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Hayden Made It to Obama After All!

PetSugar — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:30:18 -0800

I know I'm not the only one that was curious to follow what happened after we saw Hayden's Save the Whales Again! rally at Dupont Circle and her attempt to talk with Barack Obama at American University so when PetSugar reader, zoorph, sent me this pic, I couldn't resist sharing it with all of you! Lucky gal, she happens to be a graduate student at that school attending the event backstage – kudos for this great case of right-place-right-time and quick snapping! Regardless of whether face time between the senator and the starlet will help Hayden's cause (or his presidential campaign), this 18-year-old sets a good example of tenacity, activism, and an interest in politics for those other young voters out there!

Do Tell: Do You Agree With America's Pick For Obama?

PetSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:30:55 -0700

Remember that poll to help America pick a pooch for Barack Obama? Although rescuing is usually a good option, his daughters suffer from allergies, meaning a hypoallergenic dog would do best in this home. Timed to coincide with his acceptance of the Democratic Party nomination, the AKC's released the results: a Poodle.

Personally, of the five finalists (Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle, and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier), I was pulling for the mini Schnauzer - do you agree with the suggestion of any of the three sizes of poodles, or do you have a different idea?

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Elephants and Donkeys: Some Views on Animals

PetSugar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:30:53 -0800

Considering all the things we hear and read about the presidential candidates, I'm first to admit that it can be very overwhelming to digest it all. I've picked up facts from Animals & Politics, and I wanted to share a few notes about candidates from both the Republican and Democrat parties with you. I'm by no means endorsing (or bashing) any candidates – so I've just selected positive points here. Stay tuned for my new pal, CitizenSugar, who will be joining us very soon . . . and can discuss and bring you up-to-date on the full picture!

Rudy Giuliani. During his time as NYC's mayor, he promoted and signed a bill to open a shelter in each borough as well as encourage spaying and neutering in efforts to curb the city's pet overpopulation. He's also the first Republican candidate to release a public statement on animal issues, and promising to continue to support education efforts, enforce animal protection laws already on the books, and to advocate for new animal-friendly policies
John McCain. In addition to cosponsoring bills to stop horse slaughter and to eliminate a $2 million subsidy for the mink industry, as a senator he has been a leader in the effort to stop global warming, and opposes drilling for oil in the animal-filled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Facts about some Democratic candidates when you read more.

Hillary Rodham Clinton. Senator Clinton has cosponsored legislation to stop the processing of “downer” livestock and to crack down on abusive puppy mills where dogs are treated like production machines and has led efforts to stop the overuse of antibiotics in farm animals, which allow them to be crammed in overcrowded, stressful, unsanitary conditions on factory farms.
Dennis Kucinich. He's currently a co-sponsor of 14 animal protection measures in the 110th Congress and, in the past, has led efforts to secure more funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act at puppy mills, research laboratories, zoos, circuses, and other facilities. In November, he even hosted an online forum to discuss animal issues.
Barack Obama. In addition to voting to end the federal funding of horse slaughter in 2005, he's currently a co-sponsor of measures to stop horse slaughter and to upgrade the penalties for dogfighting and cockfighting, both possessing fighting animals and being a spectator at such events.

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