The Humane Society endorses a President for the first time ever...

[CatBO]

Yeah, the Humane Society. They have never before endorsed a Presidential candidate, that is until now. Sarah Palin's cruelty to animals helped push them in this direction:

https://community.hsus.org/humane/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=27497157

Read it, forward it to all of your friends who love animals. And kick in a few bucks for the HSUS if you have it. Our ability and our choice to love and cherish God's creatures is what makes simple humans great.

Edited to add: great minds think alike, I was just about to edit in this photo:

[livetohike]

1. Thank you for posting this

:hi:

[grantcart]

36. It was decided by the Polar Bear Lobby

[grantcart]

40. The dog lobby wasn't too happy about this cartoon either

[livetohike]

70. Good one!

:hi:

[tblue]

93. Is that his doggie?

Man, reading their endorsement, I love him now more than ever. Obama-Biden 4Ever!!!

[Hieronymus]

113. No, they want one, but have to get one his daughter isn't allergic to.

[grantcart]

2. man you have to edit the picture into your OP it is priceless

More about the dog here

According to Kohl, Baby's vocal chords had been cut so the millers wouldn't have to listen to her barks and cries. Later, one of her legs was amputated after she shattered it in a fall. Kohl attributes the deterioration of her bones to overbreeding.

Kohl then took Baby on a quest to publicize the ills of puppy mills. For the last three years, Baby has posed with sympathizers including celebs (Lindsay Lohan), sports stars (Martina Navratilova) and a host of politicians -- including Barack Obama.


full story http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2008/06/baby-on-tour.html

[rexy]

7. Would've been cuter if it had been a dachshund...

but that's just my personal bias. New desktop background! :)

[CatBO]

10. LOL!

Or a Tonkinese cat, or a Golden Retriever ... nah a Golden's too big. Oooh! A Golden Retriever PUPPY! :D

I love this photo. It's going on my desktop too.

[rexy]

18. Haha. I would have been happy with a golden pup, too!

I was looking at the post with Obama/JFK family pictures the other day. After seeing the picture of the Kennedy's with their dogs, I thought to myself "We need pictures of Senator Obama and his family with animals."

[mopinko]

68. i recall the girls telling reporters that when the campaign was over

they were gonna get a dog.
i think they should get a boxer. although they are already popular enough.

[roguevalley]

22. me too. he wants to come by, I can lend him one of my four.

[rexy]

43. I only have one (for now!!) but he's welcome to borrow mine as well.

They should just do a photo shoot of him in a room full of cute animals.

[A-Long-Little-Doggie]

127. Or one of my 2... n/t

[Arugula Latte]

33. And it would have been way cuter if it had been a kitty. Still, I like it!

;)

[chatnoir]

35. I'm with you - would have loved to see him with a kitty!

But still love this pic!

[grantcart]

44. Cats know who to vote for they don't need to be pandered to

[CatBO]

48. LOL they sure do... check it out...

http://www.catsforobama.com

[shireen]

50. LOL! I LOVE that site! nt

[Beaverhausen]

65. how fun! I'm totally adding my kitties there

:hi:

[chatnoir]

104. Awesomeness! What a sweetheart

Kitty :yourock:

[AspenRose]

133. Biden has a cat

Maybe they can get a picture of him with his cat :-)

[AlbertCat]

137. Remember Sarah Palin hates cats.

[Arugula Latte]

140. Aw, I'm liking Joe Biden more and more all the time!

I didn't know much about him before this, and my only impression was a little negative due to him voting for the bankruptcy bill, but he really has a lot going for him (including an amazing personal story) ... and now this?! A cat?! :loveya: Men who like cats are the BEST.

[Erin Elizabeth]

163. Kitties LOVE Obama

see my sig pic!

[Hawkeye-X]

57. Same here.

Before that it was the Hope for America logo...

[roody]

79. Poodles rule!!

[Patiod]

129. Everything is cuter if there's a dachshund involved

[rexy]

167. Adorable! I have a little black & tan guy named Rex :)

[crazy_vanilla]

171. what a cute doggie !!!

I used to have a Dachshund once. Brings back memories...

