60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of ASPCA Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:49:20 -0700 ASPCA http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of ASPCA Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of ASPCA Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Cat_Survey/prweb554193.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Cat_Survey/prweb554193.htm Overwhelming public response -- nearly 12,000! -- sheds light on people and their cats. [PRWeb Sep 18, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Cat_Survey/prweb554193.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:32:03 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASPCA's Meet Your Match™ stable of adoption programs, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced the results of a survey it conducted last month, to gauge how pet parents across the country feel about life with their cats. Via an online, unscientific survey of members conducted in August, we asked pet parents to tell us all about their feline friends as seen through their eyes -- how they live together and get along, and to identify any challenges they were willing to share. The nearly 12,000 responses received were eye-opening, spotlighting both the benefits and the challenges that pet parents face in their relationships with their cats. "We were able to discover through this fun survey that many times people bring an animal into their home -- especially cats -- but then the animal's true personality surprises them in both positive and negative ways," said Dr. Emily Weiss, senior director of Shelter Behavior Programs for the ASPCA, and one of the architects of ASPCA's Meet Your Match™. "If pet parents are able to meet any potential challenges head-on, and live happily ever after with their cats, then that's fantastic. With the introduction of the Feline-ality™ adoption program, we hope to give potential adopters a much clearer idea of how a cat is likely to behave in its new home, to make even better matches between people and their pets." Here are some of the major survey findings: • Knocking the common misconception that cats are more aloof than canines, 50 percent surveyed said that when they call their cat's name, the response is akin to: "Here I am, bright-eyed and bushy tailed!", and actually do come when called. • A fair number reported that their cats are very affectionate and loving, as 32 percent of respondents said that "it's cuddle time!" whenever they pick up their cat. Thirty-eight percent also reported that their "cat's best trick is to drape themselves across whatever their pet parent is working on or reading" -- another sign of affection. • Some cats, on the other hand, do have more "creative" behavior. Forty-five percent reported that when no one's looking, their cat likes to scratch the sofa, armchair or rug. And 56 percent said that their cat expresses dissatisfaction by tail flicking, ear flattening and/or paw swiping. • Lastly, revealing that a significant number of cats are shy, 40 percent responded that when visitors come over, their cat's reaction is "If you'll excuse me, I have an urgent appointment under the bed or in the closet!" There were also two open-ended questions on the survey, which had an interesting mix of responses, including: "If you could change one thing about your cat, what would it be?" Answers included: • "No more love bites/scratches" • "Let me hold her more" • "Play with me more" • "Stop chewing rugs/scratching furniture/knocking things over" • "Nothing!" • "Stop being so mean... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Cat_Survey/prweb554193.htm]]> Alison Zaccone ASPCA Survey Reveals How You're "Feline" about Life with Your Cats ASPCA's Meet Your Match™ stable of adoption programs, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced the results of a survey it conducted last month, to gauge how pet parents across the country feel about life with their cats. Via an online, unscientific survey of members conducted in August, we asked pet parents to tell us all about their feline friends as seen through their eyes -- how they live together and get along, and to identify any challenges they were willing to share. The nearly 12,000 responses received were eye-opening, spotlighting both the benefits and the challenges that pet parents face in their relationships with their cats. "We were able to discover through this fun survey that many times people bring an animal into their home -- especially cats -- but then the animal's true personality surprises them in both positive and negative ways," said Dr. Emily Weiss, senior director of Shelter Behavior Programs for the ASPCA, and one of the architects of ASPCA's Meet Your Match™. "If pet parents are able to meet any potential challenges head-on, and live happily ever after with their cats, then that's fantastic. With the introduction of the Feline-ality™ adoption program, we hope to give potential adopters a much clearer idea of how a cat is likely to behave in its new home, to make even better matches between people and their pets." Here are some of the major survey findings: • Knocking the common misconception that cats are more aloof than canines, 50 percent surveyed said that when they call their cat's name, the response is akin to: "Here I am, bright-eyed and bushy tailed!", and actually do come when called. • A fair number reported that their cats are very affectionate and loving, as 32 percent of respondents said that "it's cuddle time!" whenever they pick up their cat. Thirty-eight percent also reported that their "cat's best trick is to drape themselves across whatever their pet parent is working on or reading" -- another sign of affection. • Some cats, on the other hand, do have more "creative" behavior. Forty-five percent reported that when no one's looking, their cat likes to scratch the sofa, armchair or rug. And 56 percent said that their cat expresses dissatisfaction by tail flicking, ear flattening and/or paw swiping. • Lastly, revealing that a significant number of cats are shy, 40 percent responded that when visitors come over, their cat's reaction is "If you'll excuse me, I have an urgent appointment under the bed or in the closet!" There were also two open-ended questions on the survey, which had an interesting mix of responses, including: "If you could change one thing about your cat, what would it be?" Answers included: • "No more love bites/scratches" • "Let me hold her more" • "Play with me more" • "Stop chewing rugs/scratching furniture/knocking things over" • "Nothing!" • "Stop being so mean... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/ASPCA/Cat_Survey/prweb554193.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/aspca/animal_welfare/prweb509506.