When I get to work everyday there is a small piece of paper on my desk describing all the tasks that I should do that day. These administrative undertakings of me are one of my main areas of focus while working for the Taiwan SPCA. Although I had always marked myself as an outdoors man, running wild with animals in the field, these tasks do teach me everyday about responsibility, dedication, patience, and many other things that 19 year olds learn from these kinds of experiences.<br />
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However, my internship is not limited to just this laptop. No indeed, I am let out from time to time to take in the brilliant weather here in Taipei and participate in outside activities. These 'outings' include many different things, from investigating horrendous animal cruelty cases to bringing animals to doctors. Oh the sights I've seen! The sounds I've heard! The smells I've smelt! It would be unimaginable for me to describe the horrors that I have experienced. No, don't ask! I better keep the details for myself and suffer alone. It would be best not to ask me about these things... <br />
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At this point in my long, almost nonsensical musing, I must add that I truly enjoy the work that I am involved with at the Taiwan SPCA. All sarcasm and drama aside, this work has been my motivation to continue in the study that I am currently in. I feel a certain passion for this work that I can't adequately describe with my vocabulary. I feel the need to go out and help all the animals who don't have the vocal abilities to stand up for themselves. Not just wildlife, but domestic as well. Sean has quite generously given me opportunities to work in this field, TWICE. So thank you Sean, and thank you to my colleagues at the SPCA who have welcomed me into the animal welfare circle. (And on top of that they've shamelessly used me to lighten their own workloads!) I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those volunteers and sponsors who make all this possible as well! <br />
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On a more goofy note...again, I've started to come to the end of my attempt at an article worthy of your attention. I hope that I have managed to spur your imagination and given some insight into this young man's mind. Now you've learned something about me, my experience at the Taiwan SPCA, and my views on the adult world which I have hesitantly made my first steps into. Be enlightened! (As promised at the end of the first paragraph.)<br />
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PS. My name is Arnold Taen. ;)Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-53812595207249402732010-05-18T12:48:00.000+08:002010-05-18T12:48:37.365+08:00PROPER CARE—DOGS<a href="http://jacknifestyle.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/dog-group-photo.jpg"></a><br />
Dogs are intelligent and fun, each has a unique personality, and they are rightly known as mans best friend. However, all dogs, no matter their size or temperament, require a great deal of energy, attention, care, space, and financial commitment. <br />
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<b>DOG DOS</b><br />
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• Companionship—to live in a family setting, with other dogs or people<br />
• Space and freedom to move around<br />
• A balanced diet<br />
• Fresh, clean water<br />
• A comfortable place to sleep, away from noise and the elements<br />
• A daily walk of at least 45 minutes, on leash while near roads or people<br />
• The opportunity to go to the bathroom three times a day (puppies need more)<br />
• To be brushed regularly and have clean teeth<br />
• Responsible carers to always pick up their mess<br />
• To have a collar with name and contact number on it<br />
• To be microchipped and neutered, and to be adequately vaccinated<br />
• To be taken to the vet when sick or injured or when showing abnormal behaviour <br />
• To be properly cared for while you are on vacation<br />
• To be properly trained—you are responsible for your dog’s behaviour<br />
• To be given preventives for parasites such as heartworm and ticks<br />
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<b>DOG DON’TS</b><br />
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• Don’t leave your dog by itself all day, on a balcony or outside<br />
• Don’t keep a dog in a cage or on a chain<br />
• Don’t feed bread, rice, etc., which have little nutritional value to a dog<br />
• Don’t feed onions or cooked bones, which are dangerous (garlic and raw bones are fine)<br />
• Don’t hit or humiliate a dog—not only is it cruel, but it creates other problems<br />
• Don’t walk your dog off leash<br />
• Don’t walk your dog by tying him or her to a scooter<br />
• Don’t walk your dog by making him ride in a baby carriage—dogs need to walk and smell the ground<br />
• Don’t treat your dog like a toy by coloring or shaving patterns in the fur or making him or her wear silly clothes<br />
• Don’t allow your dog to become overweight—obese dogs lead miserable, unhealthy, short lives<br />
• Don’t abandon your dog—if you cannot care for your dog any more, find him or her a good home<br />
• Don’t leave your dog in a car on warm or hot days, as dogs can die in minutes like this<br />
• Don’t mutilate your dog. Tail and ear cropping is considered mutilation.<br />