[PatrynXX]

80. thats seriously fucked up

I'll let the f zinger fly. I know alot of cruelty surrounding puppy mills. Just reading that didn't make it any easier. Our beagle died in January. (lung cancer)
The main thing I miss most about her is well her beagle bark/howl and singing. And reading the line there ... think I'll go cry off my anger somewhere in a corner.

Anyone that would do that to an animal deserves the death penalty.

[yardwork]

84. I know, it's awful, isn't it? I grew up with a beagle. Wonderful dog.

Welcome to DU.

[rebel with a cause]

88. My lab mix barks at everyone and thing, including thunder.

Heck, she even throws her ball or toy and barks for me to go get it. I argue with her(bark, no, bark, I'm got getting it, bark, you get it, bark) and my daughter says I am crazy because of it. It is something we have done for ten years, too late to stop now. Any way, I think it is kind of fun being crazy sometimes.

[awoke_in_2003]

117. Sounds like that dog

might get you trained properly one day :)

[rebel with a cause]

118. If we live long enough.

She is eleven and I am sixty-two. We are both pretty stubborn so I don't know how long it will take for one of us to submit to the other's will. :hi:

[awoke_in_2003]

121. Sounds like a great dog...

my favorite was our Airedale- talk about a strong minded dog, stubborn streak a mile wide. He would do the craziest thing, though. After relieving himself, he would start kicking all four legs like he was straight leg running, but stayed in the same spot. Grass would be flying, he'd be kicking and going nowhere. Kinda like he was peeling out. I always laughed my ass off when he did it.

[Kajsa]

148. LOL!

"she even throws her ball or toy and barks for me to go get it"


I love critters( I have two kitties myself)- I really do!

:rofl:

[rebel with a cause]

159. Yes, critters rule.

Isis (my dog) is now barking at me to take her out. The master speaks, I must obey. :rofl:

Kitties are so much quieter. ;)

[Kajsa]

166. Isis sounds like a real character!

Give her a big hug form me, OK?

btw;

Kitties have a way of waking up the humans
at 4 AM for kitty chow with LOUD meows!

:)

[Erin Elizabeth]

164. Yep, I'm not a violent person at ALL

but put me in a room alone with a person who is a known animal abuser and they would need to be very very scared. I would lose it on their ass. Totally lose it.

Ditto for people who hurt children.

[NoName Left]

90. This is a lovely photo. n/t

[TooRaLoo]

96. This brought tears to my eyes.

Animal cruelty truly breaks my heart.

[sudopod]

114. I R Serious Dog.

This R Serious Election.

[vanderBeth]

3. This is a nice endorsement

:)

[PearliePoo2]

4. First time Ever!

YES!
I was really hoping they would do this. I'm sending this out to all I know who love animals...and that is almost EVERYONE!

[Rue]

5. Wow.

You know things are getting heated when the Humane Society starts endorsing candidates.

[panader0]

6. Off to the greatest page with this great post!

[Doremus]

8. K&R for the animals!

[Submariner]

9. Obama! it's a poodle! You didn't cut the front leg off for 15 bucks did ya?

:hide:

[CatBO]

24. Actually the poodle is named "Baby" and does only have 3 legs...

http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2008/02/yes-we-canstop.html

From this link:

Baby was slated to be put down after outliving her productivity, but she was lucky enough to be rescued and adopted by Jana. One of Baby’s legs had been so badly mangled in her former cage that it had to be amputated, and her vocal cords had been cut so the puppy mill owners did not have to listen to the dog's constant cries to be let out of her cage.

Baby now travels the country as a three-legged ambassador for puppy mill dogs everywhere, and she is pictured in the book spreading the word with celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Moby, Bill Maher, Amy Sedaris, Alice Walker, and Judge Judy. Baby has also visited legislators and lobbied for animals on Capitol Hill. A few months after the book hits the shelves, in fact, there’s a chance Baby might have access to the White House—because one of the lawmakers featured prominently in the book is Senator Barack Obama.

[shireen]

25. that dog spent a decade in a puppy mill

giving birth to litter after little, before being rescued. Her leg was amputated when it got mangled in the cage and her vocal cords were cut so the monsters who ran that miserable operation could not hear her cry.

I posted a link further down this thread about it. :cry:

[Lucy Goosey]

11. awwwwww, puppy!

What a cutie!

Ahem, sorry. Distracted by teh cute. This is awsome news, really!

