108 “Qualifying Heat” Shelters Announced in the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge

The ASPCA today announced that 108 shelters spanning the nation have been selected to compete in the “Qualifying Heat” of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The contenders now must get their supporters to vote online from April 5-16, and the top 50 shelters will then go on to compete for more than $500,000 in prize grants, including a grand prize of $100,000.

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Cat Group Opposes Repeal of California’s Life Saving Hayden Shelter Law

Stray Cat Alliance, a national nonprofit advocacy organization for the humane care, rescue and protection of cats, today announced it opposes California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to repeal provisions of  SB 1785, The Hayden Law, and will work aggressively to encourage county and city animal sheltersto implement humane, cost-effective spay/neuter programs for free-roaming community cats.

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