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/aspca/animal_welfare/prweb509506.htm Country's First Animal Welfare Organization Kicks off Nationwide 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month' [PRWeb Mar 6, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/aspca/animal_welfare/prweb509506.htm Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:51:42 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will mark 141 years since its founding as the first animal welfare organization in the Western Hemisphere -- and as such, April is appropriately deemed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. To commemorate this milestone in the history of animal welfare, the ASPCA will celebrate 'ASPCA Day' on April 10. A combination of civic and community events will see buildings and landmarks around the country 'Go Orange for Animals' to mark the occasion, as well as the 'ASPCA Day Festival,' which will take place in New York City's Union Square that evening. National icons that have already confirmed their participation include the Empire State Building, the Los Angeles Coliseum and the Sears Tower in Chicago. Additionally, animal lovers across the country will be able to vie for the title of the first annual 'Community Leader of 2007' -- a contest that celebrates community involvement in the ASPCA's 141-year old mission. On April 10, 1866, ASPCA founder Henry Bergh saw a carthorse being brutally beaten by his driver on the streets of New York City, and was compelled to establish what is now the oldest humane organization in the United States. Today, the ASPCA continues to keep Henry Bergh's dream alive; as a national organization headquartered in New York City, it works with shelters and humane societies across the country to promote its mission of the prevention of cruelty to animals through education and outreach. In 2007, the ASPCA embarked upon ASPCA Mission: Orange™, which aims to use precisely these tools, in a focused, measurable manner, to create a country of humane communities, one community at a time. The celebration of ASPCA Day will reinforce the ASPCA's 141-year-old mission and the vital work it undertakes in communities around the country to ensure that animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve. "We're proud to celebrate ASPCA Day and our 141st Anniversary with help from our supporters around the country," said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. "While our critical work continues every day of the year, the commemoration of our founding gives us opportunity to reflect on not just how far we have to go towards fulfilling our vision of a country of humane communities, but also to celebrate just how far we have come. April is a time for the celebration of, and renewed commitment towards, the humane treatment of the animals we are honored to share our lives and this planet with." This year, for the first time, 2007 will see the introduction of the 'ASPCA Community Leader of 2007' Contest as part of the month-long commemoration. While countless of the ASPCA's one million members and supporters will be helping their friends, families and communities to 'Go Orange for Animals,' the most creative of these efforts that is entered in this competition will receive: a trip to New York City for a two nights/three days, a guided tour of the newly-renovated ASPCA shelter, an opportunity to meet ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres as well as its Humane... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/aspca/animal_welfare/prweb509506.htm]]> Shonali Burke ASPCA Marks 141st Anniversary with ASPCA Day! ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will mark 141 years since its founding as the first animal welfare organization in the Western Hemisphere -- and as such, April is appropriately deemed Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. To commemorate this milestone in the history of animal welfare, the ASPCA will celebrate 'ASPCA Day' on April 10. A combination of civic and community events will see buildings and landmarks around the country 'Go Orange for Animals' to mark the occasion, as well as the 'ASPCA Day Festival,' which will take place in New York City's Union Square that evening. National icons that have already confirmed their participation include the Empire State Building, the Los Angeles Coliseum and the Sears Tower in Chicago. Additionally, animal lovers across the country will be able to vie for the title of the first annual 'Community Leader of 2007' -- a contest that celebrates community involvement in the ASPCA's 141-year old mission. On April 10, 1866, ASPCA founder Henry Bergh saw a carthorse being brutally beaten by his driver on the streets of New York City, and was compelled to establish what is now the oldest humane organization in the United States. Today, the ASPCA continues to keep Henry Bergh's dream alive; as a national organization headquartered in New York City, it works with shelters and humane societies across the country to promote its mission of the prevention of cruelty to animals through education and outreach. In 2007, the ASPCA embarked upon ASPCA Mission: Orange™, which aims to use precisely these tools, in a focused, measurable manner, to create a country of humane communities, one community at a time. The celebration of ASPCA Day will reinforce the ASPCA's 141-year-old mission and the vital work it undertakes in communities around the country to ensure that animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve. "We're proud to celebrate ASPCA Day and our 141st Anniversary with help from our supporters around the country," said ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres. "While our critical work continues every day of the year, the commemoration of our founding gives us opportunity to reflect on not just how far we have to go towards fulfilling our vision of a country of humane communities, but also to celebrate just how far we have come. April is a time for the celebration of, and renewed commitment towards, the humane treatment of the animals we are honored to share our lives and this planet with." This year, for the first time, 2007 will see the introduction of the 'ASPCA Community Leader of 2007' Contest as part of the month-long commemoration. While countless of the ASPCA's one million members and supporters will be helping their friends, families and communities to 'Go Orange for Animals,' the most creative of these efforts that is entered in this competition will receive: a trip to New York City for a two nights/three days, a guided tour of the newly-renovated ASPCA shelter, an opportunity to meet ASPCA President & CEO Ed Sayres as well as its Humane... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/aspca/animal_welfare/prweb509506.htm]]> 00:15:00 no