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<b>Having a dog as a companion is a life-long commitment. If you cannot provide what a dog needs, you should choose another companion animal that better suits your lifestyle.</b>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-76359764613637711412010-05-14T05:16:00.001+08:002010-05-15T02:13:52.356+08:00The Lamppost, Issue 001, May 2010 (Taiwan SPCA Newsletter)<object id="_ds_38618965" name="_ds_38618965" width="670" height="550" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://viewer.docstoc.com/"><param name="FlashVars" value="doc_id=38618965&mem_id=4317245&doc_type=pdf&fullscreen=0&allowdownload=1" /><param name="movie" value="http://viewer.docstoc.com/"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></object><br />
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With spring here and summer right around the corner that means that ticks are out in full force, hidden in parks and other grassy or leafy areas, just waiting for their next meal.<br />
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Ticks are parasitic arthropods that feed on the blood of the animal they attach to. They are found in tall grassy areas, mountainous regions, and anywhere that has a lot of trees and plants. Once they attach to their ‘prey’, they will feed on it until full, which could be several days. They usually attach to areas on the animal that don’t have a lot of fur, such as around the ears, between the toes, or in the crevasses of the legs.<br />
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The best way to ensure your dog’s health is to check him or her after walks by running your hands over the entire body, paying particular attention to the areas mentioned above, and to take preventative measures to avoid infestation. This can be done with the following methods:<br />
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1. Spraying a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar on your dog’s coat before walks. This is great for the skin and coat, but also leaves an acidic film on the coat that ticks are not attracted to. Also, it is all natural with no chemicals or toxins that can be harmful to your dog, and is in fact great for his digestive system should he or she lick some of it off. <br />
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2. Ensure your dog’s immune system is strong. A strong immune system is a deterrent for both ticks and fleas. Feeding healthy foods, vitamins, and minerals all help boost the immune system.<br />
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3. Add garlic to the diet and feed daily. Feed about one gram of garlic (about half a regular clove) per ten kilograms of dog every day (so a 20 kg dog would get one clove). The Taiwan SPCA has found that garlic is just as effective at keeping fleas and ticks away as spraying with chemical parasiticides.<br />
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<i>(For more information on healthy diets please go to <a href="http://www.barftaiwan.com/">www.barftaiwan.com</a> or <a href="http://www.barfworld.com/">www.barfworld.com</a>.)</i><br />
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If you do find a tick on your dog it must be removed immediately. Please follow these steps for safe removal:<br />
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tick. Grasp the tick at the base of the skin, pulling slowly and making sure to pull out the head as well. DO NOT squeeze the tick’s body as this could inject diseases into your dog. Once the tick is removed, put pressure on the area to stop any bleeding and clean with warm soapy water. Keep an eye on the area for a couple days to make sure no infection has started. Always remember to keep yourself safe and wash your hands after handling ticks.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The junk food and poor eating habits affecting humans is also killing their four-legged pals, say veterinary surgeons and experts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Allergies and obesity are reducing the life expectancy of Lassies and Mittens nourished worldwide on industrial foodstuffs, said Gerard Lippert, a Belgian acupuncturist for animals who has just completed a study on the diets of 600 dead dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"Pets, like humans, are victims of junk food," he told AFP. <span id="goog_1687284213"></span><span id="goog_1687284214"></span><span id="goog_1687284211"></span><span id="goog_1687284212"></span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Of the 600 furry corpses he examined "those fed on processed foods died three years earlier than those fed on food made in the home."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dogs, he added, "originally were omnivores who shared their food with humans."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rippert said he was increasingly called on to heal skin, motor and digestive problems as acupuncture was an all-embracing method enabling work on practically all organs.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"Dry dog food and cat food croquettes are over-heated, which destroys vitamins, trace elements and other basic nutritional elements," he said.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"We don't know the origin of the proteins in the foods," he added. "And there's an excessive amount of cereal, often genetically modified, and very little vegetables."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"We're turning our dogs and cats into ruminants," he said.