[gademocrat7]

12. Great

Awesome picture,even though I have 5 JRT's.

[nyc 4 Biden]

158. I have a PRT, they rock! n/t

[skipos]

13. I donated money to keep this add on the air:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQobIUE1zTU

[mod mom]

132. me too. Her cruelty makes me sick.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

14. Americans are big pet lovers, I think

I'm not sure they're always kind to the animals they own, but I will guess that millions of homes have pets and this endorsement has got get their attention. I have a pet desert tortoise that I consider my best friend. For her attitude towards wolves in Alaska, I can say that Palin is one of the few people in the world I truly hate.

[grantcart]

15. Great article and the choice was unanimous

I'm proud to announce today that the HSLF board of directors -- which is comprised of both Democrats and Republicans -- has voted unanimously to endorse Barack Obama for President. The Obama-Biden ticket is the better choice on animal protection, and we urge all voters who care about the humane treatment of animals, no matter what their party affiliation, to vote for them.

[shireen]

16. sweet PUPPY!

I LOVE that photo!

I wonder if the Obama girls are bouncing off the walls yet? We're getting an amazing new president. They're getting a puppy. :)

I heard Michelle say, in an interview, that one of the girls has allergies, so they have to be careful which doggie they pick. I can't wait to meet the first dog!

[QueenOfCalifornia]

55. That is no puppy and

it is not Obama's.

:hi:

[shireen]

63. oh, i know .. i call all dogs puppies, no matter how old they are.

:hi:

[calico1]

160. I have a 9 year old Rottie and a 6 year old

Dobie mix girl who was also breeded a lot before she was rescued. I call them my puppies too, as I have alll my dogs no matter how old they are. Or I call them my "babies."

[Fleshdancer]

17. Notice how Obama isn't dropping this dog the way Bush does

[frog92969]

71. What a shame...

it didn't bite him.

[samuraiguppy]

105. I really like Barney. His contempt

for * shines through...

[Muttocracy]

19. that dog looks totally content and relaxed and so does Obama. I bet animals fear McCain. nt

[Ichingcarpenter]

20. I talked to a Humane society Petitioner this weekend and told her about Palin

she was shocked about the wolf information and then I told her that Palin had
also won the Dodo award from the Center for Biological Diversity. There were about
5 people around at that time so I know I scored points.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=115x172081

[Arugula Latte]

42. Kicking for the polar bears!

:kick:

[RockaFowler]

21. Thanks

I'm spreading this around to my dog friends on the internet

[shireen]

23. fascinating story of Baby (the dog he's cradling) at this link

http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2008/02/yes-we-canstop.html

[GoddessOfGuinness]

101. Awww....Poor Baby!

Thanks for posting this!

[calico1]

147. Poor little girl. I am so glad someone adopted her

and that she finally has a happy life.

My Cocoa had a similar life. Tied up to a shed for over 5 years. She had at least 4 litters before she was rescued. Skin and bones. Now she is a happy girl. I just can't get over how people can do this to defenseless animals.

[yodermon]

26. IS that a real photo?!? I saw it on your linked page & couldn't believe it

is there a photo credit? is it 'shopped? it's beautiful.

[CatBO]

28. Check out this link

It's going to be used in a book:

http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/2008/02/yes-we-canstop.html

It's a very sad story, but Baby has been photographed with many people, apparently. I'm sure some Photoshopping was done but I do suspect it's actually a shot taken at the Lincoln memorial.

[grantcart]

29. here is the story

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2008/06/baby-on-tour.html

[yodermon]

41. thanks!

(you too CatBO)
:hi:

[RiverStone]

27. Kicking for the wolves!!!!

Appreciate you sharing this CatBo! :hi:

BIG K & R

[CatBO]

31. Another kick for the wolves...

I don't want this to get buried too soon...
And I don't see it on the Greatest page yet either... is that because it's my own post?

[RiverStone]

37. hoooooooooooooooowl!

[JanusAscending]

92. Such beautiful creatures!!

I can't believe that Todd is half Eskimo Indian. The origional Americans don't treat God's creation this way. :cry:

[Kalyke]

153. I don't think he's half.

Maybe like 1/64th or something.


FWIW, I've rescued all three of my doggies from fates of sure death - some worse than others. All are well, sweet and, um... don't mind. :D

[shireen]

111. absolutely magnificent!

they take my breath away, they are so beautiful!

