Announcment Re: AKC Recognition from UCARE- The non-profit Coton Rescue Corporation

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UCARE Supports ACT, Advocates for the Coton de Tulear


Announcement from Jeri McClees and Jane Arrington, founders of UCARE:

When UCARE was formed in 2002 as the only nonprofit corporation committed to the Rescue of this wonderful breed, our articles of incorporation specified that the corporation was organized for the purpose of preventing and abating animal cruelty by rescuing, treating, altering, fostering and rehoming abused, neglected, ill, stray and unwanted Cotons. Furthermore, UCARE was developed to educate current and prospective pet owners as to the proper care and breeding of dogs to prevent cruelty and allow them to make informed choices of where to obtain a Coton.


Never did we think that to fulfill this charter we would have to take an opposing stance to one of the Coton breed clubs and its goal to have the Coton recognized as an AKC “breed”. History has shown that AKC recognition exponentially increases the number of dogs in puppy mills (or “high volume breeder” facilities using the AKC nomenclature) and subjects those dogs to cruel and inhumane treatment. We feel that we have no choice but to assist in preserving the Coton breed as we know it and join in the battle against AKC recognition.


It is with sadness (but pride that others join us in our concerns and our basic goals) that we are making a contribution to the Advocates for the Coton de Tulear (ACT) in the amount of $5,000 in the hopes that it will prod others to join the battle and hopefully assist in winning the war against AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear. The future of this wonderful breed is at risk if we don’t win that war!


Jeri & Jane, UCARE


P.S. If you wish to donate or get more information about ACT’s efforts, go to: http://advocatesforthecotondetulear.blogspot.com/


Until there are none, please rescue one.
http://www.cotonrescue.us
UCARE: a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Natural products to use on dogs to help deter black flies and mosquitoes

http://www.dogsincanada.com/bugs-offAre there any safe or natural products that I can use on my dogs to help deter black flies and mosquitoes?

Sent in by Mary Thompson

Expert  Laureen Osborne

May 6, 2011

When warm weather arrives, blackflies and mosquitoes aren’t far behind. Blackflies typically begin to appear in the Spring followed by mosquitoes a few weeks later. These biting insects annoy us and can be a health problem for your dog. Mosquitoes can infect your dog with deadly Heartworm. Blackflies can bite your dog’s face and the tips of his ears causing him to scratch himself. Scratching can lead to broken skin which can
become infected.
We protect ourselves with insect repellent, but many repellents for human use contain DEET which should never be used on your dog because it can cause negative reactions.
Fortunately there are safe, natural alternatives that you can use on your dog.
You can make insect repellent for your dog using a variety of essential oils. Lavender oil is particularly effective against both blackflies and mosquitoes. You can also use peppermint, eucalyptus, and lemon grass. Essential oils must be properly diluted. Always use caution when working with essential oils, as they can cause allergic reactions. Never use them on or around cats. Here are two recipes which can be used to repel both blackflies
and mosquitoes:

Insect Repellent Oil

* 10 to 25 drops of essential oils (Check with your veterinarian to make sure your selections are safe and non-toxic.)
* 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
* 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and shake well. Apply a few drops of the mixture to your dog’s coat between his shoulder blades. You can also add one cup of water to the mixture. Combine well and put in a spray bottle to spray on his coat.

Insect Repellent Spray

* 2.5 ml pure Neem seed oil
* 1 ml mild soap (such as puppy shampoo)
* 0.5 L warm water
Mix the warm water and soap together. Slowly add the Neem oil and mix thoroughly. You can apply directly to your dog’s coat using a sponge or put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray his coat. Use immediately; do not store.
Try to keep your dog indoors during the last two or three hours of sunlight when these insects are most active. Mosquitoes continue to feed for the first couple of hours of darkness as well.

More info

Ehow: About Mosquito Repellents for Dogs

The Advocates for the Coton de Tulear need your support to help preserve the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear from the AKC!

The Advocates for the Coton de Tulear need your support!