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Laurence Colliard, a veterinary surgeon and nutritionist located in the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Paris</st1:place></st1:city> suburbs, estimates that only five percent of French pet-owners cook food for their four-legged companions.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial;">France</span></st1:country-region><span style="font-family: Arial;"> is <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>'s top pet nation -- with 7.8 million dogs and 10.7 million cats, according to a 2008 study by the Sofres/Facco polling institute.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"I'm seeing an increasing number of allergies, diarrhea, vomiting, skin dermatitis as well as cases of obesity, especially amid cats because of the excessively high energy content in industrially-produced cat foods," said Colliard.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Pet owners tend to favor processed foods because of the difficulty of preparing nutritionally balanced meals, which in an ideal world should contain some 50 nutrients as well as meat, vegetables, rice and pasta. An animal's age, weight and exercise routine also need to be taken into account.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The packs on offer on supermarket shelves also claim as a bonus to reduce nasty urine smells and modify the consistency of animal poop.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The pet food industry was born in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region></st1:place> where James Spratt produced the world's first dog biscuits in 1860.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Some 150 years later, many Internet sites are calling for a return to natural foods for pets.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">BARF or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food is a type of pet diet that consists of raw meat, bones, and organs," says www.barf.com. "It is the practice of feeding domestic pets their evolutionary diet as a way of maximizing their health and longevity.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">"Dogs should not eat cooked or processed food," it adds. "Instead, your pet should consume foods that are similar to a dog’s wild ancestors. This includes bones, fat, meat, and vegetable materials."<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Likewise offers tips for natural home-made meals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">It's only in the last 100 years we have we been led to believe that dogs cannot survive without packaged food. We are told it would be harmful if we were to give them the scraps from our own home cooked meals. This is pure poppycock!"<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-recipes.html<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-6208505520684727172010-04-12T15:10:00.001+08:002010-04-12T16:09:52.416+08:00<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message">感謝所有參與這次機智問答活動的來賓以及贊助商﹐ 我們幕到了很多幫助動物的金費﹐謝謝大家的支持與鼓勵!</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzS36yVVAwwLotrsWP9Yi42tqpwYpg9ab_W7MbabwwxaIiUs5rDZzQeGyKr_PYoH3Ymz3LeG8sMrMx7cp09V1IA21z_XUK_99Vz4-hE_g7_KqWcN99xAkln-X4pzz2UUwAV2iEn4zjiw4/s1600/IMG_5894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzS36yVVAwwLotrsWP9Yi42tqpwYpg9ab_W7MbabwwxaIiUs5rDZzQeGyKr_PYoH3Ymz3LeG8sMrMx7cp09V1IA21z_XUK_99Vz4-hE_g7_KqWcN99xAkln-X4pzz2UUwAV2iEn4zjiw4/s320/IMG_5894.JPG" /></a></div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><br />
A Trivial Pursuit Pub Quiz fundraiser for the Taiwan SPCA April 11th, 2010. Special thank you to all the generous sponsors贊助商: </span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><i><span class="UIStory_Message">The Brass Monkey, HTC, Costco, Coolframes Animation, Palais de Chine boutique hotel, Grandma Nitti's, Sababa's, Forkers, The Diner, Peacock Restau<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">rant, AlleyCats, Toasteria, Manchuker, Coolsilly.</span></span></i></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
The SPCA raised a total of close to <span style="color: red;">$150, 000</span> NT from raffle sales, 50/50 sales, registration fees, merchandise sales, and 10% of all tabs on the night donated by The Brass Monkey!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Money Raised幕款金額:</span><br />
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Registration Fees: $23,900<br />
Raffle Tickets: $99, 626<br />
50/50: $8900<br />
Merch: $4260<br />
10% of Brass Monkey tabs from the night<br />
= Close to $150,000 NT raised!!!</span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Proceeds will be going towards paying off outstanding vet bills at various hospitals and also towards the opening of a Taiwan SPCA Re-Homing Center in the near future!</span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
*Congratulations to <span style="color: red;">Dr. Yeh</span>, veterinarian and long time supporter of the Taiwan SPCA for winning the <span style="color: red;">HTC Desire</span> phone!</span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9Sx8cPERhJvY9FjiJrEOpNJ7I6v82DLqdP7AlRiE9Orn9inUkzeLjiD7Qe1_asPpYDJCFqI-ZiXOTkjuMJTXytziD1VawcgOq0C43e27rAPJDQQ1inb6c-Wbb7T6-k0ID10kteB6oKg/s1600/DrYeh+and+Phone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9Sx8cPERhJvY9FjiJrEOpNJ7I6v82DLqdP7AlRiE9Orn9inUkzeLjiD7Qe1_asPpYDJCFqI-ZiXOTkjuMJTXytziD1VawcgOq0C43e27rAPJDQQ1inb6c-Wbb7T6-k0ID10kteB6oKg/s320/DrYeh+and+Phone.jpg" /></a></div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
