Welcome to the ASPCA Online Community!

[Elyse Orecchio]

Hi! Ready to Rock This Forum?
Thank you for visiting the ASPCA discussion forum. We are committed to allowing freedom of expression for our members, and that includes maintaining a safe space for people with opposing views to express themselves. We get posts from all over the country and even the globe, so needless to say, people come with different viewpoints on animal welfare. We see this diversity and variety as a real strength-- dialogue and debate are an integral part of the educational process, as well as an important tool in exploring different sides of complex issues.

ASPCA Code of Conduct
Okay, I know we said we want you to have the freedom to express yourselves. And we do. But a few rules never hurt, right?
• Be nice! No flaming. Many posters come here for information, not to be called names.
• Please respect the different backgrounds and education of posters—especially when it comes to diverse perspectives on animal treatment. The best thing you can do for animals is politely educate on how to protect them.
• No one needs to hear you correct them on proper grammar and spelling. Let’s talk animals, not the difference between affect and effect.
• Wanna talk about religion and race? Well, we don’t. We wanna talk about animals.
• Don’t gang up with other posters against one person. It’s not nice! Better to stick to animal talk.
• Did I mention you should…talk about animals? Cool! Now get to it and have fun!

Medical Questions:
Please, please, please do not submit questions about emergency medical problems here. If you think that your pet is sick, contact your veterinarian. Self-diagnosis or delay seeking proper veterinary care may worsen your pet's condition.

Questions for the ASPCA:
While the ASPCA staff does monitor the ASPCA Community, we can't always answer individual questions via the discussion boards. If you have a question for the ASPCA, please visit www.aspca.org or send me a message via my profile.

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All right, now that you've gotten the boring rules part out of the way, start postin' some animal love! Can't wait to talk to you!

Best,
Elyse

[Shauna Gonzales]

Hey everyone and Elyse!

[Sandi]

NEED ADVICE: A man in our neighborhood is setting traps for cats (feral and people's pets both), catching them and then driving them to the middle of nowhere and dropping them off. He doesn't want them to climb on his jeep.
Is there anything I can do to stop this? Is this legal?

[John Lewis]

I want to THANK EVERYONE WHO WORKED SO VERY HARD ON THE m VICK CASE THANK YOU ALL. PS I ONLY WISH HE GOT MORE TIME IN JAIL

[Jodi Carlson]

Hi...
I'm confused as to where I should be posting this. Could someone direct me to the correct discussion/forum group regarding the various tracking devices... We camp in an area where we are not able to get any cell service, nor internet access. We would like to find a tracking device (waterproof) that sends some sort of signal, to help us locate our dogs. Perhaps one where the signal gets stronger the closer we get in their vicinity.... Anything that doesn't require cell or internet service.
THANKS!

[Valhalla Rescue, The RESCUE TRAIN & Patti & the Pack]

There are a couple of different devices, but most of them require that you at least have a PDA or something. I've heard of a device called a RoamEO, that might have it's own receiver. I'm sending you a link that might tell you a bit about it.

http://www.discountpetsuppliesstore.com/servlet/the-595/RoamEO,-GPS...

Let me know if that helps.

Patti
Valhalla Rescue

[Carla Paz]

Hello ppl! :D im new here i hope i can make some pet lover friends and if u guys have ideas to help animals just let me know and i shall do my best to join ya! So... every1 have a good one and see u around.

[Margie Fitzgerald]

Why not volunteer at your local humane society or animal rescue organization? They can always use extra help and everyone there loves animals.

[Kinsey]

Hey I'm new to this web-site at least I would like to get to know you better!!!
:)

[kiera]

how do i get both my dgos to not jump on people and actually listen to me when i call them? also my schnauzer is very aggressive when it come to other males dogs and all dogs larger than him. He has attacked dogs before, how do i get that to stop

[Margie Fitzgerald]

Do you have any suggestions on how to stop our 1 yr. old mixed breed female (45 lbs.) dog from digging holes all over our back yard? She is sweet, smart and otherwise well behaved (for a puppy). Thank you. Margie

[Jean]

Most of the time when this happens the dog is either lonely or doesn't get enough exercise. Maybe she just wants some more of your time and attention!!

[Kathleen]

HELP!!! my sweet very smart and friendly 9 month old chihuahua missy for no reason becomes CUJO and attacks me for no reason, otherwise she loves everyone even children and strangers!!
kathleen