The Advocates for the Coton de Tulear are now accepting donations to be used in our efforts to protect and preserve the Coton de Tulear from recognition by the American Kennel Club. These funds will be applied towards public relations expenses and legal advisory services, as well as any other corporate expenses associated with furthering our cause. We have established a PayPal account, which will make the process quite simple for everyone! If you prefer to mail a check in lieu of using PayPal please contact our Treasurer Cindy Robinson at raindancecotons@live.com for mailing instructions. Any contribution, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated and will be used solely for the benefit of our beloved breed the Coton de Tulear. Thank you for your generous support!

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About Us

The Advocates

The Advocates for the Coton de Tulear ("ACT") is a group of dedicated Coton de Tulear owners & fanciers. We are committed to the health, welfare & preservation of the breed while focusing our efforts on protecting the Coton de Tulear from further exploitation in puppy mills. We are vehemently opposed to AKC recognition of the Coton de Tulear, as past history has shown a direct correlation between large numbers of rescue animals and AKC registrations.

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The Latest Puppy Photos from Cedarwood Cotons

Aisha Cameron of ... photos

Apr 25, 2011 photos: 92 – 77 MB Public on the web (edit)

These are the latest photos of Caleigh & Pirate's puppies that were born on April 1, 2011. They turned 5 weeks old just two days ago. There have been so many milestones these last two weeks! First solid food, first sips of water, first time outside, and a change of location too! And they're all doing so well! BTW, they just love to kiss, and especially TOES! LOL!  I do have puppies available from this litter for early June!

Puppy Availabiliy Update:

Current Litter: I have 3 puppies available in June this year from my sweet Caleigh.  Caleigh had her 3 beautiful babies on April 1st!  Yes, really, April 1st, LOL!  She had two pretty little tricolor girls and one all white boy. These Caleigh X Pirate babies will be ready to go to their new homes by June 10th! 

You can see photos of Caleigh & Pirate (the parents of my current litter) and the rest of my Coton family, as well as photos of previous puppies from the last 9 years  by going to my Photo Site at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/CedarwoodCotons

Just copy the link and paste it into your browser.  Don't forget to click on each album cover to see all the photos.  There are lots of them in each album! I usually upload new photos every two weeks when I have puppies and will be sure to send you an update once you are on my mailing list!

If you are interested in one of the puppies available in June, please call me for a phone interview very soon to begin the application process.

I can be reached at 802-533-2458.  If you cannot reach me, please leave a message and I will call you back very soon! 

Aisha Cameron of Cedarwood Cotons
Walden, VT  USA
802-533-2458

CedarwoodCotons@wildblue.net

On the Web at:  www.starcottage.com
Photo Site at: http://picasaweb.google.com/CedarwoodCotons
On Facebook as: Cedarwood Cotons Coton de Tulear Puppies
BLOG: http://cedarwoodcotonsdetulear.blogspot.com/

Proud to be an American Coton Club Code of Ethics Breeder Working to preserve the Health and Well-being of the Rare Breed Coton de Tulear
Proud NOT to be AKC!

FOR INFORMATION ON WHY YOU SHOULD BUY only FROM A CODE OF ETHICS BREEDER and our Code of Ethics go to:

http://www.americancotonclub.com/index.htm



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Tell Google: Remove dog-fighting app from Android store

Tell Google: Remove dog-fighting app from Android store

Does Google support the brutal “sport” of dog fighting?

Robert Pregulman, a dog lover from Seattle, started a petition last week on Change.org asking Google to remove an Android application called “KG Dogfighting” that encourages users to prepare virtual dogs to fight through training, steroids, and shock collars. 

Google’s Android app policy is crystal clear: "Android Market should not be used for unlawful purposes or for promotion of dangerous and illegal activities.”

Dog fighting is clearly dangerous and illegal, as it’s a felony in all 50 states. But -- despite receiving more than 17,000 signatures from Change.org members -- Google has still failed to remove the “KG Dogfighting” app from the Android platform.

If “don’t be evil” is Google’s motto, why aren’t Google executives doing the right thing? Click here to join Robert Pregulman in asking Google to remove this dog-fighting app from Android’s store:

http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-android-to-block-dog-fighting-app

Thanks for doing your part, 

Patrick and the Change.org team