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*Special thank you to <span style="color: red;">Dora</span> for donating her 50/50 winnings back to the Taiwan SPCA!</span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"> www.spca.org.tw </span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><b><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Prizes Won獎品得獎名單﹕</span></span></b></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Manchuker Concert Tickets x 3: <span style="color: red;">Tina Shu</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">CoolSilly CD and Autographed Poster: <span style="color: red;">Corey</span></span> </span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Bbq Grill - <span style="color: red;">Connie and Carlos</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Lawn table and chair - <span style="color: red;">Scott Chen</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Kid's Scooter - <span style="color: red;">Connie and Carlos</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">Palais de Chine Hotel Package - <span style="color: red;">陽晴</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show">HTC Desire Phone - <span style="color: red;">Veterinarian Dr. Yeh</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">TOP 3 Team Winning Prizes前3名團隊: </span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><i><span style="color: black;">First Place 1st: </span></i></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Bucket Party @ The Brass Monkey</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Manchuker Concert Tickets x 6</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Toasteria Coupon Package</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Peacock Restaurant $1000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Grandma Nitti's $1000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><i><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">Second Place 2nd:</span></span></span></i></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-The Diner $3000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-AlleyCats $2000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Manchuker Concert Tickets x 6</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Sababa's Dinner for 2 </span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Grandma Nitti's coupons</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><i><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">Third Place 3rd:</span></span></span></i></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Forkers $2000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-Peacock Restaurant $1000 coupon</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black;">-CoolFrames Animation Gift Bags</span></span></span></h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">-Grandma Nitti's Coupons </span><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></span></span></h3>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-16997563076587739932010-03-25T14:19:00.002+08:002010-03-25T14:43:24.470+08:00Taiwan SPCA Photo Contest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Taiwan SPCA</span></strong> is hosting it's first <span style="font-size: large;"><strong>PHOTO CONTEST</strong> of 2010</span>! From now until <strong>April 15th</strong>,<strong> 2010</strong>, Post up your favorite animal picture on to our wall and whichever picture receives the most "LIKES" on facebook wins a free SPCA hat and Tshirt!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">How to enter:</span></strong><br />
1) Post a picture that you've photographed of an animal(s), or animal(s) with human friends, on to the wall <br />
of the Taiwan SPCA Facebook page<br />
2) Tag yourself and be sure to explain your picture in the caption<br />
3) Get your friends to vote for you by joining the Taiwan SPCA page<br />
4) To vote, go into the "FAN ALBUM" and click "like" on the picture<br />
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*Picture with most "likes" will win a SPCA hat and Tshirt<br />
*One entry per person<br />
*Participant issues the right for the Taiwan SPCA to use the picture they've submitted in all related print, <br />
media, and online networks pertaining to this Contest<br />
*Winner will be announced on the Taiwan SPCA Facebook page before <strong>April 22nd, 2010.</strong><br />
*Winners will be contacted via their Facebook pageTaiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-13773918201400382102010-03-01T13:40:00.000+08:002010-03-01T13:40:54.782+08:00Volunteer this Sunday 3/7 at the late Ms Jia's animal shelter~!<a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=314477463338&ref=mf">Rescue Information</a><br />
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<strong>Taiwan SPCA</strong> is calling all volunteers to join us and <strong>Taiwan Animal Rescue</strong> this Sunday (3/7) to go up to Danshui to lend a hand in the clean up efforts at Aixin Mama (Ms. Jia's) animal shelter. Ms. Jia suddenly passed away on Feb. 21st and has left behind over 200 dogs that need our urgent care and attention. Lets join forces and help these animals in need!!! <br />
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Please pass this along as we need all the help we can get, many dogs are in critical conditions and the shelter needs alot of work. We need to also start finding adoptive home for these animals !!! <br />
