Central Coast Animal Massage "Almost" Spring 2011 Newsletter
Dear Animal Lovers:
Hello everyone. It has been sometime since I have sent you a newsletter. Life has been so busy for us all. Spring is almost here and I want to be sure to keep everyone informed of what is happening in the world of animal wellness and animal rights. Also in this issue we will be hearing about a new friend of mine named Hank. Hank is a sweet old dog (maybe 14 years) and his guardian is Rob. Both have richly blessed my life these past few months.
Read on to hear more and keep checking out the site for pictures of Rob and Hank.
Here are some recent legislation that has been passed, thankfully!
Final approval was given to finally ban the disgusting practice of shark finning in American waters.
On December 10, President Obama finalized the ban against crush videos. If you don't know what they are, it is better if you don't even hear about the horror.
President Obama signed the Truth in Fur Labeling Act which closes the loophole in an already existing law that allowed garments worth $150 or less to contain fur unlabeled. This is how many people have ended up unknowingly with dog fur-trimmed coats.
The prior Governor Schwarzenegger signed A.B. 1437, requiring that all whole eggs sold in California as of January 1, 2015, come from hens able to stand up, fully extend their limbs, lie down and spread their wings without touching each other or the sides of their enclosures (no more battery cages!) But buy cage free eggs when you can!
Alaska passed H.B. 6 making animal abuse a felony and it outlaws sexual abuse against an animal.
The above information was given to me via Pam Holt's newsletter....thanks Pam!
As promised above I want to introduce you to Hank and Rob.
Hank is a sweet and loving dog that I have been massaging. He is Rob's friend and companion for many years and both hope to be able to enjoy each other for many years to come. I will be posting pictures of them on my website so be sure to check them out.
Rob and Hank met when Hank was about 3 years old. A friend's sister got Hank as a pup and he had his papers showing that he was a Lab.
However, looking at Hank you can see some other breed too, maybe Vizsla? Hank proved to be too much for his first family so Rob happily adopted Hank.
Hank was a rambunctious youngster and once while in training class he relieved himself on the instructor and Rob was asked not to return to class. Little Hank was a handful!
When Hank was with his first family there were rumors of Hank being viscous and fighting with other dogs, in fact little Hank went through two families before he finally settled in with Rob. Rob has yet to see any of this negative behavior. When they first met Hank ran out of his house, sniffed Rob's truck, jumped in and they have been together ever since.
Well this is just the beginning of our story. Today I am massaging Hank on a weekly basis (more if needed) to help ease his aches and pains due to aging. He is otherwise a pretty healthy creature. Look for the next segment of our story and pictures of Rob and Hank in our upcoming newsletters.
Thanks to all of you who are guardians of all animals. They really deserve our love and attention.
Remember to give them a kiss every night!
