VegInDC

Our most recent fosters are ready to be adopted! Parker was rescued from the NYC pound in early January 2014. He is a dog-cat (cat who acts like a dog) and loves snuggles and pets at all times. He does well with dogs, cats, and humans of all ages. Parker is approximately 2 years old, neutered and current on all shots. Parker would prefer to be in a home with Shifra, his best friend. Parker is with Staten Island New Hope Rescue and his adoption fee is $65. Shifra is approximately two years old. She is a beautiful tortie who enjoys admiring her good looks in anything reflective! Seriously! She is sweet and loves pets, and is spayed and up to date on shots. She gets along well with dogs and cats and would be the perfect (and beautiful) addition to your family! She and Parker would like to be in a home together as they are best friends.

Tomorrow (June 1) people from all over the DelMarVa area will be attending the inaugural  Rehoboth Beach VegFest  (Epworth United Methodist Church, 9285 Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE). This outdoor festival features engaging speakers, cooking demonstrations, vegetarian food, exhibitors, a kids’ area, a cupcake eating contest (yum) and more. If you have been to the DC or Baltimore VegFest, you can expect something similar up in Rehoboth Beach.

Anne has been rescuing animals for many, many years. While she started in the dog rescue world, she has recently taken on working in cat rescue as well. We have a bunch of sweet, wonderful kittens for adoption. If you are interested in any of these little guys, let us know!

Last night, Anne and I said goodbye to our little cat Laila. Laila first came to us in February 2011 when we found her on the porch of a house in Petworth. She was cold and meow-y, and Anne did what she does best, she rescued her. We never intended to keep her. In fact we had a couple interested in adopting her right away. They ended up not taking her because she showed too much affection to the guy, and the girl was the one who really wanted her.

Anne's birthday is coming up on July 17th, and for her birthday, she would love for you to support her campaign to help close a USDA loophole which currently is very bad news for puppies. As an active member of the rescue community, Anne has seen the effects of puppy mills first hand and would appreciate your support. She will be submitting this petition to the USDA so please sign by or on July 16 when the comments are due - if not please just keep on signing and sharing to show the continued interest in this issue! The problem is that right now many puppy breeding facilities that sell puppies are not licensed or regularly inspected for basic humane treatment of animals. These places sell online, on the phone, or through the mail without even giving people a chance to see the animal like you would in a regular, inspected and licensed store.