[ailsagirl]

52. KICK

[shireen]

30. y'know, this post REALLY made my day

I've been so sad about all the bad stuff happening.

That photo made me smille. It's quite amazing, how a photo of a dog can be so good for the soul. And add in our future president, and it's a comforting reassuring image. I REALLY LOVE IT. The Obama campaign should turn this into a poster for fundraising.

thanks so much for posting that photo

[CatBO]

32. Me too... It warms my heart...

And what's interesting is if anything could bring my mean Republican brother around, it would be this. He hates people, but loves animals. I wonder if I could surreptitiously send it to him... He deletes all political sounding email from me. :D

[bigdarryl]

34. I hope they make an ad showing the slaughter of animals in Alaska that Palin supports

[dgibby]

49. Defenders of Wildlife has an ad

showing the wolf SLAUGHTER in Alaska (not for the fainthearted). They need donations to keep running it and get it into the toss-up states. So far, it has had a very positive effect. It would appear that even republicans are ticked off by this. The Humane society is on the ground in Texas, helping with the animals that are victims of Ike, and they also need donations. Please help both of these great organizations if you can. Also, make your donations to Def of Wildlife in Sarah Palin's name. Maybe Gov. Tundra Trash will get the message!

[progressoid]

38. Uh Oh, I know a couple of Repubs that donate to the Humane Society

What will they think?



Tee hee hee. :)

[jesus_of_suburbia]

39. This will be a VERY good thing for us. AND ANIMALS.

I hate fuckers who mistreat animals.

Most of America feels the same way.

[Bigleaf]

45. Love it! K&R

[lolamio]

46. Thank you for posting this. I just forwarded it to all of my friends! n/t

[chatnoir]

47. K&R for the animals

[Laurab]

51. K&R - I love that picture! n/t

[ailsagirl]

53. kick for the wolves!!!!!!!!!

[CatBO]

54. A kick for the night shift...

:kick:

This is huge. Send it to all of your animal loving friends!

[ailsagirl]

138. Kick for the day shift...

[Hawkeye-X]

56. I love the Humane Society - IHD gets their dogs from there.

And I will probably be getting one shortly from International Hearing Dog.

Hawkeye-X

[SOS]

58. Thank you HSUS!

:kick:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

59. Tears here. At The Humane Society Link ....please read

Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) has been a solid supporter of animal protection at both the state and federal levels. As an Illinois state senator, he backed at least a dozen animal protection laws, including those to strengthen the penalties for animal cruelty, to help animal shelters, to promote spaying and neutering, and to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. In the U.S. Senate, he has consistently co-sponsored multiple bills to combat animal fighting and horse slaughter, and has supported efforts to increase funding for adequate enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, and federal laws to combat animal fighting and puppy mills.

Bravo!

[Hippo_Tron]

60. McSame/Palin hate puppies and kittens, pass it on...

[Fire1]

61. On behalf of Zach, Dusty and Princess................

WE THANK THE HUMANE SOCIETY FOR SUPPORTING OBAMA/BIDEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:P

[EV_Ares]

62. Thanks, great post & great news. Animals have a voice and I am sure all the supporters

across the US will be glad to see this endorsement. It is an important endorsement for all animal causes with Palin in the mix.

[mvd]

64. K&R

Even better since I'm a dog owner.

[wvbygod]

66. Why did they not in the past. Alaska wolf kills predate Palin by decades

Wolves have been culled from airplanes since the 60's.

Why wait until now?

[FrenchieCat]

69. Perhaps because Palin is the first person on a presidential ticket

to have actually promoted cruelty to Animals....literally.

[Eric J in MN]

73. Probably because they need to work with each new administration...

...and wouldn't want to lose influence with an upcoming administration because they endorsed the other candidate.

[DeepModem Mom]

67. K&R

[Eric J in MN]

72. VegSource also endorsed Obama.

===============================
So where does VegSource.com stand in all this?

We personally support the Obama/Biden ticket.

Just to be clear, our endorsement is not based on animal rights, and we frankly don't agree with everything Obama/Biden stand for. Nor do we disagree with everything McCain says. But we are really disturbed by the lying. We don't think we can survive four more years of that.

In 12 years on the web, we’ve never endorsed a candidate. Now we have.