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If you would like to join us, please email <a href="mailto:connie@taiwanspca.org">connie@taiwanspca.org</a><br />
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While Merritt Clifton (reporter for <strong>Animal People Magazine</strong>) came to Taiwan in January, the Taiwan SPCA took him around to visit various shelters in Taipei city and Taipei county. Based on Animal People's shelter check and points list, 5 different shelters were rated based on shelter conditions, adoption rates, state of the animals, etc. It is an important step for Taiwan to start assessing and improving shelter environments for stray animals as currently we are not yet up to international standards.Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-56129564156667149002010-01-21T11:17:00.001+08:002010-01-21T11:18:00.824+08:00WORLD FREEDOM DAY!<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvffRKma-ndGsEAoMBIr5zxqjB6-W6Iq5nZ8Vq9z9sZG0iT8hDIMYG6CWSiIy9Qy9QzQK7QYJd9O-1ib_aA7Xegbg2gTfw-SszWACIppUrQE7X0nUn-epr9mo7YgV4hr-oeH0Alm-gWY/s1600-h/flea+market+eng.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvffRKma-ndGsEAoMBIr5zxqjB6-W6Iq5nZ8Vq9z9sZG0iT8hDIMYG6CWSiIy9Qy9QzQK7QYJd9O-1ib_aA7Xegbg2gTfw-SszWACIppUrQE7X0nUn-epr9mo7YgV4hr-oeH0Alm-gWY/s400/flea+market+eng.jpg" width="307" /></a><br />
</div>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-18546511530624650252010-01-05T23:32:00.000+08:002010-01-05T23:32:38.378+08:00Pet Carnival<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Taiwan SPCA will be attending the Pet Carnival in the XinYi District (Mitsukoshi shopping area A9-A11) Friday January 8th- Sunday January 11th. Come on down, say hello and meet some of our rescue dogs! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> See you there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-18304127875488658852009-12-26T21:16:00.000+08:002009-12-26T21:16:49.166+08:00<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Merry Christmas everyone, and a happy new year! <br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Have you made your new year's resolution yet? Why not help the Taiwan's animals and become a Taiwan SPCA volunteer. Please contact Beki at beki@taiwanspca.org for more information. The animals need your help!<br />
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</div><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message">A big thank you to Matt Lewis, Kristen Bernarsky and all the people involved in making Movember - 'growing a mustache for the TW SPCA', into a huge fund raising success! Thank you to <a href="http://www.korrnell.com.tw/ekorrnell/">Kornell Academy</a> in HsinChu and all the students and parents in the 3 classes that donated money to support the event - Dumbo Class, Minnie Cl<span class="text_exposed_hide"></span><span class="text_exposed_show">ass, and Bongo Class. All proceeds will go to support the medical bills of the animals we have rescued. A few people really can make a huge difference!</span></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsOCXBAMywStNUzfFlzUnsfl__vC1yc5-OLOKGhyphenhyphenyrXzj5S5iYb-CSELh_ePktku_ifeAoM1klAYC-V0aKN6bhAmtzcDxB5FBWHLpimCxaThlN-C50MSmHYOJ03mllK5KD18LEkRlvVQ/s1600-h/IMG_0259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsOCXBAMywStNUzfFlzUnsfl__vC1yc5-OLOKGhyphenhyphenyrXzj5S5iYb-CSELh_ePktku_ifeAoM1klAYC-V0aKN6bhAmtzcDxB5FBWHLpimCxaThlN-C50MSmHYOJ03mllK5KD18LEkRlvVQ/s400/IMG_0259.JPG" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> December is here which means it's almost time for Taiwan SPCA's first leafleting campaign to get under way! We are looking for as many volunteers as possible to help us pass out leaflets around Taipei starting December 17th. If you have a few free hours a week and would like to help promote animal welfare in Taiwan, please email Beki at beki@taiwanspca.org for campaign details. Let's make our 2010 new year resolution one for the animals!</span>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-33779030811078811732009-11-18T18:56:00.000+08:002009-11-18T18:56:16.339+08:00Hong Kong SPCA!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"> </h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"> </h3><h3 class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}">Blackie's visit to Dr. Yeh at NTU Hospital yesterday was promising. The Doc who praised how well behaved Blackie was has scheduled a blood test for Blackie next Friday and a Preoperative Computer-Assisted Model Planning on Sunday where they will take computer pictures of his facial and skull structure. If everything goes well Blackie will undergo his first surgery the following week where he will have his front teeth (which are protruding) taken out which will make his bottom jaw retract. Blackie's top snout however is missing almost all of his bone structure, and canines unlike humans can not have this re-constructed; however after the surgery Blackie will have a shorter snout which will allow him to eat and breathe more properly.<br />
