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We are committed to ending euthanasia of adoptable animals as the means to control pet overpopulation.

As the only humane society in Suffolk, the largest city in the state of Virginia, the Suffolk Humane Society works diligently to promote animal welfare in their community. Working hand in hand with Suffolk Animal Control, they have made a huge difference for the animals in Suffolk. They aim to change the widely-held misconception that the best way to control pet overpopulation is through euthanasia -- often of adoptable animals. In order to achieve this goal, they focus on spay and neuter programs, activities which support adoption, and humane education with an emphasis on responsible pet parenting.

Suffolk Humane Society is a non-profit organization that is funded entirely through private donations. Managed soley by dedicated volunteers, they have no paid staff, and do not receive any government subsidies to support their efforts. Founded in 2007, Suffolk Humane Society has grown to over 200 members and volunteers who help with their many programs and events, as well as volunteering with the homeless animals of Suffolk Animal Control. In just their first year of operation they boast the spaying and neutering of over 900 dogs and cats and have greatly increased adoptions of animals at Suffolk Animal Control. Although they focus primarily on dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, they have also come to the aid of rabbits, ferrets and even a snake.

Suffolk Humane Society has joined forces with the Virginia Beach SPCA Neuter Scooter. Through this partnership, Suffolk pet parents have local access to low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, heartworm testing, FeLV/FIV testing, vaccinations, microchipping and registration, and heartworm and flea preventatives. The Neuter Scooter also welcomes feral cats who test negative for FeLV/FIV.

Suffolk Humane Society has also partnered with Suffolk Meals on Wheels. Through this program, pet food is donated to Meals on Wheels recipients who also need help caring for their pets. This past year more than 850 pounds of pet food was delivered to residents in need. This important program helps keep pets with their loving families and out of the shelter.

Humane education is a very important concern of the Suffolk Humane Society. With a focus on responsible pet parenting, they provide information on how to address both dog and cat behavioral issues with knowledge, patience and a plan. The simple problem-solving techniques they offer are credited with many pets being able to remain with their families, when otherwise they would have likely been surrendered to the shelter. They also instruct the public on how to safely trap, sterilize and return feral cats back to their environment.

Suffolk Humane Society volunteers have hosted numerous adoption events in addition to participating in city-sponsored events. The intended outcome of these efforts is to promote humane and responsible treatment of animals to as many people as possible while meeting potential adoptive pet parents. They also work with the Chesapeake Square PetSmart, where they are allowed to feature adoptable cats and kittens in their store. In addition to these many programs and events, the Suffolk Humane Society regularly promotes featured pets of the week in local newspapers.

Upon learning that they had been selected by SPCA International as Shelter of the Week, Angela Chandler, Suffolk Humane Society Executive Director, commented, “Thank you so much for this opportunity. It will help to increase awareness of the plight of homeless animals here in Suffolk as well as around the world.” Now that you know more about the Suffolk Humane Society, we hope you will consider making a generous donation to support their efforts on behalf of the animals.

Now that you know a little more about SPCA International's Shelter of the Week Program, we hope you will join us in recognizing other deserving shelters. Your financial contribution allows us to continue to acknowledge and assist those shelters who are making a difference in their community every day. Every donation helps!

TO DONATE TO THIS SHELTER OF THE WEEK GO TO: HTTP://WWW.SPCA.COM/

Information found at: https://www.spca.com/spca/shelter/item.php?id=48#

Murphy Tells All
Submitted By Micha Huynh

My new home is peaceful and bright and big, and mommy lets me play and sleep wherever I want.

I came home to my mommy on July 20th, 2005. At first I was very afraid and very sick, but then my mommy took me to the doctor and that doctor gave me shots and eye drops and funny-tasting liquids to make me healthy again. My new home is peaceful and bright and big, and mommy lets me play and sleep wherever I want. She takes good care of me; I have plenty of food, my favorite treats and toys, and she gives me lots of hugs and kisses every day. Though I know my mommy will never leave me, I am still afraid whenever she leaves the house or when she puts me in the box to take me to the doctor; I would cry a lot but then she will pick me up and stroke my head until I purr.

Information found at: http://www.spca.com/stories/item/334

Puppy Dealer Declares Bankruptcy After Judge Orders Class Action Lawsuit to Proceed

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The Broward County Circuit Court has issued a ruling refusing to dismiss several defendants from a major class action lawsuit against a south Florida puppy dealer known as "Wizard of Claws." Following the judge's decision to allow the suit to go forward, one of the owners of Wizard of Claws, Gilda Anderson, filed for bankruptcy.

The Suit

The suit, filed in 2007, accuses Wizard of Claws, its owners, and its affiliates of defrauding customers by misrepresenting the origin of puppies, and by selling puppy mill dogs who suffer from severe health problems and genetic defects.

The court's order allows plaintiffs to proceed with their claims against three entities sharing common ownership with Wizard of Claws—Celebrity Kennels, Inc., Dog Breeder Kennel, Inc. and Puppies for Sale, Inc.—and also directs the defendants to turn over records regarding the puppies they have sold to the public.

The court also ordered the owners of Wizard of Claws to sit for depositions concerning their business practices.

Answering For Their Actions

"After years of reaping huge profits from the sale of sick and dying animals, the owners of this operation are finally going to have to answer for their actions," said Jonathan R. Lovvorn, vice president and chief counsel for animal protection litigation and research for The Humane Society of the United States.

"The sad facts of this case are one more reminder of why consumers should never buy puppies from pet stores or over the Internet."

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The Investigation

The class action lawsuit is the result of years of extensive legal investigation by the law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and lawyers of The HSUS.

Weil and The HSUS uncovered reports of serious, systematic violations of Florida's animal and consumer protection laws by Wizard of Claws, its owners and its corporate affiliates.

The violations include allegations concerning the sale of sick puppies with life-threatening genetic defects and highly contagious parasitic infections, and the refusal to reimburse customers for either the purchase price of sick puppies or veterinary treatments that sometimes cost thousands of dollars.

The class action complaint includes numerous examples of Wizard of Claws selling sick or dying puppies including:

A puppy with severe giardia, a contagious parasite. The dog died two days after being brought home.
A puppy with a severe liver defect that resulted in constant seizures up to the point of death only a few weeks after purchase.
A puppy with severe pneumonia and a collapsed lung. The dog only partially recovered after a four-day stay in a veterinarian's oxygen chamber followed by months of intensive follow up treatment.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages for the proposed class members, and injunctive relief against any further sale of puppies by Wizard of Claws, its owners and its corporate affiliates. The plaintiffs, which include members of The HSUS, are being represented on a pro bono basis by the New York, Miami, and Houston offices of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Other Puppy Mill Lawsuits Continue

Members of The HSUS and other consumers filed a class action lawsuit in March alleging that Petland, Inc. and the Hunte Corporation are conspiring to sell unhealthy puppy mill puppies to unsuspecting consumers in numerous states.

Petland is the nation's largest chain of pet stores that sells puppy mill dogs and Hunte is one of the country's largest distributors of factory-produced puppies.

Information found at: http://www.hsus.org/pets/pets_related_news_and_events/wizard_of_claws_052809.html

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