We have no plan to pull Matthew’s Dominion website, as long as it remains a website about vegetarianism and animal compassion.
===============================

It's a vegetarian website:
http://www.vegsource.com/talk/top/

[PatriotGames]

74. Way to go! We donate a lot to them. n/t

[Blue_Roses]

75. this one is for the polar bears...

:kick:

:applause:

[nankerphelge]

76. This is an endorsement by the Humane Society Legislative Fund...

not HSUS. Still good news though.

[Lisa0825]

136. Is the Humane Society Legislative Fund a part of the HSUS?

The linked article is hosted on an HSUS page.

[Jennifer C]

156. I would think so,

although there's no mention of the endorsement on http://www.hsus.org even though the HSLF page is hosted on there.

[Olney Blue]

77. Great picture of Obama and Baby!

[roody]

78. Ay, Roody.

That is exactly what my late Roody looked like.

[Dystopian]

81. KandR from Bandit......

peace~

[yardwork]

82. This actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Humane Society!

Sarah Palin is an unbelievably cruel person.

[OswegoAtheist]

83. K&R...

...from this cat-lover, no less. Far too many people feel disconnected from the major issues, so hopefully this might get a few otherwise non-voters out. People can be particularly "motivated" when it comes to their pets.

[donna123]

85. wonderful! Palin isn't just a threat to animals, she's a threat to people

Animal lovers abound and I'm certainly one of them.

[jeff30997]

86. What a cut e doggy !

Looks exactly like my little Meggie who died last year.Cancer.I cried for days. :cry:

Someone who doesn't love animals can't love other peoples either IMHO.

[Tutonic]

87. Glad to hear this. This country is gonna pay for all of its ills like

putting this Nazi Palin on a major ticket.

[JanusAscending]

89. That's my "flufferbutt!!!

Is this the puppy he promised his kids??? I didn't read all of the text, or the replies yet, but that's my baby( at least a reasonable facsimile) If it is their pup of choice, I hope they potty train it before they get into the White House!! They are extremely dense when it comes to housebreaking. Took my little guy 6 months. The thing that helped the most was crate training!! If that's their new baby, he's a man after my own heart. These Bichon's are smart as all get out (except for housebreaking !!)

[JanusAscending]

94. Baby.......

Now I've read the text and all the replies. I see they are "calling " her a poodle, but she looks more like a Bichon to me. Hard to tell with puppy mill dogs!! She does look very comfortable with Barack tho'!!!

[4_Legs_Good]

91. That is tooo awesome, and I love the photo!

Thanks for the news!

David

[TooRaLoo]

95. OMG! That's a cute dog!

This makes me so happy. K & R

[opihimoimoi]

97. My Cat sez MEEEEEE OOOOOWW WWWWWWWW

[Jennicut]

98. Kicking for me, my daughters and our doggie Jake

We adopted him from Rescue-4-labs.com and he is a sweetie. We have had him for about a month and me, my husband and my girls (3 year old Christa and 4 year old Morgan) love him.

[chappydog26]

99. This is great news!

Chappy says thanks for the beautiful pic!

[diane in sf]

100. Even Obama's dog looks smart!

[jillan]

102. Tobi Jo says "Woof for Obama and Biden"

[InvisibleTouch]

103. Love the picture!

My first dog was a poodle.

Unfortunately I know a lot of rethug animal people who absolutely detest HSUS and its efforts to protect animals, even though they themselves treat their animals well. They oppose any kind of protective laws regarding animals, whether wild or domestic, because they see it as potentially infringing on their "rights". A bit like the right-wing meme "The Democrats will take your guns," or a knee-jerk hatred of the ACLU. So, the endorsement may help with some, and hurt with others. Still, I'm glad HSUS came out and spoke up for what they believe in.

[MomforObama]

106. How one treats animals

is a reflection of their compassion in general. Palin is quite simply a mean and vindictive person, as evidenced by the numerous writings of those who have worked with her in the past. Here is one:

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/09/23/palin/index.html

"Before Sarah Palin decided to run for the Wasilla mayor's office in 1996 against incumbent John Stein, the Palins and Steins were friends. John Stein had helped launch Palin's political career, mentoring the hockey mom during her 1994 run for City Council, along with veteran council member Nick Carney. Stein's wife, Karen Marie, went to aerobics classes with Palin.