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The Doc confirmed that Blackie was hit by a heavy object, but can not determine whether it was intentional or accidental because it has been too long since the incident. Blackie's skull was fractured but has healed on its own. Right now Blackie has gained around 2 kgs from approx. 12.5 kgs. Lets hope everything goes well for our brave little one Blackie!</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunltJHClESs28cffV28j9KMeRCxcdnrMKnl-DKYpeckiaS91_ZX2yS-r4cvQiIcQSmNy-Co7qOnzSrtkiGu9TCoKFfFs9XqQHmUchcECgtTTVRa-WyWRrr0ut4xNfWRSwX1Zb4fzWscY/s1600-h/IMG_4015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunltJHClESs28cffV28j9KMeRCxcdnrMKnl-DKYpeckiaS91_ZX2yS-r4cvQiIcQSmNy-Co7qOnzSrtkiGu9TCoKFfFs9XqQHmUchcECgtTTVRa-WyWRrr0ut4xNfWRSwX1Zb4fzWscY/s400/IMG_4015.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div>Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-14390691174319563752009-10-17T13:57:00.003+08:002009-10-17T14:19:46.212+08:00Pig Cruelty Case, Owner Given Warning Notice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi084Hq-ARu0l9HRGoShnSZ2RZeFXWvKr02bFbI3pAcAYRXaFbu1Z35WpFjJn9waQ7qOAqAx6obc2czGmvuG9irdBpWF08HmFth1BvvbNSQbZV2HXPd8MHBtsRTjSNi9oFk3oGdUfziYsQ/s1600-h/Image001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi084Hq-ARu0l9HRGoShnSZ2RZeFXWvKr02bFbI3pAcAYRXaFbu1Z35WpFjJn9waQ7qOAqAx6obc2czGmvuG9irdBpWF08HmFth1BvvbNSQbZV2HXPd8MHBtsRTjSNi9oFk3oGdUfziYsQ/s320/Image001.jpg" /></a>The Taiwan SPCA was prompted to act on behalf of a three-year-old pig named Cheese kept in unsatisfactory conditions as part of a restaurant display in the Sogo area of Taipei. After speaking to the staff and manager of the establishment on several occasions but with no improvement in the pig's welfare, the case was reported to the Taipei Municipal Institute of Animal Health (TMIAH). Director Peter Yen investigated the case personally after already having other complaints from passersby distraught the pig's plight.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeETxQKqpO9kizitj5MXik1nAIHqj4o5Pqo0AABSdidLUO1mG-ybzi3ahSQATrE3Yc41qBSz6AhVMElisbUlXnVEZEC-Y-P11IeiFuKzXu4GIJaMtGawx7ZWl1hNrmOxSjZnhk00jT9E/s1600-h/Image004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMeETxQKqpO9kizitj5MXik1nAIHqj4o5Pqo0AABSdidLUO1mG-ybzi3ahSQATrE3Yc41qBSz6AhVMElisbUlXnVEZEC-Y-P11IeiFuKzXu4GIJaMtGawx7ZWl1hNrmOxSjZnhk00jT9E/s320/Image004.jpg" /></a>With a new inspector recently transferred from the city's police department, as well as a reporter from the Apple Daily, the TMIAH checked in once more on the undernourished, pacing porcine, and issued the manager of the restaurant with a warning letter to improve the pig's conditions within two weeks or face a fine and confiscation of the animal to the Taiwan SPCA.<br />
The restaurant owner had not been aware that keeping a pig in a confined space with no food or water, company, or dirt to dig in, in all kinds of weather, was cruel, and in fact appeared to be very fond of the restaurant's mascot.<br />
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The Taiwan SPCA has provided the TMIAH and restaurant manager with a pig care sheet for reference and will continue to monitor this case.<br />
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Click on the title above for the Apple Daily report.Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-64299213388612279442009-10-08T15:02:00.002+08:002009-10-08T15:02:56.227+08:00Taiwan's Animal Protection Law Enforced in Cat Torture CaseClick on the blog title to read the full story in the Taipei Times.Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-43203984184955377342009-10-03T13:20:00.003+08:002009-10-04T00:30:59.630+08:00Mastering the Walk<!--StartFragment--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sadly, many dogs are abandoned or relinquished to shelters because they have developed behavioural problems. Often these issues crop up because the owner did not give the dog adequate training and exercise. As mentioned in the previous post, the walk is an extremely important part of caring for a dog and plays a huge part in making sure you have a happy, healthy dog with fewer behavioural problems to overcome. One reason why a dog isn't being walked often enough is that he or she may pull on the leash, making the walk a difficult and unenjoyable task for the person. But don't be fooled into believing that this means the dog has a problem; it's the human who needs to be trained here. Read on to learn how you can lead the walk and have your dog walking beside you like a show dog within minutes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">First of all, you need to make sure you're using the right equipment. Don't use a harness; this device just encourages the dog to get ahead and put all his weight behind pulling you. Instead, get a slip leash (do a Google image search). The pressure is to mimic a dominant dog squeezing the neck with his mouth, and, when done correctly, is a natural and gentle way of letting a dog know he is not in charge. Have it high on the neck as close to the ears as possible. Make sure it's on the right way (with the leash end first running over the top of of the dog's neck and then under - not the other way around). This ensure the leash will loosen when relaxed. