February 6, 2019 — Under a bill proposed by Santa Monica Assemblymember Richard Bloom, animal blood banks would no longer have to rely on confined dogs and cats. Assembly Bill 366, introduced by Bloom on Monday, would allow the banks in California to use a donor blood collection system, instead of collecting blood exclusively from “closed colonies.” The colonies confine donor animals “to cages and kennels for months or years,” according to Bloom’s staff. “California’s pet blood banking system is outdated and inhumane,” Bloom said. “This bill balances animal welfare…
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Santa Monica Assemblymember Bloom introduces AB366 to modernize animal blood banking in CA
Santa Monica Assemblymember Richard Bloom introduced Assembly Bill 366 on Monday, also known as the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, which is aimed at allowing animal blood banks in California to utilize a more humane donor blood collection system for dogs and cats. Did you know that existing California law requires animal blood banks to collect blood exclusively from ‘closed colonies’ – which confines donor animals to cages and kennels for months or even years. While other states allow blood banks to collect animal blood in a voluntary setting.…
Assemblymember Bloom Introduces Legislation to Modernize Animal Blood Banking in California
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) introduced Assembly Bill 366, also known as the California Pet Blood Bank Modernization Act, aimed at allowing animal blood banks in California to utilize a donor blood collection system for dogs and cats. Existing California law requires animal blood banks to collect blood exclusively from so-called “closed colonies” – which confine donor animals to cages and kennels for months or years. By contrast, other states allow blood banks to collect animal blood in a community-based, voluntary setting. These programs don’t rely on…
Share Your Pet's Story & Help Animals in Need
Rescue + Freedom Project’s #RescueLifestyle campaign! The organization is urging supporters to share their animal’s rescue stories in order to promote adopting instead of purchasing from puppy mills and pet stores. Animal lovers are asked to upload a 30-second video to their Instagram or Twitter account featuring their pet’s story of survival followed by their animal’s favorite thing to do now that they are free. All participants are asked to tag @RescueFreedomProject, #RescueLifestyle & mention 3 friends to help spread the message or donate $3 to help fund R +…
From the Meat Trade to Loving Homes
Four lucky pups arrived in Los Angeles last week, rescued from the horrific South Korean meat trade. Getting dogs out of the most dangerous circumstances is the main mission of Shannon Keith, founder of Rescue + Freedom Project. For about a year now, she and her organization have been focused on getting dogs out of China and Korea, where the dog meat trade is thriving. It’s hard for Westerners to imagine, but in certain Eastern communities, dog meat is highly valued and is often traded and served in a sort…
Rae
Rae was rescued from South Korea where she was planned to be sold to the dog meat trade. Since she's been rescued, we have seem more and more of her shy personality. Rae is so sweet and needs someone who will be her best friend. She can be very shy at first - but once she trusts you, she will never leave your side! read more
Taylor
Taylor was rescued from the dog meat trade in South Korea. She is a young, 10 month old terrier mix who has the cutest personality! Taylor is very high energy who loves to run around anywhere she is. She would be perfect in a home with another young dog or even with kids. read more
May
May was rescued as a stray in South Korea. When they found her, she was fully pregnant and soon to give birth to her puppies. She was found just in time because shortly after she was rescued, she did give birth. May had amazing maternal instincts because not only did she breast feed her puppies, but she ended up breast feeding other abandoned puppies as well. read more
Freddie
Freddie was rescued from South Korea from an illegal dog farm where she was planned to be sold to the dog meat trade. We aren't sure how anyone would place her in that type of situation because Freddie is the sweetest girl you will ever meet. She is very friendly, low energy, but has the sweetest soul - even after all she's been through. read more
A dog who suffered through animal testing
Learn about a dog who suffered through animal testing and was almost slaughtered before being saved by the Rescue + Freedom project, among other animals who have been given a second chance in life, in this video made possible by Grace Medical. Original Article: SM Mirror
Dogs Rescued From South Korea Dog Meat Farm Feel Grass and Freedom for the First Time in Months
A group of four dogs named for members of Queen (because they all just want somebody to love) were able to break free – and are about to have it all. In 2018, Freddie, May, Taylor, and Johnnie – also known as the “Bohemian Woof-sody” – were all stuck in the inhumane squalor of a South Korea dog meat farm. Today, the four canines are on U.S. soil searching for forever families. According to Rescue + Freedom Project, all of the canines, who the organizations says were likely pets before…
Paralyzed beagle found in Floyd County dump gives her rescuers a big surprise.
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