But when she announced her candidacy for Stein's seat, vowing to overturn the city's "old boy" establishment, a different Sarah Palin emerged. "Things got very ugly," recalled Naomi Tigner, a friend of the Steins. "Sarah became very mean-spirited."

The Wasilla mayor's seat is nonpartisan, and Mayor Stein, a former city planner who had held the post for nine years, ran a businesslike campaign that stressed his experience and competency. But Palin ignited the traditionally low-key race with scorching social issues, injecting "God, guns and abortion into the race -- things that had nothing to do with being mayor of a small town," according to Tigner.

Palin's mayoral campaign rode the wave of conservative, evangelical fervor that was sweeping Alaska in the '90s. Suddenly candidates' social values, not their ability to manage the roads and sewer systems, were dominating the debate. "Sarah and I were both Republicans, but this was an entirely new slant to local politics -- much more aggressive than anything I'd ever seen," said Stein, looking back at the election that put Palin on the political map.
Quantcast

There was a knife-sharp, personal edge to Palin's campaign that many locals found disturbing, particularly because of the warm relationship between Palin and Stein before the race..."

[shireen]

112. she gives me the creeps

i can't believe she got elected to the highest office in Alaska. I wonder if she'll survive re-election.

Welcome to DU, MomforObama!!! :hi:

[MomforObama]

131. Thanks!

I love it here! The voice of reason in a sea of insanity!:D

[KathieG]

107. Yay! I'm so glad. My 3 dogs, 3 cats and 3 horses approve!

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[jules1962]

109. I knew they would come out

for Barack! The Defenders of Wildlife have been on this for a while. I expect the ASPCA to be next. This is wonderful. It accomplishes two things at once. It brings national attention to the plight of wolves and polar bears so that the world can see how they are treated. Second, it drives a bigger nail in the coffin of the repug campaign. Please send this email to people that you know. If possible, please send money to either DoW or HSUS to help support them. My parents were heavily envolved in our local humane society for several years. I know first hand the shoestring budget that most of these chapters run on. Don't forget the local humane society also. They are in constant need of money,food,blankets,and cleaning supplies. What most of them need is volunteers. If people would show up to walk the dogs,clean cages,groom animals,etc. it would take a burden off of them. I don't mean to get on my soapbox, but this is a very important issue to many.
Help those that can't help themselves.

Julie:grouphug:

[chknltl]

108. Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday is around the corner: Feb 12, 2009

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)
Ya gotta know that ol' Republican is pullin' for Barack! We The People are pullin' for him too Abe.

[blossomstar]

110. I didn't think I could love Obama any more

but now, I do! Just beautiful. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat animals.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

115. Is that the puppy for the girls? OMG, Barack and a dog, beautiful

love that picture!

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

116. I am forwarding the Humane Society endorsement to some

undecideds.

Thanks for sharing this. Thanks very much!

[Norrin Radd]

119. kr

[vaberella]

120. That dog looks in bliss. "Like who's waking me, he's soft." I want a hug. n/t

[JI7]

122. i'm saving that pic

[Raine]

123. WOW, I so glad they endorsed Obama

what Palin does to animals makes me sick. :puke: :mad:

I LOVE the picture! :loveya:

[kmdemqueen]

124. it;s a doggie dog world

And on Nov. 4th even the animals of this country are going to vote for Barack!

[OakCliffDem]

125. kick

[sandyj999]

126. And this is the reason I donate to them whenever I can.

I have been a member for years and they have helped the animals so much. Kicking for my "critters"!

[Douglas Carpenter]

128. KICK AND RECOMMENDED --- My Pomeranian, Randy is organizing "Dogs for Obama/Biden 2008"

[atjrpsych]

130. I love this picture!!!

what a fantastic picture! My friends and I are all huge animal lovers, I will definitely forward the link.

[Upton]

134. I understand PETA is refusing to take a stand against Palin

saying they don't want to get involved in political campaigns. If this is true, they have lost my support. Kudos to the Humane Society.

[CatBO]

135. If that's true...

Then shame on PETA.