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Before starting to walk, have the dog on your left and relax the leash--you never want a taut leash, as this just creates tension and even aggression. You want to have a calm, assertive, confident attitude and body language, and a positive image in your head of how you want the walk to be - expect the walk to be like that and nothing else (dogs read your mind through your body language very easily). <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wait until the dog is calm and no longer trying to pull you to walk, then give a little tug and start moving forward. Imagine an invisible line that runs left-right in front of you. As soon as the dog passes that line (starts to walk ahead of you) you immediately turn 90 degrees to the right and give a quick, gentle tug to let him know you expect him to follow; he will. (90 degrees is better because you can easily tug him to the side but not so easily backwards.) He will catch up and try to overtake again. Change direction, again 90 degrees to the right, and give a tug. Do not look at the dog when walking. Shoulders back, head up, focus on where you want to go and on leading the walk. Learn to know where your dog is from the what the leash is doing. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Do this changing-of-direction exercise again and again and you will soon notice that he isn't trying so hard to get ahead. Keep it up. Maintain a happy, calm, positive attitude, and ignore the dog. Act aloof; the dog will respect this and appreciate rewards more later. When you get the hang of it and feel more in control, start cutting him off to the LEFT. He'll fall behind and start anticipating your lead. Do a few more right turns, then left turns, then right turns again. You will notice that the dog starts to anticipate and follow your lead without first needing a tug. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Again, you always want a loose leash—tension in the lead is tension in the leader–follower relationship and also enables him to test his physical strength against yours. Relax your arms. Relax the leash (especially when he meets other dogs—but that's for another note). That's why the tug is so effective; it allows you to control the dog without creating tension or an opportunity to challenge by pulling back. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This whole exercise is a mind game. Dogs need leaders. If the leader isn't you, your dog will take on the role. By constantly showing him that he will always be BESIDE or BEHIND you, he will learn, happily and usually with a sense of relief, that it's his place to follow. The only way you lose this game is to give in. Stay focused on having a perfect walk with you leading a calm, happy dog and that's what will happen (with dog, as in life, what you think will happen will happen, so keeping a positive image in mind is essential). Your attitude is KEY, so don't get frustrated. If you control yourself, you control the dog. Dogs know that someone who gets angry or who pleads is not a strong leader and they simply will not follow. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You can fix a bad puller in minutes doing this, even a strong one or an old one with a long history of pulling. It works. If it's not working for you, read the instructions again and see where you're going wrong. It's probably that you're watching the dog, tightening the lead, getting frustrated, or imagining it all going wrong—so DON'T! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Do this exercise in a quiet road or park, where you have space to keep turning. Once your dog is walking behind or beside you, you can start to walk in a straight line, but keep using tugs inwards (towards you) or upwards as soon as he starts to stray behind, left, or ahead, or try to sniff the ground or pay attention to anything other than the walk. Don't watch him; feel the direction your wrist is being pulled in and tug back. You are in control. He will like that. Once he accepts your lead, you can GRANT him more freedom, but make sure you take the lead again when needed or when heading home. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you're walking and he gets a bit too excited again, you have several ways to take control again: <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1. Just stop. Don't go anywhere until he's back in a calm state again. Ignore him completely until he is. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2. Do the change-direction exercise a few times until he's back in line. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3. Give a tug up on the lead and make a short, sharp sound to get his attention. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4. Give a touch or make a Tsst! noise to snap him out of it. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5. Push his flank (around his upper thigh/waist area). This is a dog way of asserting oneself. You can use your foot if easier. NEVER HIT—it's a light shove, to put his rear slightly off balance. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">When the dog does play up, it's to your benefit, because it gives you another great opportunity to demonstrate that you will no longer allow such behaviour and will take control.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Once your dog is walking nicely behind or beside you, give small treats or praise. Speak in high, soft tones, and rub his side (not the head, which can feel like a threat, or the chest, which gets them excited). Let the dog know when you're happy and you will see more of that behaviour. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Stay calm and assertive, and it'll work like a charm and you'll have an easily controllable dog who is happy that someone else has finally relieved him of that stressful leadership role on the walk.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Leave comments below about how this worked for you. We look forward to reading how your walks are now fun and fulfilling for both you and your dog. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Happy walking!</span><o:p></o:p><br />
