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December 2007 is our most recent newsletter. This is a pdf file, so you
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KIND News
In 2006, ARF received a grant from NAHEE for 100 subscriptions of KIND News for the 2006/2007 school year. The grant included funds for soliciting donations and for advertising. The grant is in it's second year. ARF still needs $2000 for the 2008/2009 school year. The deadline for ARF to receive the money is June, 2008.
If you would like to sponsor subscriptions for Baldwin County classrooms, please call us at 478-454-1273. The cost of a classroom subscription ( 30 copies) for the school year is only $30.
Pet Welfare in Central Georgia News
May 7, 2008 Dogfighting Bill becomes law! Read story "Perdue signs dogfighting bill" from the AJC.
Feb. 21, 2008 Did you know that owning a cat may be good for your heart? And we're not just talking about those warm, fuzzy feelings you get when you cuddle with your kitty. Cat owners are actually less likely to die from a heart attack. Read "Owning a Cat Good for the Heart?" from WebMD.
Feb. 20, 2008 Macon City Council passes ordinance banning outside tethering of dogs. Read the story, Macon bans outdoor tethering of dogs, cats from the Macon Telegraph
Feb. 14, 2008 Macon City Council to consider ordinances affecting treatment of animals. Read the story and watch the video, Macon Animal Rules Up For Debate, from 13 WMAZ News
Jan. 28, 2008 Georgia lawmakers are working on toughing dogfighting legislation. Read the story, UPDATE: Georgia House votes to increase dog-fighting penalties from the Macon Telegraph. For full text, how your representative voted, and more see HB 301 at the Georgia General Assembly website.
Dec. 11, 2007 Read Georgia Senator Roger's press release about Senate Bill 16, proposed legislation to strengthen Georgia's dogfighting laws by increasing penalties and expanding the scope of current laws. For full text, how your senator voted, and more see SB 16 at the Georgia General Assembly website.
Oct. 26, 2007 Alton Scott writes a letter to the editor addressing issues about local veterinary care, animal control, and ARF. Read "Catching the Goat Island dog" from the Union Recorder.
Oct. 22, 2007 ARF's own Bobbie Thompson writes about the Goat Island Beagle in her Union Recorder column. Read "
The Goat Island beagle has been rescued" from the Union Recorder.