[SteveM]

139. Both groups are stridently anti-hunting; Obama is not (nt)

[Raine]

161. I think an endorsement from PETA would do Obama more harm

than good because so many people feel PETA is too extreme. I myself love PETA but I think politically it's better they stay out of it. People who love and care for animals don't need to have an endorsement from PETA they KNOW what kind of person Palin is.

[RamboLiberal]

141. Palin and her wolf hunting got to one of my older female coworkers

She stopped my computer equipment area today and admired a wolf poster I have. I know she's a big-time animal lover so I said if you love wolves I hope you're not voting for Palin. I know earlier in the year she said she couldn't vote for Obama. Today she said she's a Republican who had moved to independent and there was no way though she admires McCain that she could vote for that ticket because of how Palin is to animals.

She said she's hiding that from our boss(female) who sends her all kinds of the usual Repuke email crap. The boss knows better than to send that stuff to me or it would be refuted. One of my coworkers wives made the mistake of sending me the Obama's gonna tax you crap a few months ago and got several refuting emails from me telling her the only one who might get a tax increase was the boss in her tax bracket not us worker bees.

[hamsterjill]

142. Gosh, I'd been hoping for this!!!!

I was hoping the Humane Society would speak out!!! It gave me the impetus that I needed to send this link to all of my "animal loving" Republican friends.

Personally, I simply do not see how anyone who could love an animal could vote for someone like Palin knowing her track record.

[RoccoR5955]

143. Sheesh...

...that picture alone brought tears to my eyes! Wow! For the first time, the freakin' Humane Society is backing Obama... Who's next, the ASPCA? Let's see how many animal rights groups will now join the Humane Society! It could change things, because people treat their pets as family!

[Lucky 13]

144. Could they have picked a wimpier looking creature for him to hold?

Damn were there no Shepherds or Rotties at the shelter that day?

[CatBO]

150. You're wrong, and here's why...

Read the story that accompanies this all at the link. He is holding a 3 legged dog, who was abused and had her vocal chords cut when she was at a puppy mill. She now travels as an ambassador against animal abuse. That dog is amazing.

[Lucky 13]

155. Awwwww....

I was just kidding about getting a tougher dog. I am owned by one of those little floofy dogs and wouldn't trade him for the world!

I'm glad HSUS did this. Especially compelling when compared to Defenders of Wildlife's ad about Fraulein McMoosekiller

[NYCGirl]

152. I do hope you're joking. NT

[Lucky 13]

154. NO!

Ok yes... I was just kidding. I am owned by one of those wimpy looking dogs myself.

[FailureToCommunicate]

145. Just wondering how many dogs McCain has...

And if he can remember how many.

(And yes, I KNOW he deserves lots of dogs 'cause he couldn't have any while he was a POW)

[meow2u3]

146. Kick for the First Doggie and the Second Kitty

These animals will be alive, not hung up on the wall as trophies, Sarah.

GObama/Biden. Kick for the animals!! :kick:

[Kajsa]

149. What a great photo!

That cute little pooch looks totally
at ease with Barack.
:-)

I think he and Michele should get two dogs for Malia
and Sasha.
The two dogs can keep each other company.

[Kajsa]

151. As a member of the HSUS, I am so happy to

see their endorsement and understand why they took a stand now.

( besides Obama's record of advocating for animal welfare.)

One word- Palin!

Palin is the personification of everything we are against.

As my cousin in Sweden stated in a frantic email to me the day after Palin's
acceptance speech-

"You can't let that crazy women get anywhere NEAR the White House!"

Yep, the world is watching.

[stuartallenmills]

157. GET THIS OUT THERE - POST TO ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS

email to your friends

[Erin Elizabeth]

162. Oh. My. God.

Obama AND a cute three legged puppers? I think I'll die of the cuteness.

[CatBO]

165. Your kitty is right up there...

Love that cat with the t-shirt....

[bluespeck]

168. Hugs to Baby

From my cats, Sasha, Tooter, Felix, Robin, Libby, Cricket, Dylan and Oliver, who are Obama supporters. (Yes, too many, but they were all strays, abandoned and one was a shelter cat.) Yippee for the Humane Society! Go Obama!!!

[CatBO]

169. All of my boys (and my lone girl puppy dog) are...

Total Obama supporters! My kitties are very liberal. In fact sometimes they're so snuggly I think they're gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that! :D

[ContinentalOp]

170. Obama needs a photo-op with Mr. Winkle!