</div><!--EndFragment-->Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-15706149787952894362009-09-30T12:37:00.004+08:002009-09-30T22:11:34.280+08:00The Easy Way to Help Fix Most of Your Dog's ProblemsDo you have a dog who barks too much? Is she a nervous or anxious dog? Does he have aggression issues? Is your dog chewing the furniture? Is she showing some kind of obsession? Does he go crazy when people visit? Does she have separation anxiety.<br />
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There is one simple thing you can do to help eradicate most of these problems: walk your dog more. It really is that simple.<br />
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A dog who is confined to an apartment or even a big yard is not fulfilling his canine needs. What makes a dog happiest is when he is migrating with his pack leader (that should be you, by the way), burning off energy, learning what lies beyond the boundaries of his home, stimulating his mind with all the new smells, sounds, and sights, and enjoying being part of a walking team. And after an energy-draining walk is the best time to make any obedience lessons more effective.<br />
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The Taiwan SPCA considers it cruel and irresponsible to not walk a dog. A dog who is confined too often, even to a large yard, is a frustrated dog. He will have an overwhelming need for stimulation, exercise, migration, socialization, and leadership (knowing his place in the pack, walking behind a good leader). But when these needs aren't met, all that energy, all that desire for stimulation, all that frustration at not knowing what lies beyond his den, and all that anxiety at not being reminded every day of his place as a follower in a pack will turn your dog into a nightmare. His energy will be released in negative ways, on destructive things, such as digging, or chewing, or will emerge as anxiety. He may seek stimulation from antisocial behaviour, such as barking or overexcitedness. And he might show that frustration through aggression.<br />
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The Taiwan SPCA recommends walking your dog for at least 45 minutes every day. By doing this, you will be helping your dog lose many of her issues, you'll be reminding her that she has a good leader who she can follow, and you will be experiencing one of the true joys of dog companionship: benefiting from taking time away from your own stresses to enjoy some peaceful time strolling in the open air with your best friend happily walking by your side. Walking your dog every day is great for you, too. Don't see it as a chore; see it for what it really is: a great stress-reliever. And thank your dog for helping you get outside more.<br />
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Try it. Set aside 45 minutes a day for you and your dog to step outside and enjoy a nice walk together. Notice how much better you both feel afterwards, and after keeping it up even for just a few days. And then start to notice how any unwanted behaviour starts to disappear. If you can do the long walk before leaving your dog alone for a long period of time, then he is far more likely to relax while you're gone. Remember: a tired dog is a good dog. Leave a comment here to tell us about the behavioural improvements you start to see.<br />
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And if you think you can't enjoy walking your dog every day because she pulls too hard on the leash, that is no excuse: our next post will be about how to have your dog walking beside you like a show dog in minutes. Stay tuned!Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3964662211982576633.post-49775015811711748852009-09-27T17:46:00.002+08:002009-09-28T21:22:38.685+08:00The Asia for Animals Conference, January, 2010--Singapore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGaYmAmQiNxTa1Mbl2CLU-wXmjNXFzzU1acytPscgmTz3IxkKyB7P7ZbDF9soJtF7uPfRrWZJ9m6HMeOihdl5dLYvq8gTgnaxCOwl4FUQZrfuC9O005TNkiNBdKRlKh9mPPZcwbMRFE8/s1600-h/AfA+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGaYmAmQiNxTa1Mbl2CLU-wXmjNXFzzU1acytPscgmTz3IxkKyB7P7ZbDF9soJtF7uPfRrWZJ9m6HMeOihdl5dLYvq8gTgnaxCOwl4FUQZrfuC9O005TNkiNBdKRlKh9mPPZcwbMRFE8/s320/AfA+logo.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>The Asia for Animals (AfA) conference is a must for anyone seeking to make a positive difference to the welfare of animals in Asia or any of its countries.<br />
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AfA brings together Asian animal-welfare groups and individuals as well as some of the biggest and best-known animal organizations on the planet for several days of informative presentations and discussion, essential workshops, great networking opportunities, and a chance to help or be supported by people and groups who share your goals.<br />
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For more information about the conference, the topics, and dates, explore the AfA site by clicking on the title of this blog post, or by visiting <a href="http://www.asiaforanimals.org/Index.html">http://www.asiaforanimals.org/Index.html</a>.<br />
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The conference is held entirely in English.<br />
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We'll see you there!Taiwan SPCAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235117140396579529noreply@blogger.com0