Live Humane Education Chat with Joanne Pentangelo

The ASPCA commercial.

I am very angrey with the commercial that you keep putting on channels that my children watch with that song in the arms of an angel.IT MAKES THEM CRY HYSTERICAL EVERY TIME IT COMES ON. IT'S TO THE... Continue

Started by Keri Roman 11 hours ago

lawn food and advantage for ticks and fleas
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yes i only caught the last of a sunday morning radio talk show they were talking about a lawn food or insect repellant that was good for people with pets ,it suppose to have advantage in it the mor... Continue

Started by greg. Last reply by greg 13 hours ago.

I dont' know what to do with this cat my cousin found
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My cousin found a cat. It's bleeding out of it's nose. I called our humane society and they pretty much didn't have anything to say or to help with the situation. I'm sorry but in my opinion they c... Continue

Started by Dana Harris. Last reply by Cynthia 15 hours ago.

What about Humans???

Are there not people in this world that need help more then animals???? Like if you had to run over a dog with your car to not hit a another car with humans in it what would you do????

Started by Rico May 10

Help my mom's aggressive dog!!!

My mother has a 16.5 year old carin terrier - she adopted him after he "retired" from showing and has always been skittish but over the past year or so, has gotten increasingly aggressive. He now b... Continue

Started by shellnooo May 10

Starting A Rescue
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I am a Junior in high school and I really love the animal cops service(like you see on T.V.) and I was curious how to get one of those started in my county? I'm really interested in getting one sta... Continue

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Started by Nikquel. Last reply by Nikquel May 9.

Hello
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what is your favorite thing to do while you are at your work? what is the sadist thing you had to do at ASPCA?? do you have any good advice about cat behavior at all? i also work on mondays as a vo... Continue

Started by jessie. Last reply by jessie May 9.

Neglected Donkeys

Hi Joanne, The man who owns the farm that adjoins ours on 2 sides, has 3 stallion donkeys, a Jenni and her jenni foal in the pasture with his cows. He doesn't take care of them. He never gets their... Continue

Started by Luana Kelly May 9

Okay Gang!

Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to visit me, and ask your questions--some of them were hard! But it's great that you're asking because it means you care. Visit ASPCAEducation.org for great re... Continue

Started by Joanne Pentangelo May 9

Circus Talk
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I have a four year old niece. She recently asked about going to see Ringling Bros Circus, and I don't want to take her because of their known abuse of animals. How do I explain that to her without ... Continue

Started by Casey McGowan. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Hunting
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My sister in law has three small children and many animals. The animals are loved and considered family. And yet her husband hunts. It's only a matter of time before the father wants to bring his k... Continue

Started by Max Zander. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Camp
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Hi Joanne There is fishing (catch and release) at my son's day camp. I'm uncomfortable about him participating in this...but don't want to come off as an over involved mom. Any suggestions?

Started by Sheryl. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Pet Bereavement
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Joanne, I've got another question. How does a parent prepare a young child for a pet's death? My son is 4 and our eldest dog is 14. Thanks.

Started by Valerie. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Parent Tips
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Hi Joanne, Are there any plans to create monthly parent tips that would go out electronically? If so, is it something that parents could sign up for?

Started by Miriam. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

suggestions to make preschool more humane?
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Hi Joanne. DO you have any advice on how I can try to convince my son's preschool to not have hamsters or other in-classroom pets? Thanks!

Started by Valerie. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Projects for Tweens
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My 10-year-old god-daughter would like to do something to help animals, however she is too young to have direct contact with the animals at the shelter. Any fun projects you suggest?

Started by Miriam. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Suggestions for age appropriate books?
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Hi Joanne, Where can parents find suggestions for age appropriate books for their children's Summer reading?

Started by Greer Griffith. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.

Lost pet
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I sent a message a few months back. I had to put my German Shepard down and the next day I saw you on the today show. It was so weird. Please email me back. Thanks, Melissa

Started by Melissa. Last reply by Melissa May 9.

School Assembly's
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i want to be a teacher, and if/when i make it there, i was thinking about seeing if i couldn't hold assembly's to teach the next generation of pet parents how to prevent cruelty. do you ever do thi... Continue

Started by Vonnie. Last reply by Vonnie May 9.

Book Club
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Hi Joanne - I would love to hear more information about the book club.

Started by Jennifer. Last reply by Joanne